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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
New York gets even more exciting during the most wonderful time of the year.
Holiday Travel
8 U.S. Cities Putting Their Own Spins on the Holidays, From Festive Boat Parades to Nouveau Nutcrackers
November 24, 2025 10:37 AM
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Nicholas DeRenzo
a woman in braids holds a small glass piece at the Corning Museum's glass shop. she is surrounded by other glass pieces.
Museums + Galleries
What to Buy at the World’s Coolest Museum Gift Shops. Because We All Know the Shops Are Why We Go to Museums.
November 24, 2025 07:58 AM
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Ashlea Halpern
Image of an Apple digital passport displayed on a phone screen
Visas + Passports
You Can Now Add Your U.S. Passport to Your Apple Wallet. Here’s What That Means for Travel
November 21, 2025 06:53 PM
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Peter Ward
Borgo Santandrea's pastries and croissants, and a view from the terrace.
Hotels
The Breakfast Test: Why the Morning Meal Is the Most Revealing Way to Judge a Luxury Hotel
November 21, 2025 06:37 PM
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Mark Ellwood
Lit up christmas tree in front of an ornate european-style building in philadelphia
Holiday Travel
10 European-Style Christmas Markets in the U.S. for Glühwein, Danish Cookies, and Swedish Santa
November 21, 2025 04:53 AM
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Caitlin Morton
Prince Edward Island
Hiking + Cycling
You Can Visit Countryside Inns, Idyllic Beaches, and Rugged Mountains on These 8 Canadian Hut-to-Hut Hikes
November 20, 2025 06:27 PM
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Chloe Berge
Tom Kerss standing on the deck of a Hurtigruten ship in Norway, with green-tinted Northern Lights dancing behind him
Cruise
On a Norway Cruise, I Hunted Northern Lights With an “Aurora Chaser.” Here’s What He Revealed About Them
November 20, 2025 05:37 PM
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Jeri Clausing
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Trending News
The Larger Implications of the Supreme Court’s Recent Passport Decision
November 20, 2025 03:03 PM
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Lindsey Danis
Da Enzo al 29
Food + Drink
15 Essential Foods to Try in Rome—and Where to Find Them
November 20, 2025 12:09 PM
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Laura Itzkowitz
Alberta Icefields Parkway
4 Days In
4 Days in Alberta: Dogsledding, Cave Tours, and Indigenous Campfire Stories
November 20, 2025 10:21 AM
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Jennifer Malloy
Shangri-La
Where to Go in Winter
10 Best Places to Visit in January
November 20, 2025 07:06 AM
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Mark Ellwood
Biking and hiking are two popular pastimes at the 281-acre Arnold Arboretum in Jamaica Plain, Boston.
Cities We Love
Winter in Boston’s Most Vibrant Neighborhoods
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Amtrak's Empire Builder train traveling along Bad Rock Canyon near Columbia Falls, Montana, with a rocky, forested cliff on both sides of the track and water down below
Trains
A New Collection of Long-Distance U.S. Rail Journeys Combines Scenic Routes With National Parks and City Stays
November 19, 2025 05:19 PM
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Bailey Berg
An overhead shot of a table filled with Korean food, including steak, fried chicken, pickles, cocktails, and pizza
Food + Drink
Calgary’s Restaurant and Bar Scene Is Booming—Here’s Where to Eat and Drink Right Now
November 19, 2025 12:41 PM
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Nicholas DeRenzo
A person partially reclined in a lie-flat business-class seat on a Beond Airline aircraft, watching a fold-out screen with coffee and a cookie on the center console
Air Travel News
A New All-Business-Class Airline Plans to Launch in the U.S. Next Year
November 19, 2025 11:29 AM
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Barbara Peterson
an illustration shows a US mountain and lake landscape underneath a torn visa
Trending News
Op-Ed: How to Welcome the World’s Travelers When America Feels Challenged
November 19, 2025 08:37 AM
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Geoff Freeman
Snowport pop-up winter village in the Seaport District features more than 100 craft vendors, fun foods, and winter sports like curling.
Cities We Love
10 Reasons to Visit Boston Solo This Winter
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Interior of the Strand bookstore in nyc, with red signs everywhere, a high ceiling, and lots of people buying books
Books
28 Independent Bookstores in the U.S. You Should Visit
November 19, 2025 03:21 AM
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Aislyn Greene
Left: Métis Crossing; right: Métis Crossing new cabin
Destination Spotlight
Sky Domes, Snowshoeing, and Indigenous Cuisine: Go North for an Illuminating Cultural Weekend Getaway
November 18, 2025 05:45 PM
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Debbie Olsen
Aman Rosa Alpina in the Italian Dolomites is surrounded by snowy mountain peaks.
Stay Here Next
Aman’s New Dolomites Hotel Sets a High Bar for Design—as Service Works to Catch Up
November 18, 2025 04:57 PM
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Adam H. Graham
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Road Trips
11 National and State Parks to Add to Your Route 66 Road Trip
November 18, 2025 02:09 PM
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Jackie Bryant
Accommodations with vines draping from the balconies line a pond at the Angkor Village Hotel in Cambodia with a person walking across a walkway over the pond
Hotel News + Openings
Hilton Unveils New Top-Tier Status and Easier Access to Loyalty Perks at Its Expanding Roster of Chic Hotels
November 18, 2025 02:04 PM
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Chris Dong
Ice skaters on Boston Common Frog Pond.
Cities We Love
The Best Things to Do With Kids in Boston This Winter
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The central staircase descending into the Brittania dining room on the 'Queen Elizabeth' cruise ship
Cruise
Not Your Typical Caribbean Cruise: A Classic British Ship Brings Galas and High Tea to the Islands
November 17, 2025 06:45 PM
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Fran Golden
Overhead view of airplane o a tarmac
Air Travel News
Airlines Are No Longer Required to Automatically Reimburse Passengers for Flight Delays and Cancellations
November 17, 2025 06:10 PM
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Bailey Berg
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National Parks
Wildfires Lead to Unexpected New Tours in Jasper National Park
November 17, 2025 03:19 PM
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Maryam Siddiqi
View of Iberostar Selection Paraíso Lindo.
Hotels
Inside the Riviera Maya Resort Putting Nature First
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Villa Borghese Laghetto
4 Days In
4 Days in Rome: Vespa Rides, a Secret Colosseum Tunnel, and Culinary-Inspired Cocktails
November 17, 2025 08:00 AM
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Laura Itzkowitz
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