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Antiracism Protests Ignite in Cities Around the World

The May 25 police killing of George Floyd in Minnesota has sparked worldwide protests against systemic racism and police brutality.

June 8, 2020 12:44 PM

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Pan Pylas

Natural Wonders

You Could See the Northern Lights in the Continental United States Tonight

Thanks to a hole in the sun’s atmosphere, the aurora borealis might be visible from a few states later this evening.

September 11, 2018 05:15 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

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

Loyalty + Rewards

Chase Sapphire Reserve Temporarily Lowered Its Annual Fee Due to COVID

The fee went up, then down, in 2020. Now, thanks to Chase’s partnerships with Lyft and DoorDash, cardholders can earn bonus points and great discounts on rides and food deliveries as well.

October 21, 2020 05:22 PM

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Eric Rosen

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

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

Art + Architecture

A Walking Tour in America’s Most Car-Happy City

Los Angeles isn’t what one might call the most walkable city in the U.S.—unless you know where to look.

April 25, 2022 08:15 PM

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Hillary Richard

Surfers catching waves at The Ritz-Carlton O‘ahu, Turtle Bay

Outdoor Adventure

How The Ritz-Carlton Hawaiʻi Elevates Outdoor Travel

Adventure meets culture across Maui and Oʻahu, where hiking, surfing, snorkeling, and horseback riding come layered with storytelling, tradition, and unforgettable views.

Sponsored by Visit Monaco

Cities We Love

Why Cruisers and Travelers Should Linger a Day or Two in France’s Second-Largest City

Marseille mixes Mediterranean beach coves and urban street art.

April 17, 2025 04:33 PM

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Sophie Friedman

Tips + News

Fully Vaccinated People Can Gather Without Masks, CDC Says

The CDC did not change its recommendations on travel, which discourages unnecessary travel and calls for getting tested within a few days of the trip.

March 8, 2021 02:56 PM

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Mike Stobbe

Health + Wellness

Explore Maine’s Most Captivating—and Healing—Coastal Landscapes

Using Portland as your jumping off point, you’ll find a bounty of rejuvenating outdoor adventure and remote, natural beauty in this seafaring state.

Sponsored by The Marriott Bonvoy Boundless™ Card from Chase

There are things you can do to make the passport process as smooth as possible.

Travel Tips + Etiquette

You Should Renew Your Passport Sooner Than You Might Think—Here’s Why

Typically U.S. passports are valid for 10 years (or 5 for children under 16)

September 29, 2023 12:47 PM

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Bailey Berg

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