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14 Upscale Motels in California with 1950s-Style Pools, Retro Design, and Pacific Ocean Views

Midcentury charm meets modern comfort at these 14 hotels all over California.

July 23, 2025 12:21 PM

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Mae Hamilton

A remote retreat off Utah’s scenic Byway 12 offers road trippers a desert oasis to disappear to.

Hotels

Finding Calm Amid Crisis at a Desert Retreat in Utah

When personal tragedy strikes, two friends seek healing on an adventure-filled trip to Yonder Escalante.

January 11, 2023 08:02 PM

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Michelle Baran

The partnership means improved connectivity to and through the U.K. via Virgin and partner SkyTeam airlines.

Some good news for SkyTeam members seeking better U.K. service and access to some of the coolest airline lounges around.

September 27, 2022 03:36 PM

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Michelle Baran

Tips + News

U.S. Travelers Can Now Live and Work in Aruba for up to Three Months

No visa or application is required for the new 90-day program, dubbed “One Happy Workcation.”

September 22, 2020 03:13 PM

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Michelle Baran

Packing Tips + Gear

L.A. to Vegas for $2.99: Europe’s Flixbus Rolls Into the United States

With high-tech flair, the intercity bus line kicks off service in Southern California and the Southwest on May 31.

May 16, 2018 01:44 PM

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Matthew Phenix

Tips + News

Yosemite Has Reopened—and Yes, You Need Reservations

The popular California park is finally cracking open its gates, but for now, entry is mostly limited to day use, capacity is restricted, and visitors will need to acquire a permit.

June 24, 2020 02:54 PM

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Maggie Fuller

COVID + Travel

Turkey’s Unequal Treatment of Tourists and Locals Sparks Outcry

International tourists are exempt from lockdown restrictions that order most Turks to stay home on weeknights and weekends.

May 17, 2021 03:16 PM

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Zeynep Bilginsoy

Tips + News

Visa-Free Travel Just Got Even Easier in China

As of December 1, many international travelers with layovers up to six days can enter Chongqing, Xi’an, and Ningbo without a visa.

October 29, 2019 02:27 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

National Parks

California’s Best National Parks and Monuments

The Golden State boasts more national parks than any other in the nation and they protect some of the most iconic natural wonders in the world.

July 29, 2019 07:36 PM

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Jill K. Robinson

Travel Tips + Etiquette

Everything You Need to Know About the State Department’s New Travel Advisory System

The improvements will provide U.S. citizens with “clear, timely, and reliable safety and security information worldwide.”

January 11, 2018 01:25 PM

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Sarah Buder

The Hotel Marcel breathes new life into a disused office space.

Hotels

Inside the Sustainable Hotel Everyone’s Talking About

It’s been hailed as the nation’s first net-zero hotel—but what does that mean on the ground?

August 5, 2022 03:42 PM

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Bridget Reed Morawski

Air Travel News

How United Is Working to Save SFO’s Owls

The airline is bringing its “raptor relocation” project to San Francisco.

May 22, 2019 09:12 AM

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Lyndsey Matthews

I Like Local offers experiences curated by local people across Africa and Asia.

Travel for Good

5 Questions to Ask When Booking More Sustainable Travel

Here are tools and resources—and the key things to look for—if you want your travels to do better.

February 24, 2023 02:12 PM

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Kathleen Rellihan

Several older white people sitting outside, with a crumbling yellow building as the backdrop, in Italy

Travel Tips + Etiquette

Do You Tip in Italy? Sometimes—Here’s When and How Much to Give

Tipping in Italy is fairly straightforward. Follow these handy tips when you order at a café, restaurant, or bar.

June 15, 2026 02:33 PM

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Becca Blond

A man putting a plastic bag of toiletries into a TSA security tray containing a wallet, phone, and belt

Air Travel News

TSA’s 3-1-1 Rule: This Is How Much Liquid You Can Bring Through Airport Security

Here’s what to know about what’s considered a “liquid”, exceptions to the rule, and carrying food through airport security.

May 27, 2026 01:01 PM

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Jessie Beck

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