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Packing Tips + Gear

7 Smart Tips to Avoid Checked Baggage Fees Every Time You Fly

The costs of checking baggage keeps going up. Here’s how to minimize the damage to your wallet.

February 28, 2024 08:56 AM

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Bailey Berg

15 Beautiful, Abandoned Places Around the World

History + Culture

17 Beautiful, Abandoned Places Around the World

From a deserted Bolivian “train cemetery” to an empty, Romanian salt mine, these are some of the world’s most fascinating and unusual tourist attractions.

February 26, 2024 08:37 PM

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Sarah Buder

Hotels

These Are the 10 Best Hotels in Santa Monica

Whether you’re after a boutique retreat right on the sand or a historic hotel for sunset cocktails, these spots will give you a true sense of Santa Monica, California.

February 26, 2024 07:32 PM

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Kathryn Romeyn

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Air Travel News

A First-Ever Global Entry on Departure Program Could Be a Game-Changer

Currently being offered at one U.S. airport, the new Enrollment on Departure program speeds up the process of getting a coveted Global Entry membership.

February 26, 2024 06:26 PM

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Bailey Berg

Outdoor Adventure

The 17 Best Things to Do in Colorado

With everything from jagged peaks and rushing rivers to hot springs, geological wonders, and a dark sky park, Colorado promises endless adventure.

February 26, 2024 12:31 PM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

Two children with their father at the edge of a stream in West Maui

Family Travel

Should You Take Your Kids Out of School to Travel?

Is missing school a detriment to your child’s education or an enhancement?

February 23, 2024 05:32 PM

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Michelle Baran

A random smattering of roller bags on a baggage claim carousel

Air Travel News

Checking Your Bags Will Now Cost More if You Fly With These U.S. Airlines

U.S. airlines earned more than $5.5 billion in 2023 in baggage fees alone. Apparently that wasn’t enough.

February 23, 2024 03:53 PM

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Chris Dong

The Top 8 Dishes You Have to Try in St. Louis

Food + Drink

The Top 8 Foods You Have to Try in St. Louis

From gooey butter cake to Red Hot Riplets, the Gateway to the West has perfected comfort food.

February 23, 2024 03:45 PM

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Asonta Benetti

A woman laying in a super bloom of golden California poppies in Antelope Valley

What’s New In...

What’s New in California’s Most Iconic Destinations

From Michelin-starred dining to stylish spas and beyond, here are some of the best new attractions throughout beloved areas of the Golden State.

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Loyalty + Rewards

How Your Credit Card Can Get You an Airline Companion Ticket

Companion tickets let you bring a friend along for (nearly) free.

February 23, 2024 02:12 PM

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Eric Rosen

The Amache National Historic Site featuring an old barrack and guard tower

History + Culture

This Historic Site Is Now Officially Part of the U.S. National Park System

The hope is that preserving this Japanese American internment camp in Colorado will inform future generations about a shameful part of U.S. history.

February 23, 2024 01:40 PM

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Bailey Berg

Yellow cocktail with lemon on a glass table

Food + Drink

The Off-Menu Drink You Have to Order in Las Vegas

This not-so-secret cocktail has one particularly mouth-watering ingredient.

February 22, 2024 02:48 PM

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Andrew Richdale

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Travel Deals

Does Buying Duty-Free Actually Save You Money? Experienced Shoppers Weigh In

How to buy smarter and maximize savings at international airports.

February 22, 2024 01:37 PM

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Iona Brannon

The Inn at Mattei’s Tavern and its surrounding gardens

Hotels

7 New and Reimagined Hotels and the California Regions They Call Home

Whether making their debut or unveiling renovations, these are some of the best accommodations to book for a Golden State getaway—and regional travel tips for each.

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