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Why Would Anyone Want to Check Their Bag?

There are those who will safeguard their carry-on with their life and those who will check their luggage with any airline at any cost. Is one approach truly superior over the other?

October 30, 2019 07:04 PM

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Staff

So many cheeses; so many clues about what your future travel plans might be.

Food + Drink

I Met a Cheese Fortune Teller and She Told Me Where I Had to Travel Next

The telling of the future through reading cheese, aka tyromancy, might just give you some handy clues about where you’re headed.

August 2, 2024 04:13 PM

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Kristin Vuković

Cities We Love

Let North Georgia’s Smaller, Shining Cities Charm You

North Georgia has an appeal all its own with its picturesque towns, outdoor activities, and dining experiences, all making for a fulfilling vacation any time of year.

Sponsored by Explore Georgia

COVID + Travel

Thailand to Open to Vaccinated Travelers in February

The Southeast Asian country plans to drop its quarantine requirement, but vaccinated visitors will still need to submit to two COVID tests postarrival.

January 21, 2022 01:25 PM

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Associated Press (AP)

Author and podcast host Amanda Montell with ice cream cone in Italy

Solo Travel

“Wordslut” Author Amanda Montell Is Spending a Month in Italy. Here’s Why.

The author of “Wordslut” and “Cultish” recognizes the healing power of long, slow, solo travel.

April 23, 2023 06:15 PM

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Kaitlin Menza

Family Travel

5 Orlando Resorts You Won’t Want to Leave for a Theme Park

These standout properties hold their own when it comes to on-site entertainment—and are an excellent respite when you want a break from the theme parks.

March 1, 2019 03:23 PM

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Elissa Garay

Virgin Atlantic flight attendants standing in a line in uniform. some are in red suits, some in black suits, and some in red skirts

Air Travel News

Sneakers, Tattoos, Pronoun Pins: How Flight Attendant Uniforms Are Changing With the Times

Several airlines, including Virgin Atlantic, Scandinavian Airlines, and Air New Zealand, are giving flight attendants more flexibility with their uniforms.

July 30, 2024 08:00 AM

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Bailey Berg

Hotels

10 Great Hotels in the Azores for a Local Stay

Don’t expect any humdrum, large hotel chains here: instead, ecofriendly surf lodges, historic forts-turned-inns, and stone-walled vacation homes await.

June 14, 2022 11:22 AM

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Jessie Beck

Destination Spotlight

Attractions You Can Only Find in Asheville

From a hemp farm with goat yoga to a wedding chapel with vintage clothing for sale, these businesses make Asheville unlike anywhere else.

April 3, 2021 11:46 AM

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Joanne O’Sullivan

On the Camino de Santiago, Tourism Is Helping Small Towns Survive

Each year, tens of thousands of hikers start the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage. Their presence is helping the small towns along the route survive.

June 21, 2022 03:48 PM

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Giovanna Dell’Orto

Dusk view of Winter Park village and ski area in Colorado with building lights glowing in the dark and trees dotting a snowy landscape

Trains

Colorado’s Historic Ski Train Brings Riders From Denver Straight to One of the Best Mountains in the Region

It’s now easier and more affordable to get to a ski resort area that locals love.

January 27, 2025 01:36 PM

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Molly O’Brien

LGBTQ Travel

The Best Caribbean Islands for Gay and Lesbian Travelers

Worrying about an atmosphere of anti-gay attitudes can cast a shadow over a getaway when all you want is some fun under the sun. Here are the islands you’ll find most welcoming.

May 3, 2019 02:50 PM

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John Newton

Outdoor Adventure

Storm Tourism Is Surging—and Vancouver Island Is Leading the Charge

British Columbia’s wild winter weather makes it the epicenter of a growing travel trend.

September 23, 2025 10:10 AM

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Alexandra Marvar

Traveler Man sitting in meditation with serene view mountains and lake landscape

Accessible Travel

Traveling With Epilepsy Isn’t Easy, But It’s Not Impossible Either

I’m a travel writer, I have epilepsy, and I still travel the world. For those who want to do the same, I asked a neurologist for tips on how to make trips easier and safer.

May 23, 2024 09:33 AM

A lounge area at Eleven Revelstoke Lodge with stone fireplaces and floor to ceiling windows.

Stay Here Next

Ski Runs, Saunas, and Summer Trails: A New Lodge for All Seasons in British Columbia

Heli-ski in winter, or hike, bike, and paddle in summer at Eleven Revelstoke Lodge, a revamped heritage property in Revelstoke, British Columbia.

July 1, 2025 11:09 AM

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Carolyn B. Heller

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