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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
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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
Are Flexible Hotel Check-In Times the Way of the Future?
AFAR Advisor
Are Flexible Hotel Check-In Times the Way of the Future?
February 5, 2021 09:06 AM
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Annie Fitzsimmons
We Know We Traveled Less in 2020. But How Much Less?
Air Travel News
We Know We Traveled Less in 2020. But How Much Less?
February 4, 2021 05:48 PM
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Michelle Baran
New U.S. Civil Rights Trail Book Highlights “History You Can Touch”
Books
New U.S. Civil Rights Trail Book Highlights “History You Can Touch”
February 4, 2021 12:35 PM
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Katherine LaGrave
Four Seasons Hawaii Now Offers Private Flights to Its Island Resorts
Hotels
Four Seasons Hawaii Now Offers Private Flights to Its Island Resorts
February 3, 2021 07:59 PM
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Michelle Baran
The Newest Airstream Is Custom-Built for Working From the Road
Road Trips
The Newest Airstream Is Custom-Built for Working From the Road
February 3, 2021 07:45 PM
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Michelle Baran
7 Incredible Hikes in Australia
Hiking + Cycling
7 Incredible Hikes in Australia
February 3, 2021 05:15 PM
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Celeste Mitchell
A Rare Exhibition of Egyptian Treasures Will Debut in the U.S. This Year
History + Culture
A Rare Exhibition of Egyptian Treasures Will Debut in the U.S. This Year
February 3, 2021 05:00 PM
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Sarah Buder
Denmark to Develop Digital Passport Proving Vaccinations
Tips + News
Denmark to Develop Digital Passport Proving Vaccinations
February 3, 2021 12:57 PM
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Jan M. Olsen
Once Upon a Time in Central Florida
Longreads
Once Upon a Time in Central Florida
February 3, 2021 10:14 AM
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Katherine LaGrave
Belize Is Open to International Travelers With Expanded Safe Corridor in Place
Tips + News
Belize Is Open to International Travelers With Expanded Safe Corridor in Place
February 2, 2021 05:34 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Yayoi Kusama’s Major U.S. Exhibition Will Finally Debut Spring 2021
Museums + Galleries
Yayoi Kusama’s Major U.S. Exhibition Will Finally Debut Spring 2021
February 1, 2021 03:25 PM
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Sarah Buder
The First Museum Devoted to African American Music Just Opened in Nashville
Museums + Galleries
The First Museum Devoted to African American Music Just Opened in Nashville
February 1, 2021 12:02 PM
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Sarah Buder
Why You Should Get the New Hyatt Credit Card Bonus With up to 60,000 Points
Loyalty + Rewards
Why You Should Get the New Hyatt Credit Card Bonus With up to 60,000 Points
January 29, 2021 08:39 PM
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Eric Rosen
These Bluffworks Pants Are Made for Travel—and Now Is Your Last Chance to Buy Them
Style + Design
These Bluffworks Pants Are Made for Travel—and Now Is Your Last Chance to Buy Them
January 29, 2021 05:06 PM
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Jessie Beck
9 Wine Cocktails Around Europe Worth Traveling For
Beer, Wine, + Spirits
9 Wine Cocktails Around Europe Worth Traveling For
January 29, 2021 05:03 PM
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Ashley Goldsmith
Canada Now Requires 3 COVID Tests and Hotel Quarantine for Entry
Tips + News
Canada Now Requires 3 COVID Tests and Hotel Quarantine for Entry
January 29, 2021 04:36 PM
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Michelle Baran
How Your Credit Card Can Make It Easier to Earn Airline Elite Status in 2021
Loyalty + Rewards
How Your Credit Card Can Make It Easier to Earn Airline Elite Status in 2021
January 29, 2021 04:32 PM
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Eric Rosen
All Travelers to U.S. Need to Show Negative COVID Test Result
Air Travel News
All Travelers to U.S. Need to Show Negative COVID Test Result
January 29, 2021 03:33 PM
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Michelle Baran
“We Are Holding the Olympics This Summer,” Says Japanese PM
Tips + News
“We Are Holding the Olympics This Summer,” Says Japanese PM
January 29, 2021 03:27 PM
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Mari Yamaguchi
How Travelers to the U.S. Can Get COVID Tests Abroad
COVID + Travel
How Travelers to the U.S. Can Get COVID Tests Abroad
January 29, 2021 02:35 PM
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Michelle Baran
With No Mardi Gras Parades, Houses Become the New Floats in New Orleans
Festivals + Events
With No Mardi Gras Parades, Houses Become the New Floats in New Orleans
January 29, 2021 12:56 PM
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Janet McConnaughey
Turndown CBD Gummies Are the Anti-Stress Hotel Amenity We Need in 2021
Hotels
Turndown CBD Gummies Are the Anti-Stress Hotel Amenity We Need in 2021
January 28, 2021 09:39 AM
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Lyndsey Matthews
The Moroccan City Henri Matisse Called a “Painter’s Paradise”
Art + Architecture
The Moroccan City Henri Matisse Called a “Painter’s Paradise”
January 28, 2021 09:01 AM
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Susie Hodge
10 Incredible National Parks Around the World
Outdoor Adventure
10 Incredible National Parks Around the World
January 27, 2021 06:54 PM
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Kyana Moghadam
The 13 Most Exciting Hotel Openings in the U.S. and Europe for 2021
Hotels
The 13 Most Exciting Hotel Openings in the U.S. and Europe for 2021
January 27, 2021 09:01 AM
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Annie Fitzsimmons
Walk Through Massive Waterfalls at Miami’s New Digital Art Center
Art + Architecture
Walk Through Massive Waterfalls at Miami’s New Digital Art Center
January 26, 2021 02:54 PM
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Sarah Buder
Hyatt Now Offers Free COVID Testing at All Its Mexico, Costa Rica, and Caribbean Hotels
Hotels
Hyatt Now Offers Free COVID Testing at All Its Mexico, Costa Rica, and Caribbean Hotels
January 26, 2021 02:25 PM
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Michelle Baran
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COVID + Travel
Making Up for Lost Trips
January 26, 2021 09:11 AM
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