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The opening ceremonies of the Paris Olympics kick off on July 26, 2024

Here’s How You Can Attend the Paris Olympics for Free

Volunteers still have to pay for their flight and accommodation in France but will get a behind-the-scenes look at the 2024 Summer Olympics.

April 14, 2023 04:05 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Putting your phone away is one of the easiest ways to help customs lines move more quickly.

Travel Tips + Etiquette

Waiting in a Customs Line? You Might Want to Put Your Phone Away

How—and when—to use your phone while passing through immigration to avoid penalty.

August 17, 2023 02:59 PM

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Aislyn Greene

Travel for Good

50 Countries Promise to Protect 30 Percent of Land and Sea by 2030

The U.S. was absent from the summit—but Biden has also pledged to preserve 30 percent of American lands and waters by 2030.

January 11, 2021 03:42 PM

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Associated Press (AP)

Destination Spotlight

Here’s What You’ll Discover in South Carolina’s Lowcountry

Nature, wellness, and amazing cuisine are just the beginning at Palmetto Bluff.

Sponsored by Palmetto Bluff

Outdoor Adventure

10 Great Places to Go Glamping With Kids in the U.S.

Whether you’re Under Canvas or in a reimagined Conestoga wagon that sleeps six, you’ll have a memorable vacation with the whole family.

June 21, 2021 01:43 PM

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Tanvi Chheda

Tall, rounded orange rocks in the sunlight

National Parks

8 Most Breathtaking Utah National Parks and Monuments

Where to go for gravity-defying rock formations, vast and colorful canyons, and surprising water features.

September 26, 2023 07:13 AM

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Jacqueline Kehoe

Hotels

Bobby Berk of “Queer Eye” Just Listed His Gorgeous Palm Desert Home on Airbnb

If you don’t get to have your own home transformed by Berk, you can at least stay in one of his masterpieces when visiting this Southern California desert oasis.

May 24, 2022 07:35 PM

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Michelle Baran

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History + Culture

Another Side of Key West? Its Rich Black History

Key West’s Bahama Village dates back centuries. Now, initiatives and exhibits are helping spotlight its Black history.

June 18, 2024 09:57 AM

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Victoria M. Walker

Home Workouts to Stay Sane and Fit While You’re Stuck Inside

Health + Wellness

Stay in Shape While Traveling—No Gym Required—With These Hotel Room Friendly Exercises

Whether you’re limited to your living room or a hotel room, there are countless ways to build strength, stamina, and flexibility with little or no equipment.

April 21, 2020 02:53 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

Natural Wonders

New Kīlauea Eruption Prompts “Code Red” for Hawaii: What Travelers Need to Know

The airports in Hilo and Kona are open, but a portion of the Big Island’s southeastern corner remains inaccessible.

May 17, 2018 01:14 PM

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Matthew Phenix

“Destination Cosmos” will take visitors on a trip across the universe now through early June at Hall des Lumières.

April 12, 2023 05:42 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Air Travel News

Delta Wants to Speed Up Boarding With This New Carry-On Trial

The airline is testing a plan that allows select customers to check their carry-on bag for free.

February 4, 2022 05:21 PM

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Michelle Baran

Art + Culture

5 Places to Travel for Music and the Best Ways to Experience It

Some of the world’s most melodious destinations are featured in a new video by the United States Tour Operators Association. We took a closer look.

Sponsored by United States Tour Operators Association

COVID + Travel

Travelers Still Need a COVID Test to Enter the U.S.

Neither the White House nor the CDC has provided any indication that the mandatory testing rule will be relaxed anytime soon.

May 19, 2022 07:58 PM

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Michelle Baran

Travel for Good

If You Need Me, I’ll Be Cuddling Rescued Animals at This Upstate Farm Stay

Happy animals in a beautiful location? Take us to New York’s Farm Sanctuary right now.

March 13, 2020 06:58 PM

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Maggie Fuller

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