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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Chris Dong

Air Travel News

These Two Cities Are Among Europe’s Most Exciting for 2026—and JetBlue Just Added New Flights There

December 15, 2025 05:29 PM

Bailey Berg

Three women in white about to jump into the ocean beneath fireworks

Festivals + Events

New Year’s Traditions Around the World Go Way Beyond Fireworks—These Are the 15 Coolest

December 15, 2025 04:27 AM

Chris Ciolli

An American Airlines new A321XLR plane outside of a hangar with several workers around and the sun setting in the background

Air Travel News

A First Look Inside American Airlines’ New Planes: Privacy Suites and Next-Gen Premium Economy

December 12, 2025 06:42 PM

Chris Dong

Natural Wonders

This Underrated State Has Over 200 Hot Springs—Here Are 5 Favorites, According to a Local Travel Expert

December 12, 2025 02:07 PM

Teddy Minford

A wheelchair user uses a Mobi-mat to roll atop the sand at a beach on the Oregon Coast

December 12, 2025 01:39 PM

Jaclyn Greenberg

Hotels We Love

The Best Luxury Hotels in Napa Valley for Staying Near the Vineyards

December 12, 2025 12:39 PM

Matt Villano

People sitting at a large group of tables in the lower level in Covent Garden, London, with shops on the upper level and an arched ceiling overhead

Air Travel News

You Can Now Book This New Alaska Airlines International Route

December 11, 2025 06:06 PM

Bailey Berg

Bahamas_Seahorses_IMG_4197_credit The Cove.jpg

National Parks

A New National Park in the Caribbean Is Home to the Most Rare Seahorses in the World

December 11, 2025 03:29 PM

Vanita Salisbury

Family Travel

These Epic Family Vacations Turn Your Kid’s Passions Into Real-Life Adventures

December 11, 2025 02:42 PM

Ashlea Halpern

Castle of Torrechiara in Italy. Aerial view

Hiking + Cycling

This 93-Mile Italian Hike Leads to Medieval Monasteries—and Lunches Cooked by Nuns

December 11, 2025 01:02 PM

Alessio Perrone

Long, wide tunnel walkway at airport with blue and purple lighting and passengers, plus moving walkways on each side

Longreads

People Who Hate Airports Can’t See What Makes Them Magical

December 11, 2025 11:02 AM

Heather Radke

A staircase with blue railing and photographs lining the wall in the foreground and a check-in desk in the background with a sign that says "just ask" above it at the new JetBlue lounge at JFK

Air Travel News

We Got a Sneak Peek of JetBlue’s First-Ever Airport Lounge—Here’s What We Loved (and Didn’t)

December 11, 2025 08:26 AM

Chris Dong

Cruise

The “Secret” Cruises That Will Bring You to Off-the-Beaten-Path Ports

December 10, 2025 05:30 PM

Jeri Clausing

Large numbers of orange- and rust-colored hoodoos in Bryce Canyon National Park in Utah blanketed in snow

December 10, 2025 01:11 PM

Bailey Berg

Rendering: Zannier Bendor - Soukana Pool - © Zannier Hotels

Hotel News + Openings

Once a Riviera Icon, This Private French Island Is About to Be Reborn

December 10, 2025 11:39 AM

Mary Winston Nicklin

Millions of participants gather at Times Square in New York City to celebrate New Year’s Eve.

Holiday Travel

7 Festive Places to Visit for New Year’s Celebrations

December 10, 2025 03:56 AM

Lottie Gross

Epic Trips

On This Remote Canadian Island, There Are More Wild Horses Than Humans

December 09, 2025 10:31 AM

Jennifer Hope Choi

A red train curves among the Alps on n a sunny winter day

Trains

8 Exciting New Sleeper Train Routes Launching Across Europe

December 08, 2025 06:16 PM

Sophie Friedman

Aerial view of St Regis Bora Bora with mountains rising out of turquoise water in the distance

Loyalty + Rewards

Psst. You Don’t Have to Use a Credit Card to Earn Travel Rewards

December 08, 2025 03:16 PM

Katherine Fan

River Cruises

The European Christmas Market Cruise With All the Holiday Charm but Fewer Crowds

December 08, 2025 11:52 AM

Danielle Hallock

White woman in a red dress with white sneakers and a red and white suitcase

Packing Tips + Gear

370,000 Redditors Want You to Travel With One Bag. Here’s How to Do It.

December 08, 2025 05:20 AM

Mae Hamilton

The Frank Gehry–designed Fondation Louis Vuitton is hosting two major exhibits featuring Jean-Michel Basquiat and Egon Schiele this fall.

Art + Architecture

9 Iconic Frank Gehry–Designed Buildings You Can Visit

December 05, 2025 05:42 PM

Mae Hamilton

Left: Aqva aerial view; right: sailing to Burano

Hotel News + Openings

A New Floating Hotel in Venice Brings Guests to Lesser-Explored Areas of the Famed Italian City

December 05, 2025 03:25 PM

Jenn Rice

Surfer with a surfboard goes into the ocean in winter in the background of mountains. Flakstad, Lofoten islands/Norway - 04 may 2019

Winter Sports

Après Ski on a Beach? 10 Places Where You Can Hit the Slopes and Sand in the Same Day

December 05, 2025 03:01 PM

Andy Cochrane

Slanted trees line the edge of a beach in Aruba.

Islands

A First Timer’s Guide to Visiting The Caribbean’s Underrated “ABC” Islands

December 05, 2025 12:45 PM

Brian Major

PUBLIC Hotel - the roof exterior during the day

Hotels

16 Stylish New York City Hotels With Rooms Starting Under $300 a Night

December 05, 2025 09:55 AM

Nicholas DeRenzo

Aerial view of a series of pools flanked by palm trees and winding paths situated along the coast at the VidantaWorld resort and entertainment complex in Nuevo Vallarta

Hotel News + Openings

Can a Theme Park Be Luxurious and Uncrowded? A New VidantaWorld Park in Mexico Aims to Prove It Can

December 04, 2025 05:29 PM

Meagan Drillinger

Left: Zion National Park; right: Arches National Park

National Parks

Zion Versus Arches: How to Choose Between Utah’s Mighty National Parks

December 04, 2025 02:51 PM

Francesca Krempa

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