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Why Security Pre-Clearance in Foreign Airports Is a Good Thing

It makes it easier to get back home while reducing the risk of potential terrorists entering the country.

November 18, 2016 05:59 PM

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Matt Villano

History + Culture

Meet the Artist Keeping the Naga Tattoo Heritage of Northeast India Alive

After years of meticulously researching the disappearing tattooing traditions of the Naga communities of India, Mo Naga is bringing the art back—in the flesh.

December 20, 2021 12:26 PM

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Anne Pinto-Rodrigues

TSA mandated masks on airplanes and at airports during the pandemic.

Air Travel News

TSA Is Allowed to Institute Mask Mandates, Supreme Court Rules

According to the ruling, the agency acted within its authority when it required that masks be worn on airplanes and in U.S. airports during the pandemic.

November 2, 2022 06:13 PM

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Michelle Baran

In the Magazine

How a Shifting Climate Is Transforming Florida

Rahawa Haile grew up surrounded by the beauty and kitsch of South Florida. Now she returns and wonders what happens when the places we love start to disappear.

January 22, 2019 07:00 PM

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Rahawa Haile

Tips + News

A Year After Blaze, Notre Dame Restoration Halted by Coronavirus

April 15 marks the one-year anniversary of the fire that destroyed the Paris landmark.

April 15, 2020 01:00 PM

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Elaine Ganley

Food + Drink

Protecting The Ocean, One Rum Cocktail at a Time

Kicking off World Ocean Month, the original Barbados rum joins forces with 4ocean to help clean up the global seas and celebrate its seafaring heritage.

Sponsored by Mount Gay Rum

Packing Tips + Gear

This Sustainable Shoe Company Just Launched Its First Travel Bag Collection

Made with recycled marine plastic, Rothy’s new overnight and weekender bags are great for any upcoming road trips you have planned.

September 15, 2020 12:30 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Korres Foaming Cream Cleanser bottle on a Greek beach scene

Health + Wellness

This Greek Beauty Brand Transports Me to the Islands

Greece is home to more than 6,000 species of plants, 1,500 of which are endemic. Korres celebrates them at every step of the way.

April 19, 2024 10:03 AM

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Katherine LaGrave

River Cruises

Amazing Kid-Friendly Cruises That Aren’t on a Mega-Ship

Swap the waterslides for a smaller-ship, seafaring adventure to places like the Galápagos, Southeast Asia’s Mekong River, Antarctica, and the Amazon.

January 14, 2020 01:27 PM

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Fran Golden

Outdoor Adventure

Why Smart Travelers Go to the Caribbean in the Summer

The best-kept secret in the Caribbean? Visiting in summer. Here’s what you need to know.

June 3, 2026 03:07 PM

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Laura Begley Bloom

Hotels

How Can Hotels Stay Ecofriendly in a Highly Sanitized World?

Can hotels keep travelers—and the earth—safe at the same time during a pandemic?

September 21, 2020 10:04 AM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

Travel Tips + Etiquette

7 Things I Wish I’d Known Before I Went to New Zealand

What to bring, what not to bring, the local lingo to master—here’s what you need to know before visiting New Zealand.

September 5, 2019 03:20 PM

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Sarah Buder

Tips + News

This Airline Now Lets You Buy Climate-Friendly Fuel

In an effort to be more environmentally friendly, Lufthansa is putting purchasing power in the hands of the consumer.

August 20, 2019 04:06 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

Tips + News

Venice’s Royal Gardens Reopen After Extensive Restoration Work

After falling into disrepair in recent years, the Royal Gardens of Venice are now ready to welcome guests once again.

December 23, 2019 04:24 PM

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Colleen Barry

River Cruises

7 Great European River Cruises to Book Right Now

With an overwhelming number of European river cruise adventures to choose from, we’ve narrowed it down to 7 of the region’s most popular and picturesque rivers.

May 24, 2019 04:44 PM

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Elissa Garay

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