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Lufthansa business class seats including one in the lie-flat position with a pillow and blanket atop it

How to Bid Your Way Into First or Business Class for Less

More than 50 airlines now let economy passengers bid on premium seats. Here’s how upgrade auctions work, what they cost, and when the strategy is actually worth it.

March 4, 2026 09:42 AM

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Bailey Berg

Honest Eco Sunset Sail and Dolphin Search

Sustainable Travel

Key West Is Beautiful—and Fragile. Here’s How Travelers Can Protect It.

Use the Eco-Experience Trail Pass to help the environment—and score rewards points—on your next Florida Keys vacation.

December 6, 2024 05:45 PM

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Susan B. Barnes

Mashpi Ecological Reserve, Ecuador, Highlands, Cloud Forest

Sustainable Travel

Can A.I. Make Travel More Climate-Friendly?

Artificial intelligence is poised to help the travel industry reduce emissions and support conservation. But the technology comes with challenges.

August 23, 2024 09:36 AM

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Chloe Bergé

A man in a wheelchair moves to the lift of a specialized vehicle.

Accessible Travel

How to Rent a Wheelchair-Accessible Van

These six tips include how to rent a van with the right bells and whistles and why airport pickup and drop-off can be deal-breakers.

December 3, 2024 08:25 AM

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Jaclyn Greenberg

Food + Drink

From Tacos to Tlyaudas: 14 Essential Mexican Foods to Try on Your Next Trip

From tlayudas to tacos, here are 14 essential Mexican foods to try on your next trip to Mexico.

August 4, 2024 12:40 PM

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Sophie Friedman

Spectacular cliffs and rocky coast line of Asturias near Llanes in Northern Spain with the hiking trail to Santiago leading through eucalyptus forests and coast line with a hidden beach

Hiking + Cycling

Escape the Crowds on Spain’s Camino de Santiago With These 2 Quieter Cliffside Paths

The Camino del Norte and Primitivo are alternatives to the Camino Frances, offering more mountains, Basque cuisine, and tranquility.

September 10, 2025 11:15 AM

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Hayley Domin

Air Travel News

Delta Asks Maskless Fliers to “Reconsider Travel” or Undergo Health Screening

The airline on July 20 implemented new screening procedures for maskless fliers, who can’t wear face coverings due to health reasons.

July 20, 2020 03:13 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

A double-decker bar with a thatched roof floating in a turquoise ocean

Bars + Nightlife

7 of the Best Floating Bars Around the World

Enjoy a drink at one of these watery watering holes, which include a taco shop in the Caribbean and a historic barge in the Hudson River

September 11, 2024 02:56 AM

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Sophie Friedman

Capella Ubud's main pool, seen from above.

Hotels

The 13 Coolest Hotel Pools in the World

These hotel pools around the globe are worth building a trip around.

June 13, 2024 08:00 PM

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Kathryn Romeyn

Food + Drink

Hot Dog! L.A.’s Iconic Tail O’ the Pup Just Reopened

This old dog has learned a few new tricks—and can still serve a mean Los Angeles–style frank.

July 20, 2022 06:59 PM

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Mae Hamilton

People skiing on mountain slope with peak in background

Winter Sports

No One Does It Like Us: Why My First Experience at a Winter Summit for Black Skiers Was So Invigorating

The National Brotherhood of Snowsports mixes Black culture with ski culture, gathering more than 60 regional clubs for a week of community, fun, and epic runs.

November 13, 2024 04:39 PM

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Shayla Martin

If you renew your Global Entry, you’ll need to update your new Known Traveler number in your frequent flier profiles, as well.

Travel Tips + Etiquette

Global Entry Renewal: Everything You Need to Know

Global Entry only lasts for five years, so make sure you’re up to speed on the process, costs, and common mistakes when it’s time to renew.

April 12, 2019 02:31 PM

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Ramsey Qubein

Bhutan's Sustainable Travel Fee helps with environmental

The Kingdom of Bhutan recently increased its Sustainable Development Fee for visitors to $200 per day. But there’s a new exemption for longer-term stays. Here’s what to know.

July 28, 2023 08:00 AM

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Bailey Berg

COVID + Travel

The Doctor Will Be With You . . . in 3 Hours

After a three-hour wait and a broken video chat sent me scrambling to book a COVID-19 test abroad, BinaxNOW’s COVID at-home test appears to be back to normal.

August 9, 2021 07:02 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Beaches

A Pro Surfer Weighs in on the Ultimate Beach Vacation in Puerto Rico

We checked in with Otto Flores to get his take on this prime beach destination and where to go. Here are his top tips for enjoying the warm waters and fine sand, from coast to coast.

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