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Score a Free Annual Hotel Night With These Credit Cards

Select credit cards offer free hotel and resort stays as a perk each year, adding long-term value to card membership.

March 29, 2023 02:02 PM

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Paul Rubio

Minnewaska Park in New York, cliffs and water

Weekend Getaways

10 Weekend Getaways From NYC for Lobster Rolls, Contemporary Art, and Fall Foliage

Getting out of the city is a breath of fresh air; here’s where to go by train, bus, or car.

October 2, 2025 02:20 AM

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Sarah Buder

View of the seating area at the Capital One lounge at JFK airports with two parallel blue long banquet seats flanked by oval tables and red chairs

Air Travel News

Capital One Just Changed Its Lounge Access Rules

The changes, implemented in an effort to reduce overcrowding, went into effect on February 1.

February 2, 2026 05:38 PM

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Bailey Berg

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Expect to pay 12.5 percent in taxes when traveling to Amsterdam

October 9, 2023 05:00 PM

The active volcano Mt. Etna rises up from behind the scenic waterfront of Catania in eastern Sicily.

Air Travel News

Delta Adds 7 New Europe Routes for 2025—Including a First-Ever Flight to This Sicilian Coastal Town

Already thinking about transatlantic travel possibilities for next year? The airlines are, too. Delta is the latest to roll out its new summer schedule for flights across the pond in 2025.

September 26, 2024 06:27 PM

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Bailey Berg

People walking around in front of the Santa Iglesia Catedral Basílica de la Encarnación in Málaga, Spain, an ornate off-white colored cathedral with several towers

As cities in Spain continue to implement measures to restrict short-term vacation housing, the messaging has been misconstrued. Here’s the latest on travel to and within Spain.

February 21, 2025 04:30 PM

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Jessica Benavides Canepa

A sign for Clear entry at airport security

Air Travel News

The Case for Having Both TSA PreCheck and Clear

A new bundle offer from Clear makes it easier and cheaper to enroll in both security expediting programs—and here’s why you should.

February 28, 2024 12:18 PM

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Bailey Berg

Outdoor Adventure

9 Unique Ways to Visit Alaska This Summer

Many cruises may be on hold, but from train journeys to cycling trips, beautiful lodges to intimate expedition vessels, there are still ample ways to explore the Last Frontier this year.

April 30, 2021 03:36 PM

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Susan B. Barnes

Outdoor Adventure

There’s More to Telluride Than Trails and Ski Lifts

In Telluride, Colorado, summer brings wine, art, and live music to the San Juan Mountains.

The much-anticipated Pismo Preserve opened January 25, 2020, and includes oak woodlands, rolling hills, and sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean.

January 27, 2020 08:45 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Child on skis with a wide stance, leaning on ski poles.

With new beginner-friendly terrain and age-appropriate lessons, these U.S. ski resorts are making skiing and snowboarding more inclusive for newbies.

December 14, 2022 07:37 PM

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Bailey Berg

Alyeska Nordic Spa - Relaxation Pool (L) & Signate Sauna Building (R)

Winter Sports

The Après-Ski Trend That Ditches Alcohol for a Different Kind of Relaxation

Spas are changing the game for post-ski recovery, with IV treatments, cryo-ultrasound therapy, and AI massages.

January 16, 2026 04:25 PM

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Bailey Berg

Natural Wonders

Japan’s Cherry Blossoms Reach Peak Bloom

Since borders are still closed to tourists, take a virtual glimpse at Japan’s famous “hanami” or cherry blossom viewing season.

March 31, 2022 02:58 PM

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Mari Yamaguchi

Sedona, AZ, USA - 1-9-2020: Interior of Chapel of the Holy Cross with people praying

Art + Architecture

Discover Desert Modernism on This Arizona Architecture Road Trip—From Frank Lloyd Wright to Retro Futurism

For travelers chasing daring design, Arizona shimmers as a midcentury oasis.

March 19, 2026 01:07 PM

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Zoey Goto

National Park of American Samoa, Tutuila island, American Samoa, South Pacific

National Parks

This Remote U.S. National Park Is Home to Bats, Beaches, and Tropical Rainforests

You may be the only traveler in sight at the National Park of American Samoa.

February 27, 2026 03:02 PM

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Maggie Fuller

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