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New hotels in Bozeman and Big Sky help guests access the outdoors.

Hotel News + Openings

These New Alpine Lodges Make Montana’s Outdoors Even Greater

With canoe-shaped firepits and snowshoe chandeliers, three big-name hotels have a mission to get you outside.

June 6, 2025 11:46 AM

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Bailey Berg

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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

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Outdoor Adventure

This Is Québec’s Most Scenic Drive

Breaching whales, a spectacular fjord, and picturesque villages await along the Whales and Wonders Trail.

Sponsored by Bonjour Québec

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Where to Travel Next

Where to Avoid the Summer Travel Crowds in France

For surfing, stargazing, and slurping oysters, this is where to go in France on your summer vacation.

June 24, 2025 12:35 PM

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Sophie Friedman

The Sweetest U.S. Small Towns to Visit This Fall

Where to Go in Fall

Fall Is the Ideal Time to Visit These 8 Charming Small Towns in the U.S.

From Alaska to Arkansas, here’s where to go for perfect fall vibes.

August 1, 2025 03:28 PM

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Ashlea Halpern

A bed up against a window with an American Airline airplane within view through the window at 'Wait ‘n’ Rest' in Miami Airport

Air Travel News

Miami Just Became the First U.S. Airport to Open These Design-Forward, Hourly Nap Rooms

An inviting bed within the terminal sure beats an uncomfortable snooze atop a row of gate chairs.

March 16, 2026 05:22 PM

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Chris Dong

US passport sticking out of black luggage pocket

Visas + Passports

Having Trouble Getting a Passport Appointment? Here’s Why, and What to Do About It.

Some passport applications require an in-person appointment, but those reservations can be hard to get. This is what you need to know to get your passport in time.

November 2, 2023 08:35 AM

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Bailey Berg

Where to Travel Next

Horseback Riding Returns to Catalina Island After an 18-Year Hiatus

Guided rides are back on the California island, offering a unique way to explore and a dose of cowboy culture.

April 15, 2026 01:32 PM

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Keri Bridgwater

Two people holding up two U.S. passports with a European city in the background

The pandemic stretched passport wait times to new extremes—up to several months. Nearly four years later, they’ve finally returned to normal.

January 3, 2024 08:11 PM

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Michelle Baran

6 Surprising U.S. Places That Go All Out for St. Patrick’s Day

Festivals + Events

8 Surprising U.S. Cities and Towns That Go Big for St. Patrick’s Day

Skip the well-known extravaganzas this year and raise your pint of Guinness at one of these rollicking events instead.

March 14, 2024 06:53 PM

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Anna Mazurek

National Parks

The United States Just Got a New National Park

The New River Gorge in West Virginia marks the country’s 63rd national park.

January 5, 2021 05:18 PM

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Sarah Buder

Tips + News

Why Are the Borders Between the U.S. and Europe Still Closed—and When Will They Open?

Between the upcoming U.S. presidential election, the number of governments and entities that need to work together and agree, and reciprocity issues, there are a lot of hurdles.

October 12, 2020 05:33 PM

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Michelle Baran

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