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We Love to Hate the Travel Bucket List. Why?

In recent years, the travel bucket list has been much maligned—and for good reason. But one writer makes the case for not throwing it out completely.

July 18, 2023 11:48 AM

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Carey Baraka

Road Trips

9 Unforgettable European Road Trips

Charming French châteaux or windswept Irish vistas? Norwegian fjords or Welsh beaches? Europe’s best drives offer it all.

May 27, 2023 11:46 AM

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Lottie Gross

September / October 2021

The Future of Hospitality Is...

Fourteen leaders on how to make hospitality more inclusive in 2021 and beyond.

July 26, 2022 09:03 AM

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Katherine LaGrave

Road Trips

If You Can Celebrate the Route 66 Centennial in Only One Place, Make It This City

Find renovated motels, restored neon, new street art, and augmented reality in Albuquerque in 2026.

January 29, 2026 05:26 PM

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Matt Kirouac

Post sunset from Ala Moana Beach Park west of Waikiki, Oahu, Hawaii.

O‘ahu native Heather Sanchez knows the island’s quieter spots—and was willing to share them with us.

August 5, 2022 06:27 PM

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Devorah Lev-Tov

Air Travel News

People With Nut Allergies Will Get Early Boarding on American

The new policy is a departure from the carrier’s previous hands-off approach to allergy sufferers.

November 14, 2018 07:27 PM

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Michelle Baran

COVID + Travel

Can I Travel Once I’m Vaccinated?

After you’ve been vaccinated for COVID-19, is it safe to travel? Where will you be able to go, and what will be required of you? Experts answer these questions and more.

February 23, 2021 12:14 PM

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Michelle Baran

Hotels

These 5 Hotels Aim to Make Solo Travel Easier

Traveling alone? More hotels are helping solo travelers make connections, stay safe, and have big adventures.

August 28, 2024 03:01 PM

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Alexandra Cheney

A road by the beach in San Diego county.

Travel for Good

An Electric Road Trip in One of America’s Most EV-Friendly Cities

With a host of family-friendly things to do in a small radius—plus plentiful charging—San Diego is a dream EV destination.

February 3, 2023 12:48 PM

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Tim Chester

Visas + Passports

Biden Signs Order That Will Allow Online U.S. Passport Renewal

Also on the agenda—reducing airport screening times.

December 15, 2021 12:25 PM

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Michelle Baran

Air Travel News

Why Do Airplanes Still Have Ashtrays?

Smoking is prohibited on airplanes, so why do airplanes still have any ashtrays at all? It turns out there is good reason for them, and you’ll be glad they’re there.

September 28, 2023 08:13 AM

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Ramsey Qubein

Natural Wonders

A Wildflower Super Bloom Is Heading to the Sierras

A long, wet, and snowy winter means that California’s hills and mountains should come alive with a particularly pretty showing of flowers this summer, experts say.

April 30, 2019 05:21 PM

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Michelle Baran

Left: Gwangjang Market;right: Changdeokgung, royal palace in Seoul, Secret garden

Family Travel

Ancient Palaces, a Cat Café, and KPop Demon Hunters—the Perfect Family Travel Itinerary for South Korea

My kids wanted to go to Japan. We took them to South Korea instead—and our timing was “Golden.” Here’s our parent- and kid-approved itinerary for exploring Seoul and Jeju Island.

February 3, 2026 11:13 AM

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Michelle Baran

Air Travel News

Why Booking a European Airline Could Save You Hundreds This Summer

The European Union just clarified that its passenger compensation rules include fuel price disruptions. Here’s how to ensure you’re fully protected.

May 26, 2026 06:23 PM

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Dianne See Morrison

Tips + News

France Heads Into Second Nationwide Lockdown Amid COVID Surge

Germany announces a partial four-week lockdown as Europe faces a second wave of coronavirus cases.

October 28, 2020 05:22 PM

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Frank Jordans

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