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History + Culture

A Winter’s Night Atop Mount Pilatus

Unable to resist its lure, one writer makes a journey up Switzerland’s mythical mountain in the less crowded winter.

September 15, 2022 11:36 AM

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Hilary Nangle

You Can Book Nonstop Flights to Scandinavia on SAS for Less Than $450 Right Now

Art + Culture

The Many Meanings Behind the Northern Lights

Mystical foxes, the torches of gentle giants, spirits kicking around a walrus skull—humans have interpreted the northern lights in many ways over time.

December 30, 2024 09:24 AM

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Bailey Berg

The Caribbeean sea, a strip of white sand, a forest of trees and then another strip of water and trees, all beneath a blue sky

Travel booking site Skyscanner analyzed data from thousands of flight searches between January 1 and June 30, 2025. Here’s what it found.

October 14, 2025 12:43 PM

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Sophie Friedman

Air Travel News

Amsterdam Will No Longer Restrict JetBlue Flights

Amsterdam’s Schiphol airport has scrapped its plan to cap summer 2024 flights after the U.S. government pushed back.

November 14, 2023 09:30 PM

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Blane Bachelor

Air Travel News

JetBlue Offers One-Way Fares as Low as $39 During Flash Fall Sale

Discounted domestic and international flights are only available for a very limited time—so you’ll need to act fast.

August 22, 2023 08:00 AM

Borealis Base Camp is located in a private boreal forest in Interior Alaska.

Stay Here Next

This Hotel Is One of the Best Places in Alaska for Aurora Viewing

This remote glamping retreat in Interior Alaska offers a comfortable base for unparalleled northern lights sightings.

March 28, 2023 01:51 PM

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Bailey Berg

The chalets at Ultima Courchevel Belvédère sit right next to the ski slopes.

Hotels

5 New Ski Retreats Around the World to Book in 2023

World-class slopes, notable architecture, and cozy après scenes make these new ski hotels worthy of a wintertime escape.

January 18, 2023 06:50 AM

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Adam H. Graham

As we trekked from Namche to Thame, we stopped in Thamo for lunch. The village was busier than usual, as the community worked on building a new stupa. These Buddhist dome-shaped monuments are frequently found throughout the area, and are filled with relics. Tree branches and pine needles burned on a pile of rocks to fill the air with incense as the men worked hard to construct the stupa.

In the Magazine

I Spent 12 Days Trekking to Everest Base Camp. Here’s the Story in Photos.

Images from a quieter hike to Everest Base Camp, filled with visits to monasteries, walks through ancient forests, and stops in local villages

November 6, 2024 08:43 AM

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Michelle Heimerman

People swimming in blue water surrounded by limestone

Where to Travel Next

What to Know About Cenotes and Where to Find Them

The history—and controversy—surrounding one of Mexico’s most popular landforms.

July 31, 2023 09:07 AM

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Chloe Arrojado

Park City, Utah is an excellent destination to ski and apres-ski.

Winter Sports

11 U.S. Ski Resorts Every Skier Needs to Experience

With world-famous runs, top-notch facilities, and sustainability efforts that make a difference, these are the ski destinations to put on your list this season.

December 9, 2024 01:39 PM

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Frederick Reimers

Loyalty + Rewards

The Special Benefits Small Businesses Can Discover Through Airline Programs

Your small business can earn free flights, elite status, lounge passes, and more by banking work travel by its employees.

June 23, 2021 07:05 PM

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Eric Rosen

Air Travel News

JetBlue Just Added These 4 New International Routes

The new flights take off from both the East and West coasts and include first-ever nonstop service from L.A. to the Bahamas.

June 9, 2023 02:25 PM

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Michelle Baran

row of colorful somewhat crooked buildings along the Amsterdam waterfront with houseboats

Air Travel News

JetBlue Adds New Flights to Europe—Just in Time for Summer

First London, then Paris. Now low-cost airline JetBlue is adding another European destination to its transatlantic roster.

April 11, 2023 02:47 PM

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Michelle Baran

Both Google Flights and Wikipedia have some key features that can help you find the right flights for your needs.

Travel Tips + Etiquette

How to Find the Best and Cheapest Airfares Using Google Flights and Wikipedia (Yes, Wikipedia!)

If used correctly, these two websites can be the ultimate travel-planning tools.

April 23, 2026 03:38 PM

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Paul Rubio

JetBlue plane landing with a city skyline in the background

Air Travel News

JetBlue Just Announced Big Changes to Its Route Network. Here’s What to Know.

The carrier has also added a dozen new routes in the Northeast, Florida, and beyond and brought its Mint cabin to additional domestic routes.

July 31, 2024 07:35 AM

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Bailey Berg

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