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What Happens if Your Relationship Ends Before a Big Trip? Well, Now There’s Insurance for That

An entrepreneur has created an add-on insurance for vacation rentals that lets couples get some money back if they break up before their trip.

June 12, 2026 12:35 PM

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Mark Ellwood

Air Travel News

Lufthansa to Offer Preflight COVID-19 Tests on U.S. Routes

The German airline said it plans to implement the new testing procedure in October.

September 24, 2020 01:39 PM

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Associated Press (AP)

History + Culture

What’s in a Name? Why Turkey Is Now Türkiye

Türkiye is the latest country to attempt a rebrand. What motivated the move?

January 11, 2022 01:46 PM

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Jeri Clausing

Trains

Get $50 Train Fares During Amtrak’s 50th Anniversary Sale

For its birthday, the national train system is marking fares down 50 percent.

April 28, 2021 05:47 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

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Loyalty + Rewards

Earn up to 175,000 Bonus Points With IHG Rewards Credit Cards’ Record-Breaking Offers

Those points are good toward stays at Indigo Hotels, InterContinental, Six Senses, Kimpton, and more.

January 30, 2023 11:58 AM

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Paul Rubio

Travel for Good

How to Travel Internationally in Oklahoma: Experiencing Cherokee Nation

Celebrate the Sooner State’s rich Native American culture with natural wonders and historical sites, and by supporting Cherokee-owned small businesses.

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Air Travel News

Which Airlines’ Business Class Is Worth the Upgrade? Our Editors Tested Them Out

The benefits of a business-class seat vary from airline to airline. We’ve flown a bunch of them, and these are our top picks—and they may not all be what you expect.

June 27, 2023 09:13 AM

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Billie Cohen

Air Travel News

JetBlue Just Cut These 17 Routes

The low-cost carrier is the latest airline to scale back on its network amid ongoing pandemic adjustments.

January 10, 2022 08:17 PM

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Michelle Baran

Sometimes, visiting places like Seneca Rocks are best made by car.

Road Trips

Travel to the Newest U.S. National Park and Other West Virginia Wonders on This Road Trip of a Lifetime

It isn’t heaven, but it’s pretty darn close.

September 9, 2022 06:40 PM

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Madeline Weinfield

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Hotels

5-Star Hotels Aren’t Always Better Than 4-Star Hotels. Here’s Why.

With luxury room rates on the rise, four-star hotels are finally having their moment.

October 30, 2024 07:30 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

COVID + Travel

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

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Epic Trips

7 Beautiful Places to Explore at a Slower Pace

&Beyond’s slow-travel approach lets you experience each destination in full, from wildlife to local traditions.

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