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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
Go from one side of the country to another on one of these journeys.
July 4, 2026 11:26 AM
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Chloe Arrojado
Spring flower bloom at Torrey Pines State Beach, San Diego, California.
U.S. Beaches
These Are Southern California’s Most Beautiful Beaches
July 3, 2026 03:18 AM
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Michelle Konstantinovsky
Maracas Bay, Trinidad
Trending News
Trinidad’s Tourism Industry Is at a Tipping Point
July 2, 2026 05:36 PM
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Meagan Drillinger
Big Sur, California
Road Trips
24 Incredible Road Trips in the U.S.
July 2, 2026 05:27 PM
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Ciera Velarde
A Deluxe Palace Garden View Room at the Aman Tokyo.
A Deluxe Palace Garden View Room at the Aman Tokyo.
Hotels We Love
Tokyo Has No Shortage of Great Luxury Hotels. These Are the Ones to Book
July 2, 2026 09:11 AM
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Adam H. Graham
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
July 1, 2026 06:14 PM
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Terry Ward
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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
DriveShare Is the Airbnb of Cool Vintage Cars
Travel Tips + Etiquette
DriveShare Is the Airbnb of Cool Vintage Cars
January 5, 2018 01:29 PM
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Brett Berk
Tools for the Well-Equipped Wine Tourist
Beer, Wine, + Spirits
Tools for the Well-Equipped Wine Tourist
January 4, 2018 01:29 PM
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David K. Gibson
9 Restaurants Food Lovers Need to Visit in 2018
Restaurants + Cafés
9 Restaurants Food Lovers Need to Visit in 2018
January 4, 2018 09:31 AM
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Gabe Ulla
Coolest Travel Jobs: What It’s Like to Be a Hotel Uniform Designer
Travel Insiders
Coolest Travel Jobs: What It’s Like to Be a Hotel Uniform Designer
January 3, 2018 01:28 PM
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Ashlea Halpern
This Company Is Reinventing the Expat Experience for Women
Solo Travel
This Company Is Reinventing the Expat Experience for Women
January 3, 2018 01:25 PM
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Chelsea Bengier
9 Amazing Photos of the Sahara
Epic Trips
9 Amazing Photos of the Sahara
December 26, 2017 07:00 PM
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Tanveer Badal
These Photos Prove That the United States and Europe Are Obsessed With Each Other
History + Culture
These Photos Prove That the United States and Europe Are Obsessed With Each Other
December 21, 2017 08:30 PM
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Maggie Fuller
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Restaurants + Cafés
These Exquisite Pastries Are Borderline Art
December 21, 2017 05:44 PM
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Alex Schechter
From One Innovative Cartographer, Paper Maps With Purpose
Packing Tips + Gear
From One Innovative Cartographer, Paper Maps With Purpose
December 21, 2017 01:26 PM
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David K. Gibson
South Africa’s Dynamic City Scenes
Destination Spotlight
South Africa’s Dynamic City Scenes
December 19, 2017 09:30 PM
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South African Tourism
The 10 Most-Loved AFAR Features of 2017
The Future of Travel
The 10 Most-Loved AFAR Features of 2017
December 18, 2017 07:01 PM
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Staff
In the Kitchen With South African Top Chef Reuben Riffel
Food + Drink
In the Kitchen With South African Top Chef Reuben Riffel
December 18, 2017 06:27 PM
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South African Tourism
Last-Minute Alert: Rappel From the Rooftop of This London Hotel
Hotels
Guests Can Rappel From the Rooftop of This London Hotel
December 18, 2017 02:17 PM
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Matthew Phenix
6 Festive, Wintery Hotel Packages to Book Now
Hotels
6 Festive, Wintery Hotel Packages to Book Now
December 18, 2017 01:25 PM
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Samantha Juda
What It’s Like to Fly Private for Not-So-Private Prices
Air Travel News
What It’s Like to Fly Private for Not-So-Private Prices
December 15, 2017 08:31 PM
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Maggie Fuller
Our Readers’ Favorite Air Travel Stories of 2017
Air Travel News
Our Readers’ Favorite Air Travel Stories of 2017
December 15, 2017 05:27 PM
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Staff
How the Classic Éclair Got a Major Modern Makeover
Food + Drink
How the Classic Éclair Got a Major Modern Makeover
December 15, 2017 03:32 PM
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Lindsey Tramuta
How One Cool Company Is Leading the Democratization of Heli-Skiing
Epic Trips
How One Cool Company Is Leading the Democratization of Heli-Skiing
December 14, 2017 05:25 PM
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David K. Gibson
This Sleepy Valley in Tuscany Is Your Dream Italian Getaway
Travel Inspiration
This Sleepy Valley in Tuscany Is Your Dream Italian Getaway
December 14, 2017 01:25 PM
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Jessica Colley Clarke
Meet the Stars of Singapore’s Culinary Revolution
Restaurants + Cafés
Meet the Stars of Singapore’s Culinary Revolution
December 14, 2017 12:30 PM
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Jake Emen
Tokyo’s Best Midcentury Modern Bar
Bars + Nightlife
In Tokyo, This Midcentury Modern Bar Serves Unique Cocktails
December 13, 2017 06:39 PM
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Tom Downey
The One Place You Need to Try Italy’s Special Sauce
Food + Drink
The One Place You Need to Try Italy’s Special Sauce
December 13, 2017 05:44 PM
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Colman Andrews
Coolest Travel Jobs: What It’s Like to Hand-Design Ski Maps
Winter Sports
Coolest Travel Jobs: What It’s Like to Hand-Design Ski Maps
December 13, 2017 01:25 PM
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Ashlea Halpern
Where to Find London’s Victorian Charm
History + Culture
Where to Find London’s Victorian Charm
December 12, 2017 08:31 PM
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Edmund Vallance
14 Rockin’ New Year’s Eve Parties—That You Can Still Get Tickets To
Festivals + Events
14 Rockin’ New Year’s Eve Parties—That You Can Still Get Tickets To
December 12, 2017 05:25 PM
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Chelsea Bengier
Can a Trip to the Holy Land Help a Republican and a Democrat Find Peace?
History + Culture
Can a Trip to the Holy Land Help a Republican and a Democrat Find Peace?
December 12, 2017 09:34 AM
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Shilo Urban
Some of the Freshest Sushi in New York Isn’t Where You Think It Is
Restaurants + Cafés
Some of the Freshest Sushi in New York Isn’t Where You Think It Is
December 11, 2017 05:30 PM
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Jennifer Flowers
DOT Ends Obama-Era Rule Requiring Transparency in Airline Fees
Air Travel News
DOT Ends Obama-Era Rule Requiring Transparency in Airline Fees
December 11, 2017 01:26 PM
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Matt Villano
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