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Aerial view of country roads in South Dakota
Road Trips
The Best Road Trips in the Midwest
These 12 road trips across the American Midwest highlight the region’s best drives, from Ohio’s Lake Erie coast to Wisconsin’s Driftless Area and Nebraska’s wide-open plains.
March 18, 2026 09:11 AM
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Ashlea Halpern
hand holding a phone in front of an airplane window taking a video of the wing
Air Travel News
Why Airlines Tell You Not to Retrieve Your Phone if It Falls Between Seats
March 17, 2026 12:55 PM
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Bailey Berg
A bed up against a window with an American Airline airplane within view through the window at 'Wait ‘n’ Rest' in Miami Airport
Air Travel News
Miami Just Became the First U.S. Airport to Open These Design-Forward, Hourly Nap Rooms
March 16, 2026 05:22 PM
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Chris Dong
L-R clockwise: Hôtel du Couvent room; Puspa Anggareni of Buahan, a Banyan Tree Escape; Buahan, a Banyan Tree Escape exterior; Veronica Marquina of Awasi Mendoza; Awasi Mendoza exterior; Shernette Crichton of Half Moon; The Oyster Box exterior entrance; Dee Patel of the Hermitage hotel
Hotels
Women Make Up Most of the Hotel Workforce. These Leaders Are Making Sure They Run Them, Too.
March 16, 2026 04:44 PM
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Heidi Mitchell
Active lava flows at Hawaiʻi's Volcanoes National Park
Trending News
Eruption Followed by Severe Weather at Hawai‘i’s Volcanoes National Park—What to Know
March 16, 2026 04:13 PM
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Bailey Berg
Castle Hot Springs in Arizona - grounds shot with mountains in the background and palm trees and a pool
Hotel News + Openings
Few Hotels and Restaurants Join Relais & Châteaux Each Year. Here Are the Latest Additions—and How They Got In
March 16, 2026 10:17 AM
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Vicki Denig
Bae
People
How One Safari Company Is Training More Women to Guide
March 13, 2026 06:49 PM
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Ellen Carpenter
Traveler wearing headphones on an airplane
Air Travel News
United’s New Rule: If You Don’t Wear Headphones, You Could Be Banned
March 10, 2026 05:24 PM
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Chris Dong
NIHI Rote pool with lounge seating
Hotel News + Openings
A New Indonesian Island Resort That Feels Worlds Away From Bali
March 10, 2026 03:26 PM
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Kathryn Romeyn
An aerial view of vineyards during the fall in Sonoma County.
Beer, Wine, + Spirits
9 Northern California Wineries Where the Experience Goes Beyond the Glass
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If you’re still on the fence about applying for TSA PreCheck, here is everything you need to know.
Air Travel News
Is TSA PreCheck Still Worth It? Frequent Fliers Weigh In
March 10, 2026 01:48 PM
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Bailey Berg
Sakura bloom in the Brooklyn Botanic Garden.
Where to Go in Spring
15 Places to See Cherry Blossoms Across the United States
March 10, 2026 01:37 PM
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Alina Polishuk
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Outdoor Adventure
The Best Months to Visit Iceland for Fewer Crowds, the Northern Lights, and Prime Puffin Spotting
March 10, 2026 08:43 AM
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Alexis Averbuck
Mallorca, Spain
Where to Travel Next
8 Summer Trips to Book Right Now, From the Solar Eclipse to World Pride
March 09, 2026 03:14 PM
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Scott Hocker
Norway
Epic Trips
The World’s Most Magical Places to See the Northern Lights
March 09, 2026 08:42 AM
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Sarah Buder
Historic Route 66 Sign in Street Pavement Beautiful Blue California Sky and Mojave Desert.
Road Trips
If You Want to Celebrate Route 66, Head to . . . Europe?
March 06, 2026 01:00 PM
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Miranda Mullings
Left: Monte-Carlo, Monaco; right: A train of Formula 1 cars storms uphill past cheering terraces during the frantic start of the Monaco Grand Prix
Cruise
The Secret Travel Hack for Seeing the Solar Eclipse, Monaco Grand Prix, and Other Exclusive Global Events
March 06, 2026 12:01 PM
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Stefanie Waldek
A branch full of cherry blossoms, with a body of water and a building with pillars and a domed roof in the background
Trending News
This Is When Cherry Blossoms Will Hit Peak Bloom in Washington, D.C.
March 05, 2026 08:39 PM
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Jessie Beck
Noksu exterior and interior
Food + Drink
The Coolest Underground Restaurants, Art Spaces, and Speakeasies Hidden Inside NYC Subway Stations
March 05, 2026 06:38 PM
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Diana Hubbell
AFAR Media: Sidecar Seating
Trending News
American Express Launches a New Centurion Lounge Concept
March 05, 2026 02:44 PM
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Bailey Berg
Mexico City is the "bubble of all bubbles,” according to security expert Nick Philipps Jones.
Trending News
Should You Cancel Your Upcoming Trip to Mexico? Experts Offer Their Advice
March 04, 2026 03:17 PM
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Jeri Clausing
Deep Ellum - Traveling Man Sculpture
4 Days In
4 Days in Dallas: Stetsons, Samurai Armor, and Seriously Good Tex-Mex
March 04, 2026 10:26 AM
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Jonathan Thompson
Lufthansa business class seats including one in the lie-flat position with a pillow and blanket atop it
Travel Tips + Etiquette
How to Bid Your Way Into First or Business Class for Less
March 04, 2026 09:42 AM
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Bailey Berg
Open suitcase filled with folded clothes against a striped carpet.
Packing Tips + Gear
This Is Everything You Need to Pack for Your Next Cruise
March 03, 2026 05:24 PM
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Maggie Fuller
Como Parrot Cay, Turks and Caicos - Adult Pool and Beach Club
Hotels We Love
The 31 Best Luxury Resorts and Hotels in the Caribbean You Should Book Right Now
March 03, 2026 10:04 AM
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Laura Begley Bloom
Sunset over a bridge with two turrets, with a conical skyscraper on the left
Cities We Love
The 10 Best Cities in Europe in 2026 Promise Culture, Creativity, and Green Space
March 03, 2026 07:52 AM
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Lucy Kehoe
Two Emirates airplanes parked at the gates at Dubai International Airport
Trending News
Crisis in the Middle East: A Growing Conflict and Mass Flight Cancellations Wreak Havoc on Global Travel
March 02, 2026 06:07 PM
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Jeri Clausing
Lookout-Studio
National Parks
7 Incredible “Parkitechture” Spots in National Parks Across the U.S.
March 02, 2026 04:41 PM
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Emily Pennington
Golden Eagle Silk Road Express interior
Trending News
3 Stylish New Trains Launching in Europe and Asia in 2026
March 02, 2026 04:21 PM
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Jessica Puckett
View of Manhattan skyline from the water. A woman with blond hair is holding up a camera to take a photo. Two other people are standing in front of her
Where to Travel Next
New York City Was Shaped by Women. This Walking Tour Wants You to Know Their Stories.
March 02, 2026 12:25 PM
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Lucy Kehoe
Oregon coast
Road Trips
Where to Go for Spring Break: 5 Great U.S. Road Trips for Every Family
February 28, 2026 02:07 PM
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Terry Ward
Sunset over shell beach.
Outdoor Adventure
A Guide to Outdoor Adventure in Sonoma County
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Trending News
U.S. Civil Rights Trail Adds 6 New Southern Sites, Including Loving Case Courthouse and Nashville Museums
February 27, 2026 04:48 PM
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Stacey Lastoe
National Park of American Samoa, Tutuila island, American Samoa, South Pacific
National Parks
This Remote U.S. National Park Is Home to Bats, Beaches, and Tropical Rainforests
February 27, 2026 03:02 PM
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Maggie Fuller
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Where to Go in Spring
10 Best Places to Travel in May
February 27, 2026 05:20 AM
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Mark Ellwood
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