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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

Outdoor Adventure

Tall Ships Are a Slow Travel Adventure—Here’s Where to Find Them in the U.S.

A historic experience? Yes, and lots of fun.

July 12, 2024 11:35 AM

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Pat Tompkins

The lounge space on the Orient Express La Dolce Vita, featuring curvy benches and an espresso bar

The first photos of the 1960s-inspired, luxurious railcars have been released—along with details on how to score a coveted spot aboard the La Dolce Vita train in Italy.

March 19, 2024 06:20 PM

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Mae Hamilton

Set to launch by early 2026, the new multicountry visa was modeled after Europe’s Schengen visa system.

July 28, 2025 08:53 AM

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Bailey Berg

An Air Canada plane takes off from Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam.

Loyalty + Rewards

Earn up to $1,250 in Statement Credits With a Best-Ever Introductory Offer on the Aeroplan Credit Card

Thanks to a new Pay Yourself Back® option, the current 100,000-point welcome bonus on Air Canada’s Aeroplan Credit card can be redeemed for any eligible travel purchase.

January 30, 2023 05:36 PM

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Paul Rubio

Aerial view of a section of the famous Las Vegas strip at sunset with the Bellagio hotel and its elaborate fountain in the foreground

According to a new ruling, hotels and vacation rentals will no longer be allowed to surprise guests with “junk fees” like resort fees and cleaning charges.

December 19, 2024 04:43 PM

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Jeri Clausing

Cities We Love

The Classic NYC Story of Mozzarella Maker Giuseppe “Joe Mozz” Badalamenti

This Staten Island chef traces his journey to New York—from arriving by boat from Sicily to rooftop restaurants, dinner cruises on the Hudson, and more emblematic sights and sounds.

Sponsored by NYC & Company and written by Danielle Bernabe

COVID + Travel

The New U.S. Entry Rules for Unvaccinated Americans

It’s about to get a bit tougher for unvaccinated U.S. travelers to re-enter the United States after traveling abroad.

September 22, 2021 01:40 PM

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Michelle Baran

Road Trips

11 National and State Parks to Add to Your Route 66 Road Trip

The Mother Road cuts through some of the most dramatic landscapes in the U.S., filled with canyons, petroglyphs, lava flows, and lakes.

November 18, 2025 02:09 PM

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Jackie Bryant

Father and Children Exploring Desert Landscape

National Parks

Top 10 U.S. National Parks to Visit With Kids

America’s parks are the ultimate outdoor classroom for toddlers and teens alike.

July 21, 2023 01:23 PM

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Tanvi Chheda

A snow-covered mountain reflected in a clear lake, surrounded by evergreen trees

National Parks

10 Less-Crowded Alternatives to the Most Popular U.S. National Parks

With crowds overrunning the U.S.’s most popular national parks, head to these alternative parks, forests, and natural wonders instead.

April 23, 2025 03:04 AM

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Maggie Fuller

It will absorb two neighboring parks, which will add 150 acres to the area and more connecting trails and overlooks.

February 5, 2026 07:27 PM

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Bailey Berg

Destination Spotlight

The Best Things to Do in Minnesota

Home to more than 10,000 lakes, the North Star State also offers world-class museums, national and state parks, and plenty of great places to grab a drink.

August 30, 2024 11:27 AM

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Cinnamon Janzer

The newly appointment national monument, Avi Kwa Ame covers 506,814 acres of southern Nevada, including a peak considered sacred to 12 Indigenous groups, who believe it is part of their creation story.

National Parks

The U.S. Now Has 5 New National Monuments—With More Coming

President Biden has designated nearly half a dozen new national monuments since October 2022—and that is likely to be just the beginning.

August 11, 2023 11:30 AM

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Bailey Berg

Visas + Passports

You’ll Need a Visa to Enter Japan Now

In addition to numerous strict conditions for entering Japan, visa-free travel from the U.S. is currently suspended.

June 16, 2022 09:46 AM

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Michelle Baran

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