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U.S. Justice Department Appeals Decision to Drop Federal Mask Mandate

The CDC has asked the Justice Department to take legal action, stating that the mask requirement for public transportation is “well within CDC’s legal authority to protect public health.”

April 20, 2022 08:31 PM

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Michael Balsamo

Cruise

U.S. Cruising Set to Resume June 26

After being banned from sailing in the U.S. since March 2020, the first large ocean ships have been given the green light by the CDC to start sailing again.

June 7, 2021 03:44 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

Art + Architecture

Get Outside: Embark on an Art and Dining Adventure in The Palm Beaches

Restart with the arts and enjoy outdoor exhibits paired with alfresco restaurants that add up to inspiring, relaxing days in Florida’s Cultural Capital®.

Sponsored by The Cultural Council for Palm Beach County

U.S. Beaches

The 8 Best Things to Do in Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Get outside in the “Venice of the U.S.”, be it by paddleboard, airboat, or pool float.

February 24, 2021 12:18 PM

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Terry Ward

A blue U.S. passport lying flat on a table with a couple of pens in the background

Visas + Passports

New Passport Offices Are Opening in These 6 U.S. Cities

More U.S. nationals than ever before are applying for passports. To help keep up with the demand, the State Department plans to open additional passport agencies.

June 25, 2024 04:23 PM

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Bailey Berg

Disney

Walt Disney World’s Water Park Reopens After 2-Year COVID Closure

The wave pools and waterslides of Typhoon Lagoon are finally ready for visitors after a long pandemic hiatus.

December 29, 2021 02:03 PM

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Associated Press (AP)

Left Photo displays mountains of Grand Tetons, right photo displays Route 66 sign

Road Trips

7 Unforgettable U.S. Cross-Country Road Trips

Go from one side of the country to another on one of these journeys.

June 7, 2023 10:37 AM

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Chloe Arrojado

A row of vineyard vines in Central California's Paso Robles wine region.

Air Travel News

American Airlines Launches New Domestic Routes—Putting Smaller, Regional Airports in the Spotlight

As domestic travel continues to see strong demand, one of the country’s largest airlines is focusing more on regional hubs in scenic western U.S. destinations.

July 1, 2025 06:51 PM

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Bailey Berg

Spring 2022

The Joy of Trees

Go ahead, hug a tree. And celebrate them, hike among them, and plant lots, lots more of them.

July 30, 2022 09:02 PM

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Aislyn Greene

A mother holding a child wearing a coat and pink backpack in an airport security lane

A new program called Families on the Fly aims to make airport security easier for families, as well as for the general flying public. But whether it works will depend on how it’s executed.

July 23, 2025 06:49 PM

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Jamie Davis Smith

An aerial view of Washington's Lummi Island, with a meandering stream, pine forests, and a mountain in the distance

Where to Travel Next

Skip the Crowds on These Lesser-Known Islands Across the U.S.

These under-the-radar islands are all about nature, serenity, and getting away from it all.

January 6, 2025 02:59 PM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

Red barn in the middle of a field om the daytime

Where to Travel Next

The Most Exciting Travel Destination in Each U.S. Region to Visit Right Now

Read about each U.S. region’s upcoming (and sometimes surprising) standouts.

July 31, 2023 05:49 PM

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Mark Ellwood

Outdoor Adventure

Why Nature Lovers Thrive in Southwest Florida

We asked locals from The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel about their favorite outdoor experiences—from relaxing to adventurous—in the gorgeous setting they call home. Here’s what they said.

Sponsored by The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel

Food + Drink

These 6 Restaurants Are Only Reachable by Boat

Whether heading to a floating restaurant or a tiny island outpost, traveling to these dining rooms is half the fun.

May 5, 2026 12:56 PM

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Tae Yoon

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