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New Overnight Trains Are Coming to These U.S. Rail Routes

For the first time in more than 40 years, Amtrak is getting new long-haul train cars.

March 31, 2023 01:30 PM

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Bailey Berg

Disney

Where to Stay When Visiting Disney World

From Disney’s Art of Animation Resort to the Grand Floridian, there’s a Disney resort for every budget and preference.

August 28, 2019 10:49 AM

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Nicole Antonio

Outdoor Adventure

In Southern California, Skip the Road Trip, Take the Boat Trip

Make a splash with these four water-friendly routes through Southern California.

April 20, 2023 06:50 PM

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Michelle Konstantinovsky

COVID + Travel

Cuba to Welcome Back International Travelers

The Caribbean island destination is set to reopen on November 15 to those who are either vaccinated or COVID tested.

November 8, 2021 08:20 PM

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Andrea Rodriguez

It’s Your Last Chance to Get a Southwest Credit Card With Companion Pass

Loyalty + Rewards

This Is Your Last Chance to Score a Coveted Companion Pass With Southwest’s Credit Card Offers

Fly with a friend for free for almost a year—and earn 30,000 bonus points—with these welcome offers from Southwest that end March 11.

March 4, 2024 05:08 PM

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Paul Rubio

The authors of a 2020 study about diversity in travel just released a follow-up survey, and they hope the results will serve as a wake-up call for the travel industry.

September 8, 2025 12:03 PM

Epic Trips

This Overnight Train Will Show You a View of Peru Few Get to See

See Lake Titicaca at dawn—without the crowds—aboard the Andean Explorer, a Belmond Train.

October 1, 2024 12:22 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

Crystal Egli and Parker McMullen Bushman launched Inclusive Guide to help make travel more inclusive for all.

LGBTQ Travel

Inclusive Guide Is a New Travel Site That Aims to Serve as a Modern-Day “Green Book”

The user-generated review website rates businesses across the country on how welcoming they are.

July 23, 2022 10:12 AM

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Bailey Berg

A man in a backpack walking through a red shrine entrance in Shingu, Japan.

Hiking + Cycling

This Epic Hike in Japan Takes You Through Ancient Shrines, Onsen Towns, and Magical Forests

You’ve heard of the Camino de Santiago. But what about the Kumano Kodo? Here’s how to hike Japan’s sacred route.

April 10, 2024 07:14 PM

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Miranda Smith

Two people soaking in one of eight baths at Hvammsvík Hot Springs in Iceland with the ocean and green cliffs in the background

Air Travel News

A New Hot Spring Has Opened in Iceland, and This Round-Trip Flight Deal Includes a Visit

Now through February 20, travelers can treat themselves to an airfare deal that includes thermal soaking at the new Hvammsvík Hot Springs in Iceland.

January 31, 2024 07:06 PM

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Michelle Baran

A grafitti art piece in New York City that says "Chinatown."

History + Culture

6 Museums and Tours Where You Can Learn About Asian American History

From Wing Luke Museum in Seattle to a jeepney tour in L.A.’s Historic Filipinotown, here’s how to make the most out of APAHM this year.

May 1, 2023 07:03 PM

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Lauren P. Reyes

Loyalty + Rewards

How Your Credit Card Can Make It Easier to Earn Airline Elite Status in 2021

If you’re not flying as much as you used to (and who is?), you might still be able to earn airline elite status by spending more on your credit card.

January 29, 2021 04:32 PM

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Eric Rosen

Spring 2026

Far From the Crowds, Japan’s Noto Peninsula Is a Dream for Seafood and Sake Devotees

One writer visits the Noto Peninsula a year after the region’s earthquake and finds an enduring bounty of food and craft.

April 24, 2026 08:19 AM

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Ryan Knighton

Whether you get your passport photos taken at a store, through an app, or at home, there are certain rules you'll have to follow.

Visas + Passports

How to Take a Good Passport Photo

Faulty photos are the biggest reason why passports are delayed. Make sure you get it right the first time by following these rules about what to wear and how to pose.

August 12, 2023 08:00 AM

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James Oliver Cury

Outdoor Adventure

The 17 Best Things to Do in Colorado

With everything from jagged peaks and rushing rivers to hot springs, geological wonders, and a dark sky park, Colorado promises endless adventure.

February 26, 2024 12:31 PM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

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