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What It’s Like to Stay in Iceland’s Most Remote Hotel

Highland Base Kerlingarfjöll is making Iceland’s central highlands an all-seasons destination for those adventurous enough to make the trek.

June 21, 2024 05:45 AM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Health + Wellness

Your Next Trip Could Be Hosted by Your Gym

In addition to launching its own brand of hotels in 2019, Equinox is debuting active travel experiences next spring.

October 4, 2018 05:53 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

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Trains

33 European Countries With One Single Train Pass—Here’s How to Use Eurail

Forget flight delays and luggage limits. Here’s how you can take the train across Europe hassle-free.

July 2, 2025 02:49 AM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Alaska – Tongass National Forest, Mendenhall Glacier

Outdoor Adventure

National Forests Are an Outdoor Adventure Hack—These 11 Feel Like National Parks Minus Crowds or Fees

Some national forests are jaw-dropping and mistakenly overlooked.

March 25, 2026 01:02 PM

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Bailey Berg

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National Parks

The Newest U.S. National Park Is Home to Bridge Jumping, Scenic Drives, and the World’s Second-Oldest River

Here’s how to make the most of your visit to New River Gorge National Park.

July 1, 2025 12:26 PM

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Jessie Beck

An airport and airplanes covered in snow

Air Travel News

Here’s What to Do as Soon as Your Flight Is Canceled or Delayed

When flights get canceled or significantly delayed, travelers face an onslaught of challenges. Use these tips and strategies to get rebooked, refunded, and back on track.

January 23, 2026 03:15 PM

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Michelle Baran

Air Travel News

No, You Can’t Pack Full-Size Sunscreen Bottles in Your Carry-On

The news that sunscreen is now exempt from the TSA’s 3-1-1 requirements is too good to be true.

April 13, 2021 04:29 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

The Folly Beach Pier framed by palm tree. Folly Beach South Carolina.

Outdoor Adventure

Charleston Is Magical, but Not for the Reasons People Think

The Holy City is known for its urban attractions, although the natural wonders outside town are equally sublime.

January 14, 2025 01:03 PM

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Ellen Schmedinghoff

The U.S. government had a beta test of an online passport renewal system, but it's been paused indefinitely.

Visas + Passports

Yes, You Can Renew Your U.S. Passport Online—if You Meet These Requirements

Renewing your U.S. passport online takes less than 15 minutes. Here’s how to do it.

November 4, 2025 08:00 AM

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Sophie Friedman

Air Travel News

Southwest Launches New Fare Class

A new Wanna Get Away Plus option allows passengers to earn more frequent flier points and to fly standby at no extra cost.

May 17, 2022 08:35 PM

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Michelle Baran

Biden Eases Trump-Era Cuba Travel Restrictions

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