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Different foreign passports from many countries
Visas + Passports
The 2026 World’s Most Powerful Passport Rankings Are In. Where Does the U.S. Rank?
The United States is still in the Henley Passport Index’s global top 10—barely.
July 7, 2026 02:23 AM
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Bailey Berg
United States Of America Florida Florida Keys Key Largo John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park snorkeling on the coral reef
Water Sports
This Florida Island Is One of the Best in the World for Snorkeling
July 6, 2026 10:36 PM
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Charlene Fang
The backside of person in a robe and cloth cap sitting on a bed and looking out through the windows in a glass dome structure to a sea dotted with floating ice
Cruise
Sleeping Under the Stars—Cruises That Offer Glamping Aboard
July 6, 2026 07:44 PM
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Erica Silverstein
TORQUAY,ENGLAND-AUGUST 20: Boats sit peacefully on the water in Torquay on August 20, 2012. Torquay was the childhood home of Agatha Christie, and a festival is held in her honor yearly.
Books
Visit Agatha Christie’s Favorite Places in Devon 50 Years After Her Death
July 6, 2026 01:58 PM
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Tina Lofthouse
A person having their image captured by a TSA agent in the Touchless ID lane
Air Travel News
It’s Now Easier to Access TSA’s Touchless ID Thanks to Google Wallet
July 6, 2026 01:31 PM
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Bailey Berg
Slate trays of seasonal goats cheeses on display in a Paris shop window
Travel Tips + Etiquette
10 French Etiquette Rules From People Who Actually Live There
July 6, 2026 05:25 AM
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Sara Lieberman
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
July 4, 2026 11:26 AM
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Chloe Arrojado
Kumano Kodo
Health + Wellness
Go It Alone: Where to Hike, Meditate, and Breathe Among Trees This Year, All on Your Own
January 23, 2026 12:37 PM
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Aislyn Greene
Murrieta Hot Springs Resorts
Where to Travel Next
My Favorite Wellness Travel Tip? Take Your Kids. Really.
January 23, 2026 12:03 PM
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Michelle Baran
The historic bathhouse at Dunton Hot Springs with a staircase over the bath, plants all around and a large window that opens to the outside
Hotels We Love
Arizona Desert Waters, Historic Virginia Baths, a Colorado Mining Town Spa—the Best U.S. Hot Springs Resorts
January 22, 2026 05:37 PM
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Michelle Baran
Woman swimming in a sky-high pool, surrounded by snowy mountain landscape
Where to Travel Next
13 Toasty Outdoor Pools in Snowy Places
January 22, 2026 01:54 PM
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Nicole Trilivas
Inglewood, California / USA - February 14, 2020: Randy's Donuts Bakery and drive-in, a landmark building and roadside attraction near LAX Los Angeles International Airport at Manchester and La Cienaga
Food + Drink
From Jollof Rice to Spicy Aguachile, These 7 Restaurants Offer Global Flavor Near L.A.’s World Cup Stadium
January 22, 2026 08:14 AM
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Cathy Chaplin
Left: Peligoni - Olympians; right: Novak Djokovic - Amanpuri, Thailand, Tennis Courts
Health + Wellness
These Next-Gen Fitness Retreats Let You Train With Olympians, World Champions, and Tour de France Winners
January 22, 2026 06:30 AM
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Camilla Hewitt
A person walking in a snow-filled West Village in New York City
Trending News
What Travelers Need to Know About the Polar Vortex—and What to Do When Severe Weather Disrupts Your Trip
January 21, 2026 05:48 PM
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Bailey Berg
Yellow buildings with a green hilltop in the background
Where to Travel Next
12 Small Towns in Italy That Look Like Storybook Villages
January 21, 2026 01:45 PM
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Laura Itzkowitz
A waterfall that appears to be on fire because of the angle at which it's illuminated by the sun.
National Parks
Yosemite’s Rare “Firefall” Only Happens Once a Year—Here’s What to Know About This Thrilling Phenomenon
January 21, 2026 01:24 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
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Hotels We Love
Thermal Waters, Sea Air, Alpine Forests: France’s Best Wellness Hotels
January 20, 2026 10:54 PM
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Lindsey Tramuta
The champagne parlor at the Chase Sapphire lounge at Harry Reid Airport with a gold champage cart and gold shelves with a few armchairs around
Air Travel News
Is the Las Vegas Airport Getting a Glow-Up? New Chase, Capital One, and Amex Lounges Signal a Fancier Era
January 20, 2026 06:52 PM
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Bailey Berg
Quebec Street, Vancouver, BC, Canada - a view of a city with a lake in the foreground
4 Days In
4 Days in Vancouver: A Forested Brewery, a Bikeable Seawall, and Indigenous-Led Talks with Trees
January 20, 2026 06:27 PM
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Chloe Bergé
An Ecoventura yacht-style small ship sailings in the distance with shrubs and rocks in the foreground
Cruise
It’s “Wave Season” and Cruise Lines Are Parading Out Amazing Deals—Here Are the Best Ones
January 19, 2026 11:39 AM
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Bailey Berg
Alyeska Nordic Spa - Relaxation Pool (L) & Signate Sauna Building (R)
Winter Sports
The Après-Ski Trend That Ditches Alcohol for a Different Kind of Relaxation
January 16, 2026 04:25 PM
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Bailey Berg
View of the rock Big Sur coast as seen through some tree branches in the foreground
Weekend Getaways
Big Sur, We Missed You. How to Spend the Perfect Weekend in California’s Coastal Paradise
January 16, 2026 04:12 PM
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Michelle Baran
A wooden building surrounded by trees covered in snow and Christmas lights, with a mountain in the background.
Winter Sports
These 7 U.S. Ski Towns Have Schnitzel, Spätzle, and Plenty of European Charm
January 16, 2026 03:00 PM
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Anna Fiorentino
Overhead view of a tray of Texas barbecue, including brisket, chicken and sausage and sides of mac and cheese and greens
Air Travel News
Is Barbecue What First-Class Travelers Want? This Major U.S. Airline Thinks So
January 15, 2026 05:06 PM
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Bailey Berg
L-R (clockwise): Summer at Meijer Gardens; Route 66, Tulsa, Oklahoma; Spoleto Festival; Ohio BLINK 2024 - The Mystic Eye Drone Show by Durham Studio & Sky Elements; Remi Wolf performing at Treefort Music Fest 2025; New Hampshire's Highland Games & Festival - Highland Dancers compete while attendees watch the artistry of each dancer; a second line parade weaves through the fairgrounds at New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival.
Festivals + Events
Your Month-by-Month Guide to the Most Exciting Cultural Events in the U.S. in 2026
January 15, 2026 12:23 PM
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Ellen Carpenter
Aerial view of the beach in Santa Monica with numerous beach goers both in the water and on the sand and office buildings and hotels in the background
Air Travel News
Forget LAX—This Regional Los Angeles Airport Is Getting Its First Regular Flights
January 14, 2026 06:04 PM
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Chris Dong
Retro Charm Lives on at These Independent U.S. Ski Resorts
Winter Sports
Where to Ski in the U.S. for Fewer Crowds, Lower Prices, and Local Charm
January 14, 2026 02:44 AM
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Anna Fiorentino
St. Pete Beach
U.S. Beaches
The 11 Best Beaches in Florida, From Cityside Shores to Uninhabited Islands
January 13, 2026 03:21 PM
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Terry Ward
Left: los angeles skyline view; right:
Trending News
Registration for the 2028 L.A. Olympics Opens January 14—Here’s How to Get Tickets and Plan Your Trip
January 13, 2026 03:17 PM
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Meredith Heil Bock
Los Milics Vineyards - steel columns almost hidden by vineyard vineys; exterior tasting room in vinyard
Beer, Wine, + Spirits
This Southwestern State Is Producing Some of the Most Interesting Wines in the U.S.
January 13, 2026 01:25 PM
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Naomi Tomky
The Tree Haus accommodations at the Green O are elevated 23 feet off the ground.
The Tree Haus accommodations at the Green O are elevated 23 feet off the ground.
Hotels We Love
America’s 13 Coziest Hotels to Visit This Winter
January 13, 2026 12:55 PM
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Nicholas DeRenzo
Hue House food
Trending News
Taiwanese Street Food, a Vinyl Speakeasy, and Chinese Wellness—a Look Inside NYC’s New Asian Cultural Center
January 13, 2026 09:46 AM
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Chris Dong
L-R: Atacama, Chile; Komodo Island, Indonesia; winter skiing in the Alps
Travel Tips + Etiquette
Where to Travel in 2026 Based on Your New Year’s Resolution
January 12, 2026 03:01 PM
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Terry Ward
Larch House - SUITE BEDROOM
Hotel News + Openings
Alpine Dining, Local Artwork, and an Adventure Concierge—Larch House Brings Elegant Lodging to Whitefish
January 12, 2026 01:10 PM
FORT WORTH, TEXAS, USA - SEPTEMBER 24: Cowboys in the Fort Worth Stockyards historic district. Septemberl 24, 2013 in Fort Worth, Texas, USA
Where to Go in Spring
10 Best Places to Travel in March
January 12, 2026 06:30 AM
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Mark Ellwood
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