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All Travelers to U.S. Need to Show Negative COVID Test Result

The new order went into effect on January 26.

January 29, 2021 03:33 PM

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Michelle Baran

Sponsored by Madrid City Tourism

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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

Hotel Saint Vincent is located in the Lower Garden District of New Orleans.

Hotels We Love

Beignets in the Lobby, Jazz in a Chapel, Poolside Cabanas: The Best Hotels in New Orleans

From a grand mansion to a buzzy social hub, these are the 12 hotels in New Orleans we’d book again and again.

December 30, 2025 08:12 AM

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Jenny Adams

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

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

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

a rendering shows the glass top of a hotel tower peaking through pink clouds over Dubai

Hotel News + Openings

Dubai’s Next Luxury Hotel Is Set to Be the Tallest in the World—and Reservations Are Now Open

The 1,004-room, 82-floor Ciel Dubai Marina will become the latest over-the-top hotel in a city known for its glamour and superlatives.

October 13, 2025 04:15 PM

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Nicola Chilton

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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Where to Go in Fall

Blue Ridge Parkway in Fall Hues, Award-Winning Restaurants, and Reborn Hotels—Asheville Is Calling

A year after Hurricane Helene, North Carolina’s business are ready for visitors with new and renovated restaurants, bars, and hotels.

August 28, 2025 04:06 PM

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Shayla Martin

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

view of a total solar eclipse from an airplane

Air Travel News

On This Rare Flight, You’ll Be Able to See the 2024 Solar Eclipse From the Plane

Delta Air Lines is hosting a special flight along the path of totality on April 8, 2024.

February 20, 2024 06:16 PM

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Devorah Lev-Tov

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

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

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