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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

LGBTQ Travel

The Best Caribbean Islands for Gay and Lesbian Travelers

Worrying about an atmosphere of anti-gay attitudes can cast a shadow over a getaway when all you want is some fun under the sun. Here are the islands you’ll find most welcoming.

May 3, 2019 02:50 PM

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John Newton

Open Sky in Utah is just a 20-minute drive from the entrance to Zion National Park.

Hotels

These Are the 6 Best Hotels for Watching the Perseid Meteor Shower

These are the best U.S. hotels for watching one of the most spectacular night-sky events of the year.

July 27, 2023 08:04 AM

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Stephanie Vermillion

Visas + Passports

U.S. State Department Will Add a Third Gender Option to Passport Applications

Transgender applicants will also no longer need to provide medical certification when selecting their gender.

July 7, 2021 04:15 PM

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Caitlin Morton

Tips + News

Travel TV Host Phil Rosenthal’s Relentless Optimism Is What We All Need Right Now

With new episodes of “Somebody Feel Phil” dropping on Netflix, the host and creator of “Everybody Loves Raymond” opens up about staying “annoyingly positive.”

November 5, 2020 12:29 PM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

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

11 New England Road Trip Itineraries for Any Season

Road Trips

9 Beautiful Road Trips for Exploring New England

Whether it’s spring, summer, fall, or winter, there’s a road trip (or two) for each season.

August 19, 2024 09:19 AM

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Chloe Arrojado

NYC’s New Observation Deck Is Delightfully Disorienting

Opening October 21, Summit One Vanderbilt is full of multi-sensory experiences.

October 19, 2021 04:03 PM

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Devorah Lev-Tov

Hotels

Luxury Travel News: Shop Singita, Wellness for Kids, and Oceania’s New World Cruise

Luxury travel news for January 16, 2020

January 16, 2020 12:26 PM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

Air Travel News

Airlines Told They Must Issue Refunds for Coronavirus Cancellations

Despite the unprecedented scope of the COVID-19 pandemic, carriers remain obligated to refund passengers when they cancel a scheduled flight—a future flight credit doesn’t cut it.

April 6, 2020 07:34 PM

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Michelle Baran

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U.S. Beaches

6 U.S. Mainland Beaches That Look Straight out of the Caribbean

Save yourself the long-distance flight with these stateside beaches.

May 26, 2025 01:46 PM

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Becca Blond

Tawana is the result of a rare partnership with the local Batawana tribe, and is the only camp on a 130-acre concession in Botswana's Moremi Game Reserve.

Stay Here Next

This New Remote Camp in Botswana Is a Wildlife Lover’s Dream

In Botswana’s Moremi Game Reserve, Tawana is the latest lodge from conservation-minded Natural Selection.

August 1, 2024 01:35 PM

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Richard Holmes

Outdoor Adventure

9 Exclusive Experiences to Try in Greece

Discover another side of the country when you sail to its islands by private yacht, ski Arachova, ride a helicopter, and more.

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