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Choo-Choo Choose This Last-Minute Amtrak Sale for a Valentine’s Day Gift

Amtrak’s Buy One Get One Free Sale offers travel dates through August 31, 2022.

February 10, 2022 12:37 PM

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Tennessee River from atop Lookout Mountain in Chattanooga, TN

Amtrak’s Mardi Gras service brings train travel back to the Gulf Coast, with stops in four Mississippi beach towns along the way. Here’s why you should ride these reborn rails.

August 14, 2025 06:08 PM

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Taryn Shorr-McKee

An aerial view of a rectangular pool with boulders and waves surrounding it

Where to Go in Winter

Escape the Cold in These 7 Countries Where It’s Summer Right Now

Tired of winter? These Southern Hemisphere destinations offer summer sunshine from December through February.

December 18, 2024 01:33 PM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

Air Travel News

Delta and United Partner With CDC on Contact Tracing

The airlines will be collecting phone numbers and email addresses from passengers so they can be immediately contacted by the CDC in the event of possible COVID-19 exposure.

December 18, 2020 04:09 PM

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Michelle Baran

Tips + News

As NYC Reopens, This Is What Summer in the City Looks Like in 2020

New York is experiencing a summer unlike any other in order to control the coronavirus outbreak.

July 20, 2020 02:02 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Winter Sports

Ski Season Started Early This Year—These Are the Slopes Opening Ahead of Schedule

Can’t wait to hit the slopes this winter? Now you don’t have to, thanks to a few resorts that have opened early this year.

November 1, 2022 09:04 PM

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Maggie Fuller

COVID + Travel

Biden Announces New Requirements for Travel Amid Omicron Concerns

The president has issued updated guidelines regarding COVID testing and masking for travel.

December 2, 2021 06:49 PM

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Michelle Baran

The lobby of the Nine Orchard in New York City features nubby yellow couches and shares and floral wallpaper.

Stay Here Next

How a Restored Bank—and New Hotel—Became NYC’s Hottest Culinary Destination

A neoclassical bank in New York City’s energetic Lower East Side neighborhood has been transformed into a luxurious boutique hotel.

May 2, 2023 06:22 PM

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Aislyn Greene

Family Travel

The Best Weekend Getaways in the U.S. for Families

From Vegas to the Catskills, these are our favorite spots for a mini break with the kids.

August 5, 2024 03:54 PM

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Devorah Lev-Tov

Sunny day with ruins and Greek columns in the foreground

Accessible Travel

Why Aren’t UNESCO World Heritage Sites More Accessible?

UNESCO World Heritage sites are some of the most popular destinations for travelers. Yet many are inaccessible to disabled travelers, and any alterations to the sites are often resisted.

July 16, 2024 08:53 AM

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Katherine LaGrave

Outdoor Adventure

These Are the 18 California National Forests Closed Due to Wildfires

The U.S. Forest Service issued an order to temporarily close all of the state’s national forests until mid-September.

September 2, 2021 09:27 PM

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Michelle Baran

View of the seating area at the Capital One lounge at JFK airports with two parallel blue long banquet seats flanked by oval tables and red chairs

Air Travel News

Capital One Just Changed Its Lounge Access Rules

The changes, implemented in an effort to reduce overcrowding, went into effect on February 1.

February 2, 2026 05:38 PM

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Bailey Berg

A grafitti art piece in New York City that says "Chinatown."

History + Culture

6 Museums and Tours Where You Can Learn About Asian American History

From Wing Luke Museum in Seattle to a jeepney tour in L.A.’s Historic Filipinotown, here’s how to make the most out of APAHM this year.

May 1, 2023 07:03 PM

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Lauren P. Reyes

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