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What a Pandemic-Era Mardi Gras Looks Like in New Orleans

New Orleanians are finding socially distant ways to celebrate the Carnival season amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

January 7, 2021 11:22 AM

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Rebecca Santana

Qatar Airways Quad Suite that combines up to four seats and allows two seats to combine into a single bed

Air Travel News

Qatar Airways Is Launching a Highly Anticipated New Qsuite Business Seat—Here’s a Sneak Peek

The airline provided a first glance at images and mock-ups of a new business-class offering that is sure to impress.

July 23, 2024 06:46 PM

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Bailey Berg

National Parks

Yellowstone Closed Due to Severe Floods That Have “Dramatically Changed” Its Landscapes

The nation’s oldest national park has been forced to close due to unprecedented flooding. When it reopens, the park’s terrain might be permanently altered.

June 15, 2022 03:28 PM

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Matthew Brown

Passengers sitting in the waiting area at an airport gate with their luggage

Air Travel News

Getting Your Money Back from Airlines Is About to Get Much Easier

The U.S. Department of Transportation has issued historic new consumer protection rules for air travelers. Here’s what you need to know.

April 24, 2024 06:50 PM

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Michelle Baran

Air Travel News

Delta Proposes National No-Fly List to Combat Surge in “Air Rage”

As incidents of passengers refusing to wear masks and harassing flight crews persist, Delta Air Lines suggests that carriers unite to ban passengers from flying.

September 29, 2021 03:43 PM

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Michelle Baran

Pyramid Lake at Jasper National Park, Canada

Visas + Passports

Do You Need a Passport to Go to Canada?

Everything you need to know about travel requirements to visit the United States’ northern neighbor.

June 22, 2023 04:23 PM

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Bailey Berg

A flier using mobile smartphone with a backpack between waits for flight in Airport Terminal.

Travel Tips + Etiquette

What Happens If Your Name Is Misspelled on Your Airline Ticket?

The fix is often easy, especially if you resolve the issue quickly.

July 17, 2024 09:42 AM

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Bailey Berg

The pool at Grand Hotel Fasano sits by the shores of Lake Garda in Italy.

Stay Here Next

This Idyllic Italian Lake Is an Overlooked Alternative to Lake Como—Here’s Where to Stay

The neoclassical-style Grand Hotel Fasano on Italy’s Lake Garda offers a more laid-back alternative to flashy Lake Como.

May 14, 2025 12:21 PM

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Alia Akkam

comfy armchairs at the Capital One Lounge at DFW Airport

Air Travel News

An Honest Guide to the Airport Lounges at Dallas Fort Worth International

DFW has 19 airport lounges and lounge alternatives. Here’s the scoop on how to allocate your time at the best—plus how to access them.

February 8, 2024 02:19 PM

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Paul Rubio

Air Travel News

Thousands of Flights Canceled and Delayed Amid Winter Storms

These are the airports and regions that are getting hit hardest—and what you can do if your travel plans are affected.

February 23, 2023 04:05 PM

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Michelle Baran

Breathtaking scenic aerial view of Doubtful Lake from Sahale Arm on the Cascade Pass Trail in North Cascades National Park.

National Parks

11 Underrated, Crowd-Free U.S. National Parks to Visit in 2026 With No Foreign Visitor Fees

As new entry fees for international travelers take effect at several of the country’s busiest parks, these destinations offer equally striking landscapes without the added costs.

March 23, 2026 02:28 PM

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Emily Pennington

American Airlines planes parked at gates

Air Travel News

American Is Cutting 50,000 Summer Flights From These U.S. Hubs

As airlines continue to make scheduling adjustments, here’s how travelers can prepare—and get compensated—for changes that might affect their itinerary.

March 2, 2023 12:14 PM

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Chris Dong

A row of lodgings line a snowy ski slope at Deer Valley Resort

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