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A person standing in front of a Lawson convenience store in Fujikawaguchiko, Japan, with Mt Fuji rising in the background

The crackdown—including in Kyoto and Mount Fuji—comes amid growing concerns about overtourism.

May 8, 2024 07:00 PM

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A view of 7,103-foot Mount Monolith in the Ogilvie Mountain range on a helicopter flight over Tombstone Territorial Park.

Summer 2024

The Most Wintry Place in North America, and Why We Love It

On a trip to the Yukon, writer Debbie Olsen experiences the beauty and bounty of Canada’s westernmost territory—and learns from the locals who call it home.

September 6, 2024 12:11 PM

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Debbie Olsen

Sunny day with ruins and Greek columns in the foreground

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

Air Travel News

Delta Adds New Grab-and-Go Food and Drink Concept to 2 Sky Club Lounges

Delta fliers traveling through Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport and John F. Kennedy International Airport now have access to new to-go option.

May 3, 2023 05:42 PM

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Bailey Berg

The ‘Coffee Grotto’ is one of several sleek sitting areas at the new Delta Sky Lounge at LAX.

Air Travel News

The Best Airport Lounges in the United States

And how to gain access to these preboarding sanctuaries.

October 4, 2022 04:10 PM

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Mike Arnot

Cities We Love

The Perfect 4 Days in Toronto, According to Locals

Toronto is a city on the rise. Here’s how you should explore it.

October 4, 2024 01:15 PM

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Amy Rosen

Bird's eye view of surfers walking along a coastline

What’s New In...

Where to Travel in Australia Right Now: The Best New Openings by Region

In February 2022, Australia (finally!) reopened its borders. Here’s where to eat, play, drink, and stay in country’s many states and territories.

February 23, 2022 03:51 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

There are things you can do to make the passport process as smooth as possible.

Travel Tips + Etiquette

You Should Renew Your Passport Sooner Than You Might Think—Here’s Why

Typically U.S. passports are valid for 10 years (or 5 for children under 16)

September 29, 2023 12:47 PM

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Bailey Berg

Tips + News

Does Biden Plan to Implement Domestic Travel Restrictions?

While mandatory COVID-19 tests for domestic flights was being “actively” considered, the Biden administration has paused consideration of domestic travel restrictions for now.

February 18, 2021 01:21 PM

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Michelle Baran

Trains

This Newly Updated Luxury Train Takes Travelers Deeper Into the Balkans

The new 2026 route of the Golden Eagle Danube Express from Venice to Istanbul spends more time in Eastern Europe, including Croatia and Bosnia and Herzegovina.

June 17, 2026 11:56 AM

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Nicole Trilivas

Trains

Amtrak’s New Airo Trains Are Ready for Departure—This Is the First Route They Will Travel

The first completed Amtrak Airo trains have arrived in Seattle, where they’re getting ready to debut on the Cascades line in the Pacific Northwest.

May 22, 2026 02:04 PM

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Bailey Berg

Person paddling out to the ocean on a surfboard

Islands

4 Beautiful Caribbean Islands Worth Visiting—No U.S. Passport Required

While you should definitely pack sunscreen, you can leave the passport at home.

January 23, 2025 01:12 PM

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Mariette Williams

Air Travel News

Emirates Is Having an End-of-Year Sale With Flights as Low as $400

As if we didn’t love this airline enough.

December 17, 2019 03:51 PM

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Michelle Baran

Trains

Choo-Choo Choose This Last-Minute Amtrak Sale for a Valentine’s Day Gift

Amtrak’s Buy One Get One Free Sale offers travel dates through August 31, 2022.

February 10, 2022 12:37 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

A small sandy beach alcove situated among rocky cliffs in Lagos, Portugal

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