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Dan Jakes

Article / Beach & Water Sports

Towering Dunes, Black Sands, and Swimming Next to Skyscrapers: 5 Unique Midwest Beaches

We’re never going to deny the majesty of the ocean, but if your beachy experiences are limited to the coasts, you’re missing out.The Midwest isn’t just farmland and prairies. Thanks to…

Article / Arts and Culture

2026’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Mount Olympus, D-Day Beaches, and a U.S. Wildlife Refuge

A stronger recognition of underrepresented regions was a driving force during the annual World Heritage Committee session, which recently wrapped up in Busan, South Korea.With 2026's…

Article / News

This Airline's New Headrest Could Change the Game in Economy Cabin Comfort

Some flyers might soon be able to ditch their dorky neck pillows once and for all.This week Dubai-based carrier Emirates announced it will retrofit most of its planes with “U-Dream”…

Article / Trends & Hacks

An Alternative to Airport Lounge Madness: Book a Day-Use Hotel Room Instead

Is there anything more frustrating than a 4-hour layover? It really is the worst of both worlds: not quite enough time to leave the airport and explore the city, but an eternity to sit…

Article / News

Tick-Borne Diseases Are on the Rise. We Asked an Expert for Safety Tips

Bloodsucking parasites are having a great year. This spring, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that emergency room visits for tick bites were up more than 25%…

Article / News

No More Trips to Walgreens? State Department Teases Passport Procedure Update

U.S. passport applicants may soon be able to take passport photos from home.

Article / News

New Google Wallet Opt-In Takes Hassle Out of TSA PreCheck Touchless ID

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and Google recently announced a new partnership with Google Wallet that aims to make navigating through U.S. airport security lines…

Article / Packing & Luggage

United Airlines Launches ‘Twilight Bag Drop’ at Chicago O’Hare

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Article / Travel Ideas

40 Years After 'Ferris Bueller’s Day Off,' You Can Still Visit the Movie's Chicago Locations

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Article / Hotels

Airbnb Reminds You That Its AI-Powered ‘Anti-Party Technology’ Is Keeping an Eye on You

Ahead of the Independence Day holiday weekend, Airbnb is reminding prospective renters that “disruptive gatherings” are strictly prohibited. Moreover, the company is emphasizing its…

Article / Air Travel

Viral Air Travel Hacks: the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

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Article / Air Travel

This Group of Americans Can Now Get TSA PreCheck for Free

The Transportation Security Administration’s PreCheck program, which provides enrollees with faster and less onerous preflight security screenings, is already a good bargain at $76.75…

Article / Health, Insurance, Security

Traveling with Sleep Apnea: Expert Recommendations for CPAP Gear, Finding Distilled Water, and Other Tips

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Article / Outdoor & Adventure

Why U.S. Sunscreens Are Finally About to Get a Lot Better

Americans will soon be able to erase sunscreen off their lists of must-buy souvenirs when traveling to Europe and Asia. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently added…

Article / Credit Cards & Loyalty Points

What Are You Supposed to Do with Your Spirit Airlines Credit Card Now?

More than a month after the sudden and dramatic collapse of Spirit Airlines—which left thousands of travelers and former Spirit employees scrambling—Free Spirit Travel Mastercard and…

Article / LGBTQ

The Safest and Most Dangerous Destinations for LGBTQ+ Travelers in 2026

The arc of the moral universe is long and (supposedly) bends toward justice, but it appears to be doing a loop-de-loop with regard to LGBTQ+ rights and safety worldwide.That’s the…

Article / News

We Toured the New Obama Presidential Center in Chicago. Here's Our Review

Variously likened to a Tatooine Sandcrawler, a mausoleum, a Minecraft creation, and a giant thumb drive, the architecture of the long-awaited Obama Presidential Center has inspired no…

Article / Trends & Hacks

You Paid for a Specific Seat on a Flight. The Airline Changed It. Now What?

As far as modern air travel grievances go, involuntary seat swaps and downgrades are more of an annoyance than a trip destroyer. You still get to your destination, more often than not…

Article / Air Travel

Southwest Airlines Reverses Arbitrary Plus-Sized Flyer Policy Following Backlash

As part of a slew of recent cost-cutting measures, Southwest Airlines nixed a popular longstanding policy earlier this year: offering complimentary adjacent seats (when available) on…

Article / Beach & Water Sports

If You Plan to Go Boating on the Great Lakes This Summer, Don’t Forget This Crucial Requirement

With the summer boating season getting underway in the Great Lakes region, U.S. Customs and Border Protection has issued a new statement reiterating a long-standing…

Article / Air Travel

TSA Makes Leap Toward Privatization with TSA Gold+

Fresh off a monthslong partial government shutdown that led to chaotic airport checkpoint lines, staff working without pay for 44 days, and more than 1,000 agents walking off the job…

Article / News

Southwest Airlines Bans Robots from Flights Following ‘Stewie’ Incident

A major U.S. carrier has recently updated its baggage policy in a very specific way following two similar incidents that caused minor stirs and delays.  “Southwest Airlines does not…

Article / Arts and Culture

A Beatles Museum Is Opening in the Building Where Their Iconic Rooftop Concert Took Place

The building on top of which the Beatles gave their last public concert will soon become the "first ever official destination" for fans in the heart of London, according to Apple…

Article / Outdoor & Adventure

Are Korean Sunscreens Better? Dermatologists Answer Our Burning Questions About Sun Protection

Contrary to what you might think, dermatologists really do want you to go outside. “It's great to be outdoors!” says Dr. Jennifer N. Choi, professor of dermatology at Northwestern…

Article / Trends & Hacks

For a Limited Time, TSA PreCheck Is Cheaper for Travelers Under 30

This has been a rough spring for air travel. Soaring jet fuel costs caused by the war in Iran are pushing airfares higher. Vanishing budget carriers will only make tickets more…