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Air Travel News

TSA Just Made It Easier for More Families to Use PreCheck

A rule change means teenagers can now piggyback on their parent’s TSA PreCheck membership.

May 24, 2023 04:28 PM

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Bailey Berg

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National Parks

Top 10 U.S. National Parks to Visit With Kids

America’s parks are the ultimate outdoor classroom for toddlers and teens alike.

July 21, 2023 01:23 PM

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Tanvi Chheda

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Hotel News + Openings

Dubai’s Next Luxury Hotel Is Set to Be the Tallest in the World—and Reservations Are Now Open

The 1,004-room, 82-floor Ciel Dubai Marina will become the latest over-the-top hotel in a city known for its glamour and superlatives.

October 13, 2025 04:15 PM

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Nicola Chilton

Outdoor Adventure

How My Autistic Kid Found Accessible Adventure—and Yours Can, Too

In our new series “Traveling on the Spectrum,” one family learns you don’t have to push pause on outdoor activities, thanks to U.S. adaptive recreation organizations.

July 7, 2023 10:26 AM

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Melinda Fulmer

Travel Tips + Etiquette

Bucket List Reimagined: Mindful Return to the Greek Islands

Starting May 1, Greece will stop requiring travelers to show proof of vaccination, a negative test, or proof of recovery to enter—it may be the perfect time to visit. Here’s where to go.

April 27, 2022 12:44 PM

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Giovanna Dell’Orto

Epic Trips

This Lesser-Known Island Is Malta’s Quieter Little Sister

From fig festivals and beaches to hiking and rock climbing, here’s a local’s guide to enjoying this lesser-known Mediterranean gem.

Travel booking site Skyscanner analyzed data from thousands of flight searches between January 1 and June 30, 2025. Here’s what it found.

October 14, 2025 12:43 PM

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Sophie Friedman

Flowering desert (desierto florido in Spanish). It rarely rains in Atacama desert but it does a carpet made of millions of flowers covers the otherwise dry ground

Off The Tourist Trail

This Less-Visited Part of Chile’s Atacama Is Full of Desert Superblooms, Penguins, and Sweet Sun Wine

Avoid the crowds in one of the world’s most popular deserts with these Indigenous cooking classes, canoe trips, and sound healing sessions.

April 30, 2026 03:53 PM

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Yulia Denisyuk

Barnes Bay, Anguilla island British West Indies

LGBTQ Travel

My Queer Family Was Out and Proud on a Tiny Caribbean Island

What happens when luxury travelers show up as their full queer selves in places that don’t condone homosexuality?

June 6, 2023 05:24 PM

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Sally Kohn

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National Parks

Find a Winter Wonderland in These 6 Stunning National Parks

Pile on your warmest gear and enjoy these beautiful national parks with fewer crowds, dramatic landscapes, and snowy outdoor activities.

November 27, 2024 07:36 AM

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Melanie Haiken

Road Trips

11 National and State Parks to Add to Your Route 66 Road Trip

The Mother Road cuts through some of the most dramatic landscapes in the U.S., filled with canyons, petroglyphs, lava flows, and lakes.

November 18, 2025 02:09 PM

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Jackie Bryant

Travel for Good

How Ski Slopes Are Getting More Inclusive

Snow sports have long had a diversity and accessibility problem, but these organizations are working to open the mountains for all.

April 24, 2023 05:27 PM

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Bailey Berg

Outdoor Adventure

In Southern California, Skip the Road Trip, Take the Boat Trip

Make a splash with these four water-friendly routes through Southern California.

April 20, 2023 06:50 PM

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Michelle Konstantinovsky

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