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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
Palacio de Bellas Artes in Mexico City, Mexico
Travel Tips + Etiquette
4 Travel Strategies for the 2026 World Cup Based on What Kind of Soccer Fan You Are
September 25, 2025 06:58 PM
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Meredith Heil Bock
Saint James Paris is housed in a 19th-century private mansion in the 16th arrondissement.
Saint James Paris is housed in a 19th-century private mansion in the 16th arrondissement.
Hotels We Love
Where to Stay in Paris: 21 Hotels for Every Kind of Traveler
September 25, 2025 09:02 AM
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Lindsey Tramuta
Overhead view of a passport siting on a wooden table full of passport stamps and surrounded by boarding passes, glasses, and a Sony camera
Trending News
If You Love Passport Stamps, Europe Has Some Bad News for You
September 24, 2025 07:05 PM
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Bailey Berg
View of Wienachtsdorf Chistmas Market at night
Holiday Travel
The Most Beautiful Christmas Markets in Switzerland
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View or Lucerne's Old Town on the river bank.
Destination Spotlight
Where Locals Go in Switzerland in Winter
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Boston Skyline
4 Days In
4 Days in Boston: Century-Old Bookshops, Cocktails Decided by Dice, and, of Course, Lobster
September 24, 2025 02:07 PM
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Kori Perten
A Park Hyatt Tokyo guestroom at night with an open window looking out over the city, a bed with white linens, and an arm chair and table at the window
Hotel News + Openings
Tokyo’s Iconic “Lost in Translation” Hotel Is Finally Reopening
September 24, 2025 01:38 PM
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Yukari Sakamoto
The pool at the newly restored Hotel El Roblar in Ojai with Bougainvillea in the foreground and vintage-style green umbrellas with fringe surrounding the yellow and white striped loungers
Hotel News + Openings
From Ojai to Santa Cruz, These Historic California Hotels Are Being Reborn as New Luxury Getaways
September 23, 2025 07:07 PM
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Jackie Bryant
The new American Express Centurion Lounge at Atlanta Airport
Trending News
Amex Just Launched Its Own Travel App (Finally) With These 5 Exciting Features
September 23, 2025 04:55 PM
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Bailey Berg
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Outdoor Adventure
Storm Tourism Is Surging—and Vancouver Island Is Leading the Charge
September 23, 2025 10:10 AM
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Alexandra Marvar
AFAR Magazine Still Life Shoot
Travel Tips + Etiquette
How to Check Your Passport Status—and What to Do if It’s Taking Too Long
September 23, 2025 01:30 AM
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Ramsey Qubein
Bird's eye view of a group of people at a large wooden dining table clinking wine glasses with an assortment of food on the table
Trending News
Millennials and Gen X Travelers, These New Global Trips Are Designed Specifically for You
September 22, 2025 10:52 PM
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Nicole Edenedo
Small waves crash along a rocky and bouldered shoreline in Gangneung, South Korea, with a small, traditional pavilion at the end of a pier rising out of the water
Hotel News + Openings
White-Sand Beaches and a Thriving Coffee Scene—South Korea’s Emerging Coastal Escape Has a New Luxury Resort
September 22, 2025 06:27 PM
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Katie Chang
The lobby at Waldorf Astoria New York with soaring ceilings, large stained glass windows and sofas and armchairs tucked into several seating areas
Stay Here Next
A Legend, Restored: The Waldorf Astoria New York Returns to Park Avenue
September 22, 2025 12:50 PM
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Jennifer Flowers
A train running alongside the ocean, with beach grass in the foreground
Trains
10 Train Routes That Will Take You Straight to a National Park
September 19, 2025 09:03 PM
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Alexandra Gillespie
Roederer Estate
Food + Drink
These 5 U.S. Wine Regions Will Make You Swear You’re in France
September 19, 2025 12:06 PM
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Justin Goldman
The Alder House suite's living area in the 1 Hotel Seattle with wood floors and plants
Stay Here Next
This New Design-Led Hotel Brings Calm to Seattle’s Tech Core
September 19, 2025 07:38 AM
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Jennifer Flowers
People sitting in the food court at Minneapolis-St.Paul International Airport with a graphic brown-and-white ceiling overhead
Air Travel News
Which North America Airports Are Truly Best in Class? Travelers Have Spoken
September 18, 2025 07:30 PM
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Michelle Baran
A ceremony involving colorful powders shooting into the air during on soccer field with a stadium full of onlookers
Trending News
A Great Way to Be Part of the 2026 FIFA World Cup? Become a Volunteer
September 18, 2025 07:27 PM
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Meredith Heil Bock
A person walks into the thermal pool at Roku Kyoto, LXR Hotels & Resorts with loungers and umbrellas along with guest rooms lining the pool area
Loyalty + Rewards
The Amex Platinum Card Now Has the Highest Annual Fee of All Travel Credit Cards. Will Anyone Pay That Much?
September 18, 2025 12:54 PM
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Katherine Fan
View of Sanssouci Palace in Potsdam
Cities We Love
A Travel Guide for Germany’s Iconic Museums, Palaces and Heritage
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Photo by Tim VH/Unsplash
Outdoor Adventure
Nothing Says Commitment Like Couples Therapy on the Side of a Cliff
September 18, 2025 12:38 PM
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Esme Benjamin
A white guest room with doors opening to balcony and view of the Eiffel Tower
A white guest room with doors opening to balcony and view of the Eiffel Tower
Hotels We Love
The Paris Hotels Where an Eiffel Tower View Is Actually Worth It
September 18, 2025 09:58 AM
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Mary Winston Nicklin
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Where to Travel Next
Spin the Globe
September 18, 2025 09:57 AM
A collage depicting two cutouts of airplanes flying in opposite directions placed atop a background featuring three llamas walking in the Patagonia region
Air Travel News
Should You Ever Book 2 One-Way Tickets Instead of a Round-Trip Flight?
September 17, 2025 06:23 PM
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Lauren Dana Ellman
View of houses and balconies on a street in Cagliari, the capital of Sardinia
Air Travel News
Delta Travelers Choose Where in Europe the Airline Will Fly to Next
September 17, 2025 03:07 PM
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Chris Dong
A person (off camera) putting folded clothes into an orange suitcase with other bags, clothes, and items surrounding the suitcase
Air Travel News
TSA Expands List of Items Prohibited From Checked Luggage as Concerns About In-Flight Fires Mount
September 16, 2025 07:22 PM
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Blane Bachelor
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Fall 2025
Track Wolves, Dive Shipwrecks, Hunt for Truffles: 52 Epic Adventures in Every State
September 16, 2025 12:35 PM
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Nicholas DeRenzo
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