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Islands

Discover Your Dream Trip in Georgia’s Delightful Barrier Island Destination

From hiking and golf to seafood and shopping, enjoy your own peaceful paradise with a visit to the Golden Isles.

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Ways to Celebrate Earth’s Wild Places—at Home and Abroad

The natural landscapes we love to visit need our support. In celebration of Earth Day, here are ways to show our gratitude, whether we’re planning our next trip or helping from home.

April 21, 2022 12:15 PM

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Pat Tompkins

British Airways - customers using Starlink

Air Travel News

Annoying or About Time? This Major Airline Now Allows In-Flight Phone Calls.

With faster satellite Wi-Fi making real-time calls possible, an international airline is testing a new in-flight norm—one that could change the sound of flying.

April 17, 2026 02:38 PM

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Bailey Berg

View from the car at summer of road trip car at Westfjords in Iceland

Destination Spotlight

5 Underrated Things to Do in Iceland

These ideas will help you tap into your Viking spirit.

February 27, 2023 09:42 AM

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Ali Wunderman

Cities We Love

Why You Should Visit Philadelphia This Summer

Philly shakes off the pandemic blues this summer with a lively mix of American history, music, art, and new flavors.

July 9, 2021 02:13 PM

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Julia M. Klein

A person walking with a white roller luggage

In response to skyrocketing fuel costs, JetBlue, United, Delta, and Southwest have all bumped their fees for checked bags. Here’s what it will cost you.

April 8, 2026 03:23 PM

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Bailey Berg

Astoria mineral hot springs free access no fee in the Snake river, near Jackson, south of the Grand Teton National Park, in Wyoming, USA

Natural Wonders

This State Has More Hot Springs Than Towns

With so many soakable springs, Wyoming is a site for sore limbs—and some scorchers too hot for bathing are worth visiting for the surreal views alone.

April 7, 2026 10:38 AM

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Anna Fiorentino

Meet the Revolutionary Women Strumming Their Way Into the World of Flamenco Guitar

Travel Tales

Meet the Revolutionary Women in the World of Flamenco Guitar

A former child prodigy travels to Spain to revisit the instrument of her youth—and to learn flamenco guitar from the tocaoras playing to the top of the male-dominated world.

June 4, 2019 12:37 PM

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Lavinia Spalding

Tips + News

A Stunning New Bridge Offers Vertiginous Views of Norway’s Best Waterfall

The dramatic construction is on the Norwegian Scenic Route Hardangervidda and is part of a years-long project.

August 26, 2020 02:21 PM

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Tim Chester

Why Mobile Passport Is the Best-Kept Secret Among International Travelers

Here’s everything you need to know about the app that gets you through U.S. immigration and customs faster.

March 25, 2026 02:21 PM

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Ramsey Qubein

People

How One Safari Company Is Training More Women to Guide

Three women in African Bush Camps’ training program share how they’re entering one of safari’s most male-dominated professions.

March 13, 2026 06:49 PM

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Ellen Carpenter

Outdoor Adventure

The Best Months to Visit Iceland for Fewer Crowds, the Northern Lights, and Prime Puffin Spotting

The best time to visit Iceland depends on your itinerary.

March 10, 2026 08:43 AM

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Alexis Averbuck

COVID + Travel

Australia to Lift 18-Month COVID-19 Travel Ban Next Month

Vaccinated Australians can soon travel overseas, marking the end of one of the longest and strictest COVID lockdowns among democratic nations.

October 1, 2021 11:22 AM

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Rod McGuirk

Hotels

You’ll Soon Be Able to Glamp by Some of California’s Biggest National Parks

Under Canvas has set its sights on a major expansion in the Golden State.

June 10, 2019 03:02 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

Air Travel News

Are Airfares Going to Skyrocket This Year?

With a rise in travel demand and fuel prices soaring, fliers are experiencing sticker shock. Is this the new normal for air travel in 2022?

March 18, 2022 04:24 PM

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Barbara Peterson

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