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Everything You Need to Know About Japan’s Cherry Blossom Season

Mar 4, 2026

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6 min read

Everything You Need to Know About Japan’s Cherry Blossom Season

If you’re planning a trip around the bloom, timing and location make all the difference. Here’s what you need to know.

Epic Stays

The Most Stunning Airbnbs to Book for March in the US

Mar 3, 2026

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5 min read

The Most Stunning Airbnbs to Book for March in the US

These Airbnbs are perfect for catching colorful spring blooms, visiting national parks before they fill up, and even spotting whales in season.

Travel

Mar 2, 2026

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9 min read

Matador Recognized by NATJA and Inspire Global Media

The full list of winners, finalists, and honorable mentions.

Nickolaus Hines

Sunday Roundup

The 11 Most Colorful Wildflower Blooms in the World and When They Peak

Mar 1, 2026

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5 min read

The 11 Most Colorful Wildflower Blooms in the World and When They Peak

Plus: Belgium’s most charming cities, Holi around the globe, and a next-level reef stay.

Outdoor

Three Iconic National Parks Just Scrapped Their Reservation Systems

Feb 28, 2026

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6 min read

Three Iconic National Parks Just Scrapped Their Reservation Systems

And it's a bad idea.

Food & Drink

In Dublin, Pints Pair Best with Cold-Sea Plunges

Feb 27, 2026

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9 min read

In Dublin, Pints Pair Best with Cold-Sea Plunges

Plus, where to eat, play, and stay in all the FIFA host cities

Nickolaus Hines

Epic Stays

15 New Hotels That Are Setting the Tone for 2026

Feb 26, 2026

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5 min read

15 New Hotels That Are Setting the Tone for 2026

February’s latest hotel openings pack a punch.

Travel Hacks

Here's When Buying Two One-Way Flights Is Cheaper Than a Round-Trip Ticket

Feb 25, 2026

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6 min read

Here's When Buying Two One-Way Flights Is Cheaper Than a Round-Trip Ticket

There are specific scenarios where booking two one-ways saves money or gives you flexibility that a round-trip simply can’t.

Travel

Feb 23, 2026

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3 min read

Breaking News: Is Mexico Safe Right Now? What US Travelers Should Know

Here’s what that means for Puerto Vallarta, Guadalajara, and beyond.

Sunday Roundup

The 13 Most Beautiful Pink Sand Beaches in the World

Feb 22, 2026

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6 min read

The 13 Most Beautiful Pink Sand Beaches in the World

Pink sand is real. Here’s where to find it.

Special Edition

Torches, Tracks, and Train Lines: A Post-Winter Olympics Itinerary

Feb 21, 2026

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8 min read

Torches, Tracks, and Train Lines: A Post-Winter Olympics Itinerary

Part 6 of Matador's Winter Olympics miniseries

Tim Wenger

Travel Hacks

With Travel Costs Surging Around the 2026 World Cup, Rail Travel Enters the Mix

Feb 18, 2026

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7 min read

With Travel Costs Surging Around the 2026 World Cup, Rail Travel Enters the Mix

The easiest way to city-hop in 2026

Special Edition

Feb 17, 2026

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10 min read

The Milano Cortina Olympics Might Be the Most Delicious Games

Part 5 of Matador's Winter Olympics miniseries

Tim Wenger

Travel

The 6 Most Exciting Chinese New Year Celebrations Around the World

Feb 17, 2026

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5 min read

The 6 Most Exciting Chinese New Year Celebrations Around the World

Firecrackers, lion dances, and the biggest Lunar New Year parades worldwide

Sunday Roundup

Feb 15, 2026

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5 min read

The Smarter Way to Travel the Dolomites

Trains, buses, cable cars, no car required

Outdoor

This Is the Most Disappointing US National Park, According to 96,000 Reviews

Feb 14, 2026

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6 min read

This Is the Most Disappointing US National Park, According to 96,000 Reviews

The Park That Doesn’t Live Up to the Hype

Special Edition

Milano Cortina 2026: The Most Gender-Balanced Winter Games Yet

Feb 13, 2026

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7 min read

Milano Cortina 2026: The Most Gender-Balanced Winter Games Yet

Part 4 of Matador's Winter Olympics miniseries

Tim Wenger

Epic Stays

The Best Hotels in the World for the Ultimate Romantic Getaway

Feb 12, 2026

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7 min read

The Best Hotels in the World for the Ultimate Romantic Getaway

From Taj Lake Palace to Hollywood Hideaways

Travel Hacks

The Passport Oversight That Could End Your Trip Before It Starts

Feb 11, 2026

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7 min read

The Passport Oversight That Could End Your Trip Before It Starts

You might want to check how many passports pages you have left.

Destination

How a Trip to Chiloé, Chile Connects You to Patagonia’s Land, Sea, and Stories

Feb 10, 2026

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7 min read

How a Trip to Chiloé, Chile Connects You to Patagonia’s Land, Sea, and Stories

Patagonia begins on this little-known Chilean island

Special Edition

SkiMo Is Coming to the Olympics — and It’s Wild

Feb 9, 2026

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5 min read

SkiMo Is Coming to the Olympics — and It’s Wild

Part 3 of Matador's Winter Olympics miniseries

Tim Wenger

Travel

As Lift Tickets Hit $300, Skiers Are Choosing to Leave Big Resorts Behind

Feb 9, 2026

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4 min read

As Lift Tickets Hit $300, Skiers Are Choosing to Leave Big Resorts Behind

And 13 small French towns every wine lover should have on their travel list

Sunday Roundup

Feb 8, 2026

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6 min read

The Most Romantic Road Trips in the US

Scenic drives, flexible routes, and trips built for connection

Outdoor

Hot Take: Grand Teton National Park Is Even Better When It’s Frozen

Feb 7, 2026

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5 min read

Hot Take: Grand Teton National Park Is Even Better When It’s Frozen

Quiet trails, fewer crowds, and better wildlife sightings

Special Edition

Don’t Sleep on the Sunrise at the Olympics

Feb 6, 2026

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6 min read

Don’t Sleep on the Sunrise at the Olympics

Part 2 of Matador's Winter Olympics miniseries

Tim Wenger

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Everything You Need to Know About Japan’s Cherry Blossom Season

The Most Stunning Airbnbs to Book for March in the US

Matador Recognized by NATJA and Inspire Global Media

The 11 Most Colorful Wildflower Blooms in the World and When They Peak

Three Iconic National Parks Just Scrapped Their Reservation Systems

In Dublin, Pints Pair Best with Cold-Sea Plunges

15 New Hotels That Are Setting the Tone for 2026

Here's When Buying Two One-Way Flights Is Cheaper Than a Round-Trip Ticket

Breaking News: Is Mexico Safe Right Now? What US Travelers Should Know

The 13 Most Beautiful Pink Sand Beaches in the World

Torches, Tracks, and Train Lines: A Post-Winter Olympics Itinerary

With Travel Costs Surging Around the 2026 World Cup, Rail Travel Enters the Mix

The Milano Cortina Olympics Might Be the Most Delicious Games

The 6 Most Exciting Chinese New Year Celebrations Around the World

The Smarter Way to Travel the Dolomites

This Is the Most Disappointing US National Park, According to 96,000 Reviews

Milano Cortina 2026: The Most Gender-Balanced Winter Games Yet

The Best Hotels in the World for the Ultimate Romantic Getaway

The Passport Oversight That Could End Your Trip Before It Starts

How a Trip to Chiloé, Chile Connects You to Patagonia’s Land, Sea, and Stories

SkiMo Is Coming to the Olympics — and It’s Wild

As Lift Tickets Hit $300, Skiers Are Choosing to Leave Big Resorts Behind

The Most Romantic Road Trips in the US

Hot Take: Grand Teton National Park Is Even Better When It’s Frozen

Don’t Sleep on the Sunrise at the Olympics

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