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If You Can Celebrate the Route 66 Centennial in Only One Place, Make It This City

Find renovated motels, restored neon, new street art, and augmented reality in Albuquerque in 2026.

January 29, 2026 05:26 PM

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Matt Kirouac

Air Travel News

How Airlines Get New Routes

There are numerous factors that determine how and when a new nonstop flight gets launched. Here’s a peek into the complex process.

April 16, 2019 12:02 PM

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Ramsey Qubein

A neon hotel sign at dusk above the Lloyd Hotel in Amsterdam

A recent announcement included numerous measures aimed at controlling what has become an irrepressible flood of visitors.

May 6, 2024 05:56 PM

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Blane Bachelor

Food + Drink

A Guide to Costa Rican Food: 10 Essential Dishes to Eat in Costa Rica

Discover fresh seafood and fruit-packed batido smoothies among the country’s culinary delights.

September 14, 2023 07:55 AM

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Nina Kokotas Hahn

Hiking + Cycling

A 600-Mile Recreational Trail Is Coming to the West’s Sierra Nevada

The Lost Sierra Route will connect—and ideally help revitalize—15 mountain towns by bringing biking, hiking, and trail tourism to this scenic alpine region.

December 16, 2021 02:50 PM

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Anna Fiorentino

Art + Culture

5 Music Festivals Worth Traveling For

These global weekenders offer top music and good times—but also a strong sense of place.

February 8, 2024 06:15 PM

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Tim Chester

Cities We Love

8 Essential Tours to Book in Copenhagen

This city is practically made for touring, whether you want to pedal, paddle, or stroll.

December 2, 2021 03:54 PM

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Mary Holland

Actor and TV host Alan Cumming has a new entertainment venture, this time focused on bringing you relaxation while flying.

“Traitors U.S.” host Alan Cumming dishes on airport lounges, the essential preflight cocktail, and his new partnership with Virgin Atlantic.

March 27, 2025 03:43 PM

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Cat Sposato

Tips + News

U.S. Airports Will No Longer Screen International Arrivals for COVID-19

Consequently, international flights will not be required to come into 1 of only 13 U.S. airports where enhanced coronavirus screening measures were being carried out.

September 9, 2020 09:03 PM

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Michelle Baran

Travel Tips + Etiquette

Considering Global Entry? Here’s What You Need to Know First

Your guide to how Global Entry works, what it includes, how much it costs, and if it’s worth it.

February 3, 2023 06:48 PM

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Bailey Berg

Why Mobile Passport Is the Best-Kept Secret Among International Travelers

Here’s everything you need to know about the app that gets you through U.S. immigration and customs faster.

March 25, 2026 02:21 PM

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Ramsey Qubein

A painting by Pablo Picasso hangs in a common area of the Fife Arms in Scotland.

Hotels

At This Luxury Hotel in Scotland, You Can Sleep With World-Class Art

At the Fife Arms in the Scottish Highlands, the artwork is extraordinary and the afternoon tea might involve whisky.

January 31, 2024 11:42 AM

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Laura Dannen Redman

Will the U.S. ever be on par with major rail networks in Europe and Asia?

Trains

East Coast Train Travel Will Soon Be Much Smoother Thanks to These Major Upgrades

The Biden Administration has signed off on $16 billion in improvements along the Northeast Corridor. Here’s what that means for rail routes in the region.

November 9, 2023 06:23 PM

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Michelle Baran

Two tourists riding electric bikes on Inishmore, the largest of the Aran Islands in Galway Bay, Ireland. Renting a bicycle is one of the most popular way to get around Inis Mor.

Some people fantasize about moving to a new place. Now those same dreams can come with a paycheck.

November 12, 2024 08:09 AM

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Devorah Lev-Tov

Image of a downtown Chicago street at dusk with streetlights on, cars parked on the street but no traffic and several office buildings

Amtrak predicts the new train will welcome more than 200,000 passengers aboard within its first year of service, and it’s expected to greatly reduce car use along the Midwestern route.

May 8, 2024 05:57 PM

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Bailey Berg

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