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How Much Does it Actually Cost to Fly in a Private Jet?

There are ample ways to charter a private jet or book a seat on a semi-private flight. And the cost varies more than most travelers probably realize.

September 23, 2024 12:11 PM

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Michelle Baran

A Harris hawk with its winds outstretched lands on a falconers gloved hand

Outdoor Adventure

Some Luxury Hotels Now Have a Few Unusual Staff Members—Falcons, Hawks, and Eagles

At luxury hotels across the United States, falconers and their birds of prey are giving travelers rare access to an ancient tradition.

November 9, 2022 06:24 PM

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Bailey Berg

Aerial view of a busy stretch of beach in St. Pete-Clearwater, Florida complete with loungers and umbrellas

Where to Travel Next

7 Underrated Places in Florida You Should Visit in 2024

There’s plenty to soak in on a visit to the Sunshine State (besides all that Vitamin Sea).

February 29, 2024 07:47 PM

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Terry Ward

A large assortment of mainly rolling luggage crowded together at an airport

Air Travel News

Are Flights Still Being Canceled Following the Microsoft Outage?

Four days after a CrowdStrike software update crashed Microsoft computer systems, one airline is still struggling more than most.

July 23, 2024 03:39 PM

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Chris Dong

Aerial view of a section of the famous Las Vegas strip at sunset with the Bellagio hotel and its elaborate fountain in the foreground

The authors of a 2020 study about diversity in travel just released a follow-up survey, and they hope the results will serve as a wake-up call for the travel industry.

September 8, 2025 12:03 PM

Air Travel News

This Airline Allows Masks to Come Off While Sleeping in Business or First

Passengers in the larger, partitioned seats are exempt from the carrier’s mask mandate while snoozing.

February 9, 2021 05:41 PM

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Michelle Baran

Photo of an arched bridge surrounded by fall foliage, beneath a blue sky

National Parks

The Newest U.S. National Park Is Home to Bridge Jumping, Scenic Drives, and the World’s Second-Oldest River

Here’s how to make the most of your visit to New River Gorge National Park.

July 1, 2025 12:26 PM

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Jessie Beck

Tips + News

Fully Vaccinated People Can Gather Without Masks, CDC Says

The CDC did not change its recommendations on travel, which discourages unnecessary travel and calls for getting tested within a few days of the trip.

March 8, 2021 02:56 PM

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Mike Stobbe

Tips + News

Here’s When NYC Museums Are Opening Again

New York’s museums are starting to reopen with new protocols in place. Here’s what you need to know.

August 14, 2020 05:19 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

several Southwest Airlines planes all parked side by side

Air Travel News

All Southwest Flights Were Temporarily Grounded Today—What Happened?

The Federal Aviation Administration issued a nationwide pause on all Southwest Airlines departures on Tuesday due to a “technical issue,” which the agency later lifted.

April 18, 2023 02:36 PM

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Michelle Baran

Virgin Atlantic flight attendants standing in a line in uniform. some are in red suits, some in black suits, and some in red skirts

Air Travel News

Sneakers, Tattoos, Pronoun Pins: How Flight Attendant Uniforms Are Changing With the Times

Several airlines, including Virgin Atlantic, Scandinavian Airlines, and Air New Zealand, are giving flight attendants more flexibility with their uniforms.

July 30, 2024 08:00 AM

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Bailey Berg

A pastel, cloudy sky reflected in the water at Virginia Beach.

Outdoor Adventure

Why Virginia Beach Shines in the Off-Season

Cooler weather and fewer visitors make this coastal Virginia destination ideal for off-season outdoor adventures, like kayaking and hiking in state parks.

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