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Loyalty + Rewards

How to Win at Travel With Chase Ultimate Rewards

Earn, redeem, and maximize Chase Ultimate Rewards points for free travel and other perks.

January 12, 2021 05:23 PM

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Eric Rosen

Front view of a cream-colored Chaumont Castle in France's Loire region with a black roof and lawn interspersed with flowers and bushes in the foreground

River Cruises

There’s an Amazing Way to Explore Some of France’s Most Beautiful Regions—And You May Not Even Know About It

Many people don’t realize how much of France can—and perhaps should—be visited in this truly unique way.

April 10, 2025 08:46 PM

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Jeri Clausing

Where to Travel Next

Portugal’s Wildest Islands Have Volcanic Hikes, Black-Sand Beaches, and Natural Hot Springs

The Azores are the closest part of Europe to the United States—and one of the continent’s most dramatic destinations.

May 14, 2026 02:30 PM

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Chadner Navarro

Hiking + Cycling

Italy’s New Hiking Trail Will Connect 25 National Parks

The Path of Parks network will loosely trace an existing 4,350-mile trail.

June 5, 2020 08:28 PM

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Maggie Fuller

The endangered blue iguanas are among the many unique things you can experience on the Cayman Islands.

History + Culture

From Subterranean Caverns to Dazzling Gardens, 8 Ways to Explore the Cayman Islands

Enjoy outdoor adventure, dazzling wildlife and gardens, and a glimpse into the history of Cayman democracy.

September 20, 2022 11:35 AM

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Alyssa Schwartz

Seat 1A on Hawaiian Airlines' Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, one of the airline's new business-class Leihōkū Suites with a still wrapped pillow on the seats and a side table

Air Travel News

Hawaiian Airlines Has a New Business-Class Cabin—and We Tried It Out

The Honolulu-based carrier’s new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners include 34 new Leihōkū Suites—spacious seats with doors that offer a more comfortable journey over the Pacific.

June 10, 2024 12:13 PM

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Chris Dong

Scenery of Shiretoko in Hokkaido, Shari-cho, Midsummer

Outdoor Adventure

In a Lesser-Known Part of Japan, Outdoor Adventure Awaits

Explore bubbling volcanoes, primeval forests, and fantastical wildlife in the far east of Hokkaido.

March 22, 2024 01:25 PM

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Sarika Bansal

Breeze Airways' "Nicest" class of service is the low-cost carrier's version of first class.

Air Travel News

Is It Worth Flying First or Premium Class on a Budget Airline? We Decided to Find Out

Low-cost carriers Breeze Airways and French Bee have their own versions of first and premium class seats at the front of the plane. We recently tested them out to see how they stack up.

February 24, 2023 04:15 PM

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Barbara Peterson

A white-gloved bellman lifts a suitcase.

Travel Tips + Etiquette

I Think I Offended Someone by Tipping Them. What Do I Do?

Our Unpacked Advice columnist weighs in on how to tip people while traveling—and more generally, what to do when faced with an unfamiliar cultural norm.

October 25, 2023 10:06 AM

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Anu Taranath

Bowie House - The Billet Room & Mahjong experience

As mahjong surges in popularity, hotels across the country are introducing clinics, retreats, and social game nights that bring travelers and locals together around the table.

May 28, 2026 05:33 PM

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Bailey Berg

Epic Trips

How to Get the Best Parthenon Views in Athens? Go Rock Climbing

The growing sport has new bouldering routes that merge history with modern life.

May 19, 2026 06:18 PM

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Ryleigh Norgrove

A wooden chalet surrounded by snow and evergreen trees with a snow-covered peak in the distance and bright blue skies

Hotels

8 of the Coziest Winter Cabins on Airbnb, According to Guests

It’s easy to see why these ski chalets and mountain cabins are among the highest rated on Airbnb.

November 17, 2023 11:59 AM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

Travel for Good

The Next Time You’re in Maui, Connect With Its Cultural Lands

On a volunteer outing with Maui Cultural Lands, travelers can explore the island’s rich archaeological history—and help restore precious lands.

September 2, 2021 05:37 PM

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Aislyn Greene

Cities We Love

Why You Should Visit Kansas City This Fall

The autumn is prime time for art, music, and, of course, barbecue in KCMO.

August 31, 2021 04:34 PM

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Caitlin Morton

Anantara Lowana Koh Samui Resort’s Singing Bird Lounge, an outdoor lounge space dotted with thatched roof cabanas

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