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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
Left: Métis Crossing; right: Métis Crossing new cabin
Destination Spotlight
Sky Domes, Snowshoeing, and Indigenous Cuisine: Go North for an Illuminating Cultural Weekend Getaway
November 18, 2025 05:45 PM
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Debbie Olsen
Aman Rosa Alpina in the Italian Dolomites is surrounded by snowy mountain peaks.
Stay Here Next
Aman’s New Dolomites Hotel Sets a High Bar for Design—as Service Works to Catch Up
November 18, 2025 04:57 PM
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Adam H. Graham
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Road Trips
11 National and State Parks to Add to Your Route 66 Road Trip
November 18, 2025 02:09 PM
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Jackie Bryant
Accommodations with vines draping from the balconies line a pond at the Angkor Village Hotel in Cambodia with a person walking across a walkway over the pond
Hotel News + Openings
Hilton Unveils New Top-Tier Status and Easier Access to Loyalty Perks at Its Expanding Roster of Chic Hotels
November 18, 2025 02:04 PM
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Chris Dong
Ice skaters on Boston Common Frog Pond.
Cities We Love
The Best Things to Do With Kids in Boston This Winter
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The central staircase descending into the Brittania dining room on the 'Queen Elizabeth' cruise ship
Cruise
Not Your Typical Caribbean Cruise: A Classic British Ship Brings Galas and High Tea to the Islands
November 17, 2025 06:45 PM
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Fran Golden
Overhead view of airplane o a tarmac
Air Travel News
Airlines Are No Longer Required to Automatically Reimburse Passengers for Flight Delays and Cancellations
November 17, 2025 06:10 PM
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Bailey Berg
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National Parks
Wildfires Lead to Unexpected New Tours in Jasper National Park
November 17, 2025 03:19 PM
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Maryam Siddiqi
View of Iberostar Selection Paraíso Lindo.
Hotels
Inside the Riviera Maya Resort Putting Nature First
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Villa Borghese Laghetto
4 Days In
4 Days in Rome: Vespa Rides, a Secret Colosseum Tunnel, and Culinary-Inspired Cocktails
November 17, 2025 08:00 AM
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Laura Itzkowitz
The swimming pool at Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc has views of the sea.
Hotels We Love
The 14 Dreamiest Hotels on the French Riviera
November 14, 2025 12:08 PM
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Mary Winston Nicklin
View of Route 66 from a car window
Road Trips
Sing Your Way Along This Music Lover’s Route 66 Road Trip
November 14, 2025 07:35 AM
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Justin Goldman
A group of four visitors walk over fossil-like hoodoos while exploring the badlands at Dinosaur Provincial Park
Destination Spotlight
Don’t Miss These UNESCO Sites of Alberta—Which Has More Than Any Other Province in Canada
November 13, 2025 01:22 PM
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Jennifer Malloy
Cherry blossoms in Tokyo
Travel Tips + Etiquette
Travel Advisors Reveal 5 Types of Trips They Wish People Knew to Book Earlier—a Lot Earlier
November 13, 2025 08:18 AM
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Blane Bachelor
Illustration by Cristina Spanò
Packing Tips + Gear
The Afar Gift Guide
November 12, 2025 06:32 PM
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Nicholas DeRenzo
Colorful painted canal boats in Mexico City's Xochimilco neighborhood
Holiday Travel
Millennials, Gen Xers, Boomers, and Gen Z—Here’s Where to Go This Holiday Season Based on Your Generation
November 12, 2025 06:28 PM
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Terry Ward
Snow on the Catalina Mountains in Catalina State Park, Tucson Arizona
Outdoor Adventure
9 State Parks to Visit in Winter, Where You Can Snowshoe in a Ghost Town or Hike Above the Trees
November 12, 2025 02:36 PM
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Matt Kirouac
an exterior of the Studio Museum in Harlem, a gray building with various sizes of windows between two other buildings in Harlem
Art + Culture
The Studio Museum in Harlem Has Finally Reopened, and It Has a Story to Tell
November 12, 2025 02:11 PM
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Shannon J. Effinger
Day time aerial view of Playa Balandra, an iconic beach in La Paz, Baja California Sur, Mexico.
International Beaches
Hidden, Pristine, With Eggshell-Blue Water: These Are the 11 Most Beautiful Beaches in Mexico
November 12, 2025 08:40 AM
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Meagan Drillinger
two st. bernard dogs lying in the grass with a mountain in the background
Longreads
Inside Switzerland’s New Saint Bernard “Theme Park”
November 12, 2025 08:27 AM
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Kendall Hunter
Left: Bradford House's Lantern Room; right: Bradford House's Historic Grand King
Hotels We Love
Neon-Lit Landmarks and Stylish Adobe Hotels: Our Favorite Places to Stay Along Route 66
November 11, 2025 08:01 PM
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Matt Kirouac
A Sonder apartment living area in New York City with a grey couch, modern art on the walls, and a four-person round dining table with mid-century style wooden chairs
Trending News
Boutique Hotel Brand Sonder Has Abruptly Shuttered, Leaving Guests—and Future Bookings—in Limbo
November 11, 2025 07:14 PM
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Bailey Berg
Bird's eye view of airplanes parked at various airport gates
Air Travel News
Flight Delays and Cancellations Will Persist Even as Shutdown Nears End. Here’s What Travelers Need to Know
November 11, 2025 06:41 PM
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Bailey Berg
The Six Sisters Suite at Dolly Parton's SongTeller Hotel with three large beds with bright pink cushioned headboards, a golden chandelier, and green and blue chaises at the foot of the beds
Hotel News + Openings
Vintage Guitars, Sisterhood Suites, and Plenty of Pink—a New Dolly Parton Hotel Is Coming to Nashville
November 11, 2025 06:23 PM
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Sophie Friedman
Two people in snow gear outside in a snowy parking lot, one is wrapped in a colorful Rumpl travel blanket
Packing Tips + Gear
The Best Gifts for Travelers That Cost Less Than $100
November 11, 2025 03:34 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
A man in blue and orange clothing harvesting oysters
Food + Drink
Pick Olives, Crush Grapes, and Dig for Truffles at These Hotels in Europe, Asia, and the U.S.
November 11, 2025 12:47 PM
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Sophie Friedman
Two Bit Club
Restaurants + Cafés
Tandoori Oysters, Lobster Soba, Lowcountry Fine-Dining: Charleston Restaurants to Travel for Right Now
November 11, 2025 07:21 AM
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Lauren Mowery
People wearing woolen Glerups slippers sitting on staircase
Packing Tips + Gear
The 57 Best Gifts for Travelers, According to Travel Experts
November 10, 2025 05:57 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
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