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A beach lined with yellow and white loungers and umbrellas in Cannes, France, with a large cruise ship at sea in the distance
Cruise News
Oversized Cruise Ships Continue to Fall Out of Favor in Europe as Another French City Votes to Ban Them
The move is the latest among a growing wave of European cities that are restricting cruise ships to curb overtourism.
July 02, 2025 06:57 PM
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Blane Bachelor
A rectangular outdoor pool with attached hot tub is on the property of an adobe style house. Chaise lounges and striped sun umbrellas are on the pool deck
Loyalty + Rewards
The 5 Best Credit Cards for Travelers Right Now Have Unprecedented Sign-Up Bonuses and Unexpected Perks
July 02, 2025 02:04 PM
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Paul Rubio
People flock to Courtland Club for its inventive cocktails.
Food + Drink
Is This New England City Becoming the Nightlife Capital of the U.S.?
July 02, 2025 09:53 AM
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Ellen Carpenter
A red train moving along a curved track through a pine forest with mountains in the background
Trains
33 European Countries With One Single Train Pass—Here’s How to Use Eurail
July 02, 2025 02:49 AM
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Lyndsey Matthews
A plate that has reindeer with crowberry sauce, root vegetables and mushrooms on it
Cruise
New Hurtigruten Cruises Highlight Norway’s Indigenous Sámi Cuisine—and We Got a Sneak Taste
July 01, 2025 07:26 PM
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Nicole Edenedo
A row of vineyard vines in Central California's Paso Robles wine region.
Air Travel News
American Airlines Launches New Domestic Routes—Putting Smaller, Regional Airports in the Spotlight
July 01, 2025 06:51 PM
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Bailey Berg
The New Bridge at the New River Gorge National Park in West Virginia
National Parks
The Newest U.S. National Park Is Home to Bridge Jumping, Scenic Drives, and the World’s Second-Oldest River
July 01, 2025 12:26 PM
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Jessie Beck
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Longreads
The Mayor of the Corner Has Seen It All
June 26, 2025 11:33 AM
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Katherine LaGrave
Telluride, Colorado
Outdoor Adventure
There’s More to Telluride Than Trails and Ski Lifts
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A statue of Queen Hatshepsut in the Grand Egyptian Museum
Trending News
The Opening of Egypt’s Most Ambitious Museum Project Is Being Delayed Yet Again—Here’s What to Know
June 25, 2025 07:35 PM
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Bailey Berg
A Seabourn chef in a white coat standing in front of an olive stand at a market speaking with someone (seen from behind) who is wearing a hat
Cruise
Are Shore Excursions Worth It? Our Cruise Expert Weighs In
June 25, 2025 07:14 PM
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Fran Golden
Milwaukee, WI USA - June 01, 2022: The Milwaukee Public Market and downtown area bustle with activity; vehicles and pedestrians.
Food + Drink
This Midwestern City Is Known for Butter Burgers, Bratwurst, and Custard—Here Are the Essential Meals to Try
June 25, 2025 02:44 PM
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Elaine Glusac
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
Aman Kyoto is set within a forest and is near Kinkaku-ji temple.
Hotels
The 23 Best Luxury and Boutique Hotels in Japan
June 20, 2025 11:31 AM
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Adam H. Graham
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
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