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Navy Pier in Chicago is the official start of Route 66.

4 Can’t-Miss Places to Stop on Illinois’ Route 66

Celebrate 100 years of Route 66 with a scenic 301-mile road trip from Chicago to Madison, filled with historic sites, local eats, and small-town charm in Illinois.

Sponsored by Visit Cheyenne

Tips + News

Sri Lanka Announces Free Visas to Boost Tourism

To help revive its tourism industry after the April bombings, Sri Lanka is waiving visa fees for citizens of 48 countries for the next 6 months.

July 31, 2019 05:15 PM

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Bharatha Mallawarchi

Most visitors come to Costa Rica for nature. Twenty-five percent of the country is protected, and most natural areas are easily accessible, though some require going off the beaten path. More than 10 conservation areas are within reach of the country’s capital, San José, and each offers a different nature experience. From the last remaining tropical wet forests in the Mesoamerican Pacific, located in Corcovado National Park, to the stalagmite- and stalactite-filled caves of Tempisque Conservation Area, travelers can see a variety of habitats in one trip. As for accommodations, there are plenty of options for roughing it, but Costa Rica also features upscale resorts where you can retreat and recharge after a day outside.

Where to Travel Next

These Are the 5 Best Countries for Retiring Abroad

These places don’t require a high budget for a very high quality of life.

June 16, 2025 02:32 PM

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Chloe Arrojado

National Park of American Samoa, Tutuila island, American Samoa, South Pacific

National Parks

This Remote U.S. National Park Is Home to Bats, Beaches, and Tropical Rainforests

You may be the only traveler in sight at the National Park of American Samoa.

February 27, 2026 03:02 PM

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Maggie Fuller

COVID + Travel

Cambodia Announces Phased Reopening for Vaccinated Travelers

A quarantine-free program will begin in some provinces at the end of November, and Siem Reap, home to the Angkor temple complex, is expected to join the list in January.

October 29, 2021 02:30 PM

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Associated Press (AP)

Tips + News

Bali Is Reopening to International Travelers in September

The Indonesian island started the process of gradually reopening shuttered places to locals and stranded foreigners on July 9, 2020.

July 9, 2020 04:14 PM

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Firdia Lisnawati

Where to Travel Next

How This Saudi Port City Is Experiencing a Cultural Renaissance

With the launch of new cinemas, film centers, and the most prestigious film festival in the country, Jeddah has its eyes on being the world’s next cinematic superpower.

Sponsored by Visit Saudi

8 Meditation Retreats in the U.S. to Book Now

Health + Wellness

Find Your Zen, No Passport Required, at These 8 Meditation Retreats

You don’t need to go halfway around the world to escape from the stress of daily life.

July 9, 2025 02:09 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Outdoor Adventure

How My Autistic Kid Found Accessible Adventure—and Yours Can, Too

In our new series “Traveling on the Spectrum,” one family learns you don’t have to push pause on outdoor activities, thanks to U.S. adaptive recreation organizations.

July 7, 2023 10:26 AM

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Melinda Fulmer

Visas + Passports

You’ll Need a Visa to Enter Japan Now

In addition to numerous strict conditions for entering Japan, visa-free travel from the U.S. is currently suspended.

June 16, 2022 09:46 AM

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Michelle Baran

A rocky island bordered by sandy beaches and turquoise water

History + Culture

18 Beautiful Greek Islands for Every Kind of Traveler

If choosing among the Cyclades, Ionian, and Dodecanese is like Greek to you, we can help. Read on to find the island paradise that suits your vacation personality.

June 10, 2024 08:54 AM

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Amanda Castleman

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