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Airport Lounge Access for Basically Free? This Is How.

Priority Pass is the world’s largest independent airport lounge program—and it’s possible to get a membership for free. Here’s how (and why) to get it.

March 27, 2025 03:10 PM

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Paul Rubio

Red and white homes and buildings dot the waterfront with soaring rocky cliffs in the background and green foliage in the foreground in Lofoten, Norway

Another U.S. airport will now let you apply before taking off.

June 18, 2025 07:06 PM

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Bailey Berg

Beaches

20 of the Best Beaches—and Beach Resorts—in Costa Rica

With two distinctly different coasts and hundreds of beaches, this Central American country has a lot to offer for seaside adventures.

July 11, 2025 02:13 PM

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Jessie Beck

4 Days In

The Perfect 4 Days in Bangkok, According to Locals

Explore Buddhist temples, learn about traditional textiles, and hop on a motorbike for Michelin-starred fine dining.

September 26, 2024 06:16 PM

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Kathryn Romeyn

COVID + Travel

Netherlands Drops Quarantine for Vaccinated U.S. Travelers

Two weeks after introducing a 10-day quarantine for vaccinated travelers, the Netherlands has nixed the requirement.

September 16, 2021 03:10 PM

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Michelle Baran

Road Trips

Meet the Couple Traveling From Canada to Argentina in an RV

The pair arrived from Japan and Hong Kong in 2018 to begin their epic journey.

October 7, 2020 09:44 AM

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Katherine LaGrave

You're not imagining it, Airbnb's are getting more expensive. But you can save some money with these tips.

Travel Tips + Etiquette

How to Save When Booking an Airbnb

From evaluating length of stay to extra amenities provided, there are plenty of ways to save on an Airbnb.

September 21, 2022 04:28 PM

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Associated Press (AP)

Hiking + Cycling

This 240-Mile Trek in the Swiss Alps Is All About Mountain Huts and Cheese Shops in the Clouds

The Via Alpina trail spans eight European countries, and Switzerland’s section is a hut-to-hut dream.

October 31, 2025 12:56 PM

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Lucy Kehoe

AFAR Approved

Bombas Are (Really) the Best Compression Socks for Travel—and They’re 25 Percent off Right Now

You should always wear compression socks when you fly.

November 10, 2023 01:03 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

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

A skier in black pants and a grey t-shirt flying down the slopes, with pine trees in the background

Winter Sports

6 U.S. Resorts With Great Spring Skiing

Beyond late-season skiing and snowboarding, these mountains go all out with music, festivals, and competitions.

February 28, 2025 02:32 AM

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Anna Fiorentino

A person dipping a dessert taco into chocolate sauce at the Pink Agave restaurant on Virgin Voyages

Cruise

Millennials and Gen Z Have Decided That, Actually, Cruises Are Cool—and Ships Will Never Be the Same

From TikTok-worthy public spaces to flexible dining and sophisticated wellness programs, Millennials and Gen Z are reshaping cruise trends, and lines are racing to adapt.

September 11, 2025 01:47 PM

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Lauren Dana Ellman

Food + Drink

10 Essential Foods to Eat on a Trip to Puerto Rico

Plantains from Africa, cooking techniques from Spain—Puerto Rico’s dishes are a testament to its multicultural history.

May 27, 2023 12:27 AM

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Chloe Arrojado

Want the best gelato-filled brioche in Sicily? Head to Letojanni.

Destination Spotlight

I Live in Rome. Here’s Where I Go When I Want an Italian Beach Getaway Like No Other

Whether you want chic-with-shopping or hidden and tranquil, there’s a sublime Italian beach town for every need.

September 8, 2025 08:56 PM

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Erica Firpo

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