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The First Museum Devoted to African American Music Just Opened in Nashville

It marks the world’s only institution dedicated solely to preserving and celebrating the central role African Americans have played in shaping American music.

February 1, 2021 12:02 PM

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Sarah Buder

History + Culture

Chinese Street Opera Stages a Comeback in Singapore

While the rest of Singapore tries to get on with life amid the COVID-19 pandemic, a small corner of the country celebrates the return of a cherished tradition.

July 16, 2021 02:32 PM

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Lester V. Ledesma

Art + Culture

Pixar’s “Luca” Invites You to Summer in the Italian Riviera

Genoa-born director Enrico Casarosa draws on his childhood—from the films and the music to the 1959 Vespa—for Pixar’s new animated release, out Friday.

June 16, 2021 06:13 PM

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Lindsey Bahr

A white wooden building with green roof and two porches on which sit blue and white striped umbrellas

Hotels

Where to Stay in the Catskills and Hudson Valley, New York, in 2025

11 snug boutique hotels for a weekend escape from the concrete jungle

May 29, 2025 03:02 PM

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Sophie Friedman

A brown, green, and red home in Greenland with water and snowy hills in he background

In light of ongoing geopolitical concerns, the country’s national tourism board sent an email to about 6,000 U.S.-based travel advisers and tour operators.

February 12, 2026 05:06 PM

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Blane Bachelor

The United Club lounge at Denver International Airport with brown and beige couches and arm chairs surrounding a square fireplace lined with cut logs

Air Travel News

United Just Changed Its Lounge Access and Credit Card Policies

The airline’s credit card holders and travelers who purchase United lounge memberships likely won’t be thrilled with the changes.

March 25, 2025 07:45 PM

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Bailey Berg

Illustration of woman holding three giant credit cards on pastel background

Loyalty + Rewards

How to Maximize Travel Benefits With Multiple Credit Cards

Juggling multiple credit cards can majorly boost your points and miles balance. But before you sign up, consider these tips for minimizing your financial housekeeping.

April 25, 2024 02:40 PM

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Paul Rubio

Albuquerque is home to the annual Balloon Fiesta, where more than 500 balloons take off in one mass ascension for nine days each fall.

Destination Spotlight

8 Things to Do in Albuquerque, New Mexico

Ride in the basket of a hot air balloon, paddleboard on the Rio Grande, and nosh on chile-covered everything in New Mexico’s largest city.

October 7, 2022 03:59 PM

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Bailey Berg

The River Danube bisects Hungary, a chain bridge connecting the hilly, western half of the city called Buda with the flat, eastern part called Pest.

Where to Go in Fall

11 Best Places to Travel in September

These locations all shine during the shoulder season.

June 30, 2025 03:00 PM

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Mark Ellwood

Breeze Airways' "Nicest" class of service is the low-cost carrier's version of first class.

Air Travel News

Is It Worth Flying First or Premium Class on a Budget Airline? We Decided to Find Out

Low-cost carriers Breeze Airways and French Bee have their own versions of first and premium class seats at the front of the plane. We recently tested them out to see how they stack up.

February 24, 2023 04:15 PM

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Barbara Peterson

Beijing airport security area seen from high angle

COVID + Travel

U.S. Will Require COVID-19 Testing for Travelers From China

U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention cited the surge in infections and lack of transparent information from China as reasons for requiring the tests.

December 29, 2022 02:27 PM

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Associated Press (AP)

A Western-tinged Main Street with colorful shops and a mountain in the background

Weekend Getaways

8 Great Weekend Escapes in Colorado

Skiing in Breckenridge, hiking rock formations in Grand Junction, biking to breweries in Fort Collins—these are a few of our favorite things.

September 11, 2024 11:32 AM

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Bailey Berg

Trains

A New European Night Train Launches Service This May

The route will begin with Brussels–Amsterdam–Berlin service and will extend to Dresden and Prague in 2024.

March 28, 2023 12:08 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

U.S. Beaches

The Ideal Outer Banks, North Carolina, Beach Vacation

Pair an island with an inlet town for a beach-to-bay, approved-by-locals week on the Carolina coast.

July 2, 2022 09:21 AM

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Anna Katherine Clemmons

Numerous rows of empty, dark blue airplane seats in a 3x3 configuration with overhead bins open above

Air Travel News

Airplane Seat Sizes, Quick Refunds, Flight Safety: These New Air Travel Rules Have Been Signed Into Law

The newly passed Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) bill includes several measures to protect air travelers. Here’s what you need to know.

May 24, 2024 02:50 PM

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Barbara Peterson

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