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9 Unique Ways to Visit Alaska This Summer

Many cruises may be on hold, but from train journeys to cycling trips, beautiful lodges to intimate expedition vessels, there are still ample ways to explore the Last Frontier this year.

April 30, 2021 03:36 PM

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Susan B. Barnes

Parisians and tourists enjoy food and drinks outside at a cafe in Paris with a navy blue exterior

Loyalty + Rewards

Why the American Express Gold Card Is Perfect for Food-Loving Travelers

If you frequently spend money at restaurants and on flights, this credit card is one of the best for you.

December 12, 2023 09:11 AM

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Paul Rubio

Sunset over Victoria Harbor in Hong Kong

500,000 flights are being given away to travelers from around the world.

May 16, 2023 01:20 PM

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Bailey Berg

Outdoor Adventure

Gorgeous Beaches, Small Towns, and Waterfalls: This Is One of the Most Beautiful Islands in the U.S.

These are the 10 best ways to take advantage of Hawai‘i’s most outdoorsy island.

May 7, 2025 02:37 PM

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Rachel Ng

Northern lights in the sky of Fairbanks, Alaska

Astrotourism

The Most Beautiful Places to See the Northern Lights—Without Leaving the U.S.

You don’t need to go abroad to see the legendary light show that is the aurora borealis.

August 19, 2025 02:02 PM

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Bailey Berg

Tips + News

Disneyland Is Reopening in California in April

Mickey and Minnie’s place has been shut for more than a year.

March 17, 2021 01:27 PM

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Associated Press (AP)

Left: Ursa; right: Sunset in the Sonoran Desert of Arizona with mountains and saguaro cacti and other desert vegetation.

Food + Drink

An Experimental Desert Cuisine Is Blooming in This Southwestern State

Thousands of years in the making, the Sonoran Desert’s ancient pantry is finally getting its fine dining moment.

March 20, 2026 12:38 PM

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Chris Malloy

Vineta Hotel's white exterior with palm trees

Hotel News + Openings

A Historic Palm Beach Hotel Reopens with Art Deco Details, Mediterranean Dining, and Open-Air Beach Cruisers

The Vineta Hotel, now part of Oetker Hotels, revives a 1926 landmark, with fewer rooms, Mediterranean dining, and updated design.

March 23, 2026 10:32 AM

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Matt Meltzer

Air Travel News

Everything You Need to Know About Getting a Real ID

By May 2025, if you don’t have a Real ID, passport or trusted traveler program card (such as Global Entry), you will not be able to fly.

December 5, 2022 05:51 PM

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Michelle Baran

Park City, Utah is an excellent destination to ski and apres-ski.

Winter Sports

11 U.S. Ski Resorts Every Skier Needs to Experience

With world-famous runs, top-notch facilities, and sustainability efforts that make a difference, these are the ski destinations to put on your list this season.

December 9, 2024 01:39 PM

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Frederick Reimers

View of the Martin Luther King, Jr. memorial surrounded by cherry trees.

History + Culture

Black History and Food Define Washington, D.C.

Chef Anthony Jones highlights D.C. neighborhoods, museums, and food rooted in Black culture.

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