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Sunday Roundup

Aug 2, 2026

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2 min read

Where to See Chunky Bears This Fall

Katmai to see it is neither cheap nor easy, but there are more places that deliver.

Destination

How TAP Air Portugal’s LAX–Lisbon Nonstop Is Changing the Way LA Flies to Europe

Aug 1, 2026

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1 min read

How TAP Air Portugal’s LAX–Lisbon Nonstop Is Changing the Way LA Flies to Europe

The flight is just the start. Wait until you see the free stopover program.

Travel Hacks

I’ve Visited Six Countries by Offering Pet-Sitting Services. Here’s Why It’s Ideal for Travelers.

Jul 29, 2026

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2 min read

I’ve Visited Six Countries by Offering Pet-Sitting Services. Here’s Why It’s Ideal for Travelers.

Stay for free around the world. Seriously.

Travel

In Los Cabos, Some of the Best Wellness Experiences Begin Outside the Spa

Jul 27, 2026

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2 min read

In Los Cabos, Some of the Best Wellness Experiences Begin Outside the Spa

Plus, the world's 50 best beaches and an artisan road trip through Portugal.

Sunday Roundup

Orcas, Glaciers, and Eagles on a 7-Day Alaska Cruise

Jul 26, 2026

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1 min read

Orcas, Glaciers, and Eagles on a 7-Day Alaska Cruise

You don't need to spend $15K to see Alaska like this.

Travel Hacks

Where to Play, Eat, and Stay on Michigan’s Car-Free Mackinac Island

Jul 22, 2026

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Where to Play, Eat, and Stay on Michigan’s Car-Free Mackinac Island

America's most charming car-free island.

Travel

The Best Seafood Trip in Alaska Isn't About Salmon

Jul 20, 2026

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2 min read

The Best Seafood Trip in Alaska Isn't About Salmon

A rare species syncs up thousands of flashes a night. Here's how to see them.

Sunday Roundup

20 European National Parks Every Outdoors Lover Should Know

Jul 19, 2026

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20 European National Parks Every Outdoors Lover Should Know

This list of European national parks doesn't cover the full scope of what's available to see, but it's a great place to start with some of our favorites.

Travel Hacks

Santa Barbara Has 7 Official Wine Regions

Jul 15, 2026

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Santa Barbara Has 7 Official Wine Regions

Here's how to tour them for the perfect long weekend in Santa Barbara's wine country.

Destination

Vermont Has a Weekend Getaway for Everyone

Jul 14, 2026

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3 min read

Vermont Has a Weekend Getaway for Everyone

A lake city, a floating bridge, and a president's village.

Travel

Jul 13, 2026

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2 min read

Why Travelers Are Venturing Into New Zealand’s Forests After Dark

Plus, you've been saying "Big Ben" wrong, the Nordics' espresso capital, and 3 days on the Mississippi Coast.

Sunday Roundup

These Remote Destinations Allow You to Fully Reconnect With Nature

Jul 12, 2026

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2 min read

These Remote Destinations Allow You to Fully Reconnect With Nature

Plus, where to find Norway in the US, explore the Everglades, and see Europe's southernmost island

Travel Hacks

The Top Travel Gear Matador’s Editors are Actually Using on Their Trips Right Now

Jul 9, 2026

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2 min read

The Top Travel Gear Matador’s Editors are Actually Using on Their Trips Right Now

32 travel essentials worth packing.

Travel

Bypassing the Lottery: An Insider's Guide to Seeing the Smokies’ Synchronous Fireflies

Jul 7, 2026

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2 min read

Bypassing the Lottery: An Insider's Guide to Seeing the Smokies’ Synchronous Fireflies

A rare species syncs up thousands of flashes a night. Here's how to see them.

Sunday Roundup

The 6 Most Underrated Caribbean Beach Towns You Need to Visit

Jul 5, 2026

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2 min read

The 6 Most Underrated Caribbean Beach Towns You Need to Visit

Plus, where to find Norway in the US, explore the Everglades, and see Europe's southernmost island

Travel Hacks

This Is the Single Biggest Reason Checked Bags Get Lost or Delayed

Jul 1, 2026

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2 min read

This Is the Single Biggest Reason Checked Bags Get Lost or Delayed

And 12 million acres of New Zealand could go up for sale.

Travel

Jun 30, 2026

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3 min read

The Most-Loved Travel Stories of 2026 (So Far)

The destinations, travel news, and stays Matador readers loved most this year.

Sunday Roundup

Anti-Tourist? Visit These 7 Remote Islands You've Never Heard Of.

Jun 28, 2026

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Anti-Tourist? Visit These 7 Remote Islands You've Never Heard Of.

Islands so small you have to zoom in to find them.

Outdoor

The Best Way to See Going-to-the-Sun Road Is Only Possible a Few Days a Year

Jun 27, 2026

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2 min read

The Best Way to See Going-to-the-Sun Road Is Only Possible a Few Days a Year

The world's greatest bike route.

Epic Stays

The 14 Dreamiest Island Airbnbs for Weekend Trips From NYC

Jun 25, 2026

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The 14 Dreamiest Island Airbnbs for Weekend Trips From NYC

Your perfect weekend escape is just a ferry ride away.

Travel Hacks

Japan Raised Its Visa Fees for the First Time Since 1978. Here's Who Pays.

Jun 24, 2026

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2 min read

Japan Raised Its Visa Fees for the First Time Since 1978. Here's Who Pays.

And 12 million acres of New Zealand could go up for sale.

Destination

Jun 23, 2026

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1 min read

Trip Ideas for a Vermont Adventure

From glassblowing studios on Route 30 to farm-to-table dinners in Montpelier, this is Vermont at its most unhurried.

Travel

Need to Cancel an Airbnb at the Last Minute?

Jun 22, 2026

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2 min read

Need to Cancel an Airbnb at the Last Minute?

Now you can get all your money back.

Sunday Roundup

Cover Up or Pay Up: France Is Fining Tourists for This Beach Habit

Jun 21, 2026

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2 min read

Cover Up or Pay Up: France Is Fining Tourists for This Beach Habit

Going shirtless could cost you €150 in France

Destination

Jun 19, 2026

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1 min read

Georgia's Best-Kept Secret

Four islands, a historic port city, and a coastal trip that's hard to categorize and harder to forget.

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Where to See Chunky Bears This Fall

How TAP Air Portugal’s LAX–Lisbon Nonstop Is Changing the Way LA Flies to Europe

I’ve Visited Six Countries by Offering Pet-Sitting Services. Here’s Why It’s Ideal for Travelers.

In Los Cabos, Some of the Best Wellness Experiences Begin Outside the Spa

Orcas, Glaciers, and Eagles on a 7-Day Alaska Cruise

Where to Play, Eat, and Stay on Michigan’s Car-Free Mackinac Island

The Best Seafood Trip in Alaska Isn't About Salmon

20 European National Parks Every Outdoors Lover Should Know

Santa Barbara Has 7 Official Wine Regions

Vermont Has a Weekend Getaway for Everyone

Why Travelers Are Venturing Into New Zealand’s Forests After Dark

These Remote Destinations Allow You to Fully Reconnect With Nature

The Top Travel Gear Matador’s Editors are Actually Using on Their Trips Right Now

Bypassing the Lottery: An Insider's Guide to Seeing the Smokies’ Synchronous Fireflies

The 6 Most Underrated Caribbean Beach Towns You Need to Visit

This Is the Single Biggest Reason Checked Bags Get Lost or Delayed

The Most-Loved Travel Stories of 2026 (So Far)

Anti-Tourist? Visit These 7 Remote Islands You've Never Heard Of.

The Best Way to See Going-to-the-Sun Road Is Only Possible a Few Days a Year

The 14 Dreamiest Island Airbnbs for Weekend Trips From NYC

Japan Raised Its Visa Fees for the First Time Since 1978. Here's Who Pays.

Trip Ideas for a Vermont Adventure

Need to Cancel an Airbnb at the Last Minute?

Cover Up or Pay Up: France Is Fining Tourists for This Beach Habit

Georgia's Best-Kept Secret

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