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8 Dream Hikes in the United States (and How to Score the Permits)

Sometimes the hardest part of a hike is obtaining the permit, but the crowd-free experience in these pristine destinations is worth the effort.

May 14, 2026 06:35 PM

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Anna Mazurek

The New American Perimeter Trail Will Be the Longest Hiking Route in the U.S.

Hiking + Cycling

An Expert Hiker’s Guide to the 3 Most Legendary Trails in the U.S.

A record-breaking hiker offers insider tips on the Appalachian Trail, Pacific Crest Trail, and Continental Divide Trail.

April 16, 2024 05:29 PM

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Bailey Berg

Bowie House - The Billet Room & Mahjong experience

As mahjong surges in popularity, hotels across the country are introducing clinics, retreats, and social game nights that bring travelers and locals together around the table.

May 28, 2026 05:33 PM

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Bailey Berg

Lobby of an airport lounge with large pinecone art installation on the ceiling with elevators leading up to a second floor

Air Travel News

An Honest Guide to the Airport Lounges at Denver International Airport

DEN has nearly a dozen airport lounges and lounge alternatives. Here’s everything you need to know about the four best ones, including how to access them.

June 13, 2024 01:07 PM

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Bailey Berg

The Centurion Lounge at Charlotte Douglas International Airport

Loyalty + Rewards

An Essential Guide to AmEx Centurion Lounges

Here’s everything you need to know about the signature airport lounge collection by American Express, including the full list of airports that have one and how to get in.

July 28, 2023 01:08 PM

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Paul Rubio

History + Culture

The Most Spirited Day of the Dead Celebrations in the United States

Outside of Mexico, some of the liveliest observances of Día de los Muertos take place in U.S. cities—and they’re totally free to attend.

October 9, 2023 12:07 PM

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Sarah Buder

Railroad tracks run along a flat desert and dry grassy plain with mountains in the distance and a red-, orange- and yellow-tinted sky

People may know this high-desert destination as a quirky art outpost, but a new national historic site underscores a lesser-known part of Marfa’s past.

July 24, 2024 06:30 PM

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Bailey Berg

Air Travel News

Semi-Private Air Carrier JSX Is Expanding Its Service and Flier Benefits

Nearly 10 years after launching its unique public charter jet service model of flying 30-passenger planes, JSX continues to expand its route network and is entering the loyalty game.

July 9, 2025 11:55 AM

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Chris Dong

View from St. Stephen's Cathedral over Stephansplatz square in Vienna, capital of Austria on sunny day

Loyalty + Rewards

How the Amex Platinum Can Pay You Back Thousands of Dollars Through Statement Credits

The $695 annual fee is steep, but the Platinum Card® from American Express offers nearly $2,000 in statement credits each year.

October 6, 2022 02:58 PM

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Paul Rubio

How to Avoid Getting Fined When You Go Through U.S. Customs

Travel Tips + Etiquette

What Will—And Won’t—Get You a Fine at U.S. Customs

The wrong thing in your bag—a forgotten piece of fruit, for instance, or a handmade souvenir—could cost you and disrupt your international travels for months to come.

December 15, 2023 11:44 AM

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Ramsey Qubein

Zermatt, Switzerland. Gornergrat tourist train with waterfall, bridge and Matterhorn. Valais region.

Loyalty + Rewards

AmEx Green Card Relaunches With Best-Ever Welcome Bonus

The American Express Green Card now also comes with enhanced perks—proving it a worthy alternative to the AmEx Platinum.

May 23, 2023 04:24 PM

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Paul Rubio

Airport terminal under snowfall in winter.

Air Travel News

After Thousands of Canceled Flights, Here’s What Stranded Travelers Learned From Winter Storm Fern

As a massive winter storm swept the country, upending air travel nationwide, stranded travelers share the realities of rebooking, waiting, and getting home.

January 30, 2026 01:04 PM

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Stacey Lastoe

Image of Istanbul as seen from the Bosphorus Strait

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