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Go boating in the BVI to explore some of its lesser-known gems.

6 Under-the-Radar Places to Visit in the British Virgin Islands

From kayaking through a secret mangrove lagoon to glamping on a coral beach, this stunning Caribbean archipelago is full of surprises.

Sponsored by British Virgin Islands

Food + Drink

Revamped Cafeterias Are Taking Over the U.S. Here’s Where to Gather and Graze.

Impeccably styled multivendor food halls are popping up from Philadelphia to West Palm Beach. These eight are worth seeking out.

August 1, 2018 02:57 PM

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Rebecca Dalzell

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

Air Travel News

JetBlue Is Having a Massive Valentine’s Day Sale With Flights as Low as $39

Nothing says “I love you” like a surprise weekend getaway.

February 12, 2019 05:21 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

U.S. Beaches

The 11 Best Beaches in Florida, From Cityside Shores to Uninhabited Islands

Florida’s many beaches offer sand, surf, and salty breezes—plus a healthy dose of urban fun.

January 13, 2026 03:21 PM

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Terry Ward

An airplane wing on a sunny day with fluffy clouds in the background

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

Fliers in smaller markets are about to have less options.

Los Angeles and San Francisco are among the hubs that will see the most service cuts.

October 3, 2022 04:01 PM

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Bailey Berg

Food + Drink

This Is the World’s First Michelin-Starred Ice Cream Shop

What makes ice cream deserve a Michelin star? We go inside the world’s only designated shop to find out.

May 13, 2025 12:01 PM

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Clarissa Wei

A tent bathroom at Naviva, A Four Seasons Resort, in Punta Mita, Mexico, with large soaking tub and views of the Pacific Ocean

Hotels

To Understand Hotel Luxury, Look at the Bathroom

As bathtubs disappear from standard rooms, hotel bathrooms have emerged as a telling indicator of luxury, shaped by labor, design ambition, and economics.

January 29, 2026 11:48 AM

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Mark Ellwood

Air Travel News

Is Anyone Still Flying? What Air Travel During a Pandemic Looks Like

For the fraction of those who still have to take to the skies, here’s what they can expect.

April 2, 2020 03:31 PM

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Michelle Baran

Person holding up a blue U.S. passport with a boarding pass tucked inside with what appears to be a blurred airport terminal in the background with people milling about

Visas + Passports

Americans Can Finally Renew Their Passports Online 24/7

It’s the U.S. passport news we’ve all been waiting for. Here’s how it works and who does and doesn’t have access to the new—now permanent—online renewal system.

September 18, 2024 01:48 PM

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Bailey Berg

15 Beautiful, Abandoned Places Around the World

History + Culture

17 Beautiful, Abandoned Places Around the World

From a deserted Bolivian “train cemetery” to an empty, Romanian salt mine, these are some of the world’s most fascinating and unusual tourist attractions.

February 26, 2024 08:37 PM

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Sarah Buder

The site of the 1960 Winter Olympics has been renamed to Olympic Valley.

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