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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
The Best Interactive Maps for the Latest COVID Travel Restrictions
Tips + News
The Best Interactive Maps for the Latest COVID Travel Restrictions
November 4, 2020 03:34 PM
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Michelle Baran
Nepal Reopens to Adventure Travelers
Tips + News
Nepal Reopens to Adventure Travelers
November 4, 2020 02:20 PM
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Binaj Gurubacharya
The Best Travel Rewards Cards Without Annual Fees
Loyalty + Rewards
The Best Travel Rewards Cards Without Annual Fees
November 3, 2020 06:12 PM
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Eric Rosen
A First Look at Berlin’s Much-Awaited New Airport
Air Travel News
A First Look at Berlin’s Much-Awaited New Airport
November 3, 2020 05:13 PM
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Geir Moulson
U.K. to Enter COVID Lockdown for At Least Four Weeks
Tips + News
U.K. to Enter COVID Lockdown for At Least Four Weeks
November 2, 2020 06:36 PM
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Jill Lawless
Oregon Coast Vacation Rentals for a Cozy Northwest Getaway
Hotels
Oregon Coast Vacation Rentals for a Cozy Northwest Getaway
November 2, 2020 12:26 PM
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Staff
Travel TV Host Samantha Brown Is Finally in Charge
People
Travel TV Host Samantha Brown Is Finally in Charge
November 2, 2020 11:54 AM
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Katherine LaGrave
Hitchhiking Along the U.S.-Mexico Border
Longreads
Hitchhiking Along the U.S.-Mexico Border
November 2, 2020 11:09 AM
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Sylvain Prudhomme
No More 14-Day Quarantine for New York—Travelers Will Now Take COVID Tests Instead
Tips + News
No More 14-Day Quarantine for New York—Travelers Will Now Take COVID Tests Instead
November 1, 2020 12:46 PM
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Michelle Baran
The CDC Says Cruises Can Start Again—With a Long List of Requirements
Cruise
The CDC Says Cruises Can Start Again—With a Long List of Requirements
October 30, 2020 08:29 PM
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Michelle Baran
The Science of Antarctica May Change How You Cruise
Expedition Cruises
The Science of Antarctica May Change How You Cruise
October 30, 2020 03:24 PM
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Louis LaGrange
Peru to Allow Flights From These U.S. Cities as Machu Picchu Reopens
Tips + News
Peru to Allow Flights From These U.S. Cities as Machu Picchu Reopens
October 29, 2020 08:25 PM
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Michelle Baran
How to Book a Hawaiian Vacation Using Hotel and Credit Card Points
Loyalty + Rewards
How to Book a Hawaiian Vacation Using Hotel and Credit Card Points
October 29, 2020 08:12 PM
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Eric Rosen
Would You Fly to London if You Knew Everyone Onboard Was Negative for COVID?
Air Travel News
Would You Fly to London if You Knew Everyone Onboard Was Negative for COVID?
October 29, 2020 07:58 PM
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Michelle Baran
Why Colombia Should Be Your Next Dream Trip
AFAR Advisor
Why Colombia Should Be Your Next Dream Trip
October 29, 2020 05:34 PM
Local Getaways: An Upstate Escape to Hudson, New York
Weekend Getaways
Local Getaways: An Upstate Escape to Hudson, New York
October 29, 2020 04:11 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
This Water-Repellent Hoodie, Developed in Japan, Is Coveted by My Entire Family
Packing Tips + Gear
This Water-Repellent Hoodie, Developed in Japan, Is Coveted by My Entire Family
October 29, 2020 12:23 PM
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Katherine LaGrave
United Is Bringing Back Proper In-Flight Snacks and Drinks
Air Travel News
United Is Bringing Back Proper In-Flight Snacks and Drinks
October 28, 2020 08:36 PM
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Michelle Baran
France Heads Into Second Nationwide Lockdown Amid COVID Surge
Tips + News
France Heads Into Second Nationwide Lockdown Amid COVID Surge
October 28, 2020 05:22 PM
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Frank Jordans
Why We’re Absolutely Obsessed With the Chase Sapphire Reserve
Loyalty + Rewards
Why We’re Absolutely Obsessed With the Chase Sapphire Reserve
October 28, 2020 01:40 PM
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Ashlea Halpern
The Hamptons aren't just for summer anymore.
Weekend Getaways
The Hamptons Are the Perfect Fall Weekend Trip from New York City—Here’s Our Guide
October 28, 2020 01:31 PM
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Rosalie Tinelli
Waterworld
Food + Drink
Waterworld
October 28, 2020 11:13 AM
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Katherine LaGrave
How to Book Flights to Hawai‘i Using Airline Miles and Credit Card Points
Loyalty + Rewards
How to Book Flights to Hawai‘i Using Airline Miles and Credit Card Points
October 27, 2020 05:18 PM
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Eric Rosen
We’re All Going to Be Better Travelers Now, Right? A Comedian on Our New Global Future
Travel for Good
We’re All Going to Be Better Travelers Now, Right? A Comedian on Our New Global Future
October 27, 2020 03:20 PM
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Negin Farsad
Australia Protests Qatar Airport’s Exams of Women Passengers
Air Travel News
Australia Protests Qatar Airport’s Exams of Women Passengers
October 27, 2020 03:18 PM
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Rod McGuirk
What It Means to Be American
Art + Culture
What It Means to Be American
October 27, 2020 02:48 PM
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Katherine LaGrave
There’s Now a Direct High-Speed Train From Amsterdam to London
Train Travel
There’s Now a Direct High-Speed Train From Amsterdam to London
October 27, 2020 02:26 PM
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Michelle Baran
Paravel Extends 25 Percent Off Carry-On Sale Through November 1
Packing Tips + Gear
Paravel Extends 25 Percent Off Carry-On Sale Through November 1
October 27, 2020 09:27 AM
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Lyndsey Matthews
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