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Are concerns about airplane safety warranted or overblown?

How Worried Should We Really Be About Airplane Safety Right Now?

Is a growing sense of anxiety about flying based on reality or headline hype? We asked aviation analysts and insiders.

March 29, 2024 10:53 AM

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TSA checkpoint at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

A step-by-step guide on what to do if you see a lower airfare for a flight your recently booked—and already paid for in full.

March 27, 2024 01:25 PM

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Michelle Baran

The Best Cruises for Exploring the Beauty and Wilds of Alaska

Expedition Cruises

From Glacier Bay to the Inside Passage, These Are the Best Alaska Cruises to Book Now

Including islands, Alaska has 33,904 miles of shoreline. The perfect way to see it all? By boat.

March 27, 2024 01:20 PM

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Bailey Berg

Natural Wonders

10 Amazing Ancient Forests Around the World

A visit to one of these long-lived woodlands is a restorative experience. Here’s how to see some of the oldest forests on Earth.

March 26, 2024 12:52 PM

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Matt Bell

Loyalty + Rewards

The Best Deals to Score Extra Points and Miles This Spring

As you book your 2024 travels, these limited-time credit card and loyalty program promotions will boost your points and miles balance in a big way.

March 26, 2024 11:00 AM

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Paul Rubio

Longreads

Journey to the Geographical Center of North America

Since 1932, the tiny town of Rugby, North Dakota, has claimed to be the geographical center of North America. But as with most things, the truth depends on who’s telling it.

March 25, 2024 09:20 AM

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Katherine LaGrave

United Airlines aircraft parked at an airport gate as seen from above.

Air Travel News

What’s Going on With All the United Airplane Incidents? Aviation Experts Weigh In.

There have been at least 10 maintenance and flight diversion issues on United airplanes over the past few weeks.

March 22, 2024 09:09 AM

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Bill Fink

U.S. Beaches

The 10 Best Beaches in Maui—and Where to Stay

With sugary sands, turquoise waters, coral reefs, surf breaks, and more, Maui’s best beaches offer something for everyone.

March 20, 2024 11:32 AM

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Amanda Castleman

Boy Meets World: Two Unlikely Hikers Tackle a Classic New Zealand Trek

In the Magazine

In New Zealand, a Father and His Autistic Son Tackle an Epic Trek

The South Island’s Routeburn Track is one of the great trails in New Zealand. Two unlikely hikers head out to see what they find.

March 12, 2024 01:07 PM

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Chris Woolston

people in a public park enjoying a sunny day near Berlin Cathedral

Travel Tips + Etiquette

Why Google Flights and Wikipedia (Yep!) Are a Traveler’s Best Friends

If used correctly, these two websites can be the ultimate travel-planning tools.

March 11, 2024 11:23 AM

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Paul Rubio

An overhead shot of a woman bathing in a hot tub surrounded by plants

Natural Wonders

14 Hot Springs Worth Traveling For

These natural healing waters also happen to be in some of the most beautiful places on earth.

March 08, 2024 10:12 AM

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Maggie Fuller

Art + Culture

The 15 Films That Inspired Us to Travel

Get ready for some major silver screen wanderlust.

March 06, 2024 01:40 PM

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Aislyn Greene

A meal tray in an Air France business class seat

Air Travel News

Which Airlines Have the Best Food and Drinks?

From bibimbap to Ethiopian doro wat, handcrafted cheese to Icelandic craft gin, these are some of the best food and drinks we’ve had at cruising altitude.

March 05, 2024 08:52 AM

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Michelle Baran

check-in employee attaches a luggage tag to suitcase of passenger - closeup of hands

Packing Tips + Gear

How to Avoid Checked Baggage Fees

The costs of checking baggage keeps going up. Here’s how to minimize the damage to your wallet.

February 28, 2024 08:56 AM

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Bailey Berg

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