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15 Mother’s Day Gifts for Your Travel-Loving Mom

Mother’s Day is on May 14 this year.

May 2, 2023 10:22 AM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Air Travel News

With New Nonstop Flights, Palm Springs Is More Accessible Than Ever

Even more flights to the California desert town are on the way.

October 9, 2019 06:43 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

Air Travel News

Istanbul’s Massive New Airport Will Eventually Be Bigger Than Manhattan

Now that Atatürk International Airport is officially closed, Istanbul Airport is fully operational.

April 12, 2019 02:01 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

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Solo Travel

Why Dining Out Is So Much Better When You Travel Solo

Traveling alone doesn’t have to mean room service and reruns: Here are some tips for getting social and embracing the solo dining experience.

August 7, 2024 03:37 PM

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Chloe Arrojado

Tips + News

California Wine Country Again Battling Devastating Blazes

New fires broke out in Napa and Sonoma Counties on Sunday, forcing evacuations and engulfing structures.

September 28, 2020 06:51 PM

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Janie Har

Illustration of a traveler eating a baguette, cheese, and drinking coffee

Winter 2023

Now That Travel Is Back, What’s the Best Way to Prepare for a Big Trip?

After years of staycations and local trips, long-haul travel is back. Readers share their tips for going far and wide.

December 8, 2022 01:04 PM

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Tim Chester

Loyalty + Rewards

5 Great Ways to Use the Chase Sapphire Preferred Introductory Bonus

The 80,000-point introductory bonus can be redeemed for $1,000 toward relief efforts in Ukraine, business-class tickets on Air France, and more.

May 13, 2022 01:33 PM

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Paul Rubio

Most visitors come to Costa Rica for nature. Twenty-five percent of the country is protected, and most natural areas are easily accessible, though some require going off the beaten path. More than 10 conservation areas are within reach of the country’s capital, San José, and each offers a different nature experience. From the last remaining tropical wet forests in the Mesoamerican Pacific, located in Corcovado National Park, to the stalagmite- and stalactite-filled caves of Tempisque Conservation Area, travelers can see a variety of habitats in one trip. As for accommodations, there are plenty of options for roughing it, but Costa Rica also features upscale resorts where you can retreat and recharge after a day outside.

Where to Travel Next

These Are the 5 Best Countries for Retiring Abroad

These places don’t require a high budget for a very high quality of life.

June 16, 2025 02:32 PM

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Chloe Arrojado

The town of Vik in Iceland, seen from a neighboring hill

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Trains

Eurail Just Added Two New Countries to Its Global Pass

Travelers can now access Estonia and Latvia with the all-in-one train pass in 2020.

January 2, 2020 04:44 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Hiking + Cycling

This Lesser-Known Hiking Area in Puerto Rico Is Home to More Than 130 Bird Species

Finding peace, quiet, and endemic animals in Puerto Rico.

May 30, 2023 10:36 PM

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Jen Ruiz

Museums + Galleries

The First Museum Devoted to African American Music Just Opened in Nashville

It marks the world’s only institution dedicated solely to preserving and celebrating the central role African Americans have played in shaping American music.

February 1, 2021 12:02 PM

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Sarah Buder

Tips + News

Why New York’s Best Weekend Getaway Is Unmissable This Summer

A guide to what’s new and notable in Montauk.

May 31, 2019 11:46 AM

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Lyndsey Matthews

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