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Which U.S. Airlines Are Still Blocking Middle Seats?

Delta is the last airline still offering empty middle seats—but not for much longer.

March 31, 2021 07:35 PM

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Michelle Baran

Teexeeshe’ Jones-Scott, Tsinte Steinruck, Ch’vski Jones-Scott, Delaina Bommelyn, and Allie Castellaw pictured in their Ch’a~lh wvn Srdee-yvn (Flower Dance) regalia in Tolowa Dee-Ni’ Nation.

Spring 2023

Project 562 Will Make You Change the Way You See Native America

For over a decade, Matika Wilbur traveled North America with the intention to photograph all of the continent’s tribal nations.

April 25, 2023 03:08 PM

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Matika Wilbur

People in a horse-drawn carriage in front of colorful houses.

Cities We Love

The Best Midsize Cities in the United States in 2020

Honolulu, Charleston, and El Paso are among the winners in a new report from Resonance Consultancy.

June 23, 2020 08:00 AM

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Tim Chester

The Future of Travel

Things to Do on Maui That Can Help the Environment

Eco-consciousness knows no bounds on Maui. Here’s how travelers can get involved—while having fun.

Sponsored by Maui Visitors Bureau

Air Travel News

This Tool Will Tell You Exactly How Much an Airline Owes You When Your Flight Is Canceled or Delayed

An interactive website from the Department of Transportation helps empower travelers who face flight disruptions, so they don’t miss out on refunds they’re owed.

April 8, 2025 08:58 AM

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Bailey Berg

Hotels

Airbnb Seeking Candidates to Live Anywhere in the World for a Year

The company is searching for up to 12 individuals to live remotely in exchange for feedback about the experience.

June 9, 2021 05:48 PM

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Michelle Baran

Tips + News

This Is the Happiest State in the U.S.

A new study from WalletHub ranks all 50 states on more than 30 metrics.

September 23, 2020 06:06 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

A mother holding a child wearing a coat and pink backpack in an airport security lane

A new program called Families on the Fly aims to make airport security easier for families, as well as for the general flying public. But whether it works will depend on how it’s executed.

July 23, 2025 06:49 PM

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Jamie Davis Smith

Six Senses Laamu is a model for sustainable hospitality in the Maldives.

Travel for Good

Your Next Beach Vacation Could Help Protect the Ocean

The tide of voices advocating for ocean protection seems to be rising—and a traveler’s actions can speak loudly.

June 2, 2023 05:16 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

Tips + News

Kauai’s Kuhio Highway Is Finally Open Again—but There Are New Rules to Follow

The Kuhio Highway closure is over. But to cut down on the effects of overtourism on Kauai’s northern coast, the number of visitors is being limited.

June 28, 2019 06:23 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Hiking + Cycling

Hiking Trail Reopens in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Following Last Year’s Eruption

Nearly one year after the historic caldera collapse, most of the popular Kilauea Iki Trail has been repaired and is now open to the public.

April 26, 2019 01:49 PM

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Sarah Buder

A map with numerous colorful lines swooping all across it to indicate numerous flight paths

Loyalty + Rewards

The Elusive World of Million-Mile Fliers

A look at the travelers who have achieved the coveted status, and what it took to get there.

August 29, 2025 05:49 PM

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Katherine Fan

Air Travel News

Long Flights vs. Layovers: The Pros and Cons of Flying Nonstop

Is 19 hours on a plane too long?

July 5, 2024 07:25 AM

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Michelle Baran

Mar Del Cabo has sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean.

Health + Wellness

For the Stressed, Tired, and Burned Out: Hotels Are Now Offering “Extreme Relaxation” Vacations

Hotels are offering thoughtfully crafted programs where the luxury of travel isn’t about packing your itinerary—it’s about unpacking your stress.

January 14, 2025 03:22 PM

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Jordi Lippe-McGraw

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

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