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Alaska and Hawaiian Are Officially Joining Forces. Here’s How That Will Affect Air Travel

More flexible miles, more routes, and (maybe) more expensive flights—here’s your cheat sheet to the Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines merger.

October 8, 2024 08:38 AM

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Chris Dong

Packing Tips + Gear

The 9 Best Packing Cubes for Travel

Whether you fold your clothes or roll them, packing cubes make it easier to get organized. Here are the best, tested and reviewed by frequent travelers.

February 20, 2025 01:56 AM

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Mike Arnot

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Travel Tips + Etiquette

How to Use Your Phone Internationally—Without Breaking the Bank

From the most cost-effective international cellphone plans, to Wi-Fi-enabled apps, hot spots, and eSIM cards, use these money-saving tips to stay connected while abroad.

October 29, 2023 09:00 AM

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Meagan Drillinger

Health + Wellness

How to Stay Calm When Your Trip Goes Wrong

If the road gets bumpy, try these mindfulness techniques.

May 6, 2024 04:10 PM

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Sarah Buder

three zebras in the foreground eating grass and a few more in the background alongside some trees in Kenya

Here’s how to visit the East African country as of January 2024.

January 26, 2024 09:00 AM

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Sarika Bansal

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Air Travel News

United Unveils New Search Tool for Passengers With Wheelchairs

The development is the latest in a series of strides being made in the realm of accessible air travel.

November 9, 2023 06:25 PM

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Bailey Berg

Road Trips

I Took a Solo Road Trip for Months—8 Things I Wish I Knew Before I Went

Here’s some solid advice for taking a solo adventure on the road.

April 23, 2025 08:43 PM

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Chloe Arrojado

An illustration of people arriving at a hotel and bell boys loading a trolley.

Spring 2023

Hospitality Staff Often Feel Invisible—Here’s How to Make Them Feel Seen

How to honor the workers who make our travel experiences memorable.

April 20, 2023 04:23 PM

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Latria Graham

Off The Tourist Trail

A Local’s Guide to Lake Tahoe Without the Crowds, Including Remote Hot Springs and Moonlit Adventures

A resident shares a decade’s worth of tips to see California’s renowned nature with fewer people in the way.

November 7, 2025 02:23 PM

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Suzie Dundas

Air Travel News

JetBlue Offers One-Way Fares as Low as $39 During Flash Fall Sale

Discounted domestic and international flights are only available for a very limited time—so you’ll need to act fast.

August 22, 2023 08:00 AM

Packing Tips + Gear

Away’s New Limited-Edition Luggage Collection Will Make Your Holiday Travels Merry and Bright

You can shop the suitcase company’s hard-shell bags in six new colors, as well as its first-ever line of travel jewelry cases and passport holders.

November 13, 2019 12:23 AM

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Lyndsey Matthews

6 Surprising U.S. Places That Go All Out for St. Patrick’s Day

Festivals + Events

8 Surprising U.S. Cities and Towns That Go Big for St. Patrick’s Day

Skip the well-known extravaganzas this year and raise your pint of Guinness at one of these rollicking events instead.

March 14, 2024 06:53 PM

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Anna Mazurek

Where to Go in Winter

Winter Is Japan’s Most Underrated Travel Season—6 Reasons That Will Have You Booking Your Trip Immediately

Here are compelling reasons to consider a trip to Japan in the winter.

December 16, 2024 02:38 PM

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Anna Mazurek

Give travel experiences instead of stuff—like a tour through Japan now that its borders have reopened.

Holiday Travel

16 Experience Gifts for the Traveler Who Already Has Everything

The memories from these experiences will last a lot longer than physical gifts.

November 1, 2022 10:19 AM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Everything You Need to Know About Antigua and Barbuda’s Reopening

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