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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
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Natural Wonders
The World’s Most Beautiful Botanical Gardens for Arctic Plants, Wild Fruit Trees, and Giant Water Lilies
December 18, 2025 03:00 PM
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James Oliver Cury
A guest room with a balcony at the Newman in London
Hotels
This New Independent London Hotel Has Art Deco Rooms, Chess Nights, and Sandwich Trolleys
December 18, 2025 01:02 PM
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Lucy Kehoe
A lone traveler gazes out over the breathtaking Quilotoa Crater Lake in Ecuador. The vibrant turquoise waters of the lake contrast against the rugged, mountainous landscape, creating a serene.
Hiking + Cycling
This 200-Mile Trek Passes 7 Volcanoes, Hot Springs, and a Legendary Lost Treasure
December 18, 2025 10:07 AM
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Colleen Kelly
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Where to Go in Winter
10 Best Places to Travel in February
December 18, 2025 07:52 AM
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Mark Ellwood
A dancer in a colorful, feathered costume participates in a festival on the Celebrity Xcel cruise ship inspired by the Caribbean's Carnival celebrations
Cruise
The New “Celebrity Xcel” Cruise Ship Redefines How Local Cultures Are Celebrated Onboard—We Got a First Look
December 17, 2025 07:03 PM
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Fran Golden
TSA Airport security
Trending News
Trump’s Travel Ban and Restrictions Will Expand to These Countries
December 17, 2025 06:40 PM
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Bailey Berg
Steamboat Springs, Colorado, United States
Off The Tourist Trail
How to Avoid the Crowds in Colorado’s Ski Towns—From Aspen to Quiet Mountain Resorts
December 17, 2025 05:30 PM
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Bailey Berg
Aerial view of Bermuda
Water Sports
Where to Watch Bermuda’s Best 2026 Sailing Events
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Mont Blanc Express train going over a viaduct, Chamonix, Haute Savoie, Rhone Alpes, France, Europe
Winter Sports
The Most Scenic Ski Trains for Vintage Winter Vibes—Without the Traffic and Icy Roads
December 17, 2025 03:18 PM
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Bailey Berg
Jets waiting for takeoff in Sun Valley Idaho
Air Travel News
How Flying Out of a Regional Airport Can Save You Money (and Stress)
December 17, 2025 09:57 AM
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Bailey Berg
Route 66 pavement sign with Mojave desert red rock mountains.
Road Trips
Route 66 at 100: Road Trips, Stargazing, National Parks, and Vintage Hotels. Hit the Road
December 16, 2025 06:00 PM
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Billie Cohen
People taking photos and milling about outside the Louvre Museum with the glass pyramid at the center of the photograph and the historic exterior building behind
Trending News
Americans Will Have to Pay More to Visit the Louvre in 2026
December 16, 2025 05:40 PM
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Bailey Berg
A road surrounded by buildings in Beacon, New York
Hotel News + Openings
French Country Interiors, Monet-Inspired Gardens, a Massive Spa—a New Hudson Valley Retreat Opens Bookings
December 16, 2025 05:10 PM
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Devorah Lev-Tov
Views of undulating dunes and plateaus with private swimming pool and large terraces.
Hotel News + Openings
Michelin Is Known for Its Anonymous and Rigorous Restaurant Reviews. Do Hotels Get the Same Treatment?
December 16, 2025 01:50 PM
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Sophie Friedman
A small country road in Woodstock, Vermont
4 Days In
4 Days in Vermont: Sleigh Rides, Waterfall Snowshoeing, Après Ski Hangs, and Maple Doughnuts
December 16, 2025 12:27 PM
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Lauren Breedlove
A vintage departures and arrivals board at the TWA Hotel at JFK airport
Air Travel News
Kale, Airport Gyms, Play Areas, and Elegant Attire—Is This What Will Bring Back the Golden Age of Air Travel?
December 16, 2025 11:50 AM
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Stacey Lastoe
Street scenes in Brera
Air Travel News
These Two Cities Are Among Europe’s Most Exciting for 2026—and JetBlue Just Added New Flights There
December 15, 2025 05:29 PM
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Bailey Berg
Three women in white about to jump into the ocean beneath fireworks
Festivals + Events
New Year’s Traditions Around the World Go Way Beyond Fireworks—These Are the 15 Coolest
December 15, 2025 04:27 AM
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Chris Ciolli
An American Airlines new A321XLR plane outside of a hangar with several workers around and the sun setting in the background
Air Travel News
A First Look Inside American Airlines’ New Planes: Privacy Suites and Next-Gen Premium Economy
December 12, 2025 06:42 PM
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Chris Dong
Goldbug Hot Springs, near Salmon
Natural Wonders
This Underrated State Has Over 200 Hot Springs—Here Are 5 Favorites, According to a Local Travel Expert
December 12, 2025 02:07 PM
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Teddy Minford
A wheelchair user uses a Mobi-mat to roll atop the sand at a beach on the Oregon Coast
Trending News
Oregon Is the First Accessibility Verified State. What Does That Mean?
December 12, 2025 01:39 PM
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Jaclyn Greenberg
Solage pool in Napa
Solage pool in Napa
Hotels We Love
The Best Luxury Hotels in Napa Valley for Staying Near the Vineyards
December 12, 2025 12:39 PM
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Matt Villano
People sitting at a large group of tables in the lower level in Covent Garden, London, with shops on the upper level and an arched ceiling overhead
Air Travel News
You Can Now Book This New Alaska Airlines International Route
December 11, 2025 06:06 PM
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Bailey Berg
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National Parks
A New National Park in the Caribbean Is Home to the Most Rare Seahorses in the World
December 11, 2025 03:29 PM
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Vanita Salisbury
LEGO® House, Masterpiece Gallery
Family Travel
These Epic Family Vacations Turn Your Kid’s Passions Into Real-Life Adventures
December 11, 2025 02:42 PM
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Ashlea Halpern
Castle of Torrechiara in Italy. Aerial view
Hiking + Cycling
This 93-Mile Italian Hike Leads to Medieval Monasteries—and Lunches Cooked by Nuns
December 11, 2025 01:02 PM
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Alessio Perrone
Long, wide tunnel walkway at airport with blue and purple lighting and passengers, plus moving walkways on each side
Longreads
People Who Hate Airports Can’t See What Makes Them Magical
December 11, 2025 11:02 AM
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Heather Radke
A staircase with blue railing and photographs lining the wall in the foreground and a check-in desk in the background with a sign that says "just ask" above it at the new JetBlue lounge at JFK
Air Travel News
We Got a Sneak Peek of JetBlue’s First-Ever Airport Lounge—Here’s What We Loved (and Didn’t)
December 11, 2025 08:26 AM
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Chris Dong
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