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Turquoise cardboard containers of raspberries, blackberries, cherries, and strawberries
Travel Tips + Etiquette
At U.S. Customs, a Single Piece of Fruit Can Cost You $300. Here’s How to Avoid Being Fined.
The best way to avoid being fined at U.S. customs is to know what you can—and can’t—bring in.
July 8, 2026 02:20 AM
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Sophie Friedman
Rocky hill with some trees, turquoise water with sunbathers and some white boats
Where to Travel Next
5 Easy Alternatives to Crowded Summer Destinations in France
July 7, 2026 03:49 PM
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Sophie Friedman
Theodore Roosevelt National Park, North Dakota, USA
Road Trips
This Summer Road Trip Crosses 700 Miles of One of the Most Underrated U.S. States
July 7, 2026 02:59 PM
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Nicholas DeRenzo
Different foreign passports from many countries
Visas + Passports
The 2026 World’s Most Powerful Passport Rankings Are In. Where Does the U.S. Rank?
July 7, 2026 02:23 AM
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Bailey Berg
United States Of America Florida Florida Keys Key Largo John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park snorkeling on the coral reef
Water Sports
This Florida Island Is One of the Best in the World for Snorkeling
July 6, 2026 10:36 PM
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Charlene Fang
The backside of person in a robe and cloth cap sitting on a bed and looking out through the windows in a glass dome structure to a sea dotted with floating ice
Cruise
Sleeping Under the Stars—Cruises That Offer Glamping Aboard
July 6, 2026 07:44 PM
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Erica Silverstein
TORQUAY,ENGLAND-AUGUST 20: Boats sit peacefully on the water in Torquay on August 20, 2012. Torquay was the childhood home of Agatha Christie, and a festival is held in her honor yearly.
Books
Visit Agatha Christie’s Favorite Places in Devon 50 Years After Her Death
July 6, 2026 01:58 PM
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Tina Lofthouse
We’re All Going to Be Better Travelers Now, Right? A Comedian on Our New Global Future
Travel for Good
We’re All Going to Be Better Travelers Now, Right? A Comedian on Our New Global Future
October 27, 2020 03:20 PM
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Negin Farsad
Australia Protests Qatar Airport’s Exams of Women Passengers
Air Travel News
Australia Protests Qatar Airport’s Exams of Women Passengers
October 27, 2020 03:18 PM
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Rod McGuirk
What It Means to Be American
Art + Culture
What It Means to Be American
October 27, 2020 02:48 PM
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Katherine LaGrave
There’s Now a Direct High-Speed Train From Amsterdam to London
Train Travel
There’s Now a Direct High-Speed Train From Amsterdam to London
October 27, 2020 02:26 PM
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Michelle Baran
Paravel Extends 25 Percent Off Carry-On Sale Through November 1
Packing Tips + Gear
Paravel Extends 25 Percent Off Carry-On Sale Through November 1
October 27, 2020 09:27 AM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Costa Rica Opens to All U.S. Travelers—No COVID Test or Quarantine Required
Tips + News
Costa Rica Opens to All U.S. Travelers—No COVID Test or Quarantine Required
October 26, 2020 09:45 PM
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Michelle Baran
How Much Do Masks Really Protect You on Flights?
Air Travel News
How Much Do Masks Really Protect You on Flights?
October 26, 2020 11:29 AM
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Michelle Baran
How Off-Roading Helped Get My Life Back on Track During COVID
Road Trips
How Off-Roading Helped Get My Life Back on Track During COVID
October 23, 2020 10:39 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Essential Latinx Food Experiences in Los Angeles
Restaurants + Cafés
Essential Latinx Food Experiences in Los Angeles
October 23, 2020 04:31 PM
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Tim Chester
Great Places to Celebrate Latinx Culture in Los Angeles
Art + Culture
Great Places to Celebrate Latinx Culture in Los Angeles
October 23, 2020 04:30 PM
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Staff
For the First Time Ever, Away Is Selling Canvas Duffle Bags, Belt Bags, and Tablet Cases
Packing Tips + Gear
For the First Time Ever, Away Is Selling Canvas Duffle Bags, Belt Bags, and Tablet Cases
October 22, 2020 05:27 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Southwest Will Soon Stop Blocking Middle Seats
Air Travel News
Southwest Will Soon Stop Blocking Middle Seats
October 22, 2020 04:56 PM
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Michelle Baran
Travel Credit Card Matchup: Chase Sapphire Preferred vs. Amex Gold Card
Loyalty + Rewards
Travel Credit Card Matchup: Chase Sapphire Preferred vs. Amex Gold Card
October 22, 2020 04:35 PM
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Eric Rosen
Travel Between New York and London Could Resume as Early as November
Air Travel News
Travel Between New York and London Could Resume as Early as November
October 21, 2020 09:09 PM
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Michelle Baran
A New COVID “Passport” Being Tested at Newark and Heathrow Could Help Reopen Global Travel
Tips + News
A New COVID “Passport” Being Tested at Newark and Heathrow Could Help Reopen Global Travel
October 21, 2020 08:00 PM
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Michelle Baran
Backcountry Is Having a Sale on Winter Gear From Patagonia, the North Face, and More
Packing Tips + Gear
Backcountry Is Having a Sale on Winter Gear From Patagonia, the North Face, and More
October 21, 2020 07:31 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Chase Sapphire Reserve Temporarily Lowered Its Annual Fee Due to COVID
Loyalty + Rewards
Chase Sapphire Reserve Temporarily Lowered Its Annual Fee Due to COVID
October 21, 2020 05:22 PM
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Eric Rosen
This Is When Caribbean Islands Are Reopening for Tourism
COVID + Travel
This Is When Caribbean Islands Are Reopening for Tourism
October 20, 2020 07:00 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Meet the Traveler Making Domestic Road Trips More Inclusive
Road Trips
Meet the Traveler Making Domestic Road Trips More Inclusive
October 20, 2020 03:20 PM
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Aislyn Greene
Thailand Admits First Foreign Tourists in 7 Months—but They Have to Stay at Least 30 Days
Tips + News
Thailand Admits First Foreign Tourists in 7 Months—but They Have to Stay at Least 30 Days
October 20, 2020 01:49 PM
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Jerry Harmer
1 Million U.S. Passengers Just Took to the Skies in a Day. Are Travelers Finally Ready to Fly Again?
Air Travel News
1 Million U.S. Passengers Just Took to the Skies in a Day. Are Travelers Finally Ready to Fly Again?
October 19, 2020 07:58 PM
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Michelle Baran
Eerie Photos Show Deserted Paris Streets During COVID Curfew
Tips + News
Eerie Photos Show Deserted Paris Streets During COVID Curfew
October 19, 2020 03:38 PM
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Associated Press (AP)
Keeping the World’s Last Mountain Gorillas Safe During COVID-19
Outdoor Adventure
Keeping the World’s Last Mountain Gorillas Safe During COVID-19
October 19, 2020 03:33 PM
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Jennifer Flowers
Let These Companies Plan Your Next Road Trip
Road Trips
Let These Companies Plan Your Next Road Trip
October 16, 2020 05:37 PM
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Michelle Baran
Europe, U.S. Reel as Virus Infections Surge at Record Pace
Tips + News
Europe, U.S. Reel as Virus Infections Surge at Record Pace
October 16, 2020 02:26 PM
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David Crary
Tourists Return to Hawai‘i Amid New Pandemic Rules
Travel Tips + Etiquette
Tourists Return to Hawai‘i Amid New Pandemic Rules
October 16, 2020 12:53 PM
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Associated Press (AP)
Curaçao Lifts Quarantine Requirements for Travelers From These Three States
Tips + News
Curaçao Lifts Quarantine Requirements for Travelers From These Three States
October 15, 2020 07:41 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Our Favorite Independent Bookstores in California
Books
Our Favorite Independent Bookstores in California
October 15, 2020 03:11 PM
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Staff
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