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Having Trouble Getting a Passport Appointment? Here’s Why, and What to Do About It.

Some passport applications require an in-person appointment, but those reservations can be hard to get. This is what you need to know to get your passport in time.

November 2, 2023 08:35 AM

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Bailey Berg

Air Travel News

JetBlue Is Charging Surge Pricing for Checked Bags—Here’s What That Means for Passengers

Checking a bag has just become more expensive—and more confusing—for JetBlue fliers.

April 4, 2024 04:03 PM

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Bill Fink

LGBTQ Travel

How Travel Helped Me Come Out

It took a conference in Brazil, and a few joyful trysts around the world, for me to gain the courage to live life on my terms.

June 7, 2023 05:13 PM

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OluTimehin Kukoyi

8 Beautiful Waterfalls Around the World You Can Visit

Natural Wonders

9 Waterfalls So Beautiful They’re Worth Traveling For

“Fall” in love with these nine superlative-packed falls, spanning the globe.

September 29, 2023 07:59 AM

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Deb Hopewell

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Air Travel News

Delta to Re-Evaluate Changes to SkyMiles Program and Lounge Access

CEO Ed Bastian says the airline will make “modifications” following a recent update to how travelers will access frequent flier status and lounges.

September 29, 2023 03:16 PM

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Chris Dong

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Air Travel News

6 Aviation Words You May Be Using Incorrectly

Do you know the difference between a direct flight and a nonstop flight?

April 2, 2024 02:15 PM

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Ramsey Qubein

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Astrotourism

A Total Solar Eclipse Is Coming This April. These Tour Operators Will Plan Your Trip for You.

If you’re not one of the more than 30 million Americans living inside the path of totality, consider a solar eclipse getaway with these tour operators.

January 4, 2024 04:07 PM

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Chloe Arrojado

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Air Travel News

Another Major U.S. Airline Is Doing Away with Plastic Cups

Wine in a paper cup? Delta has vowed to replace its plastic cups with cups that are compostable and recyclable as airlines move toward a cleaner, greener future.

December 26, 2023 10:26 AM

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Bailey Berg

Where to Travel Next

Beyond Tokyo: 7 Lesser-Visited Places to Visit in Japan

From ancient cliffside temples to sake breweries by the sea, consider these stops on your next trip to Japan.

May 11, 2023 06:18 PM

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Kristin Braswell

Food + Drink

Top 5 Street Foods to Try in Mexico (Besides Tacos)

Handheld delights made of masa, mole, and other local staples offer a world of Mexican eats.

April 3, 2023 11:52 PM

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Meagan Drillinger

River Cruises

5 European UNESCO Sites You Should See by River Cruise

Explore medieval, Romanesque, Gothic, baroque, and neoclassical architecture—and only unpack once.

March 14, 2023 04:15 PM

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Mae Hamilton

Hotels

The 8 Best Hotels and Resorts in Barbados to Book Now

Whether you’re looking for a beach vacation or a one-of-a-kind experience, there’s a hotel in Barbados ready for you.

April 24, 2023 05:55 PM

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Staff

Chefchaouen Morocco streets, blue tiles and walls

Cities We Love

The Fascinating History Behind Morocco’s “Blue City”

The story behind the country’s most colorful town.

March 20, 2024 07:00 PM

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Lisa Trottier

Sunset on Lake Michigan at Saugatuck, Michigan

Where to Go in Summer

7 Beautiful Lakeside Getaways Across the U.S.

A weekend getaway at one of these lakes is good for the soul.

April 25, 2023 08:17 AM

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Amy Bizzarri

International Beaches

The Best Beaches in Thailand

With sugar-soft sand, mind-blowing sunsets, limestone cliffs, and caves dedicated to the gods, Thailand’s top beaches promise outsize adventure.

March 30, 2020 09:36 AM

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Jacqueline Kehoe

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