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Trains

Get Half Off Private Room Fares on Amtrak’s Most Scenic Routes This Spring

This two-for-one sale lets you bring along a companion for free in a private Amtrak Roomette.

March 15, 2022 07:09 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

rocky butte formation in a flat brown landscape in Utah, as seen from the window of a car

Road Trips

The Best Road Trips in the West

Plan the ultimate American West road trip with 13 state-by-state itineraries that’ll take you to glaciers, canyons, hot springs, beaches, volcanoes, and wide-open skies.

March 18, 2026 09:13 AM

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Ashlea Halpern

Parisians and tourists enjoy food and drinks outside at a cafe in Paris with a navy blue exterior

Loyalty + Rewards

Why the American Express Gold Card Is Perfect for Food-Loving Travelers

If you frequently spend money at restaurants and on flights, this credit card is one of the best for you.

December 12, 2023 09:11 AM

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Paul Rubio

Tips + News

Disneyland Is Reopening in California in April

Mickey and Minnie’s place has been shut for more than a year.

March 17, 2021 01:27 PM

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Associated Press (AP)

Air Travel News

Everything You Need to Know About Getting a Real ID

By May 2025, if you don’t have a Real ID, passport or trusted traveler program card (such as Global Entry), you will not be able to fly.

December 5, 2022 05:51 PM

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Michelle Baran

Museums + Galleries

Major “Calder-Picasso” Exhibit Comes to the United States

Already sold out in San Francisco, the show will open in Atlanta and Houston later in 2021.

May 13, 2021 06:43 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

You can hike to West Virginia's New River Gorge Bridge (and other spots) is now easier.

Sponsored by Visit Arizona

UNESCO World Heritage

In a First, Frank Lloyd Wright Buildings Become UNESCO World Heritage Sites

These 8 iconic works from the 20th-century American architect are the first examples of modern architecture in the United States to be added to the global list of landmarks.

July 8, 2019 08:53 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Air Travel News

Delta Air Lines Is Saying Goodbye to These U.S. Airports

And . . . “Hej” to Stockholm.

December 13, 2021 07:05 PM

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Michelle Baran

Outdoor Adventure

A Tale of Two Coasts: Adventure and Natural Beauty on North Florida’s Top Beaches

From horseback riding through the sand to diving the largest artificial reef in the world, these are the best ways to get outdoors in Amelia Island and Pensacola.

Sponsored by Visit Florida

An elderly woman in line at the inspection of things on the checkpoint, security through a scanner before leaving for a flight at the airport or after arrival, a plastic box with luggage closeup.

Air Travel News

How to Choose Between TSA PreCheck, Global Entry, and Clear

Not sure how these trusted traveler programs differ? You’re not alone.

October 24, 2024 10:31 AM

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Ramsey Qubein

Travel Tips + Etiquette

I Ruined a New Piece of Luggage. Should I Have Wrapped It in Plastic Before Traveling?

An intense wrap in plastic is a handy way to help prevent damages to your luggage. But the technique isn’t foolproof.

November 7, 2024 08:01 AM

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Bailey Berg

COVID + Travel

France Suspends Most COVID Restrictions, Including Vaccine Pass

The U.S. has been moved to France’s “green list” of countries, meaning unvaccinated leisure travelers can now enter the country, too.

March 15, 2022 08:43 PM

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Michelle Baran

Spring 2025

Is Social Media Travel Ruining Small Town Charm?

During a visit to her ancestral hometown, our columnist considers the aesthetic homogenization that threatens to consume it—and what that means for the world.

April 25, 2025 03:19 PM

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Latria Graham

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