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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
These Travel Charities Are the Perfect Holiday Gift
Travel for Good
These Travel Charities Are the Perfect Holiday Gift
December 22, 2020 05:59 PM
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Eric Rosen
UNESCO Adds Singapore’s Hawker Culture to Its List of Intangible Cultural Heritage
Food + Drink
UNESCO Adds Singapore’s Hawker Culture to Its List of Intangible Cultural Heritage
December 22, 2020 04:33 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
The 10 Best Airbnbs in Miami From South Beach to Wynwood
Hotels
The 5 Best Airbnbs in Miami From South Beach to Wynwood
December 22, 2020 03:44 PM
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Evan S. Benn
Who Wears It Well? The Best in Après-Ski Outfits
Winter Sports
Who Wears It Well? The Best in Après-Ski Outfits
December 21, 2020 06:37 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Jupiter and Saturn Will Be Closest in Centuries on Winter Solstice
Natural Wonders
Jupiter and Saturn Will Be Closest in Centuries on Winter Solstice
December 21, 2020 11:51 AM
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Marcia Dunne
Delta Offers Quarantine-Free Travel to Italy and the Netherlands
Air Travel News
Delta Offers Quarantine-Free Travel to Italy and the Netherlands
December 18, 2020 08:34 PM
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Michelle Baran
Travel Isn’t Black and White—It’s Better in Color
Tips + News
Travel Isn’t Black and White—It’s Better in Color
December 18, 2020 06:53 PM
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Laura Dannen Redman
The 17 Best Books of 2020, According to Barack Obama
Books
The 17 Best Books of 2020, According to Barack Obama
December 18, 2020 06:27 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
9 Christmas Movies From Around the World You Can Stream Right Now
Holiday Travel
9 Christmas Movies From Around the World You Can Stream Right Now
December 18, 2020 05:38 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
San Francisco Issues Mandatory 10-Day Quarantine Order
Tips + News
San Francisco Issues Mandatory 10-Day Quarantine Order
December 18, 2020 04:46 PM
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Michelle Baran
You Can Now Travel to Ireland With a Reduced Quarantine
Tips + News
You Can Now Travel to Ireland With a Reduced Quarantine
December 18, 2020 04:09 PM
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Michelle Baran
A Bibliophile’s Guide to Tuscany
Books
A Bibliophile’s Guide to Tuscany
December 18, 2020 04:09 PM
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Lisa Abend
Delta and United Partner With CDC on Contact Tracing
Air Travel News
Delta and United Partner With CDC on Contact Tracing
December 18, 2020 04:09 PM
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Michelle Baran
Europe to Revive Several International Night Train Routes
Train Travel
Europe to Revive Several International Night Train Routes
December 18, 2020 04:09 PM
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Associated Press (AP)
New Elevator, Pathways to Open Acropolis to Disabled Visitors
Tips + News
New Elevator, Pathways to Open Acropolis to Disabled Visitors
December 18, 2020 04:08 PM
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Associated Press (AP)
Hawaii’s New Remote Work Program Includes Free Flights
People
Hawaii’s New Remote Work Program Includes Free Flights
December 18, 2020 04:08 PM
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Michelle Baran
The Best Destinations in the World: AFAR Travelers’ Awards
AFAR Travelers’ Awards
The Best Destinations in the World: 2020 AFAR Travelers’ Awards
December 18, 2020 04:07 PM
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Staff
The Best Airlines in the World: AFAR Travelers’ Awards
AFAR Travelers’ Awards
The Best Airlines in the World: 2020 AFAR Travelers’ Awards
December 18, 2020 04:07 PM
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Staff
Is the Tokyo Olympics in 2021 Still On?
Tips + News
Is the Tokyo Olympics in 2021 Still On?
December 18, 2020 04:04 PM
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Mari Yamaguchi
American Expands COVID Testing to 14 U.S. Destinations
Air Travel News
American Expands COVID Testing to 14 U.S. Destinations
December 18, 2020 04:04 PM
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Michelle Baran
New Study Reveals the Spending Power of Black U.S. Travelers
Tips + News
New Study Reveals the Spending Power of Black U.S. Travelers
December 18, 2020 04:03 PM
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Sarah Buder
Where to Go This Winter in the Caribbean
Hotels
Where to Go This Winter in the Caribbean
December 18, 2020 04:03 PM
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Annie Fitzsimmons
Holiday Traditions Around the World That Might Surprise You
Holiday Travel
Holiday Traditions Around the World That Might Surprise You
December 18, 2020 04:03 PM
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Jacqueline Kehoe
Want to Travel to Chile? American’s New Digital Health Pass Can Help
Air Travel News
Want to Travel to Chile? American’s New Digital Health Pass Can Help
December 18, 2020 04:01 PM
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Michelle Baran
Kauai Reinstating 14-Day Quarantine Requirement for Travelers
COVID + Travel
Kauai Reinstating 14-Day Quarantine Requirement for Travelers
December 18, 2020 04:00 PM
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Michelle Baran
Times Square Is Off-Limits New Year’s Eve—Except to Those Who Book This Airbnb
Tips + News
Times Square Is Off-Limits New Year’s Eve—Except to Those Who Book This Airbnb
December 18, 2020 03:56 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Keeping German Baking Traditions Alive
Food + Drink
Keeping German Baking Traditions Alive
December 17, 2020 08:56 AM
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Annie Fitzsimmons
Where to Find The Best Highlights of Germany
AFAR Advisor
Where to Find The Best Highlights of Germany
December 17, 2020 08:56 AM
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Annie Fitzsimmons
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