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National Parks

How to Visit a National Park Without Actually Visiting a National Park

Get your fill of the sights and sounds of U.S. national parks even when you’re stuck at home because of coronavirus.

April 6, 2020 04:32 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Tips + News

The U.S. Ban on Travel Now Includes Europe, the U.K., and Ireland—What You Need to Know

The temporary ban has been extended to the U.K. and Ireland, effective midnight March 16, but U.S. citizens and their families are exempt.

March 14, 2020 02:06 PM

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Michelle Baran

Air Travel News

I Took Uber Copter From Manhattan to JFK—Here’s What It’s Like

For $205, the 10-minute flight to the airport was worth it for the views alone but also was a huge time saver.

October 3, 2019 08:54 AM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Packing Tips + Gear

Are You Photographer Enough for This $70 Camera?

It looks (and feels) like a toy, but the Kodak Printomatic instant-print digital camera will put your skills (and your patience) to the test.

November 9, 2017 12:37 PM

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Matthew Phenix

History + Culture

Where to Find London’s Victorian Charm

Walk in the footsteps of some of London’s most notable Victorians through the lavish restaurants, opulent theaters, and grand department stores they frequented.

December 12, 2017 08:31 PM

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Edmund Vallance

Air Travel News

Air Travel Gets an Upgrade

A look at United Airlines’ Polaris lounges

Sponsored by United Airlines

Books

12 Books to Read This Winter

As the weather cools down and you’re looking for a good book to read on your next plane ride (or delayed layover), here are some 2019 picks from Bedside Reading founder Jane Ubell-Meyer.

November 27, 2019 12:31 PM

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Jane Ubell-Meyer

Air Travel News

How to Buy Carbon Offsets While Traveling

All those tempting flight deals may be great for the pocketbook, but they sure do take a toll on Mother Earth.

June 4, 2019 04:37 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

Hotels

These Are 10 of the Most Haunted Hotels in America

With their eerie histories and ghoulish charm, these hotels promise to give guests both thrills and chills.

October 10, 2022 08:30 PM

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Bailey Berg

Where to Travel Next

Why You Should Go to Napa Valley This Summer

Six ways to enjoy the legendary wine region for anyone who wants to soak up the sunshine, listen to music, or learn a bit about food and wine.

June 12, 2019 07:13 PM

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Matt Villano

The Future of Travel

11 Ways Technology Will Make Flying Fun Again

Traveling by air is going to get better. We promise.

September 21, 2018 03:36 PM

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Harriet Baskas

Air Travel News

Real ID Realness, Ongoing Boeing Max Drama, and the Great Biometrics Debate—Our Predictions for Air Travel in 2020

As a new decade of aviation kicks off, what will be the defining moments and movements of the coming year?

December 19, 2019 02:11 PM

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Kristen Leigh Painter

Hotels

Here’s What the Future of Glamping Looks Like

Across the US, companies are ramping up the glamping game. Here’s where to stay when you want the great outdoors, creature comforts, and next-level hospitality all rolled into one.

April 30, 2018 04:07 PM

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Sara Button

Hotels

Why It’s Time to Visit Hong Kong Now

With a grounding in the city’s traditions, a new generation of entrepreneurs are reinventing Hong Kong.

August 6, 2019 12:25 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

Art + Architecture

10 Border Walls That Artists Have Turned Into Powerful Protests

It takes a creative eye and the audacity to draw outside the lines to turn a symbol of division into a message of unity.

July 30, 2019 05:07 PM

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Maya Kroth

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