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side shot of drummers in revolutionary garb, walking the parade in front of crowds in Bristol, Rhode Island

Tall Ships, Block Parties, and the Oldest Fourth of July Parade: America 250 Celebrations in the Northeast

From Boston to Bristol, Rhode Island, the nation’s birthplace leads the charge in celebrating 250 years of American independence.

June 19, 2026 06:58 AM

Ashlea Halpern

Two Women in French Broad River with Oxbow River Snorkeling

Outdoor Adventure

The Most Unusual Snorkeling Experience in the United States Isn’t in the Ocean

June 18, 2026 05:08 PM

Annie Brown Verdin

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Hotels

These Are the Best Hotels in Vancouver

June 18, 2026 04:20 PM

Ann Shields

the façade of Mount Rushmore, with a purple sky illuminated by an array of orange fireworks behind the presidents' faces

America 250

Mount Rushmore Festivities and a 1,900-mile Pony Ride: America 250 Celebrations in the Midwest

June 18, 2026 03:20 PM

Ashlea Halpern

A dining table and chairs as well as some loungers on an outdoor deck on the Windstar Star Seeker cruise ship

Small Ship Cruises

Are You an Introvert or an Extrovert? This Newly Launched Yacht-Style Cruise Ship Is Ideal for Both

June 18, 2026 02:54 PM

Katherine LaGrave

A safari vehicle stops at a health checkpoint along a dirt road in Uganda

June 17, 2026 06:17 PM

Alicia Erickson

Villa Argentina terrace with view of Dubrovnik's Old Town

Hotel News + Openings

One of Dubrovnik’s Most Beloved Waterfront Hotels Is Back

June 17, 2026 06:05 PM

Kristin Vuković

People disembarking an aircraft walking on a jet bridge towards the airport, some with rolling luggage

Visas + Passports

Americans Aren’t the Only Ones Who Can Get Global Entry—Citizens of These Countries Can Also Apply

August 16, 2024 01:30 PM

Bailey Berg

a big blue sky with white clouds over a landscape of green prairie grass and a river at Valles Caldera National Preserve New Mexico

National Parks

Fall Travel Idea: The Southwestern City That’s a Gateway to Three National Parks

August 16, 2024 09:25 AM

Billie Cohen

Smoke seen above a dense collection of apartment buildings in Athens, Greece, with a rocky hilltop in the background

August 15, 2024 01:39 PM

Helen Iatrou

Off The Tourist Trail

I’m a Barcelona Local—Here’s How to Avoid Tourist Crowds

August 15, 2024 12:43 PM

Jessica Benavides Canepa

view looking into the seating area of The Residence, with a table set with finery for dining and a view out the aircraft windows

Air Travel News

Etihad’s 3-Room Residence Is the Most Exclusive Airline Cabin You Can Book. Here’s What It’s Like

August 15, 2024 10:18 AM

Blane Bachelor

A view of Bar Harbor, Maine with sailboats in the water, green rolling hills and colorful clouds

Natural Wonders

Maine’s Top Tastes and Sights According to a Local Baker

Sponsored by the Maine Office of Tourism

History + Culture

You Have to Leave Tokyo to Try Japan’s Best Matcha

August 14, 2024 05:15 PM

Alex Schechter

Interior view of Portland, Oregon's new main terminal with a central walkway with soaring ceilings and ample natural light flooding through intricate wood beams across the entire ceiling and several trees scattered throughout the space

Air Travel News

Portland Airport Has a New Terminal, With an Indoor Forest, Local Food and Beer, and Therapy Llamas

August 14, 2024 03:24 PM

Bailey Berg

Bright red autumn trees at sunset reflecting in the water at Scarborough Marsh in Maine

Hiking + Cycling

The Perfect Guide to Exploring Maine’s Natural Beauty, According to a Local

Sponsored by the Maine Office of Tourism

No trip to Bath would be complete without a visit to the Roman complex that gave the city its name.

Road Trips

The Best Day Trips From London by Train

August 14, 2024 09:32 AM

Ann Shields

A birds-eye view of rafts on a river in the Kennebec Valley in Maine

Outdoor Adventure

From Lobster Rolls to Scenic Trails, Maine’s Seasonal Adventures Await

Sponsored by the Maine Office of Tourism

A rectangular outdoor pool with attached hot tub is on the property of an adobe style house. Chaise lounges and striped sun umbrellas are on the pool deck

Loyalty + Rewards

You Can Now Book Premium Vacation Rentals Through Capital One Travel

August 13, 2024 12:18 PM

Paul Rubio

Dozens of sail boats, yachts and smaller boats are docked along the port of Portofino, Italy, with colorful buildings lining the shore and hills covered in greenery

Cruise

One of the Best Ways to See Italy? On These Intimate Small-Ship Cruises

August 12, 2024 07:25 PM

Brittany Chrusciel

A white building tucked into a dramatic, steep cliffside lined with rocks and trees in Fonzaso, Italy

August 12, 2024 06:20 PM

Bailey Berg

Packing Tips + Gear

9 of the Best Travel Backpacks for Your Next Trip

August 12, 2024 08:00 AM

Lyndsey Matthews

Hundreds of horses stampede down a dirt road surrounded by green grass and a small creek at the C Lazy U Ranch in Granby, Colorado.

Stay Here Next

Why This 100-Year-Old Ranch in Colorado Is One of America’s Most Coveted Stays

August 9, 2024 01:05 PM

Aislyn Greene

Volunteer during the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics, France

Travel Tips + Etiquette

How to See the Next Olympics for Free

August 9, 2024 12:42 PM

Iona Brannon

A look at the Knud Rasmussen Glacier near Kulusuk in East Greenland

Travel for Good

6 Unforgettable, Adrenaline-Packed Trips for Adventure Seekers

August 9, 2024 12:37 PM

Chloe Bergé

Where to Travel Next

The Most Charming Small Towns in Ireland

August 8, 2024 02:26 PM

Vic O’Sullivan

An overwater bungalow at the St. Regis Red Sea Resort in Saudi Arabia with white lounge chairs and an infinity pool.

Hotels

Stunning Blue Waters Is Not What You’d Expect From This Up-and-Coming Destination

August 8, 2024 11:34 AM

Laura Dannen Redman

Three bottles of sunscreen in different formats on a sandy beach

Health + Wellness

Spray vs. Lotion Sunscreens: Which One Is Safer?

August 8, 2024 07:15 AM

Nathalie Alonso

Waterfalls surrounded by rocky cliffs with trees

Outdoor Adventure

This State Launched an Official Waterfall Trail—and Some Stops Are Wheelchair-Accessible

August 7, 2024 07:16 PM

Bailey Berg

4 Days In

A Local’s Guide to the Perfect Long Weekend in Copenhagen

August 7, 2024 05:27 PM

Lisa Abend

Woman dining in a small Izakaya restaurant

Solo Travel

Why Dining Out Is So Much Better When You Travel Solo

August 7, 2024 03:37 PM

Chloe Arrojado

Restaurants + Cafés

6 of the Best Things to Eat and Drink in Asheville

August 7, 2024 03:30 PM

Julie H. Case

Outdoor Adventure

Ireland Is a Stargazer’s Dream Destination—Here’s Where to Admire the Night Sky

August 6, 2024 02:32 PM

Yvonne Gordon

Airbnb recently banned indoor security cameras, so know your rights in case you find one at your next vacation rental.

August 6, 2024 01:50 PM

Stacey Lastoe

Longreads

Why Some People Are Paying to Be Left on a Desert Island—Alone

August 6, 2024 10:40 AM

Jen Rose Smith

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