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The Weirdest Things TSA Confiscated in 2016

Who knew: TSA has a major sense of humor.

December 20, 2016 01:37 PM

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Matt Villano

Books

12 Great Books to Read Before Your Trip to New York City

New York City may be one of the most written-about places in the United States. Here are some of the best reads about the five boroughs to build anticipation before you go.

March 29, 2024 06:58 PM

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Shannon Reed

Islands

Escaping to Cat Island, the Best-Kept Secret in the Bahamas

Most tourists haven’t heard of it. Many Bahamians haven’t been there. Here’s why Cat Island should be your next island getaway.

May 23, 2019 11:32 AM

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Lyndsey Matthews

It'll soon be easier to visit Thailand's famous palaces and pagodas.

According to recent data from Expedia, Tuesday isn’t the best day to book flights for a good deal. Here’s what is.

June 26, 2026 03:00 AM

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Bailey Berg

Travel Tips + Etiquette

How to Check Your Passport Status—and What to Do if It’s Taking Too Long

U.S. passports are normally processed in four to six weeks, but if the waiting seems endless, here’s how you can check your passport application or renewal status.

September 23, 2025 01:30 AM

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Ramsey Qubein

Tswalu's Loapi Tented Camp is composed of six private safari homes.

Hotels We Love

The 20 Best African Safari Camps

These African safari camps stand out for more than their design, location, and superlative hospitality—they’re all leaving a positive impact on their destinations.

August 24, 2023 07:01 PM

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Jane Broughton

Denver, Colorado, USA-August 15, 2024-A high-angle view of a crowded TSA security checkpoint at Denver International Airport (DIA).

Air Travel News

TSA’s Newest Screening Program Could Change Your Airport Experience—but It Already Has Some Critics

TSA Gold+ is a public-private partnership with the aim of overhauling security screening. But there are some potential drawbacks.

May 20, 2026 01:55 PM

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Blane Bachelor

row of colorful older buildings in Havana, Cuba, with two vintage cars parked on the street in front

Travel Tips + Etiquette

Yes, Americans Can Still Travel to Cuba. Here’s How

Is it legal for U.S. citizens to travel to Cuba? What types of travel can they take? And what are Cuba Tourist Cards? Here’s what you need to know about visiting Cuba.

March 21, 2024 12:43 PM

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Bailey Berg

photo illustration of a view through an airline window onto a stunning vista of an open-air room in the mountains with a bed and a wooden table and chairs

Loyalty + Rewards

These Are the Airline Loyalty Programs That Are Actually Worth It, According to Experts

Airline loyalty programs, many travelers say, aren’t what they used to be. But some are still well worth it—just for different purposes.

February 13, 2025 08:00 AM

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Bailey Berg

Seat 1A on Hawaiian Airlines' Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, one of the airline's new business-class Leihōkū Suites with a still wrapped pillow on the seats and a side table

Air Travel News

Hawaiian Airlines Has a New Business-Class Cabin—and We Tried It Out

The Honolulu-based carrier’s new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners include 34 new Leihōkū Suites—spacious seats with doors that offer a more comfortable journey over the Pacific.

June 10, 2024 12:13 PM

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Chris Dong

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