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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
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
Seven Great Hotel Chains That Embrace Sustainability
Hotels
Seven Great Hotel Chains That Embrace Sustainability
May 31, 2017 11:31 AM
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Kristan Schiller
Airhelp Is the App You Need for Your Next Delayed or Canceled Flight
Air Travel News
Airhelp Is the App You Need for Your Next Delayed or Canceled Flight
May 30, 2017 07:11 PM
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Matt Villano
TSA Is Testing Expanded Screenings for Tablets, Other Devices
Air Travel News
TSA Is Testing Expanded Screenings for Tablets, Other Devices
May 26, 2017 02:05 PM
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Matt Villano
British Airways Lets Kids Fly Free This Summer
Air Travel News
British Airways Lets Kids Fly Free This Summer
May 26, 2017 12:29 PM
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Matt Villano
Rufus Wainwright Wants to Show You Cuba (Really)
People
Rufus Wainwright Wants to Show You Cuba (Really)
May 24, 2017 12:20 PM
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Vanita Salisbury
Memorial Day Travel Will Be the Heaviest It’s Been in Over a Decade
The Future of Travel
Memorial Day Travel Will Be the Heaviest It’s Been in Over a Decade
May 23, 2017 12:21 PM
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Matt Villano
Pro Tips from Airline Insiders
Travel Insiders
Pro Tips from Airline Insiders
May 23, 2017 10:44 AM
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Kate Appleton
This Airline Is Offering Parental Leave for Elite Status
Loyalty + Rewards
This Airline Is Offering Parental Leave for Elite Status
May 22, 2017 12:14 PM
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Matt Villano
Dubai Will Add Two More Man-Made Islands
Hotel News + Openings
Dubai Will Add Two More Man-Made Islands
May 19, 2017 04:26 PM
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Matt Villano
Lyft Rides Will Now Earn You Airline Points
Loyalty + Rewards
Lyft Rides Will Now Earn You Airline Points
May 18, 2017 07:47 PM
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Matt Villano
7 Ways to Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Summer of Love in San Francisco
Festivals + Events
7 Ways to Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Summer of Love in San Francisco
May 18, 2017 06:50 PM
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Tamara Palmer
14 Excellent Art Museums With Free Entry
Art + Architecture
14 Excellent Art Museums With Free Entry
May 18, 2017 11:59 AM
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Sarah Purkrabek
Icelandair Designed a Plane to Look Like Iceland’s Most Famous Glacier
Air Travel News
Icelandair Designed a Plane to Look Like Iceland’s Most Famous Glacier
May 17, 2017 05:33 PM
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Matt Villano
This Is What Everyday Life in the Middle East Actually Looks Like
Art + Culture
This Is What Everyday Life in the Middle East Actually Looks Like
May 17, 2017 02:43 PM
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Sarah Buder
Meet Michael Holtz of the AFAR Travel Advisory Council
Travel Insiders
Meet Michael Holtz of the AFAR Travel Advisory Council
May 17, 2017 12:11 PM
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Kate Appleton
American Writers Museum Opens in Chicago
Museums + Galleries
American Writers Museum Opens in Chicago
May 16, 2017 07:15 PM
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Matt Villano
The Quirkiest Ways to Hail a Cab Around the World
Travel Tips + Etiquette
The Quirkiest Ways to Hail a Cab Around the World
May 16, 2017 02:14 PM
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Chris Ciolli
Meet the King of Glamping
Travel Insiders
Meet the King of Glamping
May 16, 2017 12:53 PM
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Jennifer Flowers
There Are Giants Hidden in the Woods of Copenhagen
Art + Architecture
There Are Giants Hidden in the Woods of Copenhagen
May 12, 2017 07:27 PM
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Matt Villano
The Best Reason to Visit Coney Island This Summer
Art + Architecture
The Best Reason to Visit Coney Island This Summer
May 12, 2017 06:05 PM
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Laura Itzkowitz
12 Crazy Airport Experiences Around the World
Air Travel News
12 Crazy Airport Experiences Around the World
May 11, 2017 11:41 AM
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Ramsey Qubein
5 Important Travel Tips for Wheelchair Users
Travel Tips + Etiquette
5 Important Travel Tips for Wheelchair Users
May 10, 2017 08:49 PM
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Sarah Buder
This Is India Like You’ve Never Seen It Before
Art + Culture
This Is India Like You’ve Never Seen It Before
May 10, 2017 01:52 PM
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Laura Itzkowitz
Stay in an Off-the-Grid, Fully Sustainable “Earthship”
Hotels
Stay in an Off-the-Grid, Fully Sustainable “Earthship”
May 9, 2017 08:02 PM
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Kristan Schiller
A Wheelchair Won’t Prevent This Young Woman From Traveling the Globe
People
A Wheelchair Won’t Prevent This Young Woman From Traveling the Globe
May 9, 2017 08:01 PM
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Sarah Buder
8 Hangover Remedies From Around Europe
Food + Drink
8 Hangover Remedies From Around Europe
May 9, 2017 11:36 AM
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Chris Ciolli
5 Places in Nicaragua That Will Inspire Your Inner Artist
Art + Architecture
5 Must-Visit Places in Nicaragua for Artists and Creatives
May 8, 2017 01:41 PM
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Julia Eskins
Venice Looks to Address Overcrowding
Travel for Good
Venice Looks to Address Overcrowding
May 7, 2017 04:56 PM
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Matt Villano
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