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Canada Has Reopened to U.S. Travelers—Here’s Everything You Need to Know About Visiting

COVID + Travel

Canada Has Reopened to U.S. Travelers—Here’s How to Visit

A reporter based in Toronto breaks down the situation on the ground and what travelers who want to go should know.

September 29, 2021 09:49 PM

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Anna Haines

Aerial view of people at an airport, with passengers visible on two levels

Air Travel News

Got SSSS on Your Boarding Pass? Here’s What It Means—and How to Avoid It Next Time

SSSS on your boarding pass means an extra security screening, but don’t panic.

May 28, 2026 03:20 AM

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Sophie Friedman

COVID + Travel

Some European Christmas Markets Close Due to COVID, but Some Remain Open

After a year when most were canceled, some of Europe’s festive markets are back on again for the 2021 holiday season. Not all have been spared, though, as pandemic problems linger.

November 22, 2021 08:14 PM

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Billie Cohen

Air Travel News

Uber Is Launching a Helicopter Service Between Manhattan and JFK

Top-tier Uber Rewards members will soon be able to bypass rush-hour traffic by requesting an Uber Copter to or from John F. Kennedy International Airport.

June 7, 2019 07:22 PM

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Michelle Baran

Beaches

A Guide to U.S. Virgin Islands Beaches and Snorkeling

From St. Croix to St. John and St. Thomas, explore standout beaches and snorkeling spots across the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Sponsored by U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism

Outdoor Adventure

Arizona’s Dark Skies: Where to Find Them and How to Enjoy Them

Through its parks, cities, and state-of-the-art observatories, the Grand Canyon State offers some of the best stargazing in the country.

January 13, 2020 04:40 PM

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Stacey McKenna

What to Do When You Have a Panic Attack on Vacation

Health + Wellness

How to Deal with a Panic Attack While on Vacation

Travel can be rewarding and freeing, but it can also provoke anxiety. Here, experts offer coping and calming strategies to take with you on the road.

May 3, 2024 02:11 PM

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Cassie Shortsleeve

Hiking + Cycling

Ride On: 5 New Bike Routes Through America’s Offbeat Locales

The expanding U.S. Bicycle Route system allows plenty of unique opportunities to traverse lesser-known roads and explore America on two wheels.

February 1, 2019 03:30 PM

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Rebecca Dalzell

New hotels in Bozeman and Big Sky help guests access the outdoors.

Hotel News + Openings

These New Alpine Lodges Make Montana’s Outdoors Even Greater

With canoe-shaped firepits and snowshoe chandeliers, three big-name hotels have a mission to get you outside.

June 6, 2025 11:46 AM

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Bailey Berg

Panoramic view from Cotswold Way walking trail of picturesque Chipping Camden English countryside landscape, Cotswolds, Gloucestershire, England, UK

Hiking + Cycling

This Pub-to-Pub Hike Is 102 Miles of English Countryside, Cottages, and Castles

Only a short train ride from London, the Cotswolds Way immerses travelers in bucolic landscapes and villages.

June 5, 2025 01:27 PM

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Danielle Hallock

Cruise

5 Secret Ways to Score Free Extras on a Cruise

If you like the idea of getting a little something for next to nothing, use these tricks for discounts, gifts, and giveaways at sea.

August 19, 2024 02:53 PM

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Brittany Chrusciel

History + Culture

Ancient Lost City Is Most Important Archeological Find Since King Tut’s Tomb, Egyptologists Say

Located on the west bank of the Nile River in Luxor, the newly unearthed city dates back to the period under King Amenhotep III.

April 9, 2021 12:58 PM

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Associated Press (AP)

Interior of mosque with arches and shadows and sunlight

LGBTQ Travel

Sharing Old Delhi’s Queer History, One Walk at a Time

On weekends, Iqbal Ali leads tours that bring another side of the city to life.

June 1, 2024 08:52 AM

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Manu Moudgil

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