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It’s Your Last Chance to Get a Southwest Credit Card With Companion Pass

This Is Your Last Chance to Score a Coveted Companion Pass With Southwest’s Credit Card Offers

Fly with a friend for free for almost a year—and earn 30,000 bonus points—with these welcome offers from Southwest that end March 11.

March 4, 2024 05:08 PM

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Paul Rubio

12 Credit Cards That Can Get You TSA PreCheck and Global Entry for Free

Loyalty + Rewards

These Credit Cards Get You TSA PreCheck and Global Entry for Free

Use the right travel credit card and you can fast-track through domestic security and U.S. immigration without paying a dime.

January 29, 2024 03:31 PM

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Paul Rubio

The Best Campsites Near Major U.S. Cities

Camping

The Best Campsites Within an Hour’s Drive of Major U.S. Cities

From New York to San Francisco, these urban-adjacent spots will get you out of the city and into nature fast.

April 5, 2024 08:21 AM

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Shawnté Salabert

Aerial view of Beaches of Placencia in the Stann Creek District of southern Belize

Destination Spotlight

The Right Crowd-Free Beach for Every Month of the Year

Want a better beach trip? Go when everyone else isn’t. These destinations shine in the shoulder season.

October 7, 2025 10:31 AM

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Becca Blond

Outdoor Adventure

The 15 Best State Parks in California You Need to Visit

Sometimes it feels as though the Golden State is one vast parkland. Where to peer into tide pools, hike the coast, and get your redwood on.

May 12, 2022 09:55 PM

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Aislyn Greene

Aerial view of the beach and pool at Beaches Turks & Caicos.

Family Travel

These All-Inclusive Caribbean Resorts Are Designed for Families

With fun for kids and downtime for adults, these resorts make family travel feel easy.

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Islands

21 Islands Where Italians Actually Go to Vacation

Some of Italy’s prettiest and most uncrowded beaches are on islands in the Mediterranean, Tyrrhenian, and Adriatic seas.

April 2, 2026 05:30 PM

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Erica Firpo

Travel Tips + Etiquette

Bucket List Reimagined: Mindful Return to the Greek Islands

Starting May 1, Greece will stop requiring travelers to show proof of vaccination, a negative test, or proof of recovery to enter—it may be the perfect time to visit. Here’s where to go.

April 27, 2022 12:44 PM

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Giovanna Dell’Orto

Outdoor Adventure

Sailing Tahiti by Private Yacht Is Surprisingly Easy

Yacht charters offer a blend of immersive access, eco-friendly exploration, and luxurious digs.

October 13, 2023 12:34 PM

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Rachel Rudwall

A large assortment of mainly rolling luggage crowded together at an airport

Air Travel News

Are Flights Still Being Canceled Following the Microsoft Outage?

Four days after a CrowdStrike software update crashed Microsoft computer systems, one airline is still struggling more than most.

July 23, 2024 03:39 PM

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Chris Dong

A wide view of Neka Bay in Alaska, surrounded by dense forrest and a cloudy sky.

Small Ship Cruises

How This Cruise Line Is Redefining Small Ship Travel

“Floating basecamps” reach areas that big ships can’t and provide outdoor adventures, intimate wildlife viewing, and travel that’s immersive, responsible, and transformative.

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