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If you missed out on the first round of cultural hype around Game of Thrones, don't worry—a prequel is airing now and is in its second season.

Here's How to Visit the Viral Basketball Court in Kings Landing

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I’m not sure when we, as a society, decided we were too cool for air travel—how we became so blasé about being suspended over 30,000 feet in the air, soaring in this gravity-defying tube that will get us to any pin on the map in a matter of hours.

In Defense of Keeping Your Airplane Window Shade Up

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Last August, tarot reader and mindfulness coach Effie Kalaitzidis led a group of 20 clients out onto a Chicago hotel terrace to bask in the glow of the summer sunset.

Your Hotel Already Knows You're a Gemini

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Beautiful resorts and all-inclusives are great.

The Best Continental Breakfasts in the U.S., According to Travel Editors

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It’s hard to imagine many human experiences that are more universal than wanderlust.

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For a fleeting taste of the early retirement life, turn to...

Taco Bell's Latest Innovation Is a Retirement Resort

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Maybe you've already seen some of the TikToks.

The Latest TikTok Travel Trend Promises Tranquility

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The world has a great many top-tier beaches, but Portugal easily sweeps the competition.

Portugal's 10 Must-Visit Beaches

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Extending from Chicago to Los Angeles, Route 66 has been an integral part of the US transportation system since it was first established in 1926.

This Midwestern City Has Been Named the Official Capital of Route 66

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The standard iced coffee order will differ depending on where you go.

The Best European Cities for Coffee Lovers, Ranked

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The lure of a tour guide cannot be overstated.

Guided Tours Are Making a Surprising Comeback

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Tucked away in the northwest corner of the Arizona desert, the Hualapai Reservation consists of roughly one million acres of land, a 108-mile stretch of which lies south of the Colorado River.

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Here's How to Visit the Viral Basketball Court in Kings Landing

The rooftop basketball court in Dubrovnik, Croatia is trending, and it's a real place you can visit for free.

In Defense of Keeping Your Airplane Window Shade Up

And you'd better believe we're taking pictures, too.

Your Hotel Already Knows You're a Gemini

To lure in new guests, hotels are increasingly turning to astrology. Why not embrace the trend?

The Best Continental Breakfasts in the U.S., According to Travel Editors

Thrillist editors determined which hotel chain in America offers the best free breakfast.

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Taco Bell's Latest Innovation Is a Retirement Resort

You don't have to be 65 to hit up The Cantinas, but you will have to move fast to see it.

The Latest TikTok Travel Trend Promises Tranquility

Blue mind theory is suddenly all over social media feeds. Here's how to make the most of it.

Portugal's 10 Must-Visit Beaches

From secret caves to seaside wines, these are some of the world's top beaches to find your bliss, as chosen by travel editors.

This Midwestern City Has Been Named the Official Capital of Route 66

The Mother Road is mothering.

The Best European Cities for Coffee Lovers, Ranked

Find your next vacation destination or, at the very least, inspire your next caffeine fix.

Guided Tours Are Making a Surprising Comeback

Once considered too touristy, guided tours are seeing a Gen Z and millennial-led revival.

The Best Way to See the Grand Canyon Is from a Raft with the Hualapai Tribe

My two-day experience with the Hualapai River Runners, the only rafting company on the Colorado River owned and operated by Native Americans.