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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
Costa Rica Opens to All U.S. Travelers—No COVID Test or Quarantine Required
Tips + News
Costa Rica Opens to All U.S. Travelers—No COVID Test or Quarantine Required
October 26, 2020 09:45 PM
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Michelle Baran
How Much Do Masks Really Protect You on Flights?
Air Travel News
How Much Do Masks Really Protect You on Flights?
October 26, 2020 11:29 AM
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Michelle Baran
How Off-Roading Helped Get My Life Back on Track During COVID
Road Trips
How Off-Roading Helped Get My Life Back on Track During COVID
October 23, 2020 10:39 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Essential Latinx Food Experiences in Los Angeles
Restaurants + Cafés
Essential Latinx Food Experiences in Los Angeles
October 23, 2020 04:31 PM
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Tim Chester
Great Places to Celebrate Latinx Culture in Los Angeles
Art + Culture
Great Places to Celebrate Latinx Culture in Los Angeles
October 23, 2020 04:30 PM
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Staff
For the First Time Ever, Away Is Selling Canvas Duffle Bags, Belt Bags, and Tablet Cases
Packing Tips + Gear
For the First Time Ever, Away Is Selling Canvas Duffle Bags, Belt Bags, and Tablet Cases
October 22, 2020 05:27 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Southwest Will Soon Stop Blocking Middle Seats
Air Travel News
Southwest Will Soon Stop Blocking Middle Seats
October 22, 2020 04:56 PM
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Michelle Baran
Travel Credit Card Matchup: Chase Sapphire Preferred vs. Amex Gold Card
Loyalty + Rewards
Travel Credit Card Matchup: Chase Sapphire Preferred vs. Amex Gold Card
October 22, 2020 04:35 PM
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Eric Rosen
Travel Between New York and London Could Resume as Early as November
Air Travel News
Travel Between New York and London Could Resume as Early as November
October 21, 2020 09:09 PM
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Michelle Baran
A New COVID “Passport” Being Tested at Newark and Heathrow Could Help Reopen Global Travel
Tips + News
A New COVID “Passport” Being Tested at Newark and Heathrow Could Help Reopen Global Travel
October 21, 2020 08:00 PM
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Michelle Baran
Backcountry Is Having a Sale on Winter Gear From Patagonia, the North Face, and More
Packing Tips + Gear
Backcountry Is Having a Sale on Winter Gear From Patagonia, the North Face, and More
October 21, 2020 07:31 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Chase Sapphire Reserve Temporarily Lowered Its Annual Fee Due to COVID
Loyalty + Rewards
Chase Sapphire Reserve Temporarily Lowered Its Annual Fee Due to COVID
October 21, 2020 05:22 PM
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Eric Rosen
This Is When Caribbean Islands Are Reopening for Tourism
COVID + Travel
This Is When Caribbean Islands Are Reopening for Tourism
October 20, 2020 07:00 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Meet the Traveler Making Domestic Road Trips More Inclusive
Road Trips
Meet the Traveler Making Domestic Road Trips More Inclusive
October 20, 2020 03:20 PM
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Aislyn Greene
Thailand Admits First Foreign Tourists in 7 Months—but They Have to Stay at Least 30 Days
Tips + News
Thailand Admits First Foreign Tourists in 7 Months—but They Have to Stay at Least 30 Days
October 20, 2020 01:49 PM
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Jerry Harmer
1 Million U.S. Passengers Just Took to the Skies in a Day. Are Travelers Finally Ready to Fly Again?
Air Travel News
1 Million U.S. Passengers Just Took to the Skies in a Day. Are Travelers Finally Ready to Fly Again?
October 19, 2020 07:58 PM
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Michelle Baran
Eerie Photos Show Deserted Paris Streets During COVID Curfew
Tips + News
Eerie Photos Show Deserted Paris Streets During COVID Curfew
October 19, 2020 03:38 PM
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Associated Press (AP)
Keeping the World’s Last Mountain Gorillas Safe During COVID-19
Outdoor Adventure
Keeping the World’s Last Mountain Gorillas Safe During COVID-19
October 19, 2020 03:33 PM
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Jennifer Flowers
Let These Companies Plan Your Next Road Trip
Road Trips
Let These Companies Plan Your Next Road Trip
October 16, 2020 05:37 PM
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Michelle Baran
Europe, U.S. Reel as Virus Infections Surge at Record Pace
Tips + News
Europe, U.S. Reel as Virus Infections Surge at Record Pace
October 16, 2020 02:26 PM
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David Crary
Tourists Return to Hawai‘i Amid New Pandemic Rules
Travel Tips + Etiquette
Tourists Return to Hawai‘i Amid New Pandemic Rules
October 16, 2020 12:53 PM
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Associated Press (AP)
Curaçao Lifts Quarantine Requirements for Travelers From These Three States
Tips + News
Curaçao Lifts Quarantine Requirements for Travelers From These Three States
October 15, 2020 07:41 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Our Favorite Independent Bookstores in California
Books
Our Favorite Independent Bookstores in California
October 15, 2020 03:11 PM
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Staff
Where to Go in Hawaii Right Now
Hotels
Where to Go in Hawaii Right Now
October 15, 2020 01:45 PM
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Annie Fitzsimmons
European Countries Agree on New COVID-19 Travel Guidelines
Tips + News
European Countries Agree on New COVID-19 Travel Guidelines
October 14, 2020 06:24 PM
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Michelle Baran
Local Getaways: The Santa Cruz Mountains Offer a Much-Needed Escape to Nature
Weekend Getaways
Local Getaways: The Santa Cruz Mountains Offer a Much-Needed Escape to Nature
October 14, 2020 05:11 PM
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Jessie Beck
Finnair Will Start Selling Its Airplane Food in Supermarkets
Air Travel News
Finnair Will Start Selling Its Airplane Food in Supermarkets
October 14, 2020 03:56 PM
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Jari Tanner
Local Getaways: Why Carmel Valley Is the Wine Country Escape You Need
Weekend Getaways
Local Getaways: Why Carmel Valley Is the Wine Country Escape You Need
October 14, 2020 02:19 PM
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Aislyn Greene
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