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Whether you’re looking for sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean or a multiday adventure through national parks, these road trips provide plenty of opportunities to explore the United States.

April 04, 2024 07:12 PM

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Ciera Velarde

Surprising Countries Where U.S. Citizens Need an Advance Visa

Visas + Passports

This Is Why the Last Few Pages of Your Passport Are Blank

The last few pages of U.S. passports are left blank on purpose—and there’s a good reason for it.

April 01, 2024 10:34 AM

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Bailey Berg

Person walking by a cafe with a blue awning

Cities We Love

4 Days in Paris: Locals Share How Best to Experience the City of Light

Linger in historic public squares or opulent mansions, and indulge in multicourse meals or spas fit for royalty during a long weekend in the city.

April 01, 2024 10:30 AM

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Sara Lieberman

Where to Go in Summer

10 Best Places to Travel in July

There’s plenty of sunshine, sand, and celebration to go around come July.

March 31, 2024 04:41 PM

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Mark Ellwood

A stylish lobby with a dramatic fringe-like light chandelier, velvety pink sofa, dark oval bench, plenty of mirrors, and a spiky art installation on the right wall

Hotels

The 15 Best Hotels in Montreal

This vibrant Québec city is experiencing a major hotel boom—and these are the best hotels to check into right now.

March 29, 2024 04:42 PM

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Catherine Maisonneuve

TSA checkpoint at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

Enhanced technology allows agents to confirm passengers’ flight details simply by scanning their government-issued ID.

March 28, 2024 02:00 PM

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Michelle Baran

The Best Cruises for Exploring the Beauty and Wilds of Alaska

Expedition Cruises

From Glacier Bay to the Inside Passage, These Are the Best Alaska Cruises to Book Now

Including islands, Alaska has 33,904 miles of shoreline. The perfect way to see it all? By boat.

March 27, 2024 01:20 PM

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Bailey Berg

Two maple trees in the foreground with buckets collecting sap, with a house covered in snow in the background between them

Family Travel

5 Sugar Shacks Where You Can Experience Montreal’s Maple Obsession

The coziest way to spend a spring day in Montreal’s snowy countryside is at a “cabane à sucre,” or sugar shack, where maple syrup is made and hearty feasts are on offer.

March 22, 2024 12:08 PM

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Lesley Chesterman

Chefchaouen Morocco streets, blue tiles and walls

Cities We Love

The Fascinating History Behind Morocco’s “Blue City”

The story behind the country’s most colorful town.

March 20, 2024 07:00 PM

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Lisa Trottier

Where to Travel Next

How to Vacation Like a Local in Los Angeles

The voice behind Love & Loathing LA and founder of Best Coast Beverages, Caroline Juen shares her favorite spots in the city.

Sponsored by Discover Los Angeles

Forty years of fried perfection at Champy's Chicken in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Food + Drink

The Best Food Neighborhoods in the USA

A coast-to-coast look at the culinary oases that keep us coming back for more.

March 19, 2024 03:24 PM

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Ashlea Halpern

Epic Trips

In the Smallest State in Mexico, A Search for the Perfect Taco

Two hours from Mexico City, Tlaxcala offers a chance to leave the tourist-taco trail to see what’s happening close to the source of the ingredients.

March 19, 2024 01:16 PM

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Naomi Tomky

You can enjoy the outdoor pools at Szechenyi even in the winter.

History + Culture

The Essential Guide to Budapest’s Thermal Baths

This plunge primer will dampen your fears about coed nudity, tipping, and mean masseuses.

March 14, 2024 02:38 PM

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Kimberly Bradley

people in a public park enjoying a sunny day near Berlin Cathedral

Travel Tips + Etiquette

Why Google Flights and Wikipedia (Yep!) Are a Traveler’s Best Friends

If used correctly, these two websites can be the ultimate travel-planning tools.

March 11, 2024 11:23 AM

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Paul Rubio

Where to Travel Next

The Most Authentic Places to Shop and Dine in Los Angeles

Explore the best of the city and get a true taste of LA culture and cuisine

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