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U.S. Theme Parks Overhaul Protocols to Reopen Safely

Theme parks are beginning to reopen with mixed success in the United States.

July 13, 2020 10:21 PM

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Nicole Antonio

Air Travel News

What Happens to Your Points and Status During the Great Pause of 2020

United, Delta, American, Marriott, and Hilton are among those that have updated their loyalty programs to assure members they won’t lose points due to COVID 19 travel postponements.

April 14, 2020 04:19 PM

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Michelle Baran

Air Travel News

What It’s Like to Take an International Flight During COVID-19

What is it like to board a plane during the pandemic, and to fly for hours at a time? One writer shares her international flight experience from the United States to East Africa.

September 21, 2020 12:46 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

Where to Travel Next

Where Do Europeans Vacation? Some Advice From Travelers Who Take Trips Seriously.

Our transatlantic friends can offer some pointers for better ways to vacation.

April 14, 2022 12:46 PM

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Lottie Gross

The Presidential Suite at the Four Seasons Hotel Firenze has frescoed ceilings and a private terrace

Hotels We Love

These Are the 12 Best Hotels in Florence

Set in storied villas, quiet gardens, and stylish palazzi, these Florence hotels offer a more intimate take on the city’s Renaissance heart.

June 19, 2025 09:38 AM

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Laura Rysman

Air New Zealand's memory foam mattresses and covetable mattress encourage a good night's sleep.

Air Travel News

This New Flight Deals App Will Get You Business Class, Premium Economy, and Points Deals

The pioneering flight-deals newsletter Going now has an app with push notifications to help travelers find airfare bargains even faster.

August 22, 2024 02:10 PM

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Paul Rubio

The grand hall of St. Louis Union Station Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton, has curved ceilings and is decorated with a green-dominant color scheme.

Hotels

All Aboard: These 8 Hotels Are Located in Train Stations

These splendid properties will transport you to a time when U.S. train travel was glamorous.

March 19, 2026 02:35 PM

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Pat Tompkins

People in a horse-drawn carriage in front of colorful houses.

Cities We Love

The Best Midsize Cities in the United States in 2020

Honolulu, Charleston, and El Paso are among the winners in a new report from Resonance Consultancy.

June 23, 2020 08:00 AM

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Tim Chester

Red barn in the middle of a field om the daytime

Where to Travel Next

The Most Exciting Travel Destination in Each U.S. Region to Visit Right Now

Read about each U.S. region’s upcoming (and sometimes surprising) standouts.

July 31, 2023 05:49 PM

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Mark Ellwood

Longreads

In Hiroshima, Japan, a Teenager Finds an Unexpected Home

A trip to Japan’s most misunderstood city teaches a young traveler what it means to belong.

July 31, 2020 02:15 PM

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Daisy Okazaki

COVID + Travel

CDC Further Relaxes Mask Guidance for Vaccinated People

Those who have been fully vaccinated for COVID-19 no longer need to wear a mask outdoors, except when in a crowded environment.

April 27, 2021 03:29 PM

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Michelle Baran

People sitting on park benches overlooking the waterfront and skyscraper of Toronto

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