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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
A nomadic Raute man carving a bowl while another man watches.
Art + Culture
A Quest to Find the Raute, the Last Nomads of Nepal
November 1, 2022 01:54 PM
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Eileen McDougall
The <i>Emerald Sakara</i> in the Caribbean
Cruise
How to Caribbean Island-Hop Aboard a Stylish and Intimate Yacht
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Give travel experiences instead of stuff—like a tour through Japan now that its borders have reopened.
Holiday Travel
16 Experience Gifts for the Traveler Who Already Has Everything
November 1, 2022 10:19 AM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Green grass and river at sunset.
U.S. Beaches
The 7 Best Beaches in South Carolina
October 31, 2022 11:07 PM
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Chloe Arrojado
A woman walks through Kongthong Village with brooms on her back
Art + Culture
In This Remote Indian Village, Names Are Sung—Not Spoken
October 31, 2022 04:40 PM
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Anne Pinto-Rodrigues
Over-the-top water features will abound on the new <i>Icon of the Seas</i>, including the largest waterpark at sea and no fewer than seven pools.
Cruise News
Is Cruising Officially Back? A New, 7,600-Passenger Ship Says It Is
October 28, 2022 06:12 PM
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Fran Golden
KAI Yufuin on Japan's Kyushu Island has views of the region's surrounding rice terraces.
Hotels
These New Hotels in Asia Are Worth the Trip
October 28, 2022 05:33 PM
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Kathryn Romeyn
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Packing Tips + Gear
6 Best, Editor-Tested Travel Neck Pillows for Your Next Long Flight
October 28, 2022 04:45 PM
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Jane Sung
The Boulder flatirons, a group of sandstone rock formations, at sunset
Outdoor Adventure
7 Great Things to Do in Boulder, Colorado
October 28, 2022 04:02 PM
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Bailey Berg
JetBlue is gearing up to take off to more destinations in Europe.
Air Travel News
JetBlue Is Planning a Europe Expansion—Here’s What We Know
October 28, 2022 01:35 PM
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Barbara Peterson
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Outdoor Adventure
In Japan, Skiing on an Extinct Volcano Takes Adventure to New Heights
October 28, 2022 12:08 PM
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Francesco Bassetti
Dingle Peninsula
Art + Culture
Traveling With a TV Star: My Bare Feet Tour of Ireland
October 28, 2022 11:01 AM
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Hillary Richard
Rolling through Europe along its inland waterways offers something for everyone in the family.
River Cruises
On a Disney European River Cruise, Families Get Magic Minus the Mouse
October 27, 2022 04:31 PM
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Heather Greenwood Davis
Charred Funga Farm Oyster Mushrooms
Food + Drink
From Sunrise to Sunset With the “Noma” of Vegan Restaurants
October 27, 2022 01:56 PM
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Kristin Vuković
Interior shot of the Bungalows by Homestead Modern looking out to the Mojave Desert
Hotels
This New Midcentury Modern Desert Escape in Joshua Tree Is the Perfect Winter Getaway
October 26, 2022 05:29 PM
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Mae Hamilton
Unpacked: Great Expectations
Fall 2022
Why Travel Bucket Lists Aren’t All They’re Cracked Up to Be
October 26, 2022 12:40 PM
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Latria Graham
A cruise ship parked in arctic ice with people walking around it.
Expedition Cruises
9 Things to Know Before Going on an Arctic Cruise
October 26, 2022 10:57 AM
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Bailey Berg
In the Masai Mara National Reserve in Kenya, travelers can witness dramatic wildlife river crossings.
Hotels
Your Next Safari Lodge Could Be a Marriott—We Took a Closer Look
October 26, 2022 09:00 AM
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Sarika Bansal
You can seek warmer temps in Southern Hemisphere destinations like Brazil.
Holiday Travel
Why Thanksgiving Is the Best Time to Travel
October 25, 2022 07:54 PM
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Michelle Baran
Illustrated header for Sisonke Msimang's piece "A Big Family"
Fall 2022
Two Children, One Closed Border: How Australian Lockdowns Affected One Big International Family
October 25, 2022 01:40 PM
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Sisonke Msimang
Having a good or "bad" passport cannot only affect one's travel plans—it can affect the course of one's life.
Books
Patrick Bixby’s New Book, License to Travel, Explores the Quiet Power of the Passport
October 25, 2022 10:30 AM
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Mae Hamilton
Emmett Till's status was erected in Mississippi more than 60 years after his murder.
Trending News
In a Mississippi Town, a New Emmett Till Statue Signals Change
October 24, 2022 07:55 PM
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Associated Press (AP)
Taking in the views of the city by boat is one of the best ways to get a sense of the scale of Chicago's architecture.
Art + Culture
Chicago Is Known for Its Incredible Architecture—Here’s How to See It
October 24, 2022 01:59 PM
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Nina Kokotas Hahn
Moorea
Where to Travel Next
Why Small is Beautiful in French Polynesia
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Pic du Midi observatory
Outdoor Adventure
La Belle Étoile: Why You Should Go Stargazing in France This Year
October 21, 2022 07:08 PM
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Adam H. Graham
American Airlines AAdvantage miles from expiring, you’ll need account activity at least once every 24 months.
Air Travel News
American Airlines to Phase Out First-Class Seats on International Flights
October 21, 2022 04:17 PM
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Bailey Berg
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Trending News
First Native American Woman in Space Awed by Mother Earth
October 21, 2022 03:26 PM
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Associated Press (AP)
Williams flying with his paragliding buggy above Taylors Mistake, Christchurch, New Zealand.
Outdoor Adventure
How One Tetraplegic Paraglider Is Changing Adventure Travel in New Zealand
October 21, 2022 02:48 PM
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Petrina Darrah
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