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A line of US passport covers with the president peeking through.
Trending News
So . . . Is Trump Really in the New U.S. Passport? What the July Rollout Clarifies
The commemorative passport begins rolling out July 6. Here’s who can get one—and who won’t.
July 1, 2026 06:14 PM
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Terry Ward
a landscape of tofino covered in greenery surrounded by the sea in the vancouver islands canada
Islands
Canada Has More Islands Than the U.S.—Here Are Its 7 Most Spectacular
July 1, 2026 04:12 PM
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Joel Balsam
Hiking
Trending News
How Gear Libraries Are Making Outdoor Adventure More Accessible—and Affordable
July 1, 2026 02:52 PM
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Kris Ann Valdez
A living room area with a couch, arm chairs, and a large outdoor deck within a suite on the Four Seasons I yacht
Small Ship Cruises
The New Four Seasons Yacht Takes an Approach to Pricing Not Seen on Other Cruises. Will It Work?
June 30, 2026 07:25 PM
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Fran Golden
The topsail schooner 'Pride of Baltimore II' seen at a bit of a distance sailing along the water with four sails and an American flag flapping off the back
Outdoor Adventure
Slow Travel in Style—Where to Sail on a Tall Ship in the U.S. This Summer
June 30, 2026 06:42 PM
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Pat Tompkins
The white facade of Mission San Juan Bautista with a two-tiered bell tower with three bells on the right and a large cross in front of the building
Trending News
California Is Giving Away a Free Pass to 30 Historic State Parks This Summer
June 30, 2026 02:28 PM
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Bailey Berg
People walking around and making selections from a food bar at Alaska Airlines' new lounge at Portland International Airport
Air Travel News
A First Look at Alaska Airlines’ Ambitious New Airport Lounge
June 29, 2026 05:43 PM
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Bailey Berg
The Washington Monument Is Finally Reopening This September
Tips + News
The Washington Monument Is Finally Reopening This September
August 23, 2019 05:05 PM
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Katherine LaGrave
12 of the Best Secret Beaches in the United Kingdom
Beaches
12 of the Best Secret Beaches in the United Kingdom
August 23, 2019 04:30 PM
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Rachel Mills
The Amazon Is Burning. How Did We Get Here?
Trending News
The Amazon Is Burning. How Did We Get Here?
August 23, 2019 02:18 PM
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Michelle Baran
Why Tel Aviv Is So Exciting Right Now
Where to Travel Next
Why Tel Aviv Is So Exciting Right Now
August 23, 2019 02:11 PM
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Sara Lieberman
Inside the Whimsical World of France’s Most Outrageous Street Theater Company
Art + Architecture
Inside the Whimsical World of France’s Most Outrageous Street Theater Company
August 23, 2019 12:45 PM
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Ashlea Halpern
Best Beaches Near Orlando
U.S. Beaches
Best Beaches Near Orlando
August 22, 2019 07:55 PM
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Terry Ward
This Hotel Chain Wants to Help Pay Your Student Loan Debt
Hotels
This Hotel Chain Wants to Help Pay Your Student Loan Debt
August 22, 2019 07:50 PM
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Sarah Buder
This Airline Just Announced a Bunch of New International Flights
Air Travel News
This Airline Just Announced a Bunch of New International Flights
August 22, 2019 03:59 PM
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Katherine LaGrave
That Sand You Brought Back From Vacation? Totally Illegal
Tips + News
That Sand You Brought Back From Vacation? Totally Illegal
August 21, 2019 03:20 PM
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Katherine LaGrave
Virtuoso Week 2019: Tips and Trends From the Fashion Week of Travel
AFAR Advisor
Virtuoso Week 2019: Tips and Trends From the Fashion Week of Travel
August 21, 2019 01:57 PM
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Annie Fitzsimmons
On the Ground in Hong Kong With Gerald Hatherly
AFAR Advisor
On the Ground in Hong Kong With Gerald Hatherly
August 21, 2019 01:57 PM
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Annie Fitzsimmons
Why You Should Go to New York City This Fall
Where to Go in Fall
Why You Should Go to New York City This Fall
August 20, 2019 06:34 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
This Airline Now Lets You Buy Climate-Friendly Fuel
Tips + News
This Airline Now Lets You Buy Climate-Friendly Fuel
August 20, 2019 04:06 PM
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Katherine LaGrave
These Companies Will Pay You to Travel and Pursue Your Dream
Tips + News
These Companies Will Pay You to Travel and Pursue Your Dream
August 20, 2019 09:29 AM
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Katherine LaGrave
How Do Airlines Decide Which Shows and Movies to Air?
Air Travel News
How Do Airlines Decide Which Shows and Movies to Air?
August 19, 2019 06:59 PM
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Mike Arnot
Everything You Need to Know About New Zealand’s New Travel Authorization and Tourist Tax
Tips + News
Everything You Need to Know About New Zealand’s New Travel Authorization and Tourist Tax
August 19, 2019 04:23 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Booze It up at East Nashville’s Hippest New Hotel
Hotels
Booze It up at East Nashville’s Hippest New Hotel
August 19, 2019 04:13 PM
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Chadner Navarro
Virgin Galactic Offers a Look Inside the World’s First Commercial Spaceport
Tips + News
Virgin Galactic Offers a Look Inside the World’s First Commercial Spaceport
August 16, 2019 08:15 PM
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Michelle Baran
Amtrak Is Having a Half-Off Sale Right Now—but It Ends Soon
Train Travel
Amtrak Is Having a Half-Off Sale Right Now—but It Ends Soon
August 16, 2019 03:51 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
It’s Now Even Easier (and Cheaper) to Get to Hawaii
Air Travel News
It’s Now Even Easier (and Cheaper) to Get to Hawaii
August 16, 2019 03:20 PM
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Michelle Baran
You’ll Soon Be Able to Use Mobile Passport in Puerto Rico
Air Travel News
You’ll Soon Be Able to Use Mobile Passport in Puerto Rico
August 16, 2019 02:46 PM
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Katherine LaGrave
What It’s Like to Go Winetasting at Robert Mondavi Winery
Beer, Wine, + Spirits
What It’s Like to Go Winetasting at Robert Mondavi Winery
August 16, 2019 02:30 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Keys to a BMW? Free Museum Tickets? The Best Hidden Hotel Perks
Hotels
Keys to a BMW? Free Museum Tickets? The Best Hidden Hotel Perks
August 15, 2019 07:55 PM
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Ramsey Qubein
Round-Trip Flights to Singapore From New York Just Dropped to $640
Air Travel News
Round-Trip Flights to Singapore From New York Just Dropped to $640
August 15, 2019 06:36 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
10 Things I Wish I’d Known Before Traveling to Borneo
Epic Trips
10 Things I Wish I’d Known Before Traveling to Borneo
August 15, 2019 06:35 PM
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Maggie Fuller
Marriott Bonvoy’s New Award Pricing System: What You Need to Know
Loyalty + Rewards
Marriott Bonvoy’s New Award Pricing System: What You Need to Know
August 15, 2019 05:05 PM
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Katherine LaGrave
A Short Guide to Dining in Vienna
AFAR Advisor
A Short Guide to Dining in Vienna
August 15, 2019 04:40 PM
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Annie Fitzsimmons
An Insider’s Look at a Rome Hotel You Need to Know
AFAR Advisor
An Insider’s Look at The Hotel de la Ville in Rome, Italy
August 15, 2019 04:37 PM
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Annie Fitzsimmons
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