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Redwood trees in Montgomery Woods State Natural Reserve in Mendocino County
Outdoor Adventure
This Underrated California Region Is Getting Three New State Parks
The initiative represents the biggest expansion of California’s state parks system in decades.
May 6, 2026 05:31 PM
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Jackie Bryant
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Air Travel News
Bye-Bye, Biscoff! Delta Discontinues Snack and Drink Service on Short Flights
May 6, 2026 02:45 PM
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Bailey Berg
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Travel Tips + Etiquette
What to Do if You Get Injured or Sick While Traveling
May 6, 2026 12:07 PM
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Stacey Lastoe
A view of JetBlue's Mint class, or business-class seats, with the overhead bins open and several pieces of blue luggage sitting within them
Air Travel News
The Best Airlines in North America for First, Business, Premium Economy, and Economy Class, Ranked
May 6, 2026 06:22 AM
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Michelle Baran
Hotel Monroe exterior & food dish
Hotel News + Openings
The First Gluten-Free Hotel in the U.S. Has Opened in Louisiana
May 5, 2026 07:46 PM
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Bailey Berg
TSA Security
Air Travel News
This Underused Option Is the Quickest Way to Get Through TSA
May 5, 2026 07:00 PM
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Iona Brannon
Salty's on the Creek
Food + Drink
These 6 Restaurants Are Only Reachable by Boat
May 5, 2026 12:56 PM
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Tae Yoon
Left: Boca Chita Lighthouse Biscayne National Park; right: EVERGLADES, USA - NOVEMBER 30, 2013: group of international tourists leaving from the airboat pier. The Everglades are a natural region of wetlands in the southern portion of the US state of Florida.
National Parks
Which Florida National Park Fits You Better? Everglades Versus Biscayne
January 23, 2026 06:19 PM
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Jesse Scott
A rendering of a hot tub, outdoor shower, and two-person lounger on a outdoor deck that will be part of the spa area on the new Amangati yacht
Cruise News
Aman Is Launching a Wellness-Focused Luxury Yacht That Will Sail in Europe Next Year—and Bookings Are Now Open
January 23, 2026 05:07 PM
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Jessica Puckett
An airport and airplanes covered in snow
Air Travel News
Here’s What to Do as Soon as Your Flight Is Canceled or Delayed
January 23, 2026 03:15 PM
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Michelle Baran
Soori Penang courtyard with trees and black and white architecture
Hotel News + Openings
This UNESCO-Designated City in Southeast Asia Just Welcomed a New Heritage Hotel
January 23, 2026 02:32 PM
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Kathryn Romeyn
Aerial Image of Negril Jamaica featuring beach, sunset, clear water, vacation destination and serenity
Trending News
Just 3 Months After Hurricane Melissa, Jamaica Is Ready for Travelers
January 23, 2026 02:12 PM
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Sheryl Nance-Nash
A guest room at Eriro in Austria with a balcony facing snow-covered mountains
Hotels
The Best Hotels in Europe for a Winter Trip Full of Hot Pools, Snow-Covered Slopes, and Fondue
January 23, 2026 12:51 PM
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Adam H. Graham
Kumano Kodo
Health + Wellness
Go It Alone: Where to Hike, Meditate, and Breathe Among Trees This Year, All on Your Own
January 23, 2026 12:37 PM
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Aislyn Greene
Murrieta Hot Springs Resorts
Where to Travel Next
My Favorite Wellness Travel Tip? Take Your Kids. Really.
January 23, 2026 12:03 PM
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Michelle Baran
The historic bathhouse at Dunton Hot Springs with a staircase over the bath, plants all around and a large window that opens to the outside
Hotels We Love
Arizona Desert Waters, Historic Virginia Baths, a Colorado Mining Town Spa—the Best U.S. Hot Springs Resorts
January 22, 2026 05:37 PM
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Michelle Baran
Woman swimming in a sky-high pool, surrounded by snowy mountain landscape
Where to Travel Next
13 Toasty Outdoor Pools in Snowy Places
January 22, 2026 01:54 PM
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Nicole Trilivas
Inglewood, California / USA - February 14, 2020: Randy's Donuts Bakery and drive-in, a landmark building and roadside attraction near LAX Los Angeles International Airport at Manchester and La Cienaga
Food + Drink
From Jollof Rice to Spicy Aguachile, These 7 Restaurants Offer Global Flavor Near L.A.’s World Cup Stadium
January 22, 2026 08:14 AM
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Cathy Chaplin
Left: Peligoni - Olympians; right: Novak Djokovic - Amanpuri, Thailand, Tennis Courts
Health + Wellness
These Next-Gen Fitness Retreats Let You Train With Olympians, World Champions, and Tour de France Winners
January 22, 2026 06:30 AM
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Camilla Hewitt
A person walking in a snow-filled West Village in New York City
Trending News
What Travelers Need to Know About the Polar Vortex—and What to Do When Severe Weather Disrupts Your Trip
January 21, 2026 05:48 PM
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Bailey Berg
Yellow buildings with a green hilltop in the background
Where to Travel Next
12 Small Towns in Italy That Look Like Storybook Villages
January 21, 2026 01:45 PM
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Laura Itzkowitz
A waterfall that appears to be on fire because of the angle at which it's illuminated by the sun.
National Parks
Yosemite’s Rare “Firefall” Only Happens Once a Year—Here’s What to Know About This Thrilling Phenomenon
January 21, 2026 01:24 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
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Hotels We Love
Thermal Waters, Sea Air, Alpine Forests: France’s Best Wellness Hotels
January 20, 2026 10:54 PM
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Lindsey Tramuta
The champagne parlor at the Chase Sapphire lounge at Harry Reid Airport with a gold champage cart and gold shelves with a few armchairs around
Air Travel News
Is the Las Vegas Airport Getting a Glow-Up? New Chase, Capital One, and Amex Lounges Signal a Fancier Era
January 20, 2026 06:52 PM
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Bailey Berg
Quebec Street, Vancouver, BC, Canada - a view of a city with a lake in the foreground
4 Days In
4 Days in Vancouver: A Forested Brewery, a Bikeable Seawall, and Indigenous-Led Talks with Trees
January 20, 2026 06:27 PM
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Chloe Bergé
An Ecoventura yacht-style small ship sailings in the distance with shrubs and rocks in the foreground
Cruise
It’s “Wave Season” and Cruise Lines Are Parading Out Amazing Deals—Here Are the Best Ones
January 19, 2026 11:39 AM
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Bailey Berg
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
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.
Festivals + Events
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
Retro Charm Lives on at These Independent U.S. Ski Resorts
Winter Sports
Where to Ski in the U.S. for Fewer Crowds, Lower Prices, and Local Charm
January 14, 2026 02:44 AM
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Anna Fiorentino
St. Pete Beach
U.S. Beaches
The 11 Best Beaches in Florida, From Cityside Shores to Uninhabited Islands
January 13, 2026 03:21 PM
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Terry Ward
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