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TSA Checkpoint Waiting Times Soar as Staffing Shortages Spread

With TSA officers continuing to call in sick due to the government shutdown, air travelers experience hour-plus waits at security checkpoints.

January 15, 2019 08:56 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Saint James Paris is housed in a 19th-century private mansion in the 16th arrondissement.

Hotels We Love

Where to Stay in Paris: 21 Hotels for Every Kind of Traveler

These are the top places to stay in the City of Light.

September 25, 2025 09:02 AM

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Lindsey Tramuta

Travel Tips + Etiquette

What You Can Do to Help the Caribbean Now—and Later

Six ways travelers can contribute to relief and recovery in this storm-battered region

September 20, 2017 01:38 PM

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David K. Gibson

Art + Culture

12 Movies Set in Tokyo to Stream Right Now

If you’re longing for a trip to Tokyo, get a shot of Japanese culture by watching these movies—from anime to film festival favorites—all set in the capital city.

May 15, 2020 05:30 PM

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Staff

Where to Go in Winter

9 of the World’s Most Romantic Winter Wonderlands

Snowy backdrops and cozy firesides are the best for snuggling up to your special someone. Here’s where to plan your next romantic winter trip.

December 10, 2018 07:26 PM

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Dana Brindle

Work in Tech? New Zealand Will Pay to Help You Move

Wellington is flying tech talent out for interviews—and hoping to offer 100 jobs.

February 23, 2017 01:53 PM

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Sarah Purkrabek

Travel Insiders

These Dreamy Farm Dinners Are What the World Needs Right Now

After hosting events for nearly 20 years, Outstanding in the Field owner Jim Denevan has learned that nothing reconnects people to the world around them like a fantastic dinner party.

March 6, 2018 06:05 PM

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Allegra Ben-Amotz

Longreads

A Travel Manifesto: 5 Ways to Be a Better Traveler

Our future trips may still be uncertain, but one thing is clear: We can make travel better. Here’s how to begin.

December 2, 2020 09:05 AM

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Eric Weiner

Art + Architecture

10 U.S. Art Exhibitions Heat Up Winter’s Cultural Calendar

The weather may be cooling down, but the art world is just heating up, with a slate of exciting exhibitions scheduled to debut across the United States

October 18, 2018 07:37 PM

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Allison C. Meier

Restaurants + Cafés

9 Places to Eat Thanksgiving Leftovers Any Time of Year

You don’t have to stop treating your taste buds—or giving thanks—even after the holiday ends.

November 19, 2018 05:51 PM

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Alina Polishuk

Festivals + Events

Why Japan’s Cherry Blossoms Are Different This Year

The blooms are happening earlier this year—which isn’t a cause for celebration.

April 7, 2017 01:39 PM

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Matt Villano

Safari

7 Things I Wish I’d Known Before Going on Safari in Kenya

What to wear, what not to pack, and how to go beyond the typical safari—here’s what you need to know before visiting Kenya.

September 26, 2019 10:09 AM

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Jennifer Flowers

Daintree Rainforest tropical great barrier reef

Travel for Good

6 Must-See Biodiversity Hot Spots—and How to Visit Ethically

Biodiversity hot spots offer some of the most compelling sights on the planet. They’re also being threatened by climate change and COVID-19.

July 23, 2021 03:22 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

COVID + Travel

Vaccine Passports Have Become Much Easier to Obtain—Here’s How to Get One

Multiple states, larger pharmacies, healthcare networks, and independent apps now offer digital COVID-19 vaccine certificates.

November 17, 2021 08:21 PM

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Michelle Baran

Tips + News

Fake TripAdvisor Reviews Land Italian Man In Jail

In the first case of its kind, a man who sold his fake review services received a nine-month jail sentence.

September 14, 2018 06:27 PM

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Michelle Baran

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