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A line of US passport covers with the president peeking through.
Trending News
Do I Really Have to Get President Trump’s Portrait in My Passport?
Not yet, at least. Here’s what to know about options for renewing your passport.
May 8, 2026 01:09 PM
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Terry Ward
A suite onboard the Venice-Simplon-Orient-Express, a Belmond Train, with a sofa and small dining table with food and champagne on it in the foreground and a double bed in the background and walls decked out with ornate wood details
Trains
What It’s Like To Travel on Europe’s Most Glamorous Train
May 8, 2026 12:45 PM
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Erica Firpo
James Turrell, As Seen Below - The Dome, a Skyspace by James Turrell. Photo: Mads Smidstrup © ARoS, 2025. From James Turrell's visit in As Seen Below, June 2025.
Art + Culture
James Turrell’s Biggest, Most Ambitious Work Is About to Open in Europe
May 8, 2026 11:52 AM
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Vanita Salisbury
Oceanwide Expeditions' MV Hondius ship as viewed from a distance
Trending News
How Concerned Should Travelers Be About Hantavirus? We Asked Infectious Disease Experts
May 7, 2026 05:25 PM
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Jeri Clausing
Peggy's Cove, NS, Canada
Weekend Getaways
This Maritime City Has Canada’s Most Artsy Harbor, Plus Great Lobster Joints and Titanic Lore
May 7, 2026 02:49 PM
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Darcy Rhyno
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Art + Culture
This Tokyo Bar on Wheels Never Parks in the Same Place Twice
May 7, 2026 12:08 PM
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Marigold Warner
Redwood trees in Montgomery Woods State Natural Reserve in Mendocino County
Outdoor Adventure
This Underrated California Region Is Getting Three New State Parks
May 6, 2026 05:31 PM
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Jackie Bryant
Chef Ashleigh Shanti wading in a river and holding a she just caught while fly fishing.
Hiking + Cycling
Asheville Chef Ashleigh Shanti on the Power of Play, From Foraging and Swimming to Hiking and More
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Italy Drops Health Pass Requirement for Entering Restaurants, Museums
Books
14 Books to Read if You’re Dreaming About Italy
December 20, 2023 10:32 AM
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Sara Button
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Loyalty + Rewards
How to Access VIP Events With Your Premium Credit Card
December 20, 2023 09:28 AM
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Paul Rubio
On certain peak days in 2024, you won't be allowed to enter Yosemite National Park without an advance reservation.
Trending News
Yosemite National Park to Bring Back Reservation System in 2024
December 19, 2023 05:07 PM
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Bailey Berg
Live out your best desert island life at the likes of Playa Fronton in the Dominican Republic.
Beaches
The Best Beaches in the Dominican Republic—and the Hotels to Stay At
December 19, 2023 05:00 PM
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Bailey Berg
Woman dancing in a green mountain scene wearing a gauzy flowing dress.
Art + Culture
Asheville’s Creative Scene Is Bursting With Talented Artists. Here’s Where to Find Them.
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The interior of the National Air and Space Museum in Washington D.C.
Art + Culture
10 Must-Visit Museums in Washington, D.C.
December 19, 2023 01:57 PM
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Mae Hamilton
10 Last-Minute Gift Ideas for Frequent Travelers
Packing Tips + Gear
13 Great Last-Minute Gift Ideas for Travelers
December 19, 2023 01:08 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
The World’s Most Luxurious “Hut-to-Hut” Hikes
Hiking + Cycling
7 Incredible Hut-to-Hut Hikes Around the World
December 19, 2023 01:02 PM
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Maggie Fuller
Image of a volcanic and lava flowing in Iceland
Trending News
Volcano Erupts on Iceland’s Reykjanes Peninsula
December 19, 2023 11:33 AM
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Michelle Baran
This guest room at the Regent Hong Kong features views of Victoria Harbour.
Stay Here Next
This Reimagined Icon Is One of Hong Kong’s Most Exciting New Hotels
December 19, 2023 10:22 AM
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Chris Schalkx
Image of Southwest aircraft wing and a Southwest plane through a window with rain drops sliding down it
Air Travel News
Southwest to Pay $140 Million Penalty for Holiday 2022 Meltdown
December 18, 2023 05:19 PM
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Michelle Baran
The Best Resorts in Fiji for Every Type of Trip
Hotels
The Most Beautiful Resorts in Fiji
December 18, 2023 04:07 PM
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Judy Koutsky
Imagine floating along with views of the Nile River while relaxing in the <i>Viking Aton</i> pool.
River Cruises
The New Viking Aton Cruise Ship Brings Sleek Scandinavian Design to Egypt’s Nile River
December 18, 2023 01:54 PM
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Nicole Edenedo
8 Airbnbs in Sedona to Book for a Desert Getaway
Hotels
13 Airbnbs in Sedona to Bookmark for Your Next Desert Getaway
December 18, 2023 10:57 AM
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Lyndsey Matthews
an astrocartography chart showing different color lines criss-crossing a map of the United States and Canada
Health + Wellness
I Used Astrocartography to Decide Where to Travel Next. Here’s How It Went.
December 18, 2023 08:00 AM
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Maliah West
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Videos
6 Useful Accessories I Never Travel Without [VIDEO]
December 16, 2023 07:21 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Three performers playing upright bass, fiddle, guitar and singing at The Grey Eagle in Asheville.
History + Culture
Here’s Where to Best Experience Asheville’s Artistic Heritage
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Two people riding horses through a desert road in Tanque Verde Ranch, Tucson
Outdoor Adventure
The 6 Best Arizona Dude Ranches for an Epic Vacation
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Estonia's Soomaa national park with the Riisa bog swimming hole
Hiking + Cycling
Bog Hiking Is the Best Hiking Experience You’ve Never Heard Of
December 15, 2023 11:53 AM
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Billie Cohen
An aerial shot of a Reef Cruise ship near Hastings Reef
Longreads
Meet the Indigenous Women Who Are Saving Australia’s Great Barrier Reef
December 15, 2023 11:45 AM
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Mae Hamilton
How to Avoid Getting Fined When You Go Through U.S. Customs
Travel Tips + Etiquette
What Will—And Won’t—Get You a Fine at U.S. Customs
December 15, 2023 11:44 AM
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Ramsey Qubein
20 Tourist Attractions Travel Editors Actually Love Visiting
Travel Tips + Etiquette
17 Tourist Attractions That Travel Editors Actually Love Visiting
December 15, 2023 09:30 AM
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Nicholas DeRenzo
Black and white illustration of luggage on a conveyer belt going through an x-ray device
Air Travel News
Security in 12 Seconds? A New TSA PreCheck Screening Upgrade Will Get You Through Faster Than Ever
December 14, 2023 06:16 PM
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Bailey Berg
The Best Travel Accessories We Never Leave Home Without
Packing Tips + Gear
The Best Travel Accessories We Never Leave Home Without
December 14, 2023 11:46 AM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Volcano covered by a cloud in the daytime
Beaches
The Best Time to Visit Costa Rica
December 14, 2023 11:08 AM
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Erin Van Rheenen
A classic pink car drive down a Havana street with a mural of Che Guevara
Family Travel
Discover Your Dream Off-the-Beaten-Path Trip
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A close-up of a person's hand taking a picture of a scenic river overlook.
Packing Tips + Gear
AFAR’s Ultimate Guide to Traveling With Your Phone
December 13, 2023 01:59 PM
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Daniel Dumas
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