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Remember the Alamo—but Don’t Sleep on These Underrated Things to Do in San Antonio

There’s way more to San Antonio than the Alamo—here’s how to experience the city like a local.

June 16, 2023 04:55 PM

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Mae Hamilton

Weekend Getaways

12 of the Best Small-Town Weekend Getaways in Texas

Whether you’re looking for sandy beaches, a romantic escape, or an outdoor adventure, Texas has it all.

November 2, 2023 01:34 PM

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Ashlea Halpern

An iPhone screen displaying a digital passport

Air Travel News

Should You Ditch Your Passport and Real ID Thanks to Apple’s New Digital ID?

Digital passports and IDs are being accepted at airports across the U.S. on phones and even watches.

June 26, 2025 01:32 PM

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Kinsey Gidick

Waterfall in Iceland on a green mossy hillside

Travel Tips + Etiquette

Travel Editors Are Using Reddit to Plan Their Trips—Here’s Why You Should Too

Instagram is overrun by influencers and Yelp has its limits, but Reddit is filled with travel know-it-alls who’d love to help plan your next trip.

May 17, 2024 10:46 AM

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Lyndsey Matthews

With places like Kāʻanapali Beach only an hour away from the from Kahului airport, it's no wonder 10 million visitors come to Hawai‘i each year.

U.S. Beaches

13 of the Most Beautiful Beaches in Hawai‘i

These beaches, spread across five Hawaiian islands, showcase the beauty of the Aloha State’s coasts.

April 15, 2023 12:20 PM

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Rachel Ng

Road Trips

The 7 Best Drag Shows, Queer Nights, and Welcoming Bars Along Route 66

These safe and celebratory havens welcome people from all walks of life.

May 15, 2026 03:05 PM

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Matt Kirouac

Young black woman with curly hair sitting in airport, tired, with red rolling suitcase

Travel Tips + Etiquette

We Tried These 5 Unusual Jet Lag Remedies to See If They Work

Jet lag can really put a damper on international travel. Here’s how you might be able to beat it.

January 12, 2026 05:58 AM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Aerial view of Beaches of Placencia in the Stann Creek District of southern Belize

Destination Spotlight

The Right Crowd-Free Beach for Every Month of the Year

Want a better beach trip? Go when everyone else isn’t. These destinations shine in the shoulder season.

October 7, 2025 10:31 AM

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Becca Blond

Kid running through an airport to their parents.

Air Travel News

Not Flying? These U.S. Airports Let You Pass Through Security as a Visitor

Remember when you could greet friends and family at the gate in what now feels like a bygone era of air travel? At these hubs you actually can.

September 14, 2023 02:10 PM

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Michelle Baran

Waterfalls surrounded by rocky cliffs with trees

Outdoor Adventure

This State Launched an Official Waterfall Trail—and Some Stops Are Wheelchair-Accessible

The Kentucky Wildlands Waterfall Trail connects 17 cascades across the state’s rugged southern and eastern stretches, and you don’t need to be an expert hiker to experience much of it.

August 7, 2024 07:16 PM

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Bailey Berg

Numerous rows of empty, dark blue airplane seats in a 3x3 configuration with overhead bins open above

Air Travel News

Airplane Seat Sizes, Quick Refunds, Flight Safety: These New Air Travel Rules Have Been Signed Into Law

The newly passed Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) bill includes several measures to protect air travelers. Here’s what you need to know.

May 24, 2024 02:50 PM

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Barbara Peterson

Browsing vinyl at the café-record shop, Disco Death, in Minneapolis.

LGBTQ Travel

The Best Music Venues and LGBTQ+ Hotspots in Minnesota

Minnesota is home to groundbreaking artists, legendary venues, and a thriving LGBTQ+ community—here’s where to experience it all.

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