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Art + Culture

The Pacific Northwest Through the Eyes of a Poet

Rena Priest, poet laureate for Washington, shares her perspective on her home state—and her poetry.

October 20, 2021 11:13 AM

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Staff

COVID + Travel

Australia Won’t Reopen to U.S. Travelers Until 2022

Vaccinated Australian citizens and residents can travel abroad starting in November, but foreigners entering from overseas will have to wait.

October 5, 2021 02:19 PM

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Rod McGuirk

How France’s Transit Strike Is Affecting Travelers in Paris

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Person paddling out to the ocean on a surfboard

Islands

4 Beautiful Caribbean Islands Worth Visiting—No U.S. Passport Required

While you should definitely pack sunscreen, you can leave the passport at home.

January 23, 2025 01:12 PM

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Mariette Williams

teenager with yellow suitcase on people mover at airport

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

Exterior of Cape Cod rental home with white picket fence

U.S. Beaches

7 Airbnbs in Cape Cod to Book for a Coastal Getaway

Whether you’re searching for a five-bedroom house or a cozy beachfront cottage, this collection of highly vetted Airbnbs has something for every type of traveler.

April 25, 2024 08:48 AM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

People walking into the Capital One Cardholder Lounge on Miami Beach

Loyalty + Rewards

How to Access VIP Events With Your Premium Credit Card

The top credit cards from Capital One, American Express, and Chase all offer exclusive access to some of the best cultural, culinary, sports, and entertainment events of the year.

December 20, 2023 09:28 AM

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Paul Rubio

River Cruises

European River Cruises Are Setting Sail This Summer

With Europe set to reopen to Americans, rolling along the Danube, Seine, or Douro River just became a very real possibility for summer 2021.

May 26, 2021 03:29 PM

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Michelle Baran

Holiday Travel

9 Christmas Movies From Around the World You Can Stream Right Now

If you’ve already watched “Elf” five times this month, here are nine international Christmas movies to add to your viewing list.

December 18, 2020 05:38 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Camping

You Can Go Glamping Next Door to a Chocolate Factory in Slovenia

The “Chocolate Village by the River” gives chocoholics prime access to the Teta Frida chocolate factory.

January 30, 2020 04:55 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

The James River is one of Richmond's many charms

Food + Drink

9 Things to Do in Richmond, Virginia

From the thrills of urban whitewater rafting to sipping your way along a mimosa trail, here are the experiences you can only have in Virginia’s capital region.

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