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The new program will allow Americans to renew their passport fully online for the first time.

Visas + Passports

U.S. Temporarily Reopens Pilot Program for Online Passport Renewal

It’s a great opportunity if you’re quick.

October 14, 2022 03:19 PM

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Bailey Berg

Cruise

There’s a New Way to Sail in the Galápagos—With No Crowds and Plenty of Comfort

On the “Aqua Mare” in the Galápagos, close encounters with the resident wildlife come with standard-setting luxury.

May 15, 2025 01:45 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

Sequoia National Park / Formations inside Crystal Cave Sequoia/Kings Canyon National Park

You’ll want to reserve tickets now to explore Crystal Cave, which will once again welcome visitors from May 23 to September 7.

April 9, 2025 01:59 PM

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Bailey Berg

Art + Architecture

Ominous Whipped Cream Art Comes to London’s Trafalgar Square

Heather Phillipson’s work, titled “The End,” is scheduled to stay up until spring 2022.

August 3, 2020 04:41 PM

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Associated Press (AP)

nighttime image of the White House in Washington, D.C.

COVID + Travel

U.S. to End Vaccine Requirement for Inbound International Travelers

Starting May 12, foreign citizens arriving in the United States will no longer need to prove they’ve been vaccinated against COVID-19.

May 2, 2023 03:31 PM

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Bailey Berg

COVID + Travel

Virtual Museum Tours, Performances, and Tutorials to Keep You (and Your Kids) Entertained at Home

Here’s how to stay entertained while you remain home in the midst of the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.

April 29, 2020 06:01 PM

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Sarah Buder

Bolt Farm Treehouse's new luxury cabins are meant to put nature front and center.

Hotel News + Openings

You Can Now Stay in a Luxury “Mirror Cabin” in Tennessee

Bookings are now open for Bolt Farm Treehouse’s five new mirrored cabins in Tennessee.

August 24, 2022 07:25 PM

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Bailey Berg

Outdoor Adventure

The Top Wild Places in Asheville and How to Explore Them

Asheville may be known for its vibrant arts scene, craft beer, and elegant Biltmore Estate—but travelers yearning for adventure will love its magnificent natural spaces, too.

June 30, 2022 09:02 AM

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Cortina Jenelle Caldwell

Art + Architecture

South America Gets Its First Freestanding James Turrell Skyspace

Constructed using local materials, “Ta Khut” is set beachside at the luxury Uruguayan hotel Posada Ayana.

November 15, 2021 05:32 PM

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Mae Hamilton

Style + Design

Paris to Transform the Champs-Élysées Into “Extraordinary Garden”

The landmark Parisian avenue is set to undergo a major revamp with busy roads converted into pedestrian-friendly green spaces in the center of the city.

January 11, 2021 03:57 PM

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Sarah Buder

Outdoor Adventure

Find Peace in the Heart of L.A. at These Tranquil Botanical Gardens

Get lost among transporting grounds within and near the city.

May 26, 2022 02:27 PM

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Alesandra Dubin

Traveler wearing headphones on an airplane

Air Travel News

United’s New Rule: If You Don’t Wear Headphones, You Could Be Banned

United Airlines recently updated its contract of carriage to make its policy regarding headphones very clear.

March 10, 2026 05:24 PM

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Chris Dong

Two men chat outside the storefront of M. Dumas & Sons in Charleston

History + Culture

Charleston Markets and Makers Worth Visiting

Boutiques, markets, galleries, and ateliers—discover why the Holy City is the region’s retail standard-bearer.

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