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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
Hawai‘i to Lift All Travel Restrictions Once Most Residents Are Vaccinated
COVID + Travel
Hawai‘i to Lift All Travel Restrictions Once Most Residents Are Vaccinated
June 7, 2021 07:52 PM
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Michelle Baran
Large Cruise Ships Return to Venice Despite a Recently Approved Ban
Cruise
Large Cruise Ships Return to Venice Despite a Recently Approved Ban
June 7, 2021 05:53 PM
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Colleen Barry
You Can Get America’s Most Iconic Foods Shipped to You, Wherever You Are
Food + Drink
You Can Get America’s Most Iconic Foods Shipped to You, Wherever You Are
June 7, 2021 04:18 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
U.S. Cruising Set to Resume June 26
Cruise
U.S. Cruising Set to Resume June 26
June 7, 2021 03:44 PM
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Michelle Baran
Tourists in Sardinia Fined up to $3,600 for Beach Souvenirs
Tips + News
Tourists in Sardinia Fined up to $3,600 for Beach Souvenirs
June 7, 2021 03:36 PM
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Associated Press (AP)
Singapore’s Gardens by the Bay Just Got a Lot More Colorful
Art + Architecture
Singapore’s Gardens by the Bay Just Got a Lot More Colorful
June 7, 2021 10:06 AM
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Lester V. Ledesma
California With the Kids: A Family Travel Guide
AFAR Advisor
California With the Kids: A Family Travel Guide
June 7, 2021 05:13 AM
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Annie Fitzsimmons
This New Study Abroad Program for Grown-Ups Is Selling out Fast
Tips + News
This New Study Abroad Program for Grown-Ups Is Selling out Fast
June 4, 2021 04:02 PM
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Raven Briana McMillan
Cyprus Has the Cleanest Swimming Water in Europe
International Beaches
Cyprus Has the Cleanest Swimming Water in Europe
June 4, 2021 01:05 PM
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Associated Press (AP)
Checking In: California’s Post Ranch Inn Continues to Innovate
AFAR Advisor
Checking In: California’s Post Ranch Inn Continues to Innovate
June 4, 2021 11:23 AM
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Annie Fitzsimmons
The Healing Power of Maine’s Forests
Travel Tales
The Healing Power of Maine’s Forests
June 4, 2021 09:42 AM
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Abdi Nor Iftin
Inside a Daring Giraffe Rescue in Kenya
Travel Tales
Inside a Daring Giraffe Rescue in Kenya
June 4, 2021 09:34 AM
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Ami Vitale
The Best Europe Cruises for 2021 and Beyond
Cruise
The Best Europe Cruises for 2021 and Beyond
June 3, 2021 05:11 PM
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Fran Golden
Amsterdam Tests Electric Autonomous Boats on Its Canals
Tips + News
Amsterdam Tests Electric Autonomous Boats on Its Canals
June 3, 2021 02:48 PM
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Mike Corder
The Best Smaller Islands to Visit in the BVIs
Islands
The Best Smaller Islands to Visit in the BVIs
June 3, 2021 10:45 AM
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Staff
New Avengers Campus, New Safety Protocols—What It’s Like to Visit Disneyland Right Now
Family Travel
New Avengers Campus, New Safety Protocols—What It’s Like to Visit Disneyland Right Now
June 2, 2021 11:13 PM
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Tim Chester
The 8 Best Things to Do in the BVI
Islands
The 8 Best Things to Do in the BVI
June 2, 2021 07:35 PM
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Brian Major
For $500, You Can Get Unlimited Stays at Graduate Hotels This July
Hotels
For $500, You Can Get Unlimited Stays at Graduate Hotels This July
June 2, 2021 05:36 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
What It’s Like to Be a “Passenger” on a Capsizing Ship
Books
What It’s Like to Be a “Passenger” on a Capsizing Ship
June 2, 2021 03:15 PM
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Laura Dannen Redman
U.K.’s Heathrow Airport Opens Terminal for High-Risk Travelers
COVID + Travel
U.K.’s Heathrow Airport Opens Terminal for High-Risk Travelers
June 2, 2021 02:53 PM
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Jill Lawless
Best BVI Hotels and Resorts for a Truly Local Stay
Hotels
Best BVI Hotels and Resorts for a Truly Local Stay
June 1, 2021 05:21 PM
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Lori A. May
Required Eating: 6 Meals Not to Miss in the BVI
Food + Drink
Required Eating: 6 Meals Not to Miss in the BVI
June 1, 2021 05:01 PM
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Laine Doss
Finding Good Vibes, Beach Culture, and Street Art in Santa Monica
U.S. Beaches
Finding Good Vibes, Beach Culture, and Street Art in Santa Monica
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Protecting The Ocean, One Rum Cocktail at a Time
Food + Drink
Protecting The Ocean, One Rum Cocktail at a Time
Sponsored by
How Taking Care on Maui Makes for a More Meaningful Vacation
Islands
How Taking Care on Maui Makes for a More Meaningful Vacation
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A Global Search for Vaccines Fuels a Different Kind of Tourism
COVID + Travel
A Global Search for Vaccines Fuels a Different Kind of Tourism
May 28, 2021 03:14 PM
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John Newton
The Toiletry Bags and Dopp Kits Our Editors Never Travel Without
Packing Tips + Gear
The Toiletry Bags and Dopp Kits Our Editors Never Travel Without
May 28, 2021 03:11 PM
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Maggie Fuller
Colorado’s Scenic Byways Could Be Your First Electric Road Trip
Road Trips
Colorado’s Scenic Byways Could Be Your First Electric Road Trip
May 28, 2021 02:55 PM
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Ashley Mateo
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