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Alyeska Nordic Spa - Relaxation Pool (L) & Signate Sauna Building (R)
Winter Sports
The Après-Ski Trend That Ditches Alcohol for a Different Kind of Relaxation
Spas are changing the game for post-ski recovery, with IV treatments, cryo-ultrasound therapy, and AI massages.
January 16, 2026 04:25 PM
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Bailey Berg
View of the rock Big Sur coast as seen through some tree branches in the foreground
Weekend Getaways
Big Sur, We Missed You. How to Spend the Perfect Weekend in California’s Coastal Paradise
January 16, 2026 04:12 PM
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Michelle Baran
A wooden building surrounded by trees covered in snow and Christmas lights, with a mountain in the background.
Winter Sports
These 7 U.S. Ski Towns Have Schnitzel, Spätzle, and Plenty of European Charm
January 16, 2026 03:00 PM
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Anna Fiorentino
Overhead view of a tray of Texas barbecue, including brisket, chicken and sausage and sides of mac and cheese and greens
Air Travel News
Is Barbecue What First-Class Travelers Want? This Major U.S. Airline Thinks So
January 15, 2026 05:06 PM
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Bailey Berg
Different foreign passports from many countries
Visas + Passports
The 2026 World’s Most Powerful Passport Rankings Are In. Where Does the U.S. Rank?
January 15, 2026 03:15 PM
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Bailey Berg
L-R (clockwise): Summer at Meijer Gardens; Route 66, Tulsa, Oklahoma; Spoleto Festival; Ohio BLINK 2024 - The Mystic Eye Drone Show by Durham Studio & Sky Elements; Remi Wolf performing at Treefort Music Fest 2025; New Hampshire's Highland Games & Festival - Highland Dancers compete while attendees watch the artistry of each dancer; a second line parade weaves through the fairgrounds at New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival.
Art + Culture
Your Month-by-Month Guide to the Most Exciting Cultural Events in the U.S. in 2026
January 15, 2026 12:23 PM
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Ellen Carpenter
Aerial view of the beach in Santa Monica with numerous beach goers both in the water and on the sand and office buildings and hotels in the background
Air Travel News
Forget LAX—This Regional Los Angeles Airport Is Getting Its First Regular Flights
January 14, 2026 06:04 PM
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Chris Dong
The Lobby of Gorilla Forest Lodge, an A&K Sanctuary, with earth tones and a central table.
Stay Here Next
This Newly Rebuilt Lodge in Uganda Puts You Steps From Mountain Gorilla Treks
December 19, 2025 01:53 PM
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Susan Portnoy
Clockwise from top left: Kenya, Newfoundland, Santa Ynez, La Paz, Barcelona, South Korea, La Paz, Transylvania
Where to Travel Next
We Took Hundreds of Trips in 2025, and These Are the Places We Would Go Back to in a Heartbeat
December 19, 2025 01:11 PM
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Nicholas DeRenzo
Whether your ideal Hawaiian vacation means time sunning, hiking, or snorkeling, there’s an island for you.
Islands
The Best Hawaiian Islands to Visit for Different Kinds of Travelers
December 19, 2025 12:59 PM
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Amanda Castleman
Aerial view of fort ruins in Bermuda.
Art + Culture
Inside Bermuda’s Emerging Art World
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Sunset view from a bistro table along the water at the Waldorf Astoria Los Cabos Pedregal
Health + Wellness
Where to Relax and Recharge in México This Winter
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Trains
The U.K.'s Most Beautiful Train Rides Glide Through Glens, Over Viaducts, and Along Cliffs
December 19, 2025 06:04 AM
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Sophie Friedman
Séka Hills
Food + Drink
Where to Try Indigenous Dishes Across California
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There's a complex comfort-to-cost calculus to use when you're considering premium economy on an international flight.
Air Travel News
Is Upgrading to Premium Economy on International Flights Worth It?
December 18, 2025 06:29 PM
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Barbara Peterson
A pool with chairs and umbrellas at the Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Punta Cacique
Family Travel
The Best Family-Friendly Resorts for Winter Escapes
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A guest of Conrad Tulum Riviera Maya, a woman with brown hair in a white swimsuit, enters the aquamarine water of a cenote.
Art + Culture
Local Experiences to Try on Your Winter Getaway
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Elderly woman relaxing in rooftop swimming pool with Wheelchair and city skyline view and wheelchair, dubai, united arab emirates
Accessible Travel
What Hotels Get Wrong (and Right) About Accessible Design, From Disabled Travelers
December 18, 2025 04:39 PM
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Kelly Dawson
View of the Klamath river leading into the pacific ocean.
Outdoor Adventure
How Indigenous Adventures Connect Travelers to California
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Natural Wonders
The World’s Most Beautiful Botanical Gardens for Arctic Plants, Wild Fruit Trees, and Giant Water Lilies
December 18, 2025 03:00 PM
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James Oliver Cury
A guest room with a balcony at the Newman in London
Hotels
This New Independent London Hotel Has Art Deco Rooms, Chess Nights, and Sandwich Trolleys
December 18, 2025 01:02 PM
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Lucy Kehoe
A lone traveler gazes out over the breathtaking Quilotoa Crater Lake in Ecuador. The vibrant turquoise waters of the lake contrast against the rugged, mountainous landscape, creating a serene.
Hiking + Cycling
This 200-Mile Trek Passes 7 Volcanoes, Hot Springs, and a Legendary Lost Treasure
December 18, 2025 10:07 AM
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Colleen Kelly
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Where to Go in Winter
10 Best Places to Travel in February
December 18, 2025 07:52 AM
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Mark Ellwood
A dancer in a colorful, feathered costume participates in a festival on the Celebrity Xcel cruise ship inspired by the Caribbean's Carnival celebrations
Cruise
The New “Celebrity Xcel” Cruise Ship Redefines How Local Cultures Are Celebrated Onboard—We Got a First Look
December 17, 2025 07:03 PM
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Fran Golden
TSA Airport security
Trending News
Trump’s Travel Ban and Restrictions Will Expand to These Countries
December 17, 2025 06:40 PM
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Bailey Berg
Steamboat Springs, Colorado, United States
Off The Tourist Trail
How to Avoid the Crowds in Colorado’s Ski Towns—From Aspen to Quiet Mountain Resorts
December 17, 2025 05:30 PM
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Bailey Berg
Aerial view of Bermuda
Water Sports
Where to Watch Bermuda’s Best 2026 Sailing Events
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Mont Blanc Express train going over a viaduct, Chamonix, Haute Savoie, Rhone Alpes, France, Europe
Winter Sports
The Most Scenic Ski Trains for Vintage Winter Vibes—Without the Traffic and Icy Roads
December 17, 2025 03:18 PM
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Bailey Berg
Jets waiting for takeoff in Sun Valley Idaho
Air Travel News
How Flying Out of a Regional Airport Can Save You Money (and Stress)
December 17, 2025 09:57 AM
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Bailey Berg
Route 66 pavement sign with Mojave desert red rock mountains.
Road Trips
Route 66 at 100: Road Trips, Stargazing, National Parks, and Vintage Hotels. Hit the Road
December 16, 2025 06:00 PM
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Billie Cohen
People taking photos and milling about outside the Louvre Museum with the glass pyramid at the center of the photograph and the historic exterior building behind
Trending News
Americans Will Have to Pay More to Visit the Louvre in 2026
December 16, 2025 05:40 PM
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Bailey Berg
A road surrounded by buildings in Beacon, New York
Hotel News + Openings
French Country Interiors, Monet-Inspired Gardens, a Massive Spa—a New Hudson Valley Retreat Opens Bookings
December 16, 2025 05:10 PM
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Devorah Lev-Tov
Views of undulating dunes and plateaus with private swimming pool and large terraces.
Hotel News + Openings
Michelin Is Known for Its Anonymous and Rigorous Restaurant Reviews. Do Hotels Get the Same Treatment?
December 16, 2025 01:50 PM
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Sophie Friedman
A small country road in Woodstock, Vermont
4 Days In
4 Days in Vermont: Sleigh Rides, Waterfall Snowshoeing, Après Ski Hangs, and Maple Doughnuts
December 16, 2025 12:27 PM
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Lauren Breedlove
A vintage departures and arrivals board at the TWA Hotel at JFK airport
Air Travel News
Kale, Airport Gyms, Play Areas, and Elegant Attire—Is This What Will Bring Back the Golden Age of Air Travel?
December 16, 2025 11:50 AM
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Stacey Lastoe
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