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Interview view of a terminal at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York with a huge American flag hanging from the middle of the terminal building

The 12-month pilot program would require travelers from countries with high visa-overstay rates to post refundable bonds.

August 12, 2025 07:06 PM

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Bailey Berg

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

Go right from your sleeping bag to the sand at one of these 14 beachside campsites.

June 16, 2025 02:13 AM

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Jessie Beck

Camping

The 10 Best State Parks in Texas You Need to Visit

Desert mountains, sandy beaches, clear blue rivers, and deep canyons. The Lone Star State has it all—and you can find it in a state park.

March 31, 2022 04:57 PM

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Mae Hamilton

Restaurants + Cafés

Tandoori Oysters, Lobster Soba, Lowcountry Fine-Dining: Charleston Restaurants to Travel for Right Now

A touch of Parisian cooking, notable bread, and seafood-centric regional Indian all come to the Holy City.

November 11, 2025 07:21 AM

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Lauren Mowery

Tarcoles, a small fishing village
on the Gulf of Nicoya on the Pacific Coast of Costa Rica.

Outdoor Adventure

10 Can’t Miss Things to Do in Costa Rica, From Wild Beaches to Local Coffee

Its rainforests are legendary, but there’s more beyond the jungles of Costa Rica that belong at the top of your list.

July 8, 2025 05:08 PM

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Nina Kokotas Hahn

Natural Wonders

Why Your Next Flight Will Be Shorter Than You Expect

United Airlines’ huge expansion of new routes means more nonstops to the places you love to travel.

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A tiger resting its head on a rock, gazing into the camera, with greenery in the background

Epic Trips

The Magical Place Where You Can See Tigers in the Wild—and the Best Ways to Seek Them Out

Experience the unrivaled highs and lows of chasing the jungle’s most elusive cat.

February 12, 2025 03:22 PM

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Sophie Friedman

Volcano covered by a cloud in the daytime

Beaches

The Best Time to Visit Costa Rica

With so many things to do in Costa Rica, here’s what you need to know about when to visit.

December 14, 2023 11:08 AM

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Erin Van Rheenen

Where to Travel Next

The Essential Guide to Prince Edward Island

It may be Canada’s smallest province, but P.E.I. punches well above its weight with charming towns, a historic capital city, a sprawling national park, and lots and lots of lobster.

March 11, 2022 03:16 PM

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Michael Kaminer

A collage of photos comprising the Twin Cities' Hmong, Somali, and Nordic communities.

In the Magazine

This Midwestern Metropolis Is One of the Most Diverse Places in the Country

An inside look at three dynamic diaspora communities thriving in Minnesota’s Twin Cities.

September 26, 2023 10:59 AM

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Ashlea Halpern

Pacific Ocean Laps On Narrow Beaches of Anacapa Island in Channel Islands National Park

National Parks

16 Underrated U.S. National Parks You Really Should Visit This Year

These parks may not have the same international reputation as Yellowstone or the Grand Canyon, but that doesn’t make them any less spectacular.

May 29, 2026 06:03 PM

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Bailey Berg

Travel for Good

These Travel Charities Are the Perfect Holiday Gift

Tourism-based philanthropies can ensure that places you love will continue to thrive until you’re able to visit them.

December 22, 2020 05:59 PM

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Eric Rosen

Wooden cabin exterior surrounded by trees

Hotels We Love

The Best Hotels for a Nature Escape From NYC—No Airport Required

From the Hudson Valley to the Catskills, Berkshires, and Finger Lakes, these hotels immerse you in forests, lakes, and mountain landscapes—all within a few hours’ drive of New York City.

April 15, 2026 03:16 PM

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Devorah Lev-Tov

The Inn at Mattei’s Tavern and its surrounding gardens

Hotels

7 New and Reimagined Hotels and the California Regions They Call Home

Whether making their debut or unveiling renovations, these are some of the best accommodations to book for a Golden State getaway—and regional travel tips for each.

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