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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

Off The Tourist Trail

Yes, You Can Visit Venice Without the Crowds. Here’s How.

Visit Piazza San Marco after dark, explore the outer islands, including Giudecca and San Giorgio, and support the city’s glassmakers, lace makers, and other artisans.

March 13, 2025 05:37 PM

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Laura Itzkowitz

Small Ship Cruises

Hurtigruten to Launch Zero Emissions Ship by 2030

The cruise company is partnering with research organization SINTEF to craft new, zero emissions ferries to travel along Norway’s coast.

April 6, 2022 05:49 PM

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Bailey Berg

Two adults and a child bike on a wooden path that cuts through the green grass in the mountain valley. Behind them, green trees and large gray mountains loom.

Festivals + Events

7 Festivals Near Yosemite That Are Worth Planning Your Trip Around

Come for the waterfalls and wildflowers; stay for the festivals and live music.

Sponsored by Yosemite Mariposa County Tourism Bureau

People walking around New York's jFK airport with a Christmas tree in the middle of the walkway

Air Travel News

Thanksgiving is The Busiest Day of the Year for Travel, But These Dates Also Top The List

The holidays often bring some of the most congested days at the country’s airports and on the roads. Here’s what AAA and TSA predict.

November 24, 2025 05:58 PM

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Michelle Baran

Lit up christmas tree in front of an ornate european-style building in philadelphia

Holiday Travel

10 European-Style Christmas Markets in the U.S. for Glühwein, Danish Cookies, and Swedish Santa

These markets have all the fairy-tale appeal—no passport required.

November 21, 2025 04:53 AM

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Caitlin Morton

Air Travel News

American Airlines Announces New Baggage Fee for Select Fliers

The airline is doing away with free checked baggage on all basic economy international flights, effective immediately.

June 16, 2023 02:16 PM

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Bailey Berg

Cities We Love

The Best Things to Do With Kids in Boston This Winter

Enjoy skating, art-making, and sweet treats across the city all season long.

A new class of stylish trains debuting in 2026 promises immersive interiors, elevated dining, and scenic journeys across Europe and Asia.

March 2, 2026 04:21 PM

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Jessica Puckett

COVID + Travel

We Reviewed the CDC-Approved COVID Home Tests for International Travel—Here’s What to Know

We road tested the BinaxNOW, Ellume COVID-19, Cue, and Detect home tests to see how they actually fare while traveling.

January 14, 2022 04:25 PM

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Michelle Baran

Beaches

Puerto Rico Has Nearly 300 Beaches—These Are the Least Crowded

Step into Puerto Rico’s bioluminescent waters, white sands, and bathtub temperatures—in solitude.

November 29, 2024 09:25 AM

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Terry Ward

Air Travel News

Delta and United Partner With CDC on Contact Tracing

The airlines will be collecting phone numbers and email addresses from passengers so they can be immediately contacted by the CDC in the event of possible COVID-19 exposure.

December 18, 2020 04:09 PM

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Michelle Baran

Air Travel News

American Airlines Just Added These New Europe Routes for 2024

The Fort Worth, Texas–based carrier is introducing new flights to four destinations in Europe next year.

August 18, 2023 08:00 AM

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Bailey Berg

View of south rim of grand canyon with snow in foreground and on top of rocks

National Parks

Find a Winter Wonderland in These 6 Stunning National Parks

Pile on your warmest gear and enjoy these beautiful national parks with fewer crowds, dramatic landscapes, and snowy outdoor activities.

November 27, 2024 07:36 AM

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Melanie Haiken

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