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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Chris Dong

August 15, 2025 06:41 PM

Terry Ward

A biker speeds past in the Plaza de Rio de Janeiro in the Roma Norte neighborhood of Mexico City.

August 15, 2025 08:48 AM

Daniela Castillo Gómez

City Park in New Orleans with palm trees and other trees dripping with mossy coverings situated around a pond with a footbridge crossing over it

August 14, 2025 06:08 PM

Taryn Shorr-McKee

A white and brown medium-sized fluffy dog sits on some turf in front of a staircase leading to a charter plane

Air Travel News

Bark Air, the Charter Service for Dog Owners, Now Offers Pet-Friendly Itineraries and Global Travel Support

August 14, 2025 01:34 PM

Chris Dong

Grenada is home to the world's first underwater garden.

Islands

7 Lesser-Visited Caribbean Islands for Tropical Hikes, White Sand Beaches, and Crystal Clear Water

August 14, 2025 12:10 PM

Kristin Braswell

National Parks

These New Activist-Led Trips Will Help Protect U.S. National Parks

August 14, 2025 11:40 AM

Chloe Berge

Solo Travel

Solo Travel Can Be Life-Changing. These Stories Will Inspire You to Take the Leap

August 14, 2025 09:47 AM

Chloe Arrojado

Taking up photography in scenic settings like Japan.

Solo Travel

5 Solo Travel Ideas for Pursuing a Craft, Whether You Love Painting, Ceramics, Writing, or Learning Languages

August 14, 2025 09:28 AM

Chloe Arrojado

Aerial view of a sea of mostly primary colored homes in Reykjavík, Iceland

Air Travel News

Alaska Airlines Adds 2 New Europe Routes, Further Growing International Presence

August 13, 2025 08:01 PM

Bailey Berg

A bottle of De Browvrouw beer with two large glasses and a small shot glasses presumable filled with beer

River Cruises

Sip Your Way Through Europe’s Legendary “Beer Belt” on This Expert-Led Rhine River Cruise

August 13, 2025 05:11 PM

Jamie Ditaranto

Solo Travel

I Spent a Month Solo Hiking in the Himalayas. I Recommend It to Everyone.

August 13, 2025 12:41 PM

Kate McMahon

Interview view of a terminal at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York with a huge American flag hanging from the middle of the terminal building

August 12, 2025 07:06 PM

Bailey Berg

A lounge area with large white arm chairs in the lobby of the Transamerica Pyramid in San Francisco

August 12, 2025 07:02 PM

Chris Dong

A view of the accommodations and the surrounding reservoir at Mandai Rainforest Resort by Banyan Tree

Stay Here Next

A New Kind of Retreat Opens in Singapore’s Mandai Wildlife Reserve—Here’s What It’s Like

August 12, 2025 06:10 PM

Elizabeth See

Solo Travel

Where to Travel Solo Based on Your Personality Type

August 12, 2025 03:58 PM

Joel Balsam

Travel Tips + Etiquette

“Solo Travel, Together” Might Just Be Our Favorite New Trip Idea

August 12, 2025 03:56 PM

Victoria M. Walker

Road Trips

Stargazing, Planetariums, Dark Sky Cities: The Best Places for Astronomy Lovers Along Route 66

August 12, 2025 11:25 AM

Stefanie Waldek

Two people seated face-to-face on an Amtrak NextGen Acela train with a table and plates of food and drinks in front of them and a large picture window alongside them

August 11, 2025 06:30 PM

Bailey Berg

Art + Culture

Paris’s Centre Pompidou Is Closing for 5 Years—Here Are 7 Art Alternatives in France

August 11, 2025 02:32 PM

Manali Doshi

A glossy blue lake at Banff National Park with pine trees in the foreground and snow-dusted rocky mountains in the background

Trains

For One Summer Only, You’ll Be Able to Take a Rare Train Ride Through Jasper and Banff National Parks

August 08, 2025 05:53 PM

Bailey Berg

The courtyard at The Nickel hotel in Charleston with rattan seating and wrought iron details

Stay Here Next

A New Boutique Hotel in Charleston Looks Like a European Townhouse, with Stylish Rooms and Top-Floor Terraces

August 08, 2025 10:39 AM

Jenny Adams

People riding on pedalboats, including one shaped like a swan, along a body of water in Prague with historic building in the background

Air Travel News

American Adds 5 New Flights to Europe, Including to Underrated Capitals, a Fashion Hub, and Waterfront Gems

August 07, 2025 08:09 PM

Bailey Berg

Summer 2025

How a Failed Fishing Trip Changed My Appreciation for Family Traditions

August 07, 2025 03:55 PM

Chris Colin

Lime green grass lines the meadows and mountains of Isafjordur, Iceland, dotted with small homes, a bumbling brook crossed by a small footbridge in the foreground, and the Westfjords waterfront in the background

Ocean Cruises

How to Avoid the Crowds and Explore the Iceland Most Visitors Don’t Get to See

August 07, 2025 03:42 PM

Jeri Clausing

Road Trips

12 U.S. Fall Foliage Drives Full of Winding Roads, Gorgeous Colors, and Scenic Overlooks

August 06, 2025 06:51 PM

Chloe Arrojado

Off The Tourist Trail

How to Visit Tuscany Without the Crowds

August 06, 2025 01:27 PM

Laura Itzkowitz

Summer 2025

The History We Miss in America’s National Parks

August 06, 2025 12:26 PM

Latria Graham

A man in a backpack walking through a red shrine entrance in Shingu, Japan.

Solo Travel

These 10 Travel Destinations Are Better as a Solo Traveler

August 06, 2025 12:12 PM

Chloe Arrojado

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