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Aerial view of U.S. Route 50—the loneliest road in the USA—and a wind farm in rural Nevada, featuring high mountains covered in desert terrain and snow. Clear blue sky.
Road Trips
7 Unforgettable U.S. Cross-Country Road Trips
Go from one side of the country to another on one of these journeys.
July 4, 2026 11:26 AM
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Chloe Arrojado
Spring flower bloom at Torrey Pines State Beach, San Diego, California.
U.S. Beaches
These Are Southern California’s Most Beautiful Beaches
July 3, 2026 03:18 AM
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Michelle Konstantinovsky
Maracas Bay, Trinidad
Trending News
Trinidad’s Tourism Industry Is at a Tipping Point
July 2, 2026 05:36 PM
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Meagan Drillinger
Big Sur, California
Road Trips
24 Incredible Road Trips in the U.S.
July 2, 2026 05:27 PM
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Ciera Velarde
A Deluxe Palace Garden View Room at the Aman Tokyo.
A Deluxe Palace Garden View Room at the Aman Tokyo.
Hotels We Love
Tokyo Has No Shortage of Great Luxury Hotels. These Are the Ones to Book
July 2, 2026 09:11 AM
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Adam H. Graham
A line of US passport covers with the president peeking through.
Trending News
So . . . Is Trump Really in the New U.S. Passport? What the July Rollout Clarifies
July 1, 2026 06:14 PM
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Terry Ward
a landscape of tofino covered in greenery surrounded by the sea in the vancouver islands canada
Islands
Canada Has More Islands Than the U.S.—Here Are Its 7 Most Spectacular
July 1, 2026 04:12 PM
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Joel Balsam
For NYC Lovers, Jersey City Is a Must
Restaurants + Cafés
For NYC Lovers, Jersey City Is a Must
October 17, 2019 07:32 AM
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Annie Fitzsimmons
These Are the Best Domestic Airlines for Families
Air Travel News
These Are the Best Domestic Airlines for Families
October 16, 2019 07:59 PM
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Michelle Baran
An Extensive Leonardo da Vinci Retrospective Is Coming to the Louvre—but You’ll Need Reservations to See It
Art + Architecture
An Extensive Leonardo da Vinci Retrospective Is Coming to the Louvre—but You’ll Need Reservations to See It
October 16, 2019 04:28 PM
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Sarah Buder
California Bans Hotels From Providing Small Shampoo Bottles
Hotels
California Bans Hotels From Providing Small Shampoo Bottles
October 16, 2019 12:35 PM
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Michelle Baran
Want to Communicate With the Dead? Head to This Small Town in Florida
History + Culture
Want to Communicate With the Dead? Head to This Small Town in Florida
October 16, 2019 11:07 AM
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Terry Ward
Why You Should Go to L.A. This Fall
Where to Go in Fall
Why You Should Go to L.A. This Fall
October 15, 2019 05:03 PM
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Sarah Purkrabek
How This Airline's New Mobile App Can Streamline Your Travels
Air Travel News
How This Airline’s New Mobile App Can Streamline Your Travels
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The World’s 10 Fastest Growing Tourist Destinations
Tips + News
The World’s 10 Fastest Growing Tourist Destinations
October 15, 2019 02:45 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
How to Support Green Efforts on Maui
The Future of Travel
How to Support Green Efforts on Maui
Sponsored by
What Hula Teaches About Connecting to the Environment in Maui
The Future of Travel
What Hula Teaches About Connecting to the Environment in Maui
Sponsored by
Things to Do on Maui That Can Help the Environment
The Future of Travel
Things to Do on Maui That Can Help the Environment
Sponsored by
This Carrier Is Adding a Ton of Cheap Flights to Europe
Air Travel News
This Carrier Is Adding a Ton of Cheap Flights to Europe
October 14, 2019 07:12 PM
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Michelle Baran
You Can Stay in a Toy-Filled Suite by FAO Schwarz Right Now
Tips + News
You Can Stay in a Toy-Filled Suite by FAO Schwarz Right Now
October 14, 2019 03:43 PM
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Devorah Lev-Tov
Tourists Won’t Have to Pay to Drive San Francisco’s Lombard Street After All
Tips + News
Tourists Won’t Have to Pay to Drive San Francisco’s Lombard Street After All
October 14, 2019 01:05 PM
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Associated Press (AP)
NYC’s “City of Women” Map Renames Subway Stops for Female Figures
History + Culture
NYC’s “City of Women” Map Renames Subway Stops for Female Figures
October 11, 2019 07:30 PM
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Sarah Buder
For the Tuned-In Traveler, a Feast for the Ears Awaits in Jordan
Travel Tales
For the Tuned-In Traveler, a Feast for the Ears Awaits in Jordan
October 11, 2019 06:47 PM
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Ryan Knighton
It’s About to Cost More to Get Status With United
Loyalty + Rewards
It’s About to Cost More to Get Status With United
October 11, 2019 06:01 PM
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Michelle Baran
Norway’s New Art Museum Doubles as a Twisting Bridge Above a River
Art + Architecture
Norway’s New Art Museum Doubles as a Twisting Bridge Above a River
October 11, 2019 04:27 PM
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Terry Ward
9 Smart Ways to Keep Your Family Seated Together on a Flight
Air Travel News
9 Smart Ways to Keep Your Family Seated Together on a Flight
October 10, 2019 05:51 PM
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Sandra Nygaard
On the Modern Silk Road, Discover the Colors and Characters of Uzbekistan
History + Culture
On the Modern Silk Road, Discover the Colors and Characters of Uzbekistan
October 10, 2019 05:11 PM
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Anya von Bremzen
What Makes a Dream Trip?
Founder’s Note
What Makes a Dream Trip?
October 10, 2019 04:03 PM
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Joe Diaz
Hotels Are Trying to Spark More Meaningful Connections. Is It Working?
Hotels
Hotels Are Trying to Spark More Meaningful Connections. Is It Working?
October 10, 2019 01:21 PM
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Anna Haines
Away’s New Soft-Sided Luggage Is Perfect for Overpackers
Packing Tips + Gear
Away’s New Soft-Sided Luggage Is Perfect for Overpackers
October 10, 2019 10:43 AM
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Katherine LaGrave
Cobblers Cove in Barbados Reopens, Unveiling Five-Year Renovation
Hotels
Cobblers Cove in Barbados Reopens, Unveiling Five-Year Renovation
October 10, 2019 05:13 AM
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Annie Fitzsimmons
Why Traveller Made Is Exploding in Europe . . . and Beyond
AFAR Advisor
Why Traveller Made Is Exploding in Europe . . . and Beyond
October 10, 2019 05:11 AM
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Annie Fitzsimmons
Thousands Swarm Uluru Before Summit Hike Closes to Tourists
Hiking + Cycling
Thousands Swarm Uluru Before Summit Hike Closes to Tourists
October 9, 2019 08:07 PM
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Maggie Fuller
Amtrak Quietly Ends Its Beloved Dining Car Service
Train Travel
Amtrak Quietly Ends Its Beloved Dining Car Service
October 9, 2019 07:54 PM
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Katherine LaGrave
With New Nonstop Flights, Palm Springs Is More Accessible Than Ever
Air Travel News
With New Nonstop Flights, Palm Springs Is More Accessible Than Ever
October 9, 2019 06:43 PM
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Katherine LaGrave
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