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Winter Sports

6 U.S. Resorts With Great Spring Skiing

Beyond late-season skiing and snowboarding, these mountains go all out with music, festivals, and competitions.

February 28, 2025 02:32 AM

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Anna Fiorentino

COVID + Travel

Fiji Welcomes Back Vaccinated International Travelers

Fully vaccinated adults (as well as unvaccinated children accompanying them) can now travel to Fiji from the U.S. and several other countries.

December 1, 2021 03:31 PM

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Michelle Baran

Travel for Good

Electric Planes Are Coming Sooner Than You Think

Electric aviation is no flight of fancy: Leading airlines like United and EasyJet are onboard as early adopters, with the first U.S. commercial routes slated for 2026.

March 3, 2022 03:00 PM

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Elissa Garay

Travel Tips + Etiquette

It’s Not Too Late to Get Airbnb Reservations This Summer With These Hacks

Use these tips to find a summer vacation rental.

May 26, 2021 12:59 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

How to Rack Up Lots of Points and Miles This Spring

Air Travel News

How Do Pilots Make Up Time En Route After a Flight Delay?

Sometimes flights take off late but still arrive on time. Here’s how pilots make that happen.

July 13, 2023 02:35 PM

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Chris Dong

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

Books

The Road Trip Memoir to Read Before You Take a Road Trip

Jarrar’s book has been dubbed an “anti–road trip” memoir, but that designation speaks volumes about what we consider an American travelogue—and who gets to write one.

May 6, 2021 01:22 PM

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Bani Amor

A waterfall plunges off of a high cliff in Seljalandsfoss, Iceland, with a barren, green landscape all around

The world’s No. 1 safest country also happens to be an absolutely gorgeous place to visit.

November 6, 2024 06:00 PM

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Meagan Drillinger

Travel Tips + Etiquette

What to Do With Leftover Foreign Currency

Some practical tips for using up your extra yen, euros, francs, and beyond.

September 15, 2023 07:05 AM

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Bailey Berg

Tips + News

In Wake of D.C. Uprising, Defiant Passengers See Flying Privileges Revoked

Airlines have banned numerous passengers from flying due to unruly behavior and for flouting mask-wearing mandates.

January 12, 2021 04:03 PM

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Michelle Baran

Hiking + Cycling

10 Incredible Waterfall Hikes Around the U.S.

Jump in for a cool swim, take in the misty views, or just soak up the surroundings.

July 7, 2021 10:20 PM

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Adrienne Jordan

Packing Tips + Gear

If You Want to Pack More Efficiently, Ask a Disabled Traveler

Creativity and disability go hand in hand, and traveling is no different.

July 9, 2024 09:00 AM

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Kelly Dawson

Those $49 fares out of Nevada’s Reno-Tahoe International Airport are a thing of a past.

Air Travel News

Regional Airline Aha! Has Shut Down

Less than one year after launching, the Nevada-based discount carrier halted operations after parent company ExpressJet filed for bankruptcy.

September 2, 2022 01:33 PM

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Associated Press (AP)

Aman Rosa Alpina in the Italian Dolomites is surrounded by snowy mountain peaks.

Stay Here Next

Aman’s New Dolomites Hotel Sets a High Bar for Design—as Service Works to Catch Up

Striking architecture and superb dining define a recent stay at the recently opened Aman Rosa Alpina in Italy’s Dolomites, though its service still reflects a young operation in transition.

November 18, 2025 04:57 PM

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Adam H. Graham

Outdoor Adventure

Redwoods Survive Wildfire at California’s Oldest State Park

Most of the ancient trees—some of them 2,000 years old—withstood the blaze.

August 27, 2020 03:08 PM

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Martha Mendoza

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