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Time for a Trip? More Than a Third of Americans Haven’t Taken a Vacation in 2 Years

A new survey shows that U.S. workers aren’t using their time off to travel.

June 28, 2019 04:14 PM

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A branch full of cherry blossoms, with a body of water and a building with pillars and a domed roof in the background

The city’s iconic flowers normally bloom in late March or early April. Here’s when the National Park Service predicts they’ll be at their fullest in 2026.

March 5, 2026 08:39 PM

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Jessie Beck

COVID + Travel

U.S. Implements New Vaccine Rules for International Travel

As of November 8, all foreign nationals entering the United States must be fully vaccinated, and there are new rules for unvaccinated Americans, too—here’s everything you need to know.

November 8, 2021 05:51 PM

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Michelle Baran

A field of tulips, with bands of pink, white, yellow, orange, green, and red flowers

Where to Go in Spring

Celebrate the Return of Spring With the Netherlands’ Most Beautiful Tulips. Here’s Where to See Them.

Spring is well and truly here when the Netherlands’ rainbow tulip fields are in full bloom.

February 27, 2026 02:51 AM

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Chris Schalkx

Where to Travel Next

The Best (and Worst) Times to Hit the Road This July 4 Weekend

Between Wednesday, July 3, and Sunday, July 7, more than 41 million Americans plan on taking a road trip. Here’s how to avoid them.

June 27, 2019 05:42 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Family Travel

How LEGO Kits Help Us Learn About the World (Even When We Can’t Travel)

Rainy days—and periods of social-distancing or quarantine—mean a chance to introduce your kids to a world of travel and architecture. And plastic bricks.

March 13, 2020 05:35 PM

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Ann Shields

Destination Spotlight

The Best Things to Do in South Carolina

From historic gardens and handsome parks to fascinating museums and charming markets, here’s what to see and do in the Palmetto State.

May 28, 2020 09:43 AM

The newest Fotografiska is in a 1908 department store turned famed artist squat in Berlin.

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An exterior view of a busy Parisian cafe.

Travel Tips + Etiquette

Do You Tip in France? Sometimes—Here’s When and How Much to Give

Tipping in France is fairly straightforward. Follow these handy tips when you order at a café or restaurant.

February 24, 2026 01:59 AM

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Lily Heise

Travelers wait to retrieve their bags after Southwest canceled their flights.

Air Travel News

Massive Southwest Cancellations Continue—What Went Wrong

The Department of Transportation is looking into why Southwest had such a disproportionately high rate of cancellations after last weekend’s severe winter storms.

December 27, 2022 01:02 PM

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Associated Press (AP)

Health + Wellness

How to Think Like an Introvert

It’s an introvert’s world, and we’re living in it right now.

March 24, 2020 02:58 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Air Travel News

This Carrier Is Adding a Ton of Cheap Flights to Europe

Norwegian is increasing the frequency of its flights across the pond in time for next summer.

October 14, 2019 07:12 PM

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Michelle Baran

Air Travel News

Uber Is Launching a Helicopter Service Between Manhattan and JFK

Top-tier Uber Rewards members will soon be able to bypass rush-hour traffic by requesting an Uber Copter to or from John F. Kennedy International Airport.

June 7, 2019 07:22 PM

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Michelle Baran

A superbloom of wildflowers in California

Outdoor Adventure

A Super Bloom Just Peaked in California, but There’s Still Time to See Other Spectacular Flowers

Following record rainfall in some areas throughout the fall and winter, wildflowers are growing across the state. Here’s where to see them.

March 20, 2026 08:10 AM

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Mae Hamilton

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