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Horses running through an open greed field in Torres del Paine, Magallanes, Chile.

Outdoor Adventure

Discover the Pristine, Untamed Patagonian Paradise That Few Travelers Ever See

Cruise icy fjords and track pumas in Chile’s Magallanes region.

Sponsored by Discover Puerto Rico

Museums + Galleries

New Smithsonian Exhibition Celebrates a Century of Women Writers

The exhibition features some of the most influential poets, novelists, and memoirists of the past 100 years.

September 18, 2020 01:25 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

Health + Wellness

Transcendent Travel

The right trips—and places—can change your perspective. Here’s how to find them.

July 17, 2025 03:15 PM

Index, WA, USA - September 08, 2021; The Empire Builder long distance Amtrak train behind a locomotive in 50th anniversary paint scheme crosses the North Fork Skykomish River in Index

Trains

Amtrak Works to Restore Canceled Routes as Unions Reach Tentative Deal

The national passenger rail network had started canceling all of its long-distance trains on Thursday amid ongoing freight rail labor talks threatening to lead to a possible strike.

September 15, 2022 12:32 PM

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Michelle Baran

A wooden walkway through tall reeds through Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge in Virginia Beach, Virginia.

Food + Drink

Where to Eat, Drink, and Unwind in Virginia Beach

Step off the Boardwalk and enjoy strawberry picking, oyster farm tours, and Chesapeake Bay sunsets.

Sponsored by Virginia Beach

Epic Trips

An Indigenous Auckland Adventure

Travel responsibly and take in New Zealand’s vast natural beauty as you learn the ancient codes of respect the Māori have for the earth.

Sponsored by The Marriott Bonvoy Boundless™ Card from Chase

As the world reopens, travelers should be patient and flexible. A bit more advance planning could be necessary.

In the Magazine

Why Now Is the Time to Visit Cities Again

Many of the world’s biggest—and littlest—urban centers are once again ready to welcome travelers. That’s a good thing.

August 16, 2022 02:55 PM

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Julia Cosgrove

Abu Dhabi, UAE, Skyline, Louvre interior

Where to Travel Next

These Will Be Among the Most Popular Destinations in 2025, According to Expedia

The booking giant also predicts that JOMO and set-jetting will continue to inspire travelers.

December 12, 2024 06:37 PM

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Blane Bachelor

Lake Tahoe Issues Evacuation Warning, Asks Tourists to Stay Home as Wildfire Nears

Lake Tahoe wildfires spur authorities to prepare for evacuation and to recommend that visitors postpone their plans.

August 27, 2021 01:38 PM

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Sam Metz

Right: Woman standing in the open window of a train carriage. Left: A meal on a table with a canyon in the background.

Trains

The Most Scenic Summer Train Rides in the World

Take in the great outdoors from a window seat on these train trips.

May 30, 2019 04:11 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Trains

This Newly Updated Luxury Train Takes Travelers Deeper Into the Balkans

The new 2026 route of the Golden Eagle Danube Express from Venice to Istanbul spends more time in Eastern Europe, including Croatia and Bosnia and Herzegovina.

June 17, 2026 11:56 AM

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Nicole Trilivas

5 Charming Lighthouses That You Can Actually Sleep In

History + Culture

You Can Spend the Night in These 7 Charming Lighthouses

These dreamy historic structures are the perfect shoreside escapes.

February 13, 2024 02:05 PM

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Robert Annis

Left: a white sand beach dotted with subathers in a rocky cove with turquoise water; hikers on a steep trail with Mediterranean flora on either side

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