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Winter Sports

Epic, Ikon, or Independent: How to Find the Best Multi-Resort Ski Pass

Find out whether Epic or Ikon is the ski pass for you—or if there’s an alternative you should consider.

December 16, 2022 04:43 PM

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Cindy Hirschfeld

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Air Travel News

Can You Fly Through the Middle East Right Now? The Current State of Air Travel in the Region

Airports have been packed with thousands of stranded travelers following airspace closures and widespread flight cancellations and delays. Here’s what to know.

June 24, 2025 07:28 PM

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Blane Bachelor

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Air Travel News

Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Agree to Merge—What This Means for Travelers

The $1.9 billion deal could have some major implications on domestic and international flight routes and on frequent flier programs.

December 4, 2023 04:53 PM

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Michelle Baran

COVID + Travel

European Countries Are Again Changing Their Entry Rules

It’s another season of new travel regulations in Europe, with some countries loosening requirements and others tightening them. But one thing remains the same—it’s still confusing.

January 27, 2022 12:37 PM

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Michelle Baran

Hotels

4 Things Travelers Are Expecting From Hotels in 2025—and How Hotels Are Responding

Leaders from Hyatt, Hilton, and Intercontinental reveal the trends and predictions reshaping the hospitality industry.

December 20, 2024 12:20 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

Index, WA, USA - September 08, 2021; The Empire Builder long distance Amtrak train behind a locomotive in 50th anniversary paint scheme crosses the North Fork Skykomish River in Index

Trains

Amtrak Works to Restore Canceled Routes as Unions Reach Tentative Deal

The national passenger rail network had started canceling all of its long-distance trains on Thursday amid ongoing freight rail labor talks threatening to lead to a possible strike.

September 15, 2022 12:32 PM

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Michelle Baran

Ocean Cruises

Is Virgin Voyages the Perfect Cruise for Cruise Haters?

Richard Branson said he didn’t like cruises. So, he developed a cruise line for people like him. Did he succeed?

October 14, 2021 05:37 PM

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Jeri Clausing

JetBlue will soon be flying solo—with American Airlines that is.

Air Travel News

JetBlue Says It Will Terminate Its Partnership With American Airlines

The move will mark the end of mutual mileage access and to a larger roster of codeshare flights. JetBlue plans to instead focus on its bid to buy Spirit Airlines.

July 7, 2023 03:45 PM

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Michelle Baran

COVID + Travel

Hawai‘i Will Not Be Requiring Booster Shots After All

Hawai‘i Governor David Ige has confirmed that the added shot won’t be needed for now.

February 8, 2022 07:34 PM

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Michelle Baran

COVID + Travel

Hawai‘i Launches Vaccine Passport for State’s Interisland Travelers

The new program could be expanded to mainland travelers sometime this summer.

May 11, 2021 09:16 PM

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Kwin Mosby

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Air Travel News

RIP, Southwest Open Seating, You Were Both Loved and Detested

Now that Southwest has announced it will do away with its decades-long open-seating policy, travelers offer their very mixed reactions.

July 25, 2024 05:53 PM

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Chris Dong

The Organizations Aiding Afghans and How Americans Can Help

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