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Trending News
The National Parks Are at Risk Following Mass Layoffs—Here’s What That Means for Travelers Visiting the Parks
Thousands of permanent and seasonal National Park Service employees will not be on the job this summer. Park advocates are concerned that the labor cuts put the country’s public lands—and visitors’ experience within them—in jeopardy.
February 20, 2025 07:22 PM
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Bailey Berg
The craggy, snow-dusted mountains of Grand Teton National Park as viewed at dusk with a smattering of clouds in the sky, and a body of water in the foreground reflecting the mountains
Aerial view of Waterlemon Cay with the North Shore of St. John in the distance in the U.S. Virgin Islands National Park.
Cruise
A Local’s Guide to St. Thomas in the U.S. Virgin Islands
February 20, 2025 05:18 PM
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Carol M. Bareuther
Are concerns about airplane safety warranted or overblown?
Air Travel News
How Worried Should We All Be About Flying Right Now? Aviation Experts Weigh In
February 20, 2025 09:57 AM
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Barbara Peterson
Packing packing cubes with clothes
Packing Tips + Gear
The 9 Best Packing Cubes for Travel
February 20, 2025 01:56 AM
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Mike Arnot
The Teton mountains rising in the background of a field filled with brown horses and a forest of trees behind them
Family Travel
6 Underrated Spring Break Destinations for Families, According to a Well-Traveled Mom of 4
February 19, 2025 03:30 PM
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Jamie Davis Smith
The 16 Films that Inspired Us to Travel
Art + Culture
The 16 Best Travel Movies for Inspiring Wanderlust
February 19, 2025 09:41 AM
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Aislyn Greene
Overhead view of map, camera, pencil, notebook, backpack and travel guide books
Trending News
How to Budget for Your Trip—and Track Spending on the Road
February 19, 2025 01:51 AM
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Meagan Drillinger
Lindblad Expeditions' 'National Geographic Quest' ship sails among soaring pine covered cliffs in Alaska with five Zodiacs carrying passengers exploring the waterway ahead of the ship
Cruise
These Cruises Offer the Best Ways to Experience the Beauty and Wilds of Alaska
February 18, 2025 07:35 PM
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Bailey Berg
The pool at Dar Tantora The House Hotel is surrounded by candlelit lanterns.
Stay Here Next
This Ancient Desert Town’s Newest Hotel Is Lit Only by Candlelight
February 18, 2025 04:54 PM
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Nicola Chilton
Different foreign passports from many countries
Visas + Passports
The World’s Most Powerful Passports
January 23, 2025 08:41 AM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Drone image of Roatán island in Honduras, featuring a beach lined coastline with lush vegetation inland and numerous sailboats docked in the turquoise water
Air Travel News
JetBlue Just Made Summer More Interesting With 16 New Flight Routes
January 22, 2025 05:18 PM
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Bailey Berg
Church at colonial town of Valladolid
Cities We Love
When to Travel to Mexico for the Best Possible Trip
January 22, 2025 02:26 PM
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Meagan Drillinger
Le Dune Piscinas is located on Sardinia's Costa Verde.
Stay Here Next
What It’s Like to Spend the Night Amid Europe’s Tallest Sand Dunes
January 22, 2025 09:21 AM
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Jenn Rice
Travelers should set aside four to six weeks to get a new passport or expect to pay more for expedited services.
Travel Tips + Etiquette
How Long Does It Take to Get a New U.S. Passport Now?
January 22, 2025 08:42 AM
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Ramsey Qubein
A waterfall that appears to be on fire because of the angle at which it's illuminated by the sun.
National Parks
Yosemite’s Rare “Firefall” Only Happens Once a Year—Here’s How to See It
January 21, 2025 06:00 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Aurora Expeditions's Greg Mortimer expedition vessel in Greenland sailing among icebergs with striking cliffs in the background
Cruise
There’s a Very Good Reason You Should Book a Cruise Right Now
January 21, 2025 04:40 PM
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Bailey Berg
“Hygge”: The Danish Concept of Comfort We Need Now More Than Ever
History + Culture
Hygge: The Danish Concept of Comfort We Need Now More Than Ever
January 20, 2025 01:44 PM
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Sarah Buder
View of an Air New Zealand airplane wing above hills dotted with wind turbines and a body of water as viewed through an airplane window
Air Travel News
These Are the World’s Safest Airlines
January 17, 2025 04:00 PM
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Barbara Peterson
TK
Where to Go in Spring
10 Places to Go in Spring Without the Peak Season Crowds
January 17, 2025 03:12 PM
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Tanvi Chheda
Bath, Somerset, England, UK - 13 August 2024: The Jane Austen Center and Recency Tea Rooms
Festivals + Events
Live Out Your Pride and Prejudice Dreams During Jane Austen’s 250th Birthday Party in England This Year
January 17, 2025 01:59 PM
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Cat Sposato
woman stands on a white-sand beach surrounded by ocean
Health + Wellness
How to (Actually, Really, Truly!) Unplug on Your Travels
January 17, 2025 12:01 PM
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Tim Chester
(Left) Big Key Deer seen in Big Pine (Right) Hiking trail at the Key Deer Refuge
Outdoor Adventure
Hundreds of Plants, Dozens of Rare Animals, and One Stop Sign—This Florida Island Is a Nature Lover’s Dream
January 16, 2025 02:57 PM
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Terry Ward
Felix restaurant in Charleston
Cities We Love
Our Sights Are on Charleston This Year—and This Neighborhood Is Especially Worth a Visit
January 16, 2025 02:54 PM
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Jill K. Robinson
The Northern Lights swirl above pines in Alaska.
Natural Wonders
Alaska Has Some of the Best Northern Lights Views. Here’s How to Catch the Celestial Show.
January 16, 2025 02:25 PM
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Bailey Berg
A view of the White House as seen from the back of the building with its columns, curved balconies, and a fountain and lawn in the foreground
Trending News
What a Trump Presidency Could Mean for Travelers
January 16, 2025 01:50 PM
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Jeri Clausing
Abstract aerial view of blue-green water in shifting red deposition of sediment gradually moving through alluvial plains of Francois Peron National Park and surround area in Western Australia.
Outdoor Adventure
This Beautiful UNESCO World Heritage Site Is Reversing the Damage of European Settlement
January 16, 2025 11:56 AM
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Keith Drew
Buildings in a forest by a mountain
Where to Travel Next
7 Beautiful Places in Italy Without the Crowds
January 15, 2025 03:19 PM
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Laura Itzkowitz
View of Northern California's snow-capped Mount Shasta in the distance with a landscape covered in obsidian flows and a starry night sky above
Trending News
New U.S. National Monuments Worth Planning a Trip Around
January 15, 2025 03:09 PM
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Bailey Berg
A guest room at the Shangri-La Paris with blue carpeting and gilt details throughout.
Hotels
France’s Palace Hotels Are Considered the Height of French Culture—and Can Be Better Than 5-Star Stays
January 15, 2025 01:19 PM
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Mary Winston Nicklin
Rome's colosseum at night
Trending News
The Euro and Dollar Are Nearly Equal—Meaning Americans Can Get More Bang for Their Buck While Traveling
January 15, 2025 01:01 AM
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Sophie Friedman
A deluxe room at the Hôtel Brighton in Paris with a gilded portrait and a view of green space.
Hotels
The Best Time to Book a Hotel Room, According to Travel Experts
January 15, 2025 12:42 AM
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Deb Hopewell
Mar Del Cabo has sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean.
Health + Wellness
For the Stressed, Tired, and Burned Out: Hotels Are Now Offering “Extreme Relaxation” Vacations
January 14, 2025 03:22 PM
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Jordi Lippe-McGraw
The Rain Barrel
Art + Culture
This Year’s Must-Visit Arts Destination Is Not Where You Might Think
January 14, 2025 02:36 PM
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Charlene Fang
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