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This Major Airline Is Weighing Passengers—Here’s Why

Air travelers are being asked to step on a scale. Could this become an increasingly common request before boarding a plane?

June 6, 2023 02:18 PM

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Michelle Baran

Outdoor Adventure

How to Enjoy Zion National Park and Utah’s Wilderness Without the Crowds

St. George offers all the Utah adventure with less of the hassle.

January 25, 2023 05:47 PM

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Jacqueline Kehoe

Here’s everything you need to know to renew this essential travel document, from the right forms to use to how much it will cost.

March 26, 2026 12:57 PM

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Ramsey Qubein

Reception area for the Aurora spa onboard the luxury Crystal ocean ships with a seating area consisting of a loveseat and two armchairs

Cruise News

18 Months After Bankruptcy, This Luxury Cruise Line Is Sailing Again

In 2022, Crystal Cruises went belly up. Now, two of the original ocean ships are back on the high seas—with some enticing upgrades.

August 4, 2023 06:37 PM

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Bailey Berg

National Parks

Canada Is Giving Away Year-Long National Park Passes to Americans

Our neighbors to the north want to share the health benefits of time spent in nature.

July 12, 2022 02:03 PM

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Bailey Berg

Air Travel News

This Airline Is Launching Digital Bag Tags to Speed Up Check-In

Alaska Airlines plans to launch the program in late 2022.

July 22, 2022 11:00 AM

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Bailey Berg

LGBTQ Travel

Why a Drag Reality Series Is the Best Travel Show in America

HBO’s “We’re Here” teaches us to slow down, listen, and leave places we visit the better for it.

June 16, 2022 12:51 PM

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Sally Kohn

An Erupting Volcano on Spain’s La Palma Island Lures Visitors

Curious onlookers flock to see the glowing lava flows and thundering magma on the Canary Islands destination even as residents grapple with the damages.

September 21, 2021 01:43 PM

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Aritz Parra

Air Travel News

Delta Offers Quarantine-Free Travel to Italy and the Netherlands

Through an agreement with the Italian and Dutch governments, passengers will undergo COVID-19 tests to bypass a quarantine.

December 18, 2020 08:34 PM

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Michelle Baran

Travel for Good

Quiz: Test Your Eco-Knowledge of Colorado

Colorado has a lot going on—especially when it comes to sustainability. Curious? See how dialed in you are to the Centennial State’s green initiatives.

Sponsored by Visit Colorado

Air Travel News

Frontier Airlines Will Require Temperature Checks for Passengers

It will be the first airline in the United States to screen passengers and airport team members for elevated temperatures before flights.

May 8, 2020 07:12 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Left: Zion National Park; right: Arches National Park

National Parks

Zion Versus Arches: How to Choose Between Utah’s Mighty National Parks

We asked experts to compare two of the most iconic national parks in Utah.

December 4, 2025 02:51 PM

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Francesca Krempa

Photo of Sunset Cliffs in San Diego, California

Air Travel News

Why Travel Is About to Get Much Cheaper

Yet another reason shoulder season is the best season.

August 15, 2022 04:44 PM

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Michelle Baran

Air Canada airplane coming in for a landing with a body of water below during sunset

Air Travel News

Air Canada Flight Attendants Strike Ends, But Service Disruptions Expected to Persist—What to Know

A days-long standoff has finally come to an end, but it will take some time before operations fully return to normal.

August 19, 2025 03:52 PM

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Charmaine Noronha

Discover the enchanted islands, charming cities, and secret coves of Croatia, Europe’s “hidden gem.”

Where to Travel Next

Why Croatia Is Europe’s Best-Kept Secret for Luxury Travelers

Enjoy all the pleasures of a culture-rich trip filled with delicious food, along with exclusive once-in-a-lifetime experiences, thanks to sea and land specialists Ker & Downey.

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