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Redwood trees in Montgomery Woods State Natural Reserve in Mendocino County
Outdoor Adventure
This Underrated California Region Is Getting Three New State Parks
The initiative represents the biggest expansion of California’s state parks system in decades.
May 6, 2026 05:31 PM
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Jackie Bryant
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Air Travel News
Bye-Bye, Biscoff! Delta Discontinues Snack and Drink Service on Short Flights
May 6, 2026 02:45 PM
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Bailey Berg
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Travel Tips + Etiquette
What to Do if You Get Injured or Sick While Traveling
May 6, 2026 12:07 PM
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Stacey Lastoe
A view of JetBlue's Mint class, or business-class seats, with the overhead bins open and several pieces of blue luggage sitting within them
Air Travel News
The Best Airlines in North America for First, Business, Premium Economy, and Economy Class, Ranked
May 6, 2026 06:22 AM
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Michelle Baran
Hotel Monroe exterior & food dish
Hotel News + Openings
The First Gluten-Free Hotel in the U.S. Has Opened in Louisiana
May 5, 2026 07:46 PM
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Bailey Berg
TSA Security
Air Travel News
This Underused Option Is the Quickest Way to Get Through TSA
May 5, 2026 07:00 PM
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Iona Brannon
Salty's on the Creek
Food + Drink
These 6 Restaurants Are Only Reachable by Boat
May 5, 2026 12:56 PM
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Tae Yoon
Aman Rosa Alpina reopens in July 2025 following a top-to-bottom renovation. The hotel has a wooden facade and sits amid rocky peaks.
Hotels
The Dolomites Are Getting 3 Luxury Hotels Before the Winter Olympics, With Alpine Jacuzzis and Dreamy Views
June 25, 2025 11:14 AM
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Laura Itzkowitz
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Longreads
Who Gets to Decide What Names Go on Digital Maps?
June 25, 2025 10:01 AM
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Sonya Bennett-Brandt
The front half of a Qatar Airways aircraft seen in the air with the wheels down
Air Travel News
Can You Fly Through the Middle East Right Now? The Current State of Air Travel in the Region
June 24, 2025 07:28 PM
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Blane Bachelor
View of a street in old town Tallinn, Estonia lined with numerous historic buildings and storefronts with red tiled roofs
Cruise
Sailings That Will Make You Smarter—the Case for Taking a “Nerd” Cruise
June 24, 2025 06:54 PM
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Jeri Clausing
Young people relaxing on the grass at Hampstead Heath
4 Days In
How to Have the Perfect Long Weekend in London, According to Locals
June 24, 2025 01:43 PM
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Emma John
Rocky hill with some trees, turquoise water with white rock jetty, buildings with orange roofs, and some boats
Where to Travel Next
Where to Avoid the Summer Travel Crowds in France
June 24, 2025 12:35 PM
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Sophie Friedman
New York City took first place again in 2022.
Cities We Love
America’s Best Cities of 2025
June 24, 2025 09:24 AM
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Chloe Arrojado
A map of the Middle East with Iran in focus and the rest of the region a bit blurred out
Trending News
U.S. Issues Worldwide Travel Alert—Here’s What Travelers Should Know
June 23, 2025 06:39 PM
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Blane Bachelor
Aerial view of the Seixal region of Portugal's Madeira island, featuring a plateau dotted with homes dramatically jutting out into the ocean from a valley nestled between soaring green mountains
Air Travel News
You Can Now Fly Directly to One of Europe’s Most Underrated Island Destinations
June 23, 2025 02:49 PM
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Chris Dong
Mari Vineyards grows and produces Italian-style reds.
Food + Drink
No One Thought This State Would Start Making Some of the Best Wine in the U.S.
June 23, 2025 12:33 PM
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Alexandra Gillespie
Capital One Lounge JFK coffee counter with illustrated coffee sign a the top, shelves of bagels, and a red wood counterfront
Air Travel News
Now Open: The Newest Capital One Lounge May Make You Want to Miss Your Flight
June 23, 2025 09:43 AM
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Paul Rubio
A suite at the Ritz Paris hotel with soaring ceilings, and a bed, sofa, and furnishings all reminiscent of 17th century opulence in muted tones of blue, gold, and off-white
Loyalty + Rewards
Chase Sapphire Reserve’s Annual Fee Is Increasing to $795. Is It Still Worth It?
June 20, 2025 06:17 PM
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Bailey Berg
Red and white homes and buildings dot the waterfront with soaring rocky cliffs in the background and green foliage in the foreground in Lofoten, Norway
Trending News
This Scandinavian Country Will Tax Tourists After Record-Breaking Visitor Surge
June 20, 2025 02:35 PM
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Bailey Berg
Are concerns about airplane safety warranted or overblown?
Air Travel News
Following Yet Another Plane Crash, How Worried Should We Be About Flying Right Now?
June 19, 2025 12:24 PM
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Barbara Peterson
Two people stand of the base of and looking up at the statue of York in Louisville, Kentucky, with high-rise buildings in the background
Trending News
This Southern State Just Unveiled a New Black Heritage Trail That Highlights Dozens of Significant Sites
June 19, 2025 12:17 PM
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Tykesha Spivey Burton
The Presidential Suite at the Four Seasons Hotel Firenze has frescoed ceilings and a private terrace
The Presidential Suite at the Four Seasons Hotel Firenze has frescoed ceilings and a private terrace
Hotels We Love
These Are the 12 Best Hotels in Florence
June 19, 2025 09:38 AM
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Laura Rysman
People walking through a terminal at Miami International Airport
Trending News
This U.S. Airport Just Turned Global Entry Into an Easy, Pre-Flight Errand
June 18, 2025 07:06 PM
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Bailey Berg
A field of pink and yellow wildflowers greet a hiker in Telluride, as she hikes past a waterfall, trees and rocky terrian.
Outdoor Adventure
Come for the Skiing, Stay for the Summers
Sponsored by
The Louvre
Trending News
Why the Louvre Temporarily Closed Its Doors This Week—and What to Know About Potential Future Disruptions
June 18, 2025 12:23 PM
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Blane Bachelor
Best new books for travelers
Books
These 10 Wanderlust Books of the Summer Will Take You to Japan, Italy, and More
June 18, 2025 09:30 AM
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Pat Tompkins
Seven Mile Bridge Overseas Highway
Road Trips
7 Coastal U.S. Road Trips With Incredible Views
June 17, 2025 01:52 PM
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Chloe Arrojado
Waves crash along the rocky coast of Bodega Bay, California
Food + Drink
The Part of Sonoma Wine Country Most Travelers Overlook
Sponsored by
Multicolored houses on the hillside by the ocean
Outdoor Adventure
Visit One of Italy’s Most Beautiful and Beloved Spots—Without the Crowds
June 17, 2025 01:00 AM
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Chloe Arrojado
People seating in garden chairs alongside a fountain in Paris' Jardin des Tuileries with a Ferris wheel in the background
Family Travel
Every Year This New York Family of 5 Does Summer Camps in Europe. Here’s How They Pull It Off.
June 16, 2025 02:54 PM
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Terry Ward
Most visitors come to Costa Rica for nature. Twenty-five percent of the country is protected, and most natural areas are easily accessible, though some require going off the beaten path. More than 10 conservation areas are within reach of the country’s capital, San José, and each offers a different nature experience. From the last remaining tropical wet forests in the Mesoamerican Pacific, located in Corcovado National Park, to the stalagmite- and stalactite-filled caves of Tempisque Conservation Area, travelers can see a variety of habitats in one trip. As for accommodations, there are plenty of options for roughing it, but Costa Rica also features upscale resorts where you can retreat and recharge after a day outside.
Where to Travel Next
These Are the 5 Best Countries for Retiring Abroad
June 16, 2025 02:32 PM
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Chloe Arrojado
The exterior of a cliffside suite at Few & Far Luvhondo with a curving roof and mountain views
Stay Here Next
Clinging to the Cliffs of South Africa’s Forgotten Mountains, This Six-Suite Lodge Redefines the Safari Stay
June 16, 2025 12:09 PM
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Melanie van Zyl
Lone tent on a grassy field by the ocean
U.S. Beaches
Wake Up to the Waves at These Beautiful Beach Camping Spots in California
June 16, 2025 02:13 AM
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Jessie Beck
Several small groups of tourists standing around in front of Rome's Trevi Fountain, a partial view of which is blurred into the background
Trending News
Worried You’ll Face Anti-American Sentiment Abroad? Travelers and Experts Share Their Experiences—and Advice
June 13, 2025 02:30 PM
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Blane Bachelor
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