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Aerial view of the Seixal region of Portugal's Madeira island, featuring a plateau dotted with homes dramatically jutting out into the ocean from a valley nestled between soaring green mountains

You Can Now Fly Directly to One of Europe’s Most Underrated Island Destinations

Volcanic mountains, scenic hiking paths, and black-sand beaches are now an easy flight away. Here’s why you should book and what to do when you get there.

June 23, 2025 02:49 PM

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Chris Dong

Outdoor Adventure

5 Stunning Caves You Can Visit in the U.S.—No Spelunking Skills Required

Go beyond busy national parks at these show caves across the USA.

April 4, 2025 05:02 PM

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Pat Tompkins

Ukraine + Travel

Russia Invades Ukraine—What Travelers Need to Know

All Ukrainian, Moldovian, and some Belarusian airspace has closed to commercial flights due to Russia’s attack. Travelers have been asked to depart Ukraine by land immediately.

February 24, 2022 06:21 PM

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Bailey Berg

Trains

New High-Speed Train to Connect Paris and Berlin

By the end of next year, there will be a direct rail connection between two of our favorite cities in Europe.

May 31, 2022 08:08 PM

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Michelle Baran

Food + Drink

These Women-Led Restaurants Are Saving Mexico’s Endangered Indigenous Recipes

In the state of Guanajuato, cooks at restaurants and ranches are plating up centuries-old recipes using endemic ingredients.

June 4, 2026 03:11 PM

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Imogen Lepere

Numerous boats out on the water and colorful houses in hues of orange, cream, pink, and white stacked along the waterfront cliffs of Positano, Italy

Air Travel News

American Airlines Just Launched 2 New Dreamy Italy Routes

American is doubling down on Italy for 2025, with new routes and expanded service to the Mediterranean country we just can’t seem to get enough of.

November 1, 2024 06:17 PM

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Bailey Berg

A smattering of people walking through the terminal at LaGuardia Airport

Air Travel News

New York’s LaGuardia Airport Briefly Shut Down Following Air Canada Crash—Here’s the Latest

Two pilots were killed and dozens of passengers injured when an Air Canada regional jet collided with an airport fire truck on the runway at LaGuardia Airport. This is what we know so far.

March 23, 2026 06:42 PM

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Barbara Peterson

Beavertail Lighthouse in Beavertail State Park aerial view in summer, Jamestown, Rhode Island RI, USA. This lighthouse, built in 1856, at the entrance to Narragansett Bay on Conanicut Island.

Where to Go in Summer

5 Charming Small Towns in Rhode Island for Lighthouses, Ice Cream, and Beautiful Beaches

From historic Wickford Village to swanky Westerly, these are the places you’ll want to escape to this summer.

July 8, 2025 01:52 PM

Air Travel News

This Major Airline Just Added Numerous Flights to the Caribbean and Latin America—Here’s Where

American Airlines is adding two new direct flights and 23 expanded routes from the United States to the Caribbean and Latin America ahead of the winter season.

June 20, 2023 07:41 PM

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Bailey Berg

Tips + News

Hawaii’s Largest City Passes the Biggest Plastics Ban Yet

Oahu is doing away with plastic utensils, food containers, straws, and more.

December 10, 2019 04:24 PM

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Cassie Shortsleeve

Image of Istanbul as seen from the Bosphorus Strait

As of the start of 2024, the $52 advance e-visa is no longer mandatory.

January 12, 2024 05:36 PM

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Bailey Berg

COVID + Travel

Texas Just Lifted Its COVID-19 Mask Mandate

Only California and New York have reported more COVID-19 deaths than Texas.

March 2, 2021 06:52 PM

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Associated Press (AP)

Air Travel News

United to Cut 50 Domestic Flights per Day at a Major U.S. Airport

The root of the problem is congestion and air traffic control staffing, the carrier explains.

June 27, 2022 08:44 PM

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Michelle Baran

View of the Martin Luther King, Jr. memorial surrounded by cherry trees.

History + Culture

Black History and Food Define Washington, D.C.

Chef Anthony Jones highlights D.C. neighborhoods, museums, and food rooted in Black culture.

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