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Want to Skip Checking a Bag? Use One of These Handy Companies That Ship Luggage

Sometimes, it’s easier to ship luggage instead of checking it. Here’s what you need to know about how it works, along with a list of the best luggage shipping companies.

December 17, 2024 07:59 AM

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Bailey Berg

A large selection of different french and italian cheeses on the counter of a small store at the market in the Bastille district.

Restaurants + Cafés

Where to Shop for Cheese in Paris

These five fromageries are treasure troves of surprising cheeses.

July 23, 2024 07:19 AM

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Sophie Friedman

A view of the exterior of The Tahoe Beach Club along the South Shore of Lake Tahoe.

Festivals + Events

Why Lake Tahoe Is More Than Its Famous Lake

A year-round hub for festivals, concerts, and sports alongside your outdoor adventure.

Sponsored by Visit Lake Tahoe

COVID + Travel

It’s Official—Fully Vaccinated People Can Travel, CDC Says

The agency’s updated guidance states that those who have been vaccinated for COVID-19 are at low risk for contracting or spreading coronavirus and can resume travel.

April 2, 2021 01:43 PM

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Michelle Baran

U.S. Beaches

The Best Beaches in North Carolina

Whether you’re looking for a family-friendly spot to lay down your towel or an empty sand dune-fringed stretch for long walks, we’ve got you covered.

May 28, 2022 11:58 AM

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Staff

Visas + Passports

United States Issues Its First Passport With “X” Gender Marker

The U.S. joins over a dozen countries that allow a third-gender option on passports.

October 28, 2021 05:32 PM

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Colleen Slevin

National Parks

The 9 Best National Parks for Phenomenal Fall Foliage

For some autumnal adventure of the colorful kind, head to these places across the United States.

October 4, 2023 05:43 AM

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Melanie Haiken

COVID + Travel

Europe Extends Its Travel Ban—and Americans Are Still Not Allowed In

An updated list of countries whose citizens will be allowed to travel to Europe has been agreed upon by the European Union, and it does not include the United States.

August 14, 2020 09:57 PM

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Michelle Baran

Railroad tracks from the back of an Adirondack train heading to Montreal, Canada, from New York

Trains

Amtrak Just Resumed Service on 3 Scenic North America Train Routes

Just in time for summer, you can now ride the rails to scenic destinations along the East and West Coasts and into Canada.

May 9, 2023 09:15 PM

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Bailey Berg

A view of JetBlue's Mint class, or business-class seats, with the overhead bins open and several pieces of blue luggage sitting within them

Air Travel News

The Best Airlines in North America for First, Business, Premium Economy, and Economy Class, Ranked

Nearly 11,000 airline passengers rated their flying experience over the past 12 months. Here’s which airlines they liked for every class.

May 6, 2026 06:22 AM

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Michelle Baran

Air Travel News

French Bee Just Launched $189 Flights to Paris

Croissants with café au lait, French wine and cheese, museum hopping, and strolling endless Paris streets are (suddenly) calling our name.

November 18, 2021 04:10 PM

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Barbara Peterson

Where to Travel Next

Where to See Art and Music in Richmond

Noteworthy museums, inventive galleries, and music fests await in Richmond, Virginia.

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