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These Are the World’s Best Airlines

Only one U.S. airline made the top 30 in the newly announced Skytrax 2024 World Airline Awards.

June 24, 2024 05:30 PM

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Michelle Baran

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Air Travel News

TSA Expands List of Items Prohibited From Checked Luggage as Concerns About In-Flight Fires Mount

The updated rules come as the agency continues to crack down on electronics that use lithium ion batteries due to an increase in related fire incidents onboard airplanes.

September 16, 2025 07:22 PM

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Blane Bachelor

Man and boy hiking on a forest path in the fall

Road Trips

4 All-American Family Road Trips—and Tips for Surviving

Let these trip ideas fuel your next family adventure.

October 17, 2024 06:00 PM

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Tanvi Chheda

Left: Hollywood, Florida in Miami beach area with cityscape of residential skyscrapers coastal buildings and above aerial view of bay Stranahan River; right: Aerial photo Miami Hard Rock Stadium University of Miami football

Travel Tips + Etiquette

The Hack That Will Make World Cup Travel More Fun and Crowd-Free

Basing yourself near the actual soccer stadiums, not the marquee cities, will save time, lessen the crowds, and unlock local experiences.

February 11, 2026 01:23 PM

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Meredith Heil

A dhow boat sailing off the coast of Lamu.

In the Magazine

On This East African Island, Getting Lost Is Half the Fun

Lamu, Kenya, encourages visitors to slow down and appreciate life without cars.

November 28, 2023 08:59 AM

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Sarika Bansal

Kauai spots like Kōke'e State Park are easier to explore in July, when the island receives less rain.

Outdoor Adventure

Reserve a Spot at These Stunning U.S. State Park Campgrounds Before It’s Too Late

These state park campsites rival the beauty of U.S. national parks.

April 15, 2024 07:12 PM

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Chloe Arrojado

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Trains

The U.K.'s Most Beautiful Train Rides Glide Through Glens, Over Viaducts, and Along Cliffs

Celebrate the 200th birthday of steam-powered railways on routes winding through Welsh peaks, along the Cornish coast, and into the Scottish Highlands.

December 19, 2025 06:04 AM

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Sophie Friedman

Denver, CO, USA. July 27, 2019. Travelers in long lines at Denver International Airport going thru the Transportation Security Administrations (TSA) security screening areas to get to their flights.

TSA is . . . not having it.

June 10, 2025 03:38 PM

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Bailey Berg

Although St. Lucia is less than 250 square miles, it has plenty of places to relax.

Beaches

St. Lucia is a Year-Round Vacation Spot—A Local Reveals 4 of Its Best Beaches

Some of the country’s best stretches of sand, according to acclaimed athlete and St. Lucia local Julien Alfred.

December 26, 2024 09:00 AM

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Mariette Williams

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Longreads

What Happens When a Self-Navigating Car Decides Your Travel? We Found Out in the Faroe Islands

On the ground in the archipelago, where new self-navigating cars are (sort of) taking the wheel.

September 16, 2025 09:48 AM

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Katherine LaGrave

Many travelers don't have a Real ID or passport

Air Travel News

The Real ID Requirement Is Now in Effect—Is It Holding People Up at the Country’s Airports?

Going through airport security just got more complicated, especially for people without a passport.

May 12, 2025 06:28 PM

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Jennifer Billock

Cruise

The “Secret” Cruises That Will Bring You to Off-the-Beaten-Path Ports

These unique adventures on the high seas aren’t heavily promoted and tend to attract fewer and more experienced travelers. Here’s everything you need to know about repositioning cruises.

December 10, 2025 05:30 PM

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Jeri Clausing

For some, crossing the Atlantic via cruise ship represents a way to connect with history.

Ocean Cruises

The Thrill of an Off-Season Transatlantic Cruise, Rough Seas and All

Late fall and winter sailings across the Atlantic on Cunard line’s classic “Queen Mary 2” ocean liner can bring unpredictable weather. For enthusiasts, that’s part of the appeal.

January 5, 2023 09:14 PM

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Fran Golden

Off The Tourist Trail

A Local’s Guide to Lake Tahoe Without the Crowds, Including Remote Hot Springs and Moonlit Adventures

A resident shares a decade’s worth of tips to see California’s renowned nature with fewer people in the way.

November 7, 2025 02:23 PM

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Suzie Dundas

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