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Aerial view of U.S. Route 50—the loneliest road in the USA—and a wind farm in rural Nevada, featuring high mountains covered in desert terrain and snow. Clear blue sky.
Road Trips
7 Unforgettable U.S. Cross-Country Road Trips
Go from one side of the country to another on one of these journeys.
July 4, 2026 11:26 AM
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Chloe Arrojado
Spring flower bloom at Torrey Pines State Beach, San Diego, California.
U.S. Beaches
These Are Southern California’s Most Beautiful Beaches
July 3, 2026 03:18 AM
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Michelle Konstantinovsky
Maracas Bay, Trinidad
Trending News
Trinidad’s Tourism Industry Is at a Tipping Point
July 2, 2026 05:36 PM
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Meagan Drillinger
Big Sur, California
Road Trips
24 Incredible Road Trips in the U.S.
July 2, 2026 05:27 PM
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Ciera Velarde
A Deluxe Palace Garden View Room at the Aman Tokyo.
A Deluxe Palace Garden View Room at the Aman Tokyo.
Hotels We Love
Tokyo Has No Shortage of Great Luxury Hotels. These Are the Ones to Book
July 2, 2026 09:11 AM
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Adam H. Graham
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
July 1, 2026 06:14 PM
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Terry Ward
a landscape of tofino covered in greenery surrounded by the sea in the vancouver islands canada
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
9 Unmistakable Ways Kansas City Culture Defines the New Midwest
Cities We Love
9 Unmistakable Ways Kansas City Culture Defines the New Midwest
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Despite COVID, the World’s Largest Bagpiping Festival Goes On
COVID + Travel
Despite COVID, the World’s Largest Bagpiping Festival Goes On
August 3, 2021 06:21 PM
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Mae Hamilton
Masks? Vaccination Proof? The Latest COVID Restrictions in New York
COVID + Travel
Masks? Vaccination Proof? The Latest COVID Restrictions in New York
August 3, 2021 04:35 PM
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Devorah Lev-Tov
New York City to Require Vaccinations for Indoor Dining, Shows
COVID + Travel
New York City to Require Vaccinations for Indoor Dining, Shows
August 3, 2021 04:26 PM
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Karen Matthews
Lessons on Travel—and Friendship—From the Women of Pan Am
Travel Tales
Lessons on Travel—and Friendship—From the Women of Pan Am
August 3, 2021 02:36 PM
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Julia Cosgrove
10 Things You Should Do Every Time You Rent a Car
Loyalty + Rewards
10 Things You Should Do Every Time You Rent a Car
August 2, 2021 02:19 PM
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Eric Rosen
Broadway Will Require Vaccinations and Masks to Attend Shows
Art + Culture
Broadway Will Require Vaccinations and Masks to Attend Shows
July 30, 2021 04:00 PM
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Mark Kennedy
UNESCO Adds 33 New Sites to Its 2021 World Heritage List
UNESCO World Heritage
UNESCO Adds 33 New Sites to Its 2021 World Heritage List
July 30, 2021 03:04 PM
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Pat Tompkins
8 New Getaways in Mexico for the Ecominded Traveler
Hotels
8 New Getaways in Mexico for the Ecominded Traveler
July 30, 2021 11:11 AM
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Jennifer Flowers
Walk Among the Treetops on the New Redwood Sky Walk
Outdoor Adventure
Walk Among the Treetops on the New Redwood Sky Walk
July 29, 2021 07:07 PM
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Kwin Mosby
The World’s Happiest Country Has Reopened to U.S. Travelers
COVID + Travel
The World’s Happiest Country Has Reopened to U.S. Travelers
July 29, 2021 06:37 PM
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Michelle Baran
Ireland Has Reopened to U.S. Travelers—Here’s Everything You Need to Know About Visiting
COVID + Travel
Ireland Has Reopened to U.S. Travelers—Here’s Everything You Need to Know About Visiting
July 29, 2021 06:10 PM
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Nicola Brady
9 Last-Minute Summer Family Getaways in the U.S.
Family Travel
9 Last-Minute Summer Family Getaways in the U.S.
July 29, 2021 05:20 PM
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Tanvi Chheda
England Has Reopened to Travelers—Here’s Everything You Need to Know
COVID + Travel
England Has Reopened to Travelers—Here’s Everything You Need to Know
July 29, 2021 04:15 PM
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Lottie Gross
Can America’s Airports Come Back Better?
Air Travel News
Can America’s Airports Come Back Better?
July 28, 2021 07:40 PM
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Barbara Peterson
A large stone clocktower next to an iron bridge, with fall leaves in the foreground
COVID + Travel
England Drops Quarantine for Vaccinated U.S. and European Travelers
July 28, 2021 05:15 PM
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Michelle Baran
Hotels With Truly Genius Kids’ Amenities
Family Travel
Hotels With Truly Genius Kids’ Amenities
July 28, 2021 11:45 AM
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Ann Shields
CDC: The Vaccinated Should Now Wear Masks Indoors in Parts of U.S.
COVID + Travel
CDC: The Vaccinated Should Now Wear Masks Indoors in Parts of U.S.
July 27, 2021 08:27 PM
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Mike Stobbe
The Most Exciting Hotel Openings in New York’s Catskills and Hudson Valley in 2021
Hotels
The Most Exciting Hotel Openings in New York’s Catskills and Hudson Valley in 2021
July 27, 2021 05:02 PM
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Devorah Lev-Tov
Europe’s Ever-Changing Rules Dampen Summer Travel Plans
COVID + Travel
Europe’s Ever-Changing Rules Dampen Summer Travel Plans
July 27, 2021 04:26 PM
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Kelvin Chan
U.S. to Keep International Travel Bans in Place Amid Variant Concerns
Tips + News
U.S. to Keep International Travel Bans in Place Amid Variant Concerns
July 26, 2021 07:40 PM
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Michelle Baran
Venice No Longer Risks Losing UNESCO Status
UNESCO World Heritage
Venice No Longer Risks Losing UNESCO Status
July 26, 2021 02:50 PM
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Colleen Barry
The Best U.S. Flight Deals for 2021—and When to Book
Air Travel News
The Best U.S. Flight Deals for 2021—and When to Book
July 23, 2021 07:18 PM
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Michelle Baran
Italy to Require COVID Pass to Enter Museums, Restaurants
COVID + Travel
Italy to Require COVID Pass to Enter Museums, Restaurants
July 23, 2021 06:19 PM
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Frances D’Emilio
Daintree Rainforest tropical great barrier reef
Travel for Good
6 Must-See Biodiversity Hot Spots—and How to Visit Ethically
July 23, 2021 03:22 PM
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Jennifer Flowers
Making a Case for Ski Towns in Summer: Hiking and Fine Dining in Italy’s South Tyrol
Hiking + Cycling
Making a Case for Ski Towns in Summer: Hiking and Fine Dining in Italy’s South Tyrol
July 23, 2021 12:19 PM
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Sara Lieberman
12 Best Beach Blankets to Pack for Summer Trips
Beaches
12 Best Beach Blankets to Pack for Summer Trips
July 23, 2021 10:09 AM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Olympic Surfing Exposes Whitewashed Native Hawaiian Roots
Water Sports
Olympic Surfing Exposes Whitewashed Native Hawaiian Roots
July 22, 2021 08:10 PM
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