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Shipping Versus Checking Luggage: What You Should Know

After several airlines all recently raised their baggage fees, travelers may be wondering whether shipping their suitcases is a better option than checking them.

September 28, 2018 04:48 PM

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Michelle Baran

Spring 2022

Scotland Is Poised to Become the World’s First “Rewilding Nation”

Following centuries of deforestation, the U.K.’s northernmost territory has invested heavily in rewilding. Now some environmental leaders want to go a step further.

April 22, 2022 04:54 PM

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Lenora Todaro

Art + Architecture

Chihuly Returns to the Desert—and for the First Time at Frank Lloyd Wright’s Iconic Taliesin Home in Arizona

“Chihuly in the Desert” pairs the work of two American masters, Dale Chihuly and Frank Lloyd Wright, for the first time in a historic exhibit in two iconic locations in the Sonoran Desert.

December 13, 2021 06:48 PM

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Kathleen Rellihan

Where to Travel Next

This Ancient Trading Post in the United Arab Emirates Is an Essential Stop for Modern Visitors Too

A welcome change of pace from the UAE’s other cities, Al Ain is a relaxed mix of history, heritage, and culture.

January 5, 2023 06:09 PM

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Nicola Chilton

Air Travel News

Early Flight Attendants Were the Ultimate Feminists

Weight checks, makeup checks, marriage restrictions—early flight attendants faced extreme gender discrimination. A new book, “The Great Stewardess Rebellion,” reveals how they fought back.

April 19, 2022 10:54 AM

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Liv Greene

Cities We Love

Why Düsseldorf is a Culture-Lover’s Dream Trip

With a thriving art scene, legendary music venues, and known as Germany’s fashion capital, this creative—and walkable—city inspires visitors with fresh perspectives.

Sponsored by the German National Tourist Board

Cities We Love

7 Ways to Uncover History in Nuremberg

From the Middle Ages to WWII, the past is never far away in Bavaria’s second-largest city.

Sponsored by the German National Tourist Board

Art + Culture

Airbnb Is Bringing Broadway Back via Online Experiences

Tituss Burgess, Ann Reinking, and other Broadway stars are hosting Airbnb Online Experiences over the next month.

August 19, 2020 06:56 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Epic Trips

Stargazing Without the Crowds on the Grand Canyon Floor

A strenuous trek to Phantom Ranch—the only lodging on the base of the Grand Canyon—shows a different, less-crowded side of this world wonder. But you’ll have to work for it.

March 13, 2024 05:06 PM

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Stephanie Vermillion

Air Travel News

Several U.S. Airlines Ban Emotional-Support Animals

Only trained service dogs will get to fly for free under new rules set by four major domestic carriers.

January 8, 2021 01:29 PM

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David Koenig

California

Overview

July 20, 2020 08:36 PM

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Jessie Beck

Weekend Getaways

There’s So Much Happening in Napa and Sonoma Right Now

Hotels, restaurants, wineries—there are plenty of new experiences to enjoy in California wine country.

October 21, 2016 01:47 PM

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Danielle Walsh

COVID + Travel

CDC: The Vaccinated Should Now Wear Masks Indoors in Parts of U.S.

The recommendation applies to areas where COVID-19 is surging.

July 27, 2021 08:27 PM

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Mike Stobbe

COVID + Travel

Europe’s Ever-Changing Rules Dampen Summer Travel Plans

International arrivals for 2021 are forecast to remain at nearly half of what they were in 2019.

July 27, 2021 04:26 PM

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Kelvin Chan

New Zealand's newly opened borders reveal a variety of stunning landscapes.

Where to Travel Next

6 Reasons to Book a Trip to New Zealand Now

There’s a lot going on, including new sea kayaking adventures, a home for Māori art, and a manuka honey meadery.

August 19, 2022 12:36 PM

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Tim Chester

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