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Alyeska Nordic Spa - Relaxation Pool (L) & Signate Sauna Building (R)
Winter Sports
The Après-Ski Trend That Ditches Alcohol for a Different Kind of Relaxation
Spas are changing the game for post-ski recovery, with IV treatments, cryo-ultrasound therapy, and AI massages.
January 16, 2026 04:25 PM
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Bailey Berg
View of the rock Big Sur coast as seen through some tree branches in the foreground
Weekend Getaways
Big Sur, We Missed You. How to Spend the Perfect Weekend in California’s Coastal Paradise
January 16, 2026 04:12 PM
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Michelle Baran
A wooden building surrounded by trees covered in snow and Christmas lights, with a mountain in the background.
Winter Sports
These 7 U.S. Ski Towns Have Schnitzel, Spätzle, and Plenty of European Charm
January 16, 2026 03:00 PM
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Anna Fiorentino
Overhead view of a tray of Texas barbecue, including brisket, chicken and sausage and sides of mac and cheese and greens
Air Travel News
Is Barbecue What First-Class Travelers Want? This Major U.S. Airline Thinks So
January 15, 2026 05:06 PM
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Bailey Berg
Different foreign passports from many countries
Visas + Passports
The 2026 World’s Most Powerful Passport Rankings Are In. Where Does the U.S. Rank?
January 15, 2026 03:15 PM
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Bailey Berg
L-R (clockwise): Summer at Meijer Gardens; Route 66, Tulsa, Oklahoma; Spoleto Festival; Ohio BLINK 2024 - The Mystic Eye Drone Show by Durham Studio & Sky Elements; Remi Wolf performing at Treefort Music Fest 2025; New Hampshire's Highland Games & Festival - Highland Dancers compete while attendees watch the artistry of each dancer; a second line parade weaves through the fairgrounds at New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival.
Art + Culture
Your Month-by-Month Guide to the Most Exciting Cultural Events in the U.S. in 2026
January 15, 2026 12:23 PM
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Ellen Carpenter
Aerial view of the beach in Santa Monica with numerous beach goers both in the water and on the sand and office buildings and hotels in the background
Air Travel News
Forget LAX—This Regional Los Angeles Airport Is Getting Its First Regular Flights
January 14, 2026 06:04 PM
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Chris Dong
Kemuri Tatsu-Ya
Where to Travel Next
Brisket Ramen, Injera Nachos, Tandoori Smoked Turkey: An Immigrant-Led Barbecue Revival Is Underway in Texas
October 07, 2025 09:14 AM
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Naomi Tomky
Katsuo-ji temple in Minoh, Osaka, Japan seen with fall foliage
Travel Tips + Etiquette
The Best Time to Visit Japan For Every Type of Trip
October 07, 2025 02:46 AM
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Sophie Friedman
Harry's Guest House
Hotels We Love
The New Era of B&Bs: Zebra Prints, Cannabis Gardens, and Maximalist Mansions
October 06, 2025 01:16 PM
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Matt Kirouac
Airbus A321 Neo operated by Play Airlines taxiing for take off at Kevlavik airport.
Trending News
Another Budget Airline Just Ended Operations. Does This Foreshadow a Larger Industry Trend?
October 06, 2025 12:23 PM
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Barbara Peterson
Aerial view of the SkyWheel at Myrtle Beach
Journeys: Nature + Outdoors
Myrtle Beach, Your Way
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Katmai National Park
Outdoor Adventure
These 3 Tours Get You (Responsibly) Close to Grizzlies, Polar Bears, and Even Rare Spirit Bears
October 03, 2025 01:02 PM
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Susan Portnoy
(Left) Mara Wittorp, (Right) The Mark Hotel in NYC
Hotels
What Happens When One of NYC’s Most Famous Hotels Opens the City Just For You?
October 03, 2025 12:09 PM
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John Wogan
View from the top of the Duomo
4 Days In
4 Days in Milan: A Wes Anderson–Designed Art Café, Risotto Alla Milanese, and a Must-See da Vinci
October 03, 2025 08:19 AM
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Laura Itzkowitz
A white lighthouse with a bright red roof sits atop a green cliff jutting out into the ocean in the Azores
Cruise
These Are the Best Cruises for Solo Travelers
October 02, 2025 06:27 PM
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Jeri Clausing
Colorful homes line a stepped, cobblestoned street in Portugal's historic Ribeira district
Air Travel News
Delta Just Announced New Flights to This Enchanting European Wine City
October 02, 2025 11:07 AM
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Bailey Berg
Left: Peranakan houses blend Chinese, Malay, and Singaporean design elements. Right: Kaya toast, filled with coconut jam, and is a popular Singaporean breakfast snack.
Off The Tourist Trail
My Perfect Singapore: An Afar Editor Shares Her Favorite Hometown Haunts
October 02, 2025 09:05 AM
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Elizabeth See
Minnewaska Park in New York, cliffs and water
Weekend Getaways
10 Weekend Getaways From NYC for Lobster Rolls, Contemporary Art, and Fall Foliage
October 02, 2025 02:20 AM
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Sarah Buder
Numerous people milling about in Washington, D.C.'s National Mall with the Washington Monument in the background
Trending News
Airports, National Parks, and Amtrak—What the October 2025 Government Shutdown Means for Travel
October 01, 2025 03:01 PM
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Bailey Berg
Wooden boat on the canal and old buildings in Amsterdam
Off The Tourist Trail
The 9 p.m. Museum Trick and Other Hacks to See Amsterdam Without the Crowds
October 01, 2025 12:27 PM
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Blane Bachelor
Some of the best sunset views of the Catskills are from the terrace at Klocke Estate
4 Days In
4 Days in the Hudson Valley: Wild Apple Ciders, Centuries-old Estates, and Vibrant New Art Spaces
October 01, 2025 11:10 AM
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Michelle Heimerman
Los Angeles
4 Days In
How to Spend 4 Perfect Days in Los Angeles, According to Locals
October 01, 2025 09:40 AM
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Sheila Yasmin Marikar
A canal-view bathroom in a junior suite at Rosewood Amsterdam
Stay Here Next
This May Be Amsterdam’s Last New Hotel. We Checked In.
October 01, 2025 08:35 AM
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Blane Bachelor
Trailborn Grand Canyon is among the nature-based properties featured in the new Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy.
Hotel News + Openings
National Parks, Eco-Lodges, and Cozy Cabins—a New Marriott Hotel Collection Embraces the Great Outdoors
September 30, 2025 06:26 PM
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Bailey Berg
Person on a suspension bridge between rock cliffs
Hiking + Cycling
Via Ferratas Are Having a Moment—Here’s Where You Can Tackle These Alpine-Style Climbing Routes Across the USA
September 30, 2025 03:48 PM
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Bailey Berg
A historic building in Colmar, France, with the shutters decorated by holiday garlands
Air Travel News
These Are the Best Dates for Booking Holiday Travel—and Where to Go to Escape the Season’s Crowds
September 29, 2025 06:13 PM
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Michelle Baran
Bird's eye view of a road winding through red rock country in Nevada
Road Trips
The Hottest Trend in Luxury Travel? Personalized U.S. Road Trips
September 29, 2025 03:12 PM
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Stacey Lastoe
Cape Town, South Africa
Where to Go in Fall
10 Best Places to Travel in November
September 29, 2025 01:46 PM
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Mark Ellwood
View of the overwater villas at Sandals South Coast in Jamaica
Hotels
This Jamaica Resort Changes All-Inclusives
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Exhibits featuring various outfits inside the Museo Casa Kahlo in Mexico City
Art + Culture
A First Look At the New Frida Kahlo Museum in Mexico City
September 27, 2025 03:05 AM
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Bailey Berg
A new visit Sweden campaign underscores the health benefits of getting out into nature.
Trending News
Should Doctors Be Able to Prescribe Travel?
September 26, 2025 06:34 PM
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Bailey Berg
River among green hills in the Côa Valley Archaeological Park
Art + Culture
The Most Photogenic Places in Portugal That Only Locals Know About, According to a Photographer
September 26, 2025 05:27 PM
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Anna Mazurek
A view of a sunlit church on the Rhine river with pink flowers in the foreground in Strasbourg, France.
Journeys: Cruise
The Best Times to Cruise Without the Crowds
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A white-sand beach alcove surrounded by large rocks, boulders and cliffs with people sunbathing on the beach and a boat out on the turquoise water in Sardinia, Italy
The Next List
7 Places to Visit in Europe for Uncrowded Beaches, Christmas Markets, and English Countryside Vibes
September 26, 2025 05:33 AM
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Mark Ellwood
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