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In New Orleans, Beignets Are a Must—Here’s Where to Eat Them

An integral part of New Orleans cuisine, beignets are demonstrative of the rich and storied history of the Crescent City.

December 2, 2021 01:15 PM

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Kayla Stewart

Swimply swimming pool in Los Angeles, California

Swimply lets you rent someone’s backyard pool by the hour across all 50 states—and we tested it out to see what it’s like.

August 8, 2022 04:00 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

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Where to Travel Next

4 Charming Small Towns in Switzerland Every Traveler Should Visit

Immerse yourself in medieval history or retreat to a mountaintop.

September 15, 2022 11:38 AM

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Melanie Haiken

China is one of the last major travel destinations in the world to still have strict COVID protocols for travelers—but not for much longer.

COVID + Travel

China Drops COVID Quarantine for International Arrivals

Starting January 8, China’s mandatory quarantine requirement for travelers arriving from abroad will come to an end, marking a major step toward reopening for travel.

December 26, 2022 06:38 PM

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Associated Press (AP)

United will return to Stockholm for the first time since 2019 with service from Newark.

Air Travel News

United Is Adding These New Transatlantic Routes for 2023

The Chicago-based airline will add or bring back three routes to Spain, Sweden, and the UAE, as well as add routes to six markets it already serves.

October 12, 2022 02:31 PM

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Bailey Berg

COVID + Travel

Jamaica Is Dropping All Travel Restrictions

Starting April 16, Jamaica is discontinuing the prearrival testing requirement.

April 14, 2022 05:18 PM

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Bailey Berg

COVID + Travel

The New U.S. Entry Rules for Unvaccinated Americans

It’s about to get a bit tougher for unvaccinated U.S. travelers to re-enter the United States after traveling abroad.

September 22, 2021 01:40 PM

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Michelle Baran

aerial view of united airplane on runway

Air Travel News

With Google’s New Flight Price Guarantee, You’ll Get Paid the Difference if Your Airfare Drops

For those travelers eternally wondering (agonizing over?) whether there’s a chance flight prices could go down after booking, Google may have a solution.

April 4, 2023 07:53 PM

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Michelle Baran

An airport duty-free shop with modern curvy design and counters selling beauty products

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 Grotto in Bruce Peninsula National Park featuring a rocky alcove and turquoise blue water

Cruise

These Lakes Are So Big and Beautiful That You Can Take Multiday Cruises Along Them

Some lakes are as big as a small sea, so perhaps it’s little surprise that on these stunning bodies of water, you can take an overnight cruise to better explore their impressive shores.

May 23, 2024 07:10 PM

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Fran Golden

airplane window, looking from inside the plane out to the airplane wing, with blue sky and clouds

Air Travel News

Why Is There a Tiny Hole in the Airplane Window?

Don’t panic: That hole at the bottom of your window is supposed to be there—and it serves a vital engineering purpose.

November 20, 2023 07:30 AM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

COVID + Travel

Iceland Travel Restrictions Continue to Change—Here’s Everything You Need to Know

Vaccinated Americans can still travel to Iceland with no quarantine, but testing requirements and social-distancing measures are back due to a spike in COVID-19 cases this summer.

August 13, 2021 03:10 PM

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Terry Ward

Inspired by 1930s cruise ships, the <i>Orient Express Silenseas </i>will feature classic interior design while also showcasing state-of-the art sustainable shipbuilding technology and advancements.

Cruise News

You’ll Soon Be Able to Sail—Yes, Sail—on the Orient Express

The world’s most renowned luxury train brand is building a sailing ship that looks just as exquisite and over the top as you would expect.

January 13, 2023 02:40 PM

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Michelle Baran

The hotel quarantine is out for visitors to Hong Kong, but they'll still need to test for COVID several times before and after arrival.

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