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Cruise

After being banned from sailing in the U.S. since March 2020, the first large ocean ships have been given the green light by the CDC to start sailing again.

June 7, 2021 03:44 PM

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Michelle Baran

COVID + Travel

A Milestone in the U.S. Travel Industry’s Recovery

The day is finally here: The United States is reopening to all vaccinated global travelers.

November 8, 2021 09:22 AM

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Tori Emerson Barnes

Art + Culture

The Politics of Globes

Every cartographer must take a stance on borders—and in so doing could spark fury.

August 11, 2021 09:54 AM

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Mark Ellwood

COVID + Travel

CDC Now Recommends COVID Testing for All Domestic Travel

The updated advice comes as cases and hospitalizations are back on the rise in the U.S.

May 19, 2022 06:22 PM

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Michelle Baran

Museums + Galleries

Major “Calder-Picasso” Exhibit Comes to the United States

Already sold out in San Francisco, the show will open in Atlanta and Houston later in 2021.

May 13, 2021 06:43 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

U.S. Beaches

7 Of the Most Beautiful Beaches in Rhode Island

The Ocean State’s beaches are still a well-kept secret. The state might be small, but there’s a sandy getaway spot for almost everyone here.

August 9, 2023 08:01 PM

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Bob Curley

Tired of waiting in long TSA security lines? Help is on the way.

Air Travel News

Getting Through TSA Will Be Easier and Quicker in 2023—Here’s Why

The agency is enhancing its technology and protocols at almost every step of the security screening process with the hopes of reducing congestion and stress for travelers and agents alike.

December 22, 2022 04:50 PM

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Michelle Baran

A person performing a traditional Inuit dance in Pond Inlet, Canada

Expedition Cruises

A New Inuit-Led Northwest Passage Voyage Hands the Storytelling (and Part of the Profits) to Local Communities

A newly launched Arctic itinerary from expedition line HX partners with Indigenous groups on excursions and activities that they developed.

September 15, 2025 09:11 PM

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Robin Catalano

Califas Shrimps from Illyanna Maisonet's Diasporican

Books

Illyanna Maisonet Explores Puerto Rican American Cuisine’s Past—and Future—in Her Debut Cookbook

Guichis, lechón, picadillo: Take a deep, delicious dive into the foods of the Puerto Rican diaspora with “Diasporican.”

October 17, 2022 03:20 PM

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Mae Hamilton

Backpacker on top of Clouds Rest looking down into Yosemite Valley

National Parks

How to Avoid the Crowds in America’s Most Visited National Parks

Zion, Grand Canyon, Yellowstone, Yosemite, and Glacier are among the most popular U.S. national parks—here’s how to get off the beaten path when visiting.

July 23, 2025 10:52 AM

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Bailey Berg

There are things you can do to make the passport process as smooth as possible.

Visas + Passports

Getting a New Passport Is Taking Longer and Longer. Why?

The wait time to get a U.S. passport from the State Department keeps increasing. What’s the holdup, and what can you do?

April 13, 2023 05:01 PM

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Billie Cohen

Museums + Galleries

The National Museum of African American History and Culture Is Helping People Talk About Racism

The Washington, D.C., museum unveiled a free, interactive online portal designed to facilitate important discussions about race, racism, and racial identity in the United States.

June 10, 2020 04:23 PM

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Sarah Buder

Air Travel News

British Airways and American Airlines Plan COVID-19 Testing for U.S. Travelers

Starting November 25, the pilot program will offer voluntary testing for passengers flying to London’s Heathrow from New York, Los Angeles, and Dallas.

November 18, 2020 12:18 PM

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Danica Kirka

A guest room at Firefall Ranch featuring a bed next to a fireplace and soaring windows

Hotel News + Openings

Coming to Yosemite National Park: New Outdoor-Focused Lodges and Glamping Resorts

One of the big challenges of visiting Yosemite National Park—in addition to the crowds—is the relatively limited accommodations. But that’s about to change with several new openings.

May 7, 2024 12:34 PM

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Bailey Berg

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