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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
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Fall 2022
25 Days, 9 Countries, 1,959 Miles: Seeing Europe by Train
October 13, 2022 06:59 PM
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Emma John
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Epic Trips
“Hold On!” White Water Rafting on the Nile
October 13, 2022 05:35 PM
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Bailey Berg
The Sagamore Pendry Baltimore
Hotels
5 Ways to Relax and Soak Up Culture at Charm City’s Top Boutique Hotels
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Quizzes
Quiz: Where Should You Eat in Charleston?
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Hotels
This New Paris Hotel Feels Like a Chic Friend’s Apartment
October 13, 2022 11:41 AM
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Supriya Kalidas
A lone hiker looks out at fall colors in Monica Meadows, British Columbia, one of the many Mountain Trek retreat hikes.
Epic Trips
Bears, Trees, and Zero Coffee: What a Week-Long Wilderness Retreat Is Really Like
October 12, 2022 04:59 PM
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Aislyn Greene
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Epic Trips
In Montana, an Adults-Only Tree House Adventure Awaits
October 12, 2022 04:57 PM
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Paul Rubio
The guide is meant to help visitors experience Alaska Native culture, like the traditional dances at the Alaska Native Heritage Center.
Trending News
New Alaska Native Culture Guide Informs Travelers About the State’s Rich Indigenous Experiences
October 12, 2022 03:12 PM
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Bailey Berg
United will return to Stockholm for the first time since 2019 with service from Newark.
Air Travel News
United Is Adding These New Transatlantic Routes for 2023
October 12, 2022 02:31 PM
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Bailey Berg
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In the Magazine
The Private Companies Pioneering the (New) Space Race
October 11, 2022 03:41 PM
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Lina Tran
Sidecar tours in Marrakech, Morocco.
Outdoor Adventure
Sidecar Tours Are the Next Big Thing in Sightseeing
October 11, 2022 02:12 PM
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Nicholas DeRenzo
Suites at the Aman New York in Midtown Manhattan start at 745 square feet.
Hotels
Inside the $3,200-a-Night Aman New York, Manhattan’s Most Anticipated Hotel Opening
October 11, 2022 01:36 PM
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Jennifer Flowers
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The Future of Travel
The Past, Present, and Future of Space Tourism
October 11, 2022 01:32 PM
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Stefanie Waldek
Space tourism is quickly becoming a tangible reality—what effect will the industry have on the environment?
Fall 2022
The Promise and Peril of Space Tourism
October 11, 2022 01:28 PM
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Jessica Camille Aguirre
When it comes to monitoring weather and hurricane season, this is not the cruise industry's first rodeo.
Ocean Cruises
How Cruises Navigate the Rough Seas of Hurricane Season
October 11, 2022 01:28 PM
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Fran Golden
For an immersive horror experience this Halloween, try booking a room at one of the most haunted hotels in America.
Hotels
These Are 10 of the Most Haunted Hotels in America
October 10, 2022 08:30 PM
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Bailey Berg
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Epic Trips
Chasing Adventure on Kangaroo Island, the Galápagos of Australia
October 10, 2022 02:57 PM
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Katherine LaGrave
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Epic Trips
On a Cruise to the Remote Arctic, Where Polar Bears Roam (for Now)
October 10, 2022 01:44 PM
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Bailey Berg
The Seattle-based airline said the cuts are due to decreased demand.
Air Travel News
Alaska Airlines Is Cutting Routes From These Major Hubs
October 7, 2022 04:53 PM
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Bailey Berg
Albuquerque is home to the annual Balloon Fiesta, where more than 500 balloons take off in one mass ascension for nine days each fall.
Destination Spotlight
8 Things to Do in Albuquerque, New Mexico
October 7, 2022 03:59 PM
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Bailey Berg
Street in Tokyo
Travel Tips + Etiquette
Traveling in Japan Has Changed—Here’s What to Expect
October 7, 2022 02:35 PM
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Yukari Sakamoto
There are more and better ways to stay connected out on the open seas.
Cruise News
Adrift at Sea No More—Wi-Fi on Cruise Ships Gets a Serious Boost
October 7, 2022 01:05 PM
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Fran Golden
If we travel more meaningfully, we may be able to understand our destinations on a deeper level—and ourselves.
From the Editor
The Luxury of Slow Travel
October 6, 2022 03:34 PM
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Sarika Bansal
View from St. Stephen's Cathedral over Stephansplatz square in Vienna, capital of Austria on sunny day
Loyalty + Rewards
How the Amex Platinum Can Pay You Back Thousands of Dollars Through Statement Credits
October 6, 2022 02:58 PM
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Paul Rubio
7:26 p.m. Marrakech, Morocco
Summer 2022
24 Hours in the World’s Greatest Cities
October 6, 2022 12:18 PM
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Sarika Bansal
Ski expertise isn't needed to appreciate Japan in the snow.
Where to Go in Winter
6 Cold-Weather Travel Destinations You Should Visit During the Winter
October 5, 2022 11:52 PM
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Chloe Arrojado
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