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Cruise News

Hurtigruten Launches Buy 1, Get 1 Free Sale on Galápagos Cruises

The promotion also includes fares that are 50 percent off for solo travelers.

February 1, 2023 04:41 PM

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Bailey Berg

Colorful boats floating off the rocky coastline of the Portuguese island of Maceira with white homes lining the cliffs and agricultural steps in the background

Air Travel News

Greenland, Sicily, Madeira—New Europe Flight Routes for 2025 Worth Planning Your Travels Around

Major added bonus: With more than 35 new routes from the USA to Europe launching this year, transatlantic airfares are finally expected to be more competitive.

January 28, 2025 02:47 PM

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Barbara Peterson

Getting intimate with the Aurora Borealis

Travel for Good

How to Use Travel to Help Save the World

Join USTOA’s Sustainable Suzie, in pursuit of more responsible ways to travel.

Sponsored by The United States Tour Operators Association

Air Travel News

Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Agree to Merge—What This Means for Travelers

The $1.9 billion deal could have some major implications on domestic and international flight routes and on frequent flier programs.

December 4, 2023 04:53 PM

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Michelle Baran

Loyalty + Rewards

The Best Credit Cards for Groceries That Earn Points for Travel

Even if you’re not traveling, you can still earn bonus points and statement credits toward trips in the future with these rewards credit cards.

October 7, 2020 11:39 AM

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Eric Rosen

Hiking + Cycling

The Great Way to See Canada’s Scenic Beauty That Many Travelers Miss

The best way to explore the country’s wilderness in winter? Fat biking.

March 20, 2025 03:09 PM

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Steve Lyons

Spring 2026

Curaçao in the Sun: A Local Photographer’s Island Portrait

To experience Curaçao, photographer Gilleam Trapenberg invites travelers to go beyond the beaches.

April 27, 2026 01:35 PM

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Danielle Hallock

A collage depicting two cutouts of airplanes flying in opposite directions placed atop a background featuring three llamas walking in the Patagonia region

Air Travel News

Should You Ever Book 2 One-Way Tickets Instead of a Round-Trip Flight?

Two one-way tickets can sometimes unlock cheaper fares and help travelers maximize points and miles—if you know when to use the strategy and how to avoid the risks.

September 17, 2025 06:23 PM

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Lauren Dana Ellman

Outdoor Adventure

Storm Tourism Is Surging—and Vancouver Island Is Leading the Charge

British Columbia’s wild winter weather makes it the epicenter of a growing travel trend.

September 23, 2025 10:10 AM

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Alexandra Marvar

A female tourist stands in front of a Mexican pyramid

Travel Tips + Etiquette

Do You Need a Passport to Go to Mexico?

Everything you need to know about travel requirements to visit Mexico by land, sea, and air.

January 3, 2025 10:46 AM

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Bailey Berg

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Road Trips

Driving Across Norway, the Most Electric Car–Friendly Country in the World

Be sure to factor in charging stops—but also random stops—to take in all of Norway’s natural beauty.

July 12, 2023 01:08 PM

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Jessica van Dop DeJesus

Air Travel News

Why More Than 2,800 Flights Were Canceled Over Memorial Day Weekend

This does not bode well for summer travel.

May 31, 2022 08:30 PM

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David Koenig

Loyalty + Rewards

How to Win at Travel With Chase Ultimate Rewards

Earn, redeem, and maximize Chase Ultimate Rewards points for free travel and other perks.

January 12, 2021 05:23 PM

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Eric Rosen

A kayak balanced on some rocks on the side of a lake

Travel for Good

Can U.S. National Parks Truly Go Carbon-Free? The Answer Lies in Lake Superior

The ambitious five-park plan serves as a climate-fighting call to action.

April 17, 2023 11:01 AM

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Jacqueline Kehoe

The World’s Most Luxurious “Hut-to-Hut” Hikes

Hiking + Cycling

7 Incredible Hut-to-Hut Hikes Around the World

Go on an epic hut-to-hut journey with these outfitters.

December 19, 2023 01:02 PM

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Maggie Fuller

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