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Why Winter Is a Great Time to Visit Yosemite

With snow blanketing the valley and tour buses a distant memory, winter brings a special calm to California’s famous national park.

February 17, 2022 12:16 PM

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Tim Chester

Mountains during sunset with a river running in front

Outdoor Adventure

When Is the Best Time to Visit Alaska? It Depends on Your Travel Plans.

What you’re hoping to see and do in the 49th state is key to figuring out when to come.

September 24, 2023 11:02 AM

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Bailey Berg

Expedition Cruises

Why Now Is the Best Time to Plan and Book an Antarctica Sailing

With huge pent-up demand after the pandemic, you’d be wise to book sooner than later.

April 7, 2022 04:31 PM

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Fran Golden

Group of five people hiking in the desert

Packing Tips + Gear

How REI Is Making the Outdoors Accessible for People of More Sizes

The outdoor gear retailer’s updated guidelines on extended sizes encourage brands to join its journey toward inclusivity.

April 6, 2023 12:29 PM

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Naomi Tomky

Air Travel News

Several U.S. Airlines Ban Emotional-Support Animals

Only trained service dogs will get to fly for free under new rules set by four major domestic carriers.

January 8, 2021 01:29 PM

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David Koenig

In January, East Coasters can fly to Los Angeles for less than $200.

Air Travel News

January Flight Deals That Cost Less Than $200 Round Trip

Several big-name airlines are offering nonstop flights between U.S. cities like New York and Los Angeles.

November 30, 2022 06:01 PM

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Chloe Arrojado

View of an airplane wing with the sun shining beyond a group of clouds

Air Travel News

Flights Will Likely Be Cheaper This Year, According to Airline Insiders—Here’s When to Book for the Best Deals

Airline industry experts weigh in on the factors contributing to lower airfares this year, and what travelers can expect in the days, weeks, and months ahead when booking flights.

May 6, 2025 02:42 PM

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Dennis Green

Style + Design

My New Favorite Travel Pants Are Made From Plants

For years, I’ve been searching for the perfect travel pant. After lots of trial and error, I’ve finally found them.

April 6, 2022 12:23 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

Books

13 of the Best, Most Community-Oriented Black-Owned Bookstores in the U.S.

Community centers, sources of literary and cultural inspiration, inequality busters . . . Black-owned bookstores are forces of change and inspiration.

February 24, 2025 08:45 AM

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Tykesha Spivey Burton

DHS Suspends Global Entry Enrollment for New Yorkers

The move, which includes several other Trusted Traveler Programs, is in direct retaliation for the state’s sanctuary policies that protect undocumented immigrants, officials say.

February 6, 2020 01:55 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

A summer in New England just became more achievable thanks to these new Breeze routes.

Air Travel News

Breeze Airways Is Adding Another 22 Routes to These 20 U.S. Cities

Just in time for summer vacation planning, the low-cost startup—with one-way fares as low as $39—announces another major expansion.

February 14, 2023 04:07 PM

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Michelle Baran

Air Travel News

Scandinavian Carrier SAS Files for Bankruptcy in the U.S.

The carrier said pilot strikes had impacted its financial position.

July 5, 2022 12:47 PM

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Jan M. Olsen

COVID + Travel

Canada to Drop COVID Testing Requirement for Travelers

Starting April 1, fully vaccinated travelers no longer need to provide a prearrival COVID test.

March 17, 2022 06:40 PM

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Michelle Baran

COVID + Travel

U.K. Scraps Masks on Some Flights and Ends COVID Travel Restrictions

With these new protocols, the country is largely returning to many of its prepandemic operations.

March 16, 2022 08:50 PM

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Bailey Berg

Le Dune Piscinas is located on Sardinia's Costa Verde.

Stay Here Next

What It’s Like to Spend the Night Amid Europe’s Tallest Sand Dunes

Serene and secluded, Le Dune Piscinas feels a world away from the typical Italian vacation hot spots.

January 22, 2025 09:21 AM

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Jenn Rice

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