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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
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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
Young black woman with curly hair sitting in airport, tired, with red rolling suitcase
Travel Tips + Etiquette
We Tried These 5 Unusual Jet Lag Remedies to See If They Work
January 12, 2026 05:58 AM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Palm Springs, California - March 2018: Residential Desert Architecture
Off The Tourist Trail
Escape Crowds in Palm Springs With This Tucked-Away Bar, Oasis Hike, and Joshua Tree-Adjacent Adventures
January 9, 2026 02:51 PM
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Joey Skladany
Domaine des Etangs, Auberge Resorts Collection, is housed in a castle dating back to the 13th century.
Domaine des Etangs, Auberge Resorts Collection, is housed in a castle dating back to the 13th century.
Hotels We Love
20 Luxury French Hotels Outside of Paris That Are Worth a Special Trip
January 9, 2026 12:40 PM
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Mary Winston Nicklin
Ocean Drive - Miami, FL
4 Days In
4 Days in Miami: Coastal Horseback Rides, Jazz Under the Stars, and Cuban Coffee Culture
January 9, 2026 12:40 PM
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Terry Ward
A guest room at the Hoxton Edinburgh with slate-blue walls, a large bed with a bright red fabric Art Deco-style headboard, wood floors, various lamps and sconces, and a full-length mirror on the wall
Loyalty + Rewards
If You Like Staying in Independent, Boutique Hotels but Dig Loyalty Perks, Too—We Have a Solution for You
January 8, 2026 07:21 PM
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Katherine Fan
Mask mandates may have faded, but some travelers still opt to wear face coverings while navigating busy airports.
Air Travel News
Why Aren’t We Wearing Masks Anymore When We Travel?
January 8, 2026 04:24 PM
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Stacey Lastoe
Snow in Paris tops statues and lightposts
Trending News
Rare Heavy Snowfall in Western Europe Brings Joy—and Travel Problems
January 8, 2026 01:09 PM
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Blane Bachelor
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Off The Tourist Trail
The Ultimate Guide to New Orleans’s Hidden Gems, From Mausoleums to a Monster Shop
January 7, 2026 02:49 PM
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Jenny Adams
AMAALA - Triple Bay
Health + Wellness
This New Wellness Destination Will Let You Try Longevity Treatments and Help Restore Coral Reefs
January 7, 2026 01:12 PM
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Nicola Chilton
Five Maskc KN95 masks in blush tones
Packing Tips + Gear
Are Lots of People Coughing on Your Flight? Stay Healthy With These Face Masks That Are Perfect for Travel
January 7, 2026 11:52 AM
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Michelle Baran
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Winter 2026
Big Flavors, Small Villages: Why Spain’s Star Chefs Are Setting Up Michelin-Starred Restaurants in Tiny Towns
January 7, 2026 09:45 AM
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Lisa Abend
The sun shining over a wooden walking path along an oceanfront cliff
National Parks
7 Less-Crowded Canadian National Parks for Backcountry Skiing, Rainforest Hikes, and Stunning Ocean Vistas
January 7, 2026 05:53 AM
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Nick Hilden
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Winter 2026
Why We’re Flocking to Boston in 2026
January 6, 2026 09:35 AM
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Negin Farsad
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Winter 2026
Cleopatra Once Visited This Remote Desert Destination—Now You Can, Too
January 6, 2026 09:31 AM
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Anthon Jackson
Colorful buildings dotted by palm trees and homes along a stretch of coast in the Perla neighborhood of San Juan, Puerto Rico
Trending News
Travelers in the Caribbean Experience Major Flight Disruptions Following Airspace Closure
January 5, 2026 05:40 PM
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Meagan Drillinger
An exotic cactus garden on top of the medieval village of Eze in the south of France, French Riviera.
Where to Travel Next
These 8 Desert Gardens Feel Like a Small Dose of Summer Year-Round
January 5, 2026 11:11 AM
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James Oliver Cury
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Winter 2026
Should You Have to Change How You Dress When You Travel?
January 5, 2026 10:27 AM
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Anu Taranath
Person with hiking sticks walking downward on a hiking path in South Korea
Outdoor Adventure
A New 530-Mile Coast-to-Coast Hiking Trail Is Coming to South Korea
January 2, 2026 10:04 AM
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Katie Chang
Mardi Gras parade float rolls down St. Charles Avenue, with trees and crowds of people lining street
Festivals + Events
I’m a New Orleans Local—Here’s How to Plan the Perfect Mardi Gras Trip in 2026
December 30, 2025 07:34 PM
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Jenny Adams
Hotel Saint Vincent is located in the Lower Garden District of New Orleans.
Hotels We Love
Beignets in the Lobby, Jazz in a Chapel, Poolside Cabanas: The Best Hotels in New Orleans
December 30, 2025 08:12 AM
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Jenny Adams
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Art + Culture
The Secrets To Doing Carnival in Venice Like a Local
December 29, 2025 08:22 AM
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Laura Itzkowitz
View over red-roofed buildings of old town
Where to Travel Next
Europe’s Summer Hot Spots Are Even Better in Winter
December 29, 2025 02:04 AM
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Tanvi Chheda
An Alaska Airlines aircraft during an ice storm in Seattle in December 2022.
Air Travel News
What Do They Actually Spray on Planes to De-Ice Them?
December 26, 2025 10:14 AM
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Bailey Berg
Great scenery Khao Sok National Park , stunningly beautiful Cheow Larn Lake, on the mainland between Phuket, Krabi, Khao Lak and Koh Samui
Off The Tourist Trail
How to See Thailand’s Wonders Without Feeling Like a Tourist
December 26, 2025 02:08 AM
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Kathryn Romeyn
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Where to Travel Next
Our Most-Read Stories of 2025
December 23, 2025 04:43 PM
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Billie Cohen
People hiking in a region that looks like Patagonia with exclamation and check symbols above it
Travel Tips + Etiquette
If You’re Using AI to Plan Your Travel, Beware These 4 Common Mistakes the Bots Keep Making
December 23, 2025 02:34 PM
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Craig Stoltz
Overhead view of a person sleeping in Cathay Pacific's new Aria Suite complete with a white pillow and white comforter
Air Travel News
Cathay Pacific Is Finally Launching Its Gorgeous Aria Suite Business-Class Seats—and We Got an Early Preview
December 23, 2025 11:49 AM
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Chris Dong
A straight-on view of the Trevi fountain in Rome with a smattering of onlookers in the foreground
Trending News
Rome’s Trevi Fountain to Start Charging for Access
December 23, 2025 11:44 AM
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Erica Firpo
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