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Cities We Love

French Quarter and Beyond: 12 Things to Do While Visiting New Orleans

Check out the famous and underrated activities the Big Easy has to offer.

August 10, 2023 01:00 PM

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Chloe Arrojado

A painting by Latasha Green featuring what looks like a blue ribbon weaving around wildflowers on a wall in the newly reopened United lounge at Denver airport

Air Travel News

A Supersized United Lounge Just Opened at Denver Airport—and We Took a Look Around

United Airlines has unveiled a complete overhaul of a two-story, 33,000-square-foot lounge space that had been closed since 2023 at one of the carrier’s most important hubs.

August 18, 2025 07:18 PM

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Bailey Berg

Air Travel News

No, You Can’t Pack Full-Size Sunscreen Bottles in Your Carry-On

The news that sunscreen is now exempt from the TSA’s 3-1-1 requirements is too good to be true.

April 13, 2021 04:29 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Air Travel News

Southwest Launches New Fare Class

A new Wanna Get Away Plus option allows passengers to earn more frequent flier points and to fly standby at no extra cost.

May 17, 2022 08:35 PM

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Michelle Baran

Air Travel News

The Best (and Cheapest) Europe Flights for 2021

There are some surprisingly good deals for travel to Europe right now as airlines add service to meet reopening demand.

June 28, 2021 06:21 PM

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Barbara Peterson

View of Kauai's Na Pali Coast as seen from the Kalalau Trail.

Hotels

10 Airbnb Stays Near Spectacular Hiking Trails

Lace up your hiking boots: These vacation rentals are perfectly situated for adventurers who love to explore on foot.

March 5, 2024 02:49 PM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

HONG KONG - NOVEMBER 03, 2015: check-in area in Hong Kong Airport. Hong Kong International Airport is the main airport in Hong Kong. It is located on the island of Chek Lap Kok

Air Travel News

United to End Service to New York’s JFK Airport Unless It Gets More Slots

A little more than one year after returning to the hub following a five-year break, the carrier is now considering pulling back out.

September 7, 2022 05:55 PM

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Michelle Baran

National Parks

These New Activist-Led Trips Will Help Protect U.S. National Parks

In the wake of budget cuts, one travel company has launched environmental advocacy trips to the Grand Canyon, Zion, and Yellowstone.

August 14, 2025 11:40 AM

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Chloe Bergé

Taking up photography in scenic settings like Japan.

Solo Travel

5 Solo Travel Ideas for Pursuing a Craft, Whether You Love Painting, Ceramics, Writing, or Learning Languages

Monet was inspired by his gardens at Giverny in France; Kerouac by his road trips across the U.S. You can find inspiration in your own travels on one of many workshop-style trips.

August 14, 2025 09:28 AM

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Chloe Arrojado

Puerto Rico Now Requiring Vaccines for Hotel Guests, Airbnb Stays

The order goes into effect August 16, due to a recent COVID-19 transmission spike.

August 6, 2021 01:16 PM

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Dánica Coto

Global Entry Will Soon Be Quicker—but at What Privacy Cost?

LGBTQ Travel

Why I’m Grateful for Global Entry, as a Gender Non-Binary Traveler

Probing questions and unwanted pat downs can mean extra stress for LGBTQ travelers. Here’s how TSA’s Trusted Traveler programs can unexpectedly help.

June 6, 2024 02:28 PM

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Lindsey Danis

Travel Tips + Etiquette

This One Travel Hack Will Slow Down Your Vacation and Give You Stunning Images

Researchers and National Geographic photographers are teaching people how to take better photos, be more mindful, shift their focus, and enjoy vacations more.

August 4, 2025 04:00 PM

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Suzie Dundas

Cities We Love

How to Pretend You’re in Buenos Aires at Home

Use this itinerary to recreate the best parts of a day in Argentina’s capital from your own home during quarantine.

May 21, 2020 04:50 PM

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Sarah Buder

The only thing better than the rail trip of a lifetime is one that is fully planned an organized for you by a well-established tour operator.

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