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Water Sports

Latest Thrilling Trend? Night Diving With Glowing Creatures and Feeding Sharks

“You never know what will emerge from the darkness.”

July 22, 2025 04:10 PM

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Suzie Dundas

LGBTQ Travel

6 Safety Tips My Husband and I Learned Road-Tripping Across the U.S. as a Gay Couple

Whether you’re traveling domestically or internationally, know what to prepare and who to reach out to before you go.

June 3, 2025 11:59 AM

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Matt Kirouac

Art + Culture

The 15 Best Movies Set in Paris You Can Stream Right Now

Transport yourself to the City of Light with these movies about Paris—no plane ticket required.

February 12, 2024 04:58 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Hiking + Cycling

Discover the “Last Wild Coast of Tahiti” on a Guided Hike

Guided trekking takes travelers up into the islands’ valleys where wild adventures await.

February 3, 2022 06:38 PM

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Stephanie Vermillion

The Inca Trail has also been closed to travelers as antigovernment unrest that started last month gains momentum.

January 24, 2023 11:31 AM

Three-story building with wraparound white galleries at the John Rutledge House Inn in Charleston

Hotels We Love

18 Hotels in Charleston for a Truly Local Stay

Gilded Age mansions, beachfront resorts, and stylish boutiques offer plenty of places to experience Southern hospitality in Charleston.

September 24, 2024 10:44 AM

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Devorah Lev-Tov

Areal view of a hotel with overwater villas in the Maldives.

Loyalty + Rewards

5 Common Travel Card Mistakes You’re Probably Making

From purchases that don’t earn rewards to overlooking cash-back card alternatives, these mistakes can delay your savings and travel goals—but the Verizon Visa® Card can help. Here’s how.

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Air Travel News

United Is Changing Its Loyalty Program for 2025, Making It Harder Than Ever to Earn Status

There are benefits and drawbacks to increasing the thresholds for frequent flier tiers. Here’s what they are.

November 7, 2024 05:57 PM

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Bailey Berg

COVID + Travel

Hawai‘i Launches Vaccine Passport for State’s Interisland Travelers

The new program could be expanded to mainland travelers sometime this summer.

May 11, 2021 09:16 PM

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Kwin Mosby

Travel Tips + Etiquette

I Dislike Physical Touch. What Should I Do When I Travel?

Our Unpacked advice columnist shares her perspective with a traveler who prefers to keep a healthy distance between themselves and people they have just met.

February 28, 2024 11:58 AM

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Anu Taranath

Epic Trips

Hiking Mt. Etna, Italy’s Friendly Local Active Volcano

How to visit this well-loved peak in Sicily responsibly.

March 19, 2024 01:22 PM

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Hillary Richard

Those $49 fares out of Nevada’s Reno-Tahoe International Airport are a thing of a past.

Air Travel News

Regional Airline Aha! Has Shut Down

Less than one year after launching, the Nevada-based discount carrier halted operations after parent company ExpressJet filed for bankruptcy.

September 2, 2022 01:33 PM

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Associated Press (AP)

Sunday Funday: A Perfect Day in Copenhagen

Cities We Love

How to Spend a Perfect Day in Copenhagen

Three locals on how to make the most of 24 hours in this cosmopolitan Scandinavian capital city.

December 2, 2021 03:54 PM

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Mary Holland

You can enjoy the outdoor pools at Szechenyi even in the winter.

History + Culture

The Essential Guide to Budapest’s Thermal Baths

This plunge primer will dampen your fears about coed nudity, tipping, and mean masseuses.

March 14, 2024 02:38 PM

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Kimberly Bradley

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