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Delta to Re-Evaluate Changes to SkyMiles Program and Lounge Access

CEO Ed Bastian says the airline will make “modifications” following a recent update to how travelers will access frequent flier status and lounges.

September 29, 2023 03:16 PM

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Chris Dong

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Travel Tips + Etiquette

4 Ways to Overcome Language Barriers When Traveling

An ASL interpreter shares some travel-friendly tips and techniques that she’s learned from the Deaf community, the real masters of cross-cultural communication.

July 2, 2024 06:10 PM

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Anna Mindess

A park-lined waterfront in Panama City with a large collection of skyscrapers in the background

Sponsored by Meet Boston

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Accessible Travel

Why Aren’t UNESCO World Heritage Sites More Accessible?

UNESCO World Heritage sites are some of the most popular destinations for travelers. Yet many are inaccessible to disabled travelers, and any alterations to the sites are often resisted.

July 16, 2024 08:53 AM

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Katherine LaGrave

Garden Villa at Azuma Farm Koiwai with wood ceilings and floors

Stay Here Next

This Idyllic Farm Retreat Is Just Two Hours From Tokyo by Train—and We Were the First to Stay

Azuma Farm Koiwai, a new farm retreat a two-hour train trip north from Tokyo, opens a window onto Japan’s craft traditions in a region few travelers reach.

April 21, 2026 09:59 AM

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Yukari Sakamoto

Art + Culture

This Tiny New England Island Is Filled With Literal Treasure—Here’s How to Find It

Search for coveted glass orbs on Block Island, and discover your new favorite getaway.

July 1, 2025 11:15 AM

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Stacey Leasca

A group of costumed celebrators at Carnival in Bermuda.

Art + Culture

A First-Timer’s Guide to Bermuda’s Carnival

Experience the rhythms, dazzling costumes, and island vibes during Bermuda’s carnival season.

Sponsored by Bermuda Tourism Authority

A group of people on a guided tour of Hollyford Track in Fiordland National Park, New Zealand

History + Culture

7 Meaningful Ways to Experience Māori Culture in New Zealand

Be it a haka dance or a guided hike, to experience Māori culture is to experience the best of Aotearoa.

December 21, 2023 01:26 PM

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Laura Dannen Redman

Road Trips

Stargazing, Planetariums, Dark Sky Cities: The Best Places for Astronomy Lovers Along Route 66

Route 66’s attractions aren’t just along the roadside—they’re in the night sky, too.

August 12, 2025 11:25 AM

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Stefanie Waldek

Manchester Town Hall seen from across the street at dusk

Travel Tips + Etiquette

This English City Just Became the First in the U.K. to Implement a Tourist Tax

Travelers will now be charged an additional fee for each night they stay in Manchester.

April 4, 2023 07:02 PM

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Bailey Berg

Outdoor Adventure

Find Peace in the Heart of L.A. at These Tranquil Botanical Gardens

Get lost among transporting grounds within and near the city.

May 26, 2022 02:27 PM

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Alesandra Dubin

Tips + News

Denmark to Develop Digital Passport Proving Vaccinations

The Nordic country would be among the first in the world to have a digital vaccine passport, which would help ease travel restrictions.

February 3, 2021 12:57 PM

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Jan M. Olsen

Air France's new business class cabins now include extra privacy features, alongside other upgrades.

Air Travel News

Air France Has New Business-Class Seats—and You Could Win a Free Ticket

In celebration of the French airline’s 90th birthday, Air France is giving you the chance to win two round-trip business-class tickets to Paris.

October 4, 2023 08:03 AM

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Jessie Beck

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