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Amtrak Is Having a Half-Off Sale Right Now—but It Ends Soon

The two-day sale ends on August 17, so you’ll have to act quickly.

August 16, 2019 03:51 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Packing Tips + Gear

The Ultimate Beach Packing List for a Weeklong Vacation

Packing for your surf-and-sand vacation is as stress-free as a day at the beach, thanks to this easy reference guide to your essentials for a week.

March 2, 2024 01:24 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

You can seek warmer temps in Southern Hemisphere destinations like Brazil.

Holiday Travel

Why Thanksgiving Is the Best Time to Travel

Hitting the road in lieu of heading to the dinner table can result in some unforgettable Thanksgiving memories.

October 25, 2022 07:54 PM

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Michelle Baran

National Parks

California’s Best National Parks and Monuments

The Golden State boasts more national parks than any other in the nation and they protect some of the most iconic natural wonders in the world.

July 29, 2019 07:36 PM

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Jill K. Robinson

Air Travel News

How Much Do Masks Really Protect You on Flights?

New research reveals whether flying is safer when everyone wears a mask.

October 26, 2020 11:29 AM

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Michelle Baran

In early 2021, India experienced a massive COVID-19 surge. A year and a half later, the CDC is no longer issuing COVID-related travel advisories.

With fewer countries regularly reporting their COVID-19 cases, country-by-country assessments have become less reliable, the agency stated.

October 4, 2022 05:06 PM

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Michelle Baran

Art + Architecture

Inside New York City’s Newly Renovated Museum of Modern Art

Now open to the public after a $450 million expansion, the 90-year-old institution features far more than an impressive redesign: It reimagines the modern museum-going experience.

October 21, 2019 04:05 PM

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Sarah Buder

Air Travel News

JetBlue to Team with Norwegian to Fly You to Europe

A new union between the two carriers will allow JetBlue customers to connect to Norwegian’s low-fare transatlantic flights in a single booking.

October 24, 2019 06:48 PM

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Michelle Baran

National Parks

7 U.S. National Parks That Shine in the Spring

There’s no bad time of year to visit a national park, but these spots are truly at their best in the springtime.

March 12, 2020 01:33 PM

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Erika Hueneke

Tips + News

Mount Everest Closed for Season Over Coronavirus Fears

Nepal’s government suspended climbing permits for all other peaks in the country and is canceling visas on arrival for tourists.

March 13, 2020 12:34 PM

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Binaj Gurubacharya

Disney

What We Know About Disney’s Ground-Breakingly Immersive “Star Wars” Hotel

Walt Disney World unveils new details about “Star Wars”: Galactic Starcruiser, Moana and Ratatouille attractions, Epcot changes, and more.

February 6, 2020 06:57 PM

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Nicole Antonio

From the Editor

Amplifying Black Voices in Travel

Celebrate National Black Business Month by supporting Black-owned businesses and Black authors.

August 12, 2020 02:57 PM

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Julia Cosgrove

People

How One Safari Company Is Training More Women to Guide

Three women in African Bush Camps’ training program share how they’re entering one of safari’s most male-dominated professions.

March 13, 2026 06:49 PM

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Ellen Carpenter

Food + Drink

On the Trail of Cochinita Pibil, the Yucatán’s Ancient Barbecue Tradition

The deliciously messy dish is to Mexico what pulled pork is to the American South.

June 10, 2019 04:33 PM

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Allegra Ben-Amotz

Loyalty + Rewards

Chase Sapphire Reserve Temporarily Lowered Its Annual Fee Due to COVID

The fee went up, then down, in 2020. Now, thanks to Chase’s partnerships with Lyft and DoorDash, cardholders can earn bonus points and great discounts on rides and food deliveries as well.

October 21, 2020 05:22 PM

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Eric Rosen

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