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What to Know About Traveling in the Caribbean’s Hurricane Season

The Caribbean Hurricane Season is Here—And This Year May Be Different

Here’s everything you need to know to have a great Caribbean vacation during hurricane season, and why this year may not be as rough.

May 16, 2026 11:52 AM

Ann Abel

A row of four tables and blue chairs along a small nook at JetBlue's Bluhouse lounge at JFK airport

Loyalty + Rewards

These Are the Most Exciting New Airport Lounges in the U.S.

May 15, 2026 08:14 PM

Paul Rubio

Road Trips

The 7 Best Drag Shows, Queer Nights, and Welcoming Bars Along Route 66

May 15, 2026 03:05 PM

Matt Kirouac

A surfer rides a wave on the Eisbach canal along Munich's Englischer Garten

May 15, 2026 02:57 PM

Kate Mann

Hiking + Cycling

8 Dream Hikes in the United States (and How to Score the Permits)

May 14, 2026 06:35 PM

Anna Mazurek

A hiker with walking poles heading under an arched rock formation in Sete Cidades National Park with trees around the trail

National Parks

A New 115-Mile Trail in Brazil Connects National Parks, Waterfalls, Caves, and Sandstone Rock Formations

May 14, 2026 05:38 PM

Bailey Berg

Where to Travel Next

Portugal’s Wildest Islands Have Volcanic Hikes, Black-Sand Beaches, and Natural Hot Springs

May 14, 2026 02:30 PM

Chadner Navarro

image of the National Mall in Washington, D.C. with the Washington Monument in the background and people milling about in the foreground

August 17, 2023 07:04 PM

Tiana Attride

Putting your phone away is one of the easiest ways to help customs lines move more quickly.

Travel Tips + Etiquette

Waiting in a Customs Line? You Might Want to Put Your Phone Away

August 17, 2023 02:59 PM

Aislyn Greene

Epic Trips

5 Top Beach Clubs Around the World for the Ultimate Summer Getaway

Sponsored by the United Club℠ Infinite Card

Sunset by the firepit at the Four Seasons Resort Rancho Encantado Santa Fe.

Hotels

These Are 6 Great Hotels for Watching October’s Solar Eclipse—and You Can Still Book Them

August 16, 2023 04:33 PM

Stephanie Vermillion

The large and airy central lobby at the JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort and Spa with huge hanging chandeliers, a central bar and palm trees around it

August 16, 2023 03:02 PM

Matt Villano

cruise ship at twilight in Alaska with snow-capped mountains in the background and a little bird house above the water in the foreground

Ocean Cruises

Ever Heard of a Closed-Loop Cruise? Here’s What to Know About These Unique Sailings

August 15, 2023 06:21 PM

Michelle Baran

Passengers sitting in Emirates' new cream-colored leather premium economy seats being served wine and sparkling wine

Air Travel News

Emirates Expands Its New Premium Economy Cabin to These U.S. Routes

August 15, 2023 04:09 PM

Chris Dong

Outdoor Adventure

Meet the People Shaping Puerto Rico’s Surfing Culture

August 14, 2023 08:43 PM

Jesse Echevarría

charred cars and buildings line the waterfront in western Maui town of Lāhainā, which was destroyed by wildfires in early August 2023

August 14, 2023 05:50 PM

Michelle Baran

Whether you get your passport photos taken at a store, through an app, or at home, there are certain rules you'll have to follow.

Visas + Passports

How to Take a Good Passport Photo

August 12, 2023 08:00 AM

James Oliver Cury

International Beaches

8 Beautiful, Must-Visit Beaches Near Barcelona

August 11, 2023 04:09 PM

Jennifer Ceaser

Islands

5 Unexpected Ways to Immerse Yourself in Curaçao’s Distinctive Culture

Sponsored by Visit Curaçao

Several High-Speed Train Routes Are Coming to the United States

Trains

These 5 New High-Speed Trains Are Coming to the U.S.

August 11, 2023 01:05 PM

Lyndsey Matthews

The newly appointment national monument, Avi Kwa Ame covers 506,814 acres of southern Nevada, including a peak considered sacred to 12 Indigenous groups, who believe it is part of their creation story.

National Parks

The U.S. Now Has 5 New National Monuments—With More Coming

August 11, 2023 11:30 AM

Bailey Berg

The best seats in the house? United's Polaris business class seats.

Loyalty + Rewards

8 Best Airline Credit Cards for Points, Free Checked Bags, and Lounge Access

August 10, 2023 07:13 PM

Paul Rubio

Mother and child sitting on grass next to black backpack diaper bag from No Reception Club

Packing Tips + Gear

The Best Family Travel Gear, According to Well-Traveled Parents

August 10, 2023 04:55 PM

Michelle Baran

Travel Tips + Etiquette

The Underrated Joy of Asking for Directions

August 10, 2023 04:04 PM

Amy Zhang

Art + Culture

5 Places to Travel for Music and the Best Ways to Experience It

Sponsored by United States Tour Operators Association

Woman and young girl outside of a building. Girl holds a rainbow umbrella

Cities We Love

French Quarter and Beyond: 12 Things to Do While Visiting New Orleans

August 10, 2023 01:00 PM

Chloe Arrojado

U.S. Beaches

7 Of the Most Beautiful Beaches in Rhode Island

August 9, 2023 08:01 PM

Bob Curley

The Next List

6 Places in Australia to Visit Now

August 9, 2023 05:05 PM

Laura Dannen Redman

a green waterway snakes between orange-hued cliffs that make up Marble Canyon in Arizona

National Parks

The U.S. Just Got a New National Monument Near the Grand Canyon—Here’s What to Know

August 9, 2023 04:04 PM

Bailey Berg

Cruise

How to Book a Last-Minute Cruise

August 9, 2023 03:22 PM

Gene Sloan

Water Sports

The Best Costa Rica Surf Camps for Every Type of Surfer

August 9, 2023 01:58 PM

Deb Hopewell

Longreads

50 Years After Picasso’s Death, I Retraced His Life in Europe. Here’s What I Found

August 8, 2023 06:12 PM

Mae Hamilton

Cities We Love

The New Orleans Neighborhood You Must Visit

August 7, 2023 06:00 PM

Lyndsey Matthews

Food + Drink

5 Dishes That Celebrate Toronto’s Diversity—and Where to Find Them

August 7, 2023 02:17 PM

Heather Greenwood Davis

People

At 84, Puerto Rico’s Most Celebrated Artist Will “Never” Stop Painting

August 7, 2023 12:21 PM

Herson Guerrero

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