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U.S. Travelers Can Now Use ePassport Lines at U.K. Airports

Getting through Heathrow just got a whole lot easier for travelers from 7 countries.

May 22, 2019 05:36 PM

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Michelle Baran

A person in a winter coat and boots standing in the snow beneath the northern lights, with two domes in the background

Hotels We Love

The 19 Best Hotels in the World for Stargazing

Sleep under the world’s darkest, clearest skies across six continents at one of these 19 dark sky zone hotels.

March 12, 2026 01:57 PM

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Megan Eaves

Stay Here Next

Attention, New Yorkers: Your Next Catskills Weekend Getaway Is Here

This Scandinavian-inspired retreat in a quiet corner of the central Catskills exudes calm.

April 21, 2023 11:03 AM

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Katherine LaGrave

Dine with epic views on an all-inclusive cruise onboard the <i>Silver Endeavour</i>.

Small Ship Cruises

These Are the Best All-Inclusive Cruises to Book in 2023

If you would rather pay more upfront and not rack up added charges while on board, consider these worry-free, all-inclusive sailings.

January 17, 2023 05:21 PM

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Fran Golden

Dining al fresco just outside of Lisbon in Almada

Food + Drink

This Coastal Region Is Europe’s Most Underrated Food Destination

From seafood feasts to rare wines, experience Portugal’s rich flavors in Lisbon and the surrounding area with TAP’s direct flights from major U.S. cities and stopover program.

Sponsored by Visit Portugal and TAP Air Portugal

Hotels

Airbnb Seeking Candidates to Live Anywhere in the World for a Year

The company is searching for up to 12 individuals to live remotely in exchange for feedback about the experience.

June 9, 2021 05:48 PM

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Michelle Baran

Books

A Look Inside “The Best Women’s Travel Writing” of 2020

The 12th edition features stories from Susan Orlean and Faith Adiele—and reckons with a changed world.

December 23, 2020 10:47 AM

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Aislyn Greene

Air Travel News

Will U.S. Airlines Recover by This Weekend?

Air travel chaos descended on major hub airports in the New York area, creating a domino effect throughout the country in the days leading up to Fourth of July weekend.

June 29, 2023 06:06 PM

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Bailey Berg

Man and boy hiking on a forest path in the fall

Road Trips

4 All-American Family Road Trips—and Tips for Surviving

Let these trip ideas fuel your next family adventure.

October 17, 2024 06:00 PM

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Tanvi Chheda

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Cities We Love

The Perfect Weekend Getaway in Portland, Oregon

From eating at new and exciting restaurants to hiking in parks filled with ancient trees and traditions, here’s how to spend a weekend in Rose City right now.

May 11, 2023 05:29 PM

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Jessie Beck

Hotels

The Newest Inexpensive Way to Stay in Sydney

The city is getting Australia’s first capsule hotel.

June 7, 2017 03:48 PM

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Matt Villano

Longreads

What is ‘Vacation Brain’—and Is It Real?

You know that lovely mind fog you feel when you’re on a trip? Experts have been studying what it is, why it happens, and whether it’s just a figment of our relaxed imaginations.

September 6, 2023 10:00 AM

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Mark Ellwood

Gifu, Japan - May 3 2023: World heritage site - The Historical Village of Shirakawa-go, Gifu, Japan.

Where to Travel Next

7 Charming Small Towns in Japan You Must Visit

Venture beyond the big cities and you’ll find peaceful onsen, historic architecture, and the freshest sushi.

October 3, 2024 11:45 AM

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Yukari Sakamoto

Art + Culture

University Museums Are Underrated Places to See Art in the U.S.—Here Are 8 of the Best

You don’t have to go to Bilbao to see a Gehry art museum. Head to Minnesota.

September 29, 2024 10:13 PM

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Pat Tompkins

Snow on the Catalina Mountains in Catalina State Park, Tucson Arizona

Outdoor Adventure

9 State Parks to Visit in Winter, Where You Can Snowshoe in a Ghost Town or Hike Above the Trees

Find peaceful escape in these underrated state parks, some of which are bigger than many national parks.

November 12, 2025 02:36 PM

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Matt Kirouac

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