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Procrastinators just got another windfall for securing a Real ID for travel.

December 5, 2022 04:17 PM

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Michelle Baran

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This Australian City Is Top of Our Travel List for 2025. Here’s Why It Should Be on Yours.

Destination dining and a newly expanded art gallery with a blockbuster surrealist exhibition await.

December 6, 2024 12:53 PM

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Laura Dannen Redman

Air Travel News

Semi-Private Air Carrier JSX Is Expanding Its Service and Flier Benefits

Nearly 10 years after launching its unique public charter jet service model of flying 30-passenger planes, JSX continues to expand its route network and is entering the loyalty game.

July 9, 2025 11:55 AM

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Chris Dong

Longreads

“Moon” Travel Is The Latest Trend in Tourism. But What Is It?

Babymoons. “Memoons.” We’re all on moons these days.

February 18, 2025 09:53 AM

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Jen Rose Smith

Two people soaking in one of eight baths at Hvammsvík Hot Springs in Iceland with the ocean and green cliffs in the background

Air Travel News

A New Hot Spring Has Opened in Iceland, and This Round-Trip Flight Deal Includes a Visit

Now through February 20, travelers can treat themselves to an airfare deal that includes thermal soaking at the new Hvammsvík Hot Springs in Iceland.

January 31, 2024 07:06 PM

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Michelle Baran

Tips + News

Powerful Quake Destroys Famed Natural Wonder in Puerto Rico

The Punta Ventana natural arch was a popular tourist draw in the southwest town of Guayanilla.

January 8, 2020 02:20 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Aerial view of Kongde Lodge,one of the world’s highest resorts, offers views of the Himalayas.

Fall 2024

I Took the Paths Less Traveled to Everest Base Camp

A long-distance trek through Nepal’s Everest region offers lessons in Sherpa culture, rural mountain living, and humility.

October 30, 2024 12:24 PM

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Sarika Bansal

Images of empty economy class seats with blue headrests on a United Airlines airplane

Air Travel News

United Unveils a New Boarding Procedure That It Claims Will Speed Up the Process

Where you’re sitting in a given row will dictate when you board. Here’s what to know about United Airlines’ new boarding groups.

October 18, 2023 05:34 PM

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Chris Dong

6 Lantern Festivals That’ll Brighten Your Life

Art + Culture

8 Truly Brilliant Global Lantern Festivals Worth Traveling for—from Chiang Mai to Nagasaki

These luminous events, from Chiang Mai to O‘ahu, are rooted in ancient cultural traditions.

October 20, 2025 06:13 PM

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Bailey Berg

Coach Beard and Ted Lasso stand in front of two red telephone booths

Art + Culture

5 Ted Lasso Filming Locations You Can Actually Visit

From a 300-year-old pub to two stadiums, these locations helped bring “Ted Lasso” to life.

April 6, 2023 08:32 PM

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Bailey Berg

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

Packing Tips + Gear

The Best Compression Socks You Should Never Travel Without

Yes, you should be wearing compression socks when you travel. These are the most stylish and comfortable pairs.

January 26, 2023 01:07 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Air Travel News

Everything You Need to Know About Getting a Real ID

By May 2025, if you don’t have a Real ID, passport or trusted traveler program card (such as Global Entry), you will not be able to fly.

December 5, 2022 05:51 PM

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Michelle Baran

Navy Pier in Chicago is the official start of Route 66.

Road Trips

4 Can’t-Miss Places to Stop on Illinois’ Route 66

Celebrate 100 years of Route 66 with a scenic 301-mile road trip from Chicago to Madison, filled with historic sites, local eats, and small-town charm in Illinois.

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