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4 Lesser-Known Credit Card Travel Perks You’re Probably Missing Out On

By tapping into some of the hidden-gem benefits of travel-friendly credit cards, you can get free museum tickets, nab sought-after restaurant reservations and event access, and more.

April 23, 2025 04:02 PM

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Chris Dong

Cactus on Isla San Francisco with a view of the coast.

Cruise

The Best Way to See Baja is a Small Ship Cruise. Here’s Why

Snorkel with sea lions, hike rugged desert trails, and kayak through crystal-clear waters on an UnCruise journey.

Factoring in dynamic pricing, seasonality, and crowds, Kayak’s new Best Time to Travel tool will help you find the ideal month to plan a trip to the destination of your choice.

June 1, 2023 05:31 PM

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Paul Rubio

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Visas + Passports

You Can Now Add Your U.S. Passport to Your Apple Wallet. Here’s What That Means for Travel

Apple’s latest Wallet feature allows users to store passports digitally, but is the new digital documentation actually useful?

November 21, 2025 06:53 PM

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Peter Ward

A row of vineyard vines in Central California's Paso Robles wine region.

Air Travel News

American Airlines Launches New Domestic Routes—Putting Smaller, Regional Airports in the Spotlight

As domestic travel continues to see strong demand, one of the country’s largest airlines is focusing more on regional hubs in scenic western U.S. destinations.

July 1, 2025 06:51 PM

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Bailey Berg

Trending News

U.K. Announces Entry Fee for Tourists

The new cost is part of the U.K.'s forthcoming Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) system, which will be required of all noncitizens entering the country, including U.S. travelers.

June 12, 2023 02:01 PM

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Bailey Berg

Small waves crash along a rocky and bouldered shoreline in Gangneung, South Korea, with a small, traditional pavilion at the end of a pier rising out of the water

Hotel News + Openings

White-Sand Beaches and a Thriving Coffee Scene—South Korea’s Emerging Coastal Escape Has a New Luxury Resort

A two-hour train ride from Seoul, Shilla Monogram Gangneung is a restorative new lifestyle hotel with ocean-view pools and a sprawling spa pavilion.

September 22, 2025 06:27 PM

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Katie Chang

A group of young women dressed in yukatas in front of a shrine in Kyoto

Visas + Passports

Japan Just Announced a New Digital Nomad Visa—Here’s What You Need to Know

If you’ve been dreaming of relocating to Japan and you make more than $68,300 per year, you might be in luck thanks to a new six-month visa program launching this spring.

February 5, 2024 06:54 PM

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Mae Hamilton

Colorful buildings line the waterfront in Gdansk, Poland

Visas + Passports

If You Have Family From These 9 Countries, You Can Get Dual Citizenship

Americans yearning for a second citizenship, and the benefits it provides, check your family tree. Some countries offer an easier path to citizenship based on your heritage.

March 31, 2025 06:20 PM

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Jamie Davis Smith

Cape Town in South Africa is just one of the destinations on Contiki's Garden Route tour.

From hiking in Norway to learning about Indigenous culture in the Dakotas, these are the new trips we’ve got our eye on for this year.

March 7, 2023 03:24 PM

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Bailey Berg

The Solgaard Carry-On Closet promises built-in organization for up to a weeklong trip. In practice, its signature feature works best for a very specific type of traveler.

April 22, 2026 04:08 PM

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Shayla Martin

Cruise News

CDC Drops COVID Warning for Cruising—What Travelers Need to Know

The move doesn’t change the fact that vaccination and COVID testing requirements remain in place for the majority of cruise lines sailing from U.S. ports.

March 31, 2022 05:54 PM

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Fran Golden

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