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A man in a suit carrying a brown leather carry-on walks through a bioemetric eGate with a green screen featuring an arrow

Some of the country’s busiest hubs are starting to trial the new biometric eGates, which can be accessed by travelers who have Clear+ memberships.

August 25, 2025 06:31 PM

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Bailey Berg

British Airways - customers using Starlink

Air Travel News

Annoying or About Time? This Major Airline Now Allows In-Flight Phone Calls.

With faster satellite Wi-Fi making real-time calls possible, an international airline is testing a new in-flight norm—one that could change the sound of flying.

April 17, 2026 02:38 PM

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Bailey Berg

A domed cathedral over a river at twilight.

Art + Culture

The Secret to Seeing the Vatican Without the Crowds

Getting the chance to see the Sistine Chapel without throngs of tourists is an almost religious experience. Here’s how to do it.

August 20, 2024 12:25 PM

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Laura Itzkowitz

Anantara Lowana Koh Samui Resort’s Singing Bird Lounge, an outdoor lounge space dotted with thatched roof cabanas

The hit HBO series’ third season has scenes shot in Koh Samui and Bangkok. Here’s an in-depth look at the Thailand resorts and destinations featured.

February 14, 2025 06:45 PM

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Devorah Lev-Tov

COVID + Travel

CDC Further Relaxes Mask Guidance for Vaccinated People

Those who have been fully vaccinated for COVID-19 no longer need to wear a mask outdoors, except when in a crowded environment.

April 27, 2021 03:29 PM

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Michelle Baran

Air Travel News

American, JetBlue, and Southwest Are Now Mandating Employee Vaccinations, Too

Following United’s decision, the list of airlines requiring staff to be vaccinated for COVID-19 is growing.

October 5, 2021 02:39 PM

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David Koenig

Lanyards decorated with sunflowers, the globally-recognized symbol for non-visible disabilities, will be provided to guests who may need more help during their travels.

One of the world’s largest airlines will supply sunflower lanyards for travelers with an unseen disability.

August 26, 2022 02:55 PM

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Bailey Berg

As we trekked from Namche to Thame, we stopped in Thamo for lunch. The village was busier than usual, as the community worked on building a new stupa. These Buddhist dome-shaped monuments are frequently found throughout the area, and are filled with relics. Tree branches and pine needles burned on a pile of rocks to fill the air with incense as the men worked hard to construct the stupa.

In the Magazine

I Spent 12 Days Trekking to Everest Base Camp. Here’s the Story in Photos.

Images from a quieter hike to Everest Base Camp, filled with visits to monasteries, walks through ancient forests, and stops in local villages

November 6, 2024 08:43 AM

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Michelle Heimerman

Woman at a train station carry on a backpack and a red hard-shell suitcase

Packing Tips + Gear

The Best Carry-On Luggage of 2024

Watch out, wobbly handles. Back off, boring colors. These compact carry-ons are making their way to an overhead compartment near you.

June 19, 2024 09:03 AM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Air Travel News

The Best Airfares for February—Which Will Be the Lowest They’ve Been in Years

These are the domestic and international flights to book ASAP.

January 29, 2020 01:06 AM

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Michelle Baran

Colorful people fill the streets in the Toronto Caribbean Carnival Grand Parade.

Cities We Love

What to Eat, See, and Do When Exploring Toronto’s Little Jamaica Neighborhood

Here’s what to eat and do in this lively and historical area.

August 2, 2023 02:10 PM

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Natalie Preddie

Bolt Farm Treehouse's new luxury cabins are meant to put nature front and center.

Hotel News + Openings

You Can Now Stay in a Luxury “Mirror Cabin” in Tennessee

Bookings are now open for Bolt Farm Treehouse’s five new mirrored cabins in Tennessee.

August 24, 2022 07:25 PM

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Bailey Berg

Hotels

Luxury Travelers Start Booking Again—and It’s Not All Domestic

Have we hit rock bottom when it comes to travel bookings? Let’s hope so.

June 9, 2020 01:07 PM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

United airplanes parked at gates at Newark Liberty International Airport

Air Travel News

What’s Going on at Newark Airport, and How It Could Affect Your Upcoming Flights

An air traffic control crisis at New Jersey’s Newark Liberty International is creating massive problems for travelers and raising safety concerns. Here’s what to know.

May 9, 2025 05:49 PM

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Barbara Peterson

Halloway journeys include a rail route along the California coast (left), and take place in private rail cars such as the vista dome-topped Warren R. Henry train car (right).

Halloway is a new private railcar company that is offering journeys along some of the most scenic routes in America.

April 27, 2026 06:17 PM

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Bailey Berg

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