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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
The commemorative passport begins rolling out July 6. Here’s who can get one—and who won’t.
July 1, 2026 06:14 PM
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Terry Ward
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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
Hiking
Trending News
How Gear Libraries Are Making Outdoor Adventure More Accessible—and Affordable
July 1, 2026 02:52 PM
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Kris Ann Valdez
A living room area with a couch, arm chairs, and a large outdoor deck within a suite on the Four Seasons I yacht
Small Ship Cruises
The New Four Seasons Yacht Takes an Approach to Pricing Not Seen on Other Cruises. Will It Work?
June 30, 2026 07:25 PM
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Fran Golden
The topsail schooner 'Pride of Baltimore II' seen at a bit of a distance sailing along the water with four sails and an American flag flapping off the back
Outdoor Adventure
Slow Travel in Style—Where to Sail on a Tall Ship in the U.S. This Summer
June 30, 2026 06:42 PM
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Pat Tompkins
The white facade of Mission San Juan Bautista with a two-tiered bell tower with three bells on the right and a large cross in front of the building
Trending News
California Is Giving Away a Free Pass to 30 Historic State Parks This Summer
June 30, 2026 02:28 PM
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Bailey Berg
People walking around and making selections from a food bar at Alaska Airlines' new lounge at Portland International Airport
Air Travel News
A First Look at Alaska Airlines’ Ambitious New Airport Lounge
June 29, 2026 05:43 PM
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Bailey Berg
Close up of a mans hand holding a phone with the Lyft app open
Trending News
How to Earn Airline Miles on Lyft Rides
December 19, 2022 08:30 PM
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Bailey Berg
The polar air arrives as an earlier storm buried parts of the northeastern U.S. in snow—including Vermont.
Trending News
Arctic Front Threatens to Disrupt Holiday Travel as Temperatures Plummet
December 19, 2022 02:27 PM
People sitting on a ski lift in Breckenridge, Colorado.
Winter Sports
Epic, Ikon, or Independent: How to Find the Best Multi-Resort Ski Pass
December 16, 2022 04:43 PM
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Cindy Hirschfeld
The Salon Jupiter in the Musée National Picasso-Paris
Museums + Galleries
Paris’s Picasso Museum Will Offer 2 Special Exhibits to Honor the Artist’s Life
December 16, 2022 02:48 PM
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Mae Hamilton
A woman in a hotel rooms looks out a window in an illustration by Melanie Lambrick
Trending News
How to Set (Actually) Meaningful Travel Resolutions for 2023
December 16, 2022 12:30 PM
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Kayla Stewart
Illustration of a bus and flowers by Simone Noronha
Winter 2023
The Quiet Power of Visiting a Place Again (and Again)
December 16, 2022 11:37 AM
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Anu Taranath
American Airlines plane from the side
Trending News
American Airlines Is Making It Harder to Get Status
December 15, 2022 10:13 PM
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Bailey Berg
Vail Mountain covered in snow
Destination Spotlight
The Best Places to Eat, Stay, and Adventure in Vail, Colorado
December 15, 2022 08:01 PM
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Bailey Berg
Portia and Tanya eat breakfast on the patio of the White Lotus, with stunning Taormina views.
Art + Culture
Where to Go in Sicily if You Liked ‘The White Lotus’
December 15, 2022 12:29 PM
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Laura Itzkowitz
Bell Rock in Sedona
Where to Travel Next
8 Reasons to Relax and Recharge in Arizona
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Child on skis with a wide stance, leaning on ski poles.
Trending News
Where to Go for a Beginner-Friendly Ski Experience
December 14, 2022 07:37 PM
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Bailey Berg
The Casa Vicens in Barcelona opened to the public for the first time in 2017.
Art + Culture
7 UNESCO-Approved Stops on a Wonderful, Weird Tour of Gaudí’s Barcelona
December 14, 2022 07:16 PM
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Sherri Eisenberg
Pouring wine at Conn Creek Winery.
Food + Drink
Essential Napa Valley Wine Experiences You Have to Try
December 14, 2022 01:00 PM
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Regine T. Rosseau
A dish at Thomas Keller's Regiis Ova Caviar & Champagne Lounge.
Food and Drink
A New Napa Valley Dining Experience Is Demystifying Caviar
December 14, 2022 12:46 PM
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Jillian Dara
SingleThread
Food + Drink
There’s a New Michelin Award Restaurants Can Win—and It’s Not Earned by Culinary Excellence
December 14, 2022 12:20 PM
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Jessie Beck
The Best Inflatable Paddleboards for Travelers
Water Sports
The Best Inflatable Paddleboards for Travelers
December 13, 2022 07:48 PM
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Jill K. Robinson
United is investing big in long-haul travel.
Air Travel News
United Just Placed a Massive Order for Boeing Wide-Body Planes—What This Means for Future United Flights
December 13, 2022 09:56 AM
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Michelle Baran
Signia by Hilton San Jose
Hotel News + Openings
Meet Signia by Hilton and Say Hello to a Fresh, Modern Portfolio of Hotels
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Jennifer Coolidge sitting with luggage in season two of the White Lotus
Packing Tips + Gear
All the Luggage I Could Identify From The White Lotus: Season 2
December 12, 2022 05:17 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
After the Biden administration eased Cuba travel restrictions earlier this year, Delta is relaunching Havana flights from Miami.
Air Travel News
Delta to Resume Cuba Service in 2023
December 9, 2022 06:03 PM
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Michelle Baran
Canoe Place Exterior
Hotels
Discover Your Perfect Weekend Getaway at This New Hamptons Hotel
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Travel for Good
A Competition to Protect the Environment—Through Storytelling
December 9, 2022 10:08 AM
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Sarika Bansal
The California lifestyle is calling.
AFAR Advisor
Surrounded by Splendor: Discover California’s Golden Experiences
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hands holding a phone on a plane
Trending News
You’ll Soon Be Able to Make Phone Calls on Europe Flights
December 8, 2022 06:50 PM
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Bailey Berg
Illustration of a traveler eating a baguette, cheese, and drinking coffee
Winter 2023
Now That Travel Is Back, What’s the Best Way to Prepare for a Big Trip?
December 8, 2022 01:04 PM
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Tim Chester
Croatia's Hvar harbor seen from a high vantage point
Trending News
Croatia Joins Schengen, Europe’s Free Travel Zone
December 8, 2022 01:02 PM
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Associated Press (AP)
5 Ways to Find Your Winter Wonderland
Where to Go in Winter
5 Great Wintery Trips That Even Non-Skiers Will Love
December 7, 2022 07:37 PM
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Chloe Arrojado
Coming to an airport near you: new Breeze flights.
Air Travel News
Breeze Airways Is Adding 22 New Routes—Here’s the Full List
December 7, 2022 03:35 PM
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Michelle Baran
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