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Travel Tips + Etiquette

You Should Renew Your Passport Sooner Than You Might Think—Here’s Why

Typically U.S. passports are valid for 10 years (or 5 for children under 16)

September 29, 2023 12:47 PM

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Bailey Berg

Where to Travel Next

The Best Places to Explore Pasadena on Foot

Gardens, walking tours, and delicious restaurants are easily accessible in this pedestrian-friendly town.

Sponsored by Visit Detroit

Art + Architecture

Singapore’s Gardens by the Bay Just Got a Lot More Colorful

“Glass In Bloom” presents an impressive snapshot of artist Dale Chihuly’s body of work, with masterpieces curated from a period spanning more than 50 years.

June 7, 2021 10:06 AM

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Lester V. Ledesma

Susurros del Corazón, Auberge Resorts Collection, is located on a private peninsula in Mexico's Rivera Nayarit.

Stay Here Next

Cacao Ceremonies, Grilling Classes, and Artisan Crafts: This Beach Resort Goes Beyond Sun and Sand

At Susurros del Corazón in Riviera Nayarit, Mexico, cultural experiences make a stay here one of a kind.

June 4, 2024 11:33 AM

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Devorah Lev-Tov

Tips + News

What Italy’s Beaches Will Look Like After Lockdown

Government officials say that social distancing practices will likely still be necessary at the beach this summer.

April 15, 2020 03:32 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Loyalty + Rewards

How to Redeem Chase Points for More Value Even if You’re Not Traveling

Use your Chase points for groceries, takeout, and home improvements.

February 18, 2021 08:20 PM

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Eric Rosen

Islands

The Secrets of Why Islands Make Us Happy

No matter where they are in the world, islands make for happy locals and happy travelers. We now know why.

Sponsored by Aruba Tourism Authority

Travelers wait to retrieve their bags after Southwest canceled their flights.

Air Travel News

Massive Southwest Cancellations Continue—What Went Wrong

The Department of Transportation is looking into why Southwest had such a disproportionately high rate of cancellations after last weekend’s severe winter storms.

December 27, 2022 01:02 PM

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Associated Press (AP)

National Parks

Plastic Water Bottles Will Soon Be Off-Limits at U.S. National Parks

The goal is to replace single-use plastics with compostable, biodegradable, or 100 percent recycled materials by 2032.

June 9, 2022 06:20 PM

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Matthew Daly

Amanemu's onsen with steam rising off the water

Hotels We Love

The Best Hot Springs Hotels Around the World for a Soothing Soak

Across Japan, Iceland, Italy, and beyond, these hotels offer mineral-rich waters, noteworthy design, and immersive landscapes.

May 5, 2026 09:23 AM

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Bailey Berg

Restaurants + Cafés

Discover a Taste of Haiti in Paris at These Great Neighborhood Restaurants

The French capital may be better known for croissants or croque monsieurs, but the city offers many tasty Haitian dishes.

April 15, 2022 12:41 PM

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Mariette Williams

Aerial Drone Photo of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Downtown Cleveland

Art + Culture

8 Great Museums in North America for Music Fans

There’s a music museum for you, whether you’re in Asheville, Cleveland, or South Dakota.

February 9, 2024 11:55 AM

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Andrew Parks

Tips + News

How an App Can Help You Renew Your Passport—and Reduce Last-Minute Panic

Need to renew your passport? Mobile Passport app users can now start an expedited passport renewal process through the app.

December 27, 2019 11:05 AM

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Michelle Baran

Art + Architecture

10 Exciting Art Exhibitions in the United States to See This Spring

With impressive shows featuring glasswork and surrealist art, these are American museums worth traveling to in 2019.

January 31, 2019 01:53 PM

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Allison C. Meier

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