Travel Tips + Etiquette

From what to pack to which apps to download, experts share their best travel tips to make your next trip go smoothly.

Travelers should set aside four to six weeks to get a new passport or expect to pay more for expedited services.
Travel Tips + Etiquette
How Long Does It Take to Get a New U.S. Passport Now?
January 22, 2025 08:42 AM
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Ramsey Qubein
The Northern Lights swirl above pines in Alaska.
Natural Wonders
Alaska Has Some of the Best Northern Lights Views. Here’s How to Catch the Celestial Show.
January 16, 2025 02:25 PM
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Bailey Berg
Rome's colosseum at night
Trending News
The Euro and Dollar Are Nearly Equal—Meaning Americans Can Get More Bang for Their Buck While Traveling
January 15, 2025 01:01 AM
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Sophie Friedman
A deluxe room at the Hôtel Brighton in Paris with a gilded portrait and a view of green space.
Hotels
The Best Time to Book a Hotel Room, According to Travel Experts
January 15, 2025 12:42 AM
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Deb Hopewell
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Travel Tips + Etiquette
This Pass Makes Visiting National Parks Easier and Less Expensive
January 9, 2025 08:11 AM
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Bailey Berg
The new A350 that Qantas is building will have six enclosed first-class suites with flat beds, a separate reclining seat, and plenty of room for eating and working.
Travel Tips + Etiquette
8 Mistakes to Avoid When Redeeming Air Miles, According to Experts
January 7, 2025 08:36 AM
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Bailey Berg
A female tourist stands in front of a Mexican pyramid
Travel Tips + Etiquette
Do You Need a Passport to Go to Mexico?
January 3, 2025 10:46 AM
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Bailey Berg
An unlabeled jar of peanut butter surrounded by whole peanuts
Air Travel News
7 Surprising Things You Can’t Bring Through TSA. Peanut Butter? It Depends.
December 19, 2024 03:50 AM
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Billie Cohen
a US passport with a Global Entry form poking out of it. both sit on a wood background
Travel Tips + Etiquette
How to Gift a TSA PreCheck and Global Entry Membership—for Free
December 11, 2024 07:31 AM
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Bailey Berg
elderly couple seated on a bench looking at a map, while seated on a overlook facing mountain peaks in the Swiss countryside.
Travel Tips + Etiquette
I Want to Send My Parents to Europe. How Do I Make Sure the Trip Goes Off Without a Hitch?
December 10, 2024 02:02 PM
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Anu Taranath
A man in a wheelchair moves to the lift of a specialized vehicle.
Accessible Travel
How to Rent a Wheelchair-Accessible Van
December 3, 2024 08:25 AM
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Jaclyn Greenberg
Writing out a list is one of the easiest ways to make sure nothing is forgotten.
Travel Tips + Etiquette
Your Easy Travel Checklist: 9 Steps to a Stress-Free Trip
December 3, 2024 05:55 AM
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Bailey Berg
view from below an airplane flying through sky with clouds
Air Travel News
How You Can Track Your Flight Status in Real Time
November 20, 2024 08:24 AM
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Bailey Berg
San Francisco, California, USA. May ‎10, ‎2023. Unclaimed luggage at in an airport terminal.
Travel Tips + Etiquette
Here’s How to Get Your Lost Luggage Back From an Airline
November 12, 2024 08:01 AM
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Bailey Berg
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Travel Tips + Etiquette
I Ruined a New Piece of Luggage. Should I Have Wrapped It in Plastic Before Traveling?
November 7, 2024 08:01 AM
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Bailey Berg
Illustration of a blue station wagon with two dark skinned people in the front seats and two suitcases on the roof rack.
Travel Tips + Etiquette
TSA and AAA’s Tips on How to Handle Thanksgiving Travel
October 25, 2024 12:08 PM
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Michelle Baran
Namche Bazaar, Nepal
Travel Tips + Etiquette
6 Ways to Prevent Altitude Sickness
October 22, 2024 08:02 AM
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Sarika Bansal
Sillhouette of a man in front of a large window with a suitcase; plane taking off in the distance
Travel Tips + Etiquette
How to Get on an Earlier Flight—Maybe Even for Free
October 4, 2024 07:05 AM
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Blane Bachelor
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Travel Tips + Etiquette
I Did a Road Trip Overseas. Here’s What I Wish I Knew Beforehand.
October 3, 2024 07:00 AM
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James Oliver Cury
How to Know If Your Loved Ones Are Safe During a Crisis (Even When Facebook Is Down)
Travel Tips + Etiquette
How to Know if Your Loved Ones Are Safe During a Crisis
October 1, 2024 12:22 PM
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Michelle Baran
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Travel Tips + Etiquette
The Roomiest Airline Seats in the USA
September 30, 2024 01:37 PM
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Bailey Berg
Tourists at one of the bridges along the Cali River Boulevard in the city of Cali in Colombia.
Travel Tips + Etiquette
How Can I Get My Teen to Love Travel?
September 26, 2024 01:18 PM
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Anu Taranath
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Travel Tips + Etiquette
How to Plan a Stress-Free Trip With Your Friends
September 20, 2024 08:51 AM
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Annie Daly
man in white tshirt speaking to a group of tourists using ASL American Sign Language
Accessible Travel
His Deaf Friends Had Bad Travel Experiences, so He Did Something About It
September 16, 2024 04:23 PM
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Sarah Katz
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Travel Tips + Etiquette
I Hate Turbulence. Where Should I Sit on the Plane?
September 13, 2024 07:00 AM
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Bailey Berg
Pregnancy is a great time to travel. But being armed with good information makes the experience all the more impactful.
Travel Tips + Etiquette
What You Should Know About Traveling While Pregnant
September 3, 2024 07:00 AM
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Daliah Singer
A man reaches above the seats on an airplane, intent on pushing the flight attendant call button with his left index finger.
Travel Tips + Etiquette
The Flight Attendant Call Button Is Meant to Be Used. But When Is Appropriate?
September 2, 2024 07:00 PM
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Bailey Berg
Volunteer during the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics, France
Travel Tips + Etiquette
How to See the Next Olympics for Free
August 9, 2024 12:42 PM
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Iona Brannon
Man sitting on a green couch in a hotel lobby cafe while using free Wi-Fi to browse online. He is seated with his suitcase next to him with a lobby reception desk in the background.
Travel Tips + Etiquette
How Safe Is Hotel Wi-Fi Really?
August 1, 2024 07:35 AM
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Bailey Berg
A man wearing face mask while sitting into an airplane.
Travel Tips + Etiquette
COVID Is on the Rise Again. Can I Still Travel If I Test Positive?
July 30, 2024 10:58 AM
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Stacey Lastoe
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