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9 Tips for Finding Pet-Friendly Airbnb and Vacation Rentals

Feel comfortable bringing your dog along for the trip with this tried-and-true advice for finding—and staying at—pet-friendly Airbnbs.

April 30, 2021 04:37 PM

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Devorah Lev-Tov

Visit Pacific Rim National Park Reserve and you'll experience an ecosystem that interweaves the land and ocean.

National Parks

9 Canadian National Parks to Visit for a Beautiful Escape

Nothing solves a bad case of cabin fever like a national park, and Canada is in good supply.

November 6, 2024 04:21 PM

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Chloe Arrojado

COVID + Travel

Is It Safe to Travel With Unvaccinated Kids in the Era of the Delta Variant?

With the Delta variant having changed the pandemic risk calculus, families with unvaccinated kids are left trying to figure out how to travel safely and whether they even should right now.

August 20, 2021 01:25 PM

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Michelle Baran

Father and Children Exploring Desert Landscape

National Parks

Top 10 U.S. National Parks to Visit With Kids

America’s parks are the ultimate outdoor classroom for toddlers and teens alike.

July 21, 2023 01:23 PM

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Tanvi Chheda

a photo of Copenhagen's harbor in the sunset

Eco-rewards, grants, and other perks are among the ways European destinations are experimenting to attract mindful travelers and long-term residents.

April 14, 2026 01:36 PM

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Jessica Benavides Canepa

Hand holding a U.S. passport over a wooden surface

Visas + Passports

Need a New U.S. Passport Really Fast? That’ll Be $950.

Here’s how to get a passport in one business day—for a price.

October 8, 2025 02:11 AM

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Sophie Friedman

Food + Drink

10 Essential Foods to Eat on a Trip to Puerto Rico

Plantains from Africa, cooking techniques from Spain—Puerto Rico’s dishes are a testament to its multicultural history.

May 27, 2023 12:27 AM

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Chloe Arrojado

A hand holds up a miniature ceramic house.

Air Travel News

How a Miniature House Became the Most Coveted Souvenir in Aviation

Every year, KLM releases a new miniature Delftware house that’s a replica of a historical building. Here’s the backstory on these beloved mementos.

October 10, 2024 02:34 AM

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Blane Bachelor

Epic Trips

In Patagonia, You Can White-Water Raft for 62 Miles from Lodge to Lodge

Chile’s Futaleufú River provides a rare, thrilling experience that’s possible only with continued environmental protection.

May 12, 2026 01:43 PM

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Jessica Vincent

Outdoor Adventure

In India, Astrotourism Is Looking Up

The country’s vastness means opportunities abound to better see the stars.

May 4, 2022 01:40 PM

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Agnee Ghosh

Take in the fresh air of Alaska’s wilderness

Outdoor Adventure

The Ultimate Nature-Lover’s Adventures for International Travel

When you’re looking for an adrenaline rush abroad in the great outdoors, let these expert tour operators take care of all the details.

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Tips + News

Experts Say Atlantic Hurricane Season Will Be Less Active This Year

Even though meteorologists at NOAA are predicting a “below-normal” Atlantic hurricane season, they’re still urging people to be prepared.

August 21, 2018 08:01 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Woodabe men dressed in traditional regalia for the Gerewol Festival.

Art + Culture

4 African Cultural Traditions Travelers Can Participate In

From beauty pageants for men to the mask craftsmen of the DRC, here are four African cultural traditions that have withstood the test of time.

November 9, 2022 02:29 PM

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Wendy Watta

Fall 2025

8 Epic Cruises for the Seriously Intrepid Traveler to Take in 2026

From luxury icebreakers to yachts with pool decks, these ships—and sailings—are on our list.

November 6, 2025 11:44 AM

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Jeri Clausing

Cities We Love

Why You Should Visit Charleston This Fall

Extend summer well into October with outdoor festivals and poolside cocktails in the Holy City.

August 31, 2021 12:42 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

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