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Air Travel News
Should You Ditch Your Passport and Real ID Thanks to Apple’s New Digital ID?
Digital passports and IDs are being accepted at airports across the U.S. on phones and even watches.
June 26, 2025 01:32 PM
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Kinsey Gidick
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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
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
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
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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
Orlando, FL USA - May 31, 2024: The Plaza Premium Lounge in Terminal C at Orlando International Airport in Orlando, Florida USA.
Air Travel News
Capital One Is Changing Its Lounge Access Rules—Here’s What Cardholders Should Know
June 17, 2025 04:20 PM
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Bailey Berg
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
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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
St. Lucia
Outdoor Adventure
Why You Should Go to the Caribbean in the Summer
June 13, 2025 01:50 PM
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Laura Begley Bloom
The Gleneagles Hotel in the Scottish Highlands opened in 1924 and has a late Edwardian-style exterior.
Stay Here Next
The Scottish Resort Where You Can Try Falconry, Spot Highland Cows, and Sleep in a Grand Country Manor
June 13, 2025 12:33 PM
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Jennifer Flowers
Rolling green hills are basked in sunlight and the town of San Luis Obispo is seen in the valley.
Cities We Love
Slow Travel Is In, and This California Town Does It Right
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Spa services offered by AirBnB
Hotels
Airbnb Wants to Give Users More Than Just a Place to Stay. Is That What Guests Want?
June 12, 2025 06:05 PM
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Devorah Lev-Tov
Tokyo, Japan - November 23, 2015: Two chefs preparing lunch for customers in a restaurant at Tsukiji market in Tokyo.
Food + Drink
A Guide to Japanese Food: 13 Essential Dishes to Try in Japan
June 12, 2025 01:55 PM
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Yukari Sakamoto
Barcelona, Spain - June 08 2018: People walking around the Arc of Triomph.
Trending News
Anti-Tourism Protests to Take Place in Europe June 15—Here’s What to Know
June 12, 2025 01:34 PM
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Blane Bachelor
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Air Travel News
“This May Be One of the Most Affordable Summers to Fly Internationally in Years,” Says Flight Deals Expert
June 11, 2025 03:56 PM
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Bailey Berg
Arlington, VA, USA - 4 June 2022: Interior of the Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport with Passengers passing and US Flag decorating the Terminal; Copy Space
Air Travel News
Trump’s Birthday and Military Parade Will Disrupt Flights This Weekend—Here’s What Travelers Need to Know
June 11, 2025 01:13 PM
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Kinsey Gidick
The Linn Cove Viaduct, at mile marker 304.4, was one of the most ambitious and technically challenging segments of the Blue Ridge Parkway.
Road Trips
8 Road Trips Through Iconic U.S. National Parks
June 11, 2025 02:43 AM
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Chloe Arrojado
The Imperial Suite at the Park Hyatt Paris-Vendôme is decorated in neutral hues with colorful contemporary art in the center of the room.
Art + Culture
6 Must-Visit Hotels for Art Enthusiasts
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Denver, CO, USA. July 27, 2019. Travelers in long lines at Denver International Airport going thru the Transportation Security Administrations (TSA) security screening areas to get to their flights.
Trending News
No, Your Costco Card Doesn’t Count as a Real ID
June 10, 2025 03:38 PM
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Bailey Berg
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