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Italy Is Now Open to All Americans

Vaccinated or not, U.S. travelers no longer need to quarantine or take a COVID-tested flight for travel to Italy.

June 22, 2021 05:40 PM

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Michelle Baran

Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa tower above the clouds on the island of Hawai'i.

Art + Culture

A Black History Tour of Hawai‘i

Follow in the footsteps of Black thinkers, traders, and leaders who contributed to the rich history of Hawai‘i.

February 3, 2025 10:44 AM

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Malik Peay

The now-famed Rain Vortex in Singapore’s Changi Airport

Soon you’ll only need your face to travel through Singapore’s Changi Airport.

September 27, 2023 03:28 PM

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Bailey Berg

COVID + Travel

The World’s Happiest Country Has Reopened to U.S. Travelers

Finland is now welcoming fully vaccinated Americans with no testing or quarantine requirement.

July 29, 2021 06:37 PM

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Michelle Baran

COVID + Travel

These Countries Are Open to Vaccinated Travelers

Canada opened to vaccinated Americans in August, and numerous European countries changed their entry requirements in September. Here’s the complete list.

September 16, 2021 08:20 PM

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Michelle Baran

American Airlines AAdvantage miles from expiring, you’ll need account activity at least once every 24 months.

Air Travel News

American Airlines to Phase Out First-Class Seats on International Flights

Due to a lack of sales, the airline will replace first-class seats with more business-class options.

October 21, 2022 04:17 PM

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Bailey Berg

Take a Ride on a Vintage 1940s Train This Summer and Fall

Trains

You Can Ride on a Vintage 1940s Train in New York Starting Next Month

Mark your calendars: Tickets for the Hudson River Rail go on sale January 20 and then again on February 17.

January 18, 2023 06:18 PM

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Kara Newman

Road Trips

An Outdoor Lover’s Road Trip on the Oregon Coast

From crabbing to kayaking, Oregon’s stretch of 101 has nature, scenic beauty, and adventure in spades.

May 8, 2024 01:21 PM

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Ami Kealoha

Actor and TV host Alan Cumming has a new entertainment venture, this time focused on bringing you relaxation while flying.

“Traitors U.S.” host Alan Cumming dishes on airport lounges, the essential preflight cocktail, and his new partnership with Virgin Atlantic.

March 27, 2025 03:43 PM

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Cat Sposato

Photo of a train and an airplane balanced on a scale

Winter 2023

If Air Travel Is Hard on the Planet, Should We Stop Flying? A Climate Reporter Investigates

How one climate reporter, and avid traveler, changed the way she navigates the world.

December 20, 2022 04:11 PM

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Kendra Pierre-Louis

Plane flying past air traffic control tower with storm clouds in the background

Air Travel News

Air Travel Has a Serious Problem That Will Take Years to Fix

How did we get to where we are, and what does it mean for the flying public?

September 22, 2023 09:48 AM

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Barbara Peterson

Stay Here Next

Inside London’s Cheeky Hotel Within a Private Members Club in Mayfair

Open to the public who book hotel rooms and suites, the Twenty Two is also opening its second location in NYC this fall.

August 21, 2024 06:39 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Tips + News

United States and Canada Will Close Border to Nonessential Travel

A few exemptions will be allowed, since completely closing the border would cause severe damage to both the highly integrated U.S. and Canadian economies.

March 18, 2020 01:20 PM

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Rob Gillies

Black and white image of a beverage cart on an airplane featuring a coffee pot and a few other drinks

A new study analyzed the water quality across several U.S. airlines. Here’s what it found.

February 25, 2026 09:56 AM

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Michelle Baran

Gaya Tumuli in the Republic of Korea consists of large grass covered ancient burial mounds punctuated by trees

Many of the latest additions—which include Viking-age ring fortresses and Latvia’s Old Town of Kuldīga—are worth building a trip around.

September 26, 2023 10:57 AM

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Bailey Berg

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