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Where to Travel Next
5 Easy Alternatives to Crowded Summer Destinations in France
For surfing, stargazing, and slurping oysters, this is where to go in France on your summer vacation.
July 7, 2026 03:49 PM
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Sophie Friedman
Theodore Roosevelt National Park, North Dakota, USA
Road Trips
This Summer Road Trip Crosses 700 Miles of One of the Most Underrated U.S. States
July 7, 2026 02:59 PM
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Nicholas DeRenzo
Different foreign passports from many countries
Visas + Passports
The 2026 World’s Most Powerful Passport Rankings Are In. Where Does the U.S. Rank?
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
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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
A lounge area at Eleven Revelstoke Lodge with stone fireplaces and floor to ceiling windows.
Stay Here Next
Ski Runs, Saunas, and Summer Trails: A New Lodge for All Seasons in British Columbia
July 1, 2025 11:09 AM
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Carolyn B. Heller
A three-story pavilion with traditional Japanese architecture behind some foliage in the foreground
Trending News
Japan Airlines Is Giving Away Free Domestic Flights to International Travelers—Is the Deal Worth It?
June 30, 2025 06:33 PM
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Bailey Berg
An aerial view of Bora Bora in French Polynesia's Society Islands with a few lush green islands, including some with larger mountains in the background, and some overwater bungalows in the foreground
Cruise
13 Gorgeous South Pacific Island Destinations for Every Type of Traveler—and the Cruises That Sail There
June 30, 2025 06:32 PM
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Jeri Clausing
The River Danube bisects Hungary, a chain bridge connecting the hilly, western half of the city called Buda with the flat, eastern part called Pest.
Where to Go in Fall
11 Best Places to Travel in September
June 30, 2025 03:00 PM
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Mark Ellwood
A beach with a wall of rocks and dry grass and people swimming
Where to Travel Next
7 Places in Italy You Should Visit in 2025
June 30, 2025 12:24 PM
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Laura Itzkowitz
A historic photo of the Mad Tea Party spinning teacups ride at Disneyland
Family Travel
As Disneyland Turns 70, These Are the Park’s Best Historic Rides—and the Most Exciting New Attractions
June 27, 2025 05:18 PM
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Michelle Baran
Beautiful sunset over Bologna, Italy cityscape
Visas + Passports
The Secret Hack for Staying in a Country Longer
June 27, 2025 11:55 AM
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Chloe Arrojado
Wooden cabin exterior surrounded by trees
Wooden cabin exterior surrounded by trees
Stay Here Next
Sauna Rituals, Lake Plunges, and Cabins From $175—All a 3-Hour Drive From NYC
June 27, 2025 11:23 AM
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Danielle Hallock
A sightseeing boat full of tourists cruises along a sail boat-lined canal in Copenhagen.
Cities We Love
This European Capital Was Just Rated the Most Livable City in the World
June 26, 2025 07:14 PM
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Bailey Berg
Devils Lake State Park, Devils Lake, hiking, walking, Devils Doorway, East Bluff Trail, couple, smiling
Where to Travel Next
This Midwestern Road Trip Takes in Scenic Small Towns and Landscapes That Inspired Frank Lloyd Wright
June 26, 2025 02:43 PM
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Elaine Glusac
An iPhone screen displaying a digital passport
Air Travel News
Should You Ditch Your Passport and Real ID Thanks to Apple’s New Digital ID?
June 26, 2025 01:32 PM
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Kinsey Gidick
One of the best ways to see the Northern Lights is aboard a Hurtigruten cruise.
Cruise
The Best Way to See Northern Lights in Norway
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Longreads
The Mayor of the Corner Has Seen It All
June 26, 2025 11:33 AM
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Katherine LaGrave
Telluride, Colorado
Outdoor Adventure
There’s More to Telluride Than Trails and Ski Lifts
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A Seabourn chef in a white coat standing in front of an olive stand at a market speaking with someone (seen from behind) who is wearing a hat
Cruise
Are Shore Excursions Worth It? Our Cruise Expert Weighs In
June 25, 2025 07:14 PM
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Fran Golden
Milwaukee, WI USA - June 01, 2022: The Milwaukee Public Market and downtown area bustle with activity; vehicles and pedestrians.
Food + Drink
This Midwestern City Is Known for Butter Burgers, Bratwurst, and Custard—Here Are the Essential Meals to Try
June 25, 2025 02:44 PM
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Elaine Glusac
Aman Rosa Alpina reopens in July 2025 following a top-to-bottom renovation. The hotel has a wooden facade and sits amid rocky peaks.
Hotels
The Dolomites Are Getting 3 Luxury Hotels Before the Winter Olympics, With Alpine Jacuzzis and Dreamy Views
June 25, 2025 11:14 AM
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Laura Itzkowitz
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Longreads
Who Gets to Decide What Names Go on Digital Maps?
June 25, 2025 10:01 AM
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Sonya Bennett-Brandt
The front half of a Qatar Airways aircraft seen in the air with the wheels down
Air Travel News
Can You Fly Through the Middle East Right Now? The Current State of Air Travel in the Region
June 24, 2025 07:28 PM
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Blane Bachelor
View of a street in old town Tallinn, Estonia lined with numerous historic buildings and storefronts with red tiled roofs
Cruise
Sailings That Will Make You Smarter—the Case for Taking a “Nerd” Cruise
June 24, 2025 06:54 PM
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Jeri Clausing
Young people relaxing on the grass at Hampstead Heath
4 Days In
How to Have the Perfect Long Weekend in London, According to Locals
June 24, 2025 01:43 PM
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Emma John
A map of the Middle East with Iran in focus and the rest of the region a bit blurred out
Trending News
U.S. Issues Worldwide Travel Alert—Here’s What Travelers Should Know
June 23, 2025 06:39 PM
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Blane Bachelor
Aerial view of the Seixal region of Portugal's Madeira island, featuring a plateau dotted with homes dramatically jutting out into the ocean from a valley nestled between soaring green mountains
Air Travel News
You Can Now Fly Directly to One of Europe’s Most Underrated Island Destinations
June 23, 2025 02:49 PM
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Chris Dong
Mari Vineyards grows and produces Italian-style reds.
Food + Drink
No One Thought This State Would Start Making Some of the Best Wine in the U.S.
June 23, 2025 12:33 PM
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Alexandra Gillespie
Capital One Lounge JFK coffee counter with illustrated coffee sign a the top, shelves of bagels, and a red wood counterfront
Air Travel News
Now Open: The Newest Capital One Lounge May Make You Want to Miss Your Flight
June 23, 2025 09:43 AM
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Paul Rubio
A suite at the Ritz Paris hotel with soaring ceilings, and a bed, sofa, and furnishings all reminiscent of 17th century opulence in muted tones of blue, gold, and off-white
Loyalty + Rewards
Chase Sapphire Reserve’s Annual Fee Is Increasing to $795. Is It Still Worth It?
June 20, 2025 06:17 PM
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Bailey Berg
Red and white homes and buildings dot the waterfront with soaring rocky cliffs in the background and green foliage in the foreground in Lofoten, Norway
Trending News
This Scandinavian Country Will Tax Tourists After Record-Breaking Visitor Surge
June 20, 2025 02:35 PM
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Bailey Berg
Are concerns about airplane safety warranted or overblown?
Air Travel News
Following Yet Another Plane Crash, How Worried Should We Be About Flying Right Now?
June 19, 2025 12:24 PM
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Barbara Peterson
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