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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
Good News: Travel Is Booming
The Future of Travel
Good News: Travel Is Booming
March 22, 2017 04:42 PM
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Matt Villano
10 Essential European Gestures to Learn Before Your Next Trip
History + Culture
10 Essential European Gestures to Learn Before Your Next Trip
March 22, 2017 12:09 PM
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Chris Ciolli
How One Marriott Exec Finds Balance on the Road (Hint: Bring Running Shoes)
Travel Insiders
How One Marriott Exec Finds Balance on the Road (Hint: Bring Running Shoes)
March 20, 2017 12:32 PM
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Jennifer Flowers
Australia’s Aboriginal Cuisine Gets Its Due in Perth
Restaurants + Cafés
Australia’s Aboriginal Cuisine Gets Its Due in Perth
March 17, 2017 02:11 PM
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Rachel Tepper Paley
The Most Irish City in the United States Isn’t What You Think It Is
Cities We Love
The Most Irish City in the United States Isn’t What You Think It Is
March 16, 2017 06:25 PM
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Matt Villano
Meet Shelby Donley of the AFAR Travel Advisory Council
AFAR Advisor
Meet Shelby Donley of the AFAR Travel Advisory Council
March 16, 2017 04:23 PM
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Kate Appleton
One of Spain’s Cities Is About to Light Itself on Fire
Festivals + Events
One of Spain’s Cities Is About to Light Itself on Fire
March 16, 2017 01:19 PM
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Matt Villano
How to Explore the Ocean Like a Cousteau
Water Sports
How to Explore the Ocean Like a Cousteau
March 15, 2017 02:57 PM
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Laura Itzkowitz
Famous Malta Arch Collapses Into the Sea
Natural Wonders
Famous Malta Arch Collapses Into the Sea
March 15, 2017 02:16 PM
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Matt Villano
How to Feel Good and Do Good on Your Next Hawaiian Vacation
Beaches
How to Feel Good and Do Good on Your Next Hawaiian Vacation
March 14, 2017 07:07 PM
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Will McGough
Myanmar’s Grandest Hotel Gets a Makeover
Hotels
Myanmar’s Grandest Hotel Gets a Makeover
March 14, 2017 04:24 PM
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Ann Abel
This Small Uruguayan Town Is the Next Marfa
Destination Spotlight
This Small Uruguayan Town Is the Next Marfa
March 13, 2017 01:57 PM
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Casey Hatfield-Chiotti
Why Tijuana Is the Next Craft Beer Destination
Bars + Nightlife
Why Tijuana Is the Next Craft Beer Destination
March 10, 2017 06:57 PM
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Jaime Jacques
3 Secrets for Surviving Disneyland with a Baby
Family Travel
3 Secrets for Surviving Disneyland with a Baby
March 10, 2017 01:10 PM
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Matt Villano
In Mexico City, It Doesn’t Get More Farm-to-Table Than This
Travel for Good
In Mexico City, It Doesn’t Get More Farm-to-Table Than This
March 9, 2017 11:56 AM
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Lydia Carey
Another “Super Bloom” Expected in Southern California
Natural Wonders
Another “Super Bloom” Expected in Southern California
March 8, 2017 05:40 PM
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Matt Villano
This Photographer Is on a Quest to Redefine Beauty Around the World
Art + Culture
This Photographer Is on a Quest to Redefine Beauty Around the World
March 8, 2017 01:48 PM
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Sarah Buder
Why You’re Going to Love Jamaica’s Reggae Revival Scene
Art + Culture
Why You’re Going to Love Jamaica’s Reggae Revival Scene
March 8, 2017 01:47 PM
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Annie Daly
Bermuda’s History Is Insanely Cool—Here’s How to Discover It
History + Culture
Bermuda’s History Is Insanely Cool—Here’s How to Discover It
March 8, 2017 01:46 PM
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Danielle Walsh
This Major Social Network Will Publish City Guides
Packing Tips + Gear
This Major Social Network Will Publish City Guides
March 8, 2017 01:46 PM
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Matt Villano
Come June, You May Need a Visa to Travel to Europe
Trending News
Come June, You May Need a Visa to Travel to Europe
March 6, 2017 03:38 PM
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Matt Villano
Why a Backcountry Bike Trip Through Cuba Should be Your Next Adventure
Hiking + Cycling
Why a Backcountry Bike Trip Through Cuba Should be Your Next Adventure
March 3, 2017 02:20 PM
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Maggie Fuller
How to Avoid an Embarrassing Spa Experience Abroad
Travel Tips + Etiquette
How to Avoid an Embarrassing Spa Experience Abroad
March 3, 2017 01:59 PM
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Chris Ciolli
6 Things You Didn’t Know About Airports
Air Travel News
6 Things You Didn’t Know About Airports
March 3, 2017 12:58 PM
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Ramsey Qubein
Dispatch From a Refugee Camp in Greece
Travel for Good
Dispatch From a Refugee Camp in Greece
March 2, 2017 12:03 PM
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David Farley
Beijing’s Taxis Are Going Green
Travel for Good
Beijing’s Taxis Are Going Green
March 2, 2017 11:58 AM
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Matt Villano
5 Reasons San Francisco’s China Live Is a Pretty Big Deal
Restaurants + Cafés
5 Reasons San Francisco’s China Live Is a Pretty Big Deal
March 1, 2017 11:48 AM
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Nicole Antonio
Connect with the Moon and Sea at This Mexican Spa
Health + Wellness
Connect with the Moon and Sea at This Mexican Spa
February 28, 2017 05:29 PM
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Jackie Bryant
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