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Where to Watch the Perseid Meteor Shower in the U.S.
The annual Perseid meteor shower peaks in mid-August in the Northern Hemishere. Here's how to see the show in the United States.
New York City's Pro-Vaccine Rules Could Make It the Favored Destination for Many
[Updated August 3: New York City will now require proof of vaccine to dine inside a restaurant or go to a gym or stadium. Complete details here.]In the last week or so, New York City's…
34 Natural and Cultural Wonders Added to UNESCO World Heritage List
Europe's historic spa towns, a railway that crosses two Iranian mountain ranges, a prehistoric Peruvian calendar, an Indian temple, a French lighthouse, and a collection of Arabian…
9 Ghost Towns to Explore During Road Trips Through the American West
To the triumphalist tale of America’s westward expansion, ghost towns offer a chilly rejoinder: Sometimes things don’t work out. The gold mine runs out of gold, the train begins…
Which Countries Allow Visitors Who Have Been Vaccinated?
Country by country, these places are open to travelers who have been vaccinated against Covid-19—but watch out for other restrictions and requirements.
Scam Alert: Passport Processing Swindles Are Booming
We've been warning you about the immense backlog of passport applications facing the U.S. State Department—up to two million people are now reportedly waiting for processing. It…
Delta Air Lines Battles Call Wait Times by Easing Basic Economy Rules
If you've had to call an airline's customer service number in 2021, then you already know: Wait times are extreme. In fact, you might still be on hold right now. For a lot of messy…
Miss Mrs. Maisel? Tour the Show’s NYC Locations in a Vintage Studebaker
The Covid-19 pandemic delayed season 4 of The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, but the hit Amazon Prime series is definitely returning. Star Rachel Brosnahan announced on Instagram earlier this…
New Covid Testing Kits Can Be Packed and Used to Reenter the U.S.
The United States still requires everyone who enters to produce a negative Covid-19 test result that's no older than 72 hours. The rule applies even if you're vaccinated, and the…
Enchanted Trail Attraction Takes Would-Be Wizards Into Harry Potter’s Forbidden Forest
Harry Potter fans will soon get the chance to take a magical stroll through the Forbidden Forest, the wooded habitat for Hippogriffs, centaurs, unicorns, Nifflers, and other creatures…
How Americans Can Obtain Proof of Vaccination for Travel
Your vaccination card might not be enough. Here's how to make sure you have the documentation you'll need to travel freely in other countries.
Wait, a New Ranking Says the Best U.S. Airline Is . . . United?!
Lately, United Airlines has been experiencing something unusual for the Chicago-based company: good publicity. Just this week, United ranked higher than any other U.S. airline on the…
As Disney World Strips Away Its Perks, What Will Replacing Them Cost You?
This week, it was confirmed that Disney Parks will receive a $580 million tax break from the state of Florida to relocate about 2,000 key workers from Southern California, where the…
Berlin’s Huge New Cultural Museum Finally Opens After Years of Controversy and Delay
Berlin's Humboldt Forum, a massive museum complex located along the Spree river in the city's center, finally opened to the public this week. Construction delays and the Covid-19…
This Low-Cost French Airline’s Flights to Paris from NYC Are Très Cheap
The Paris-based low-cost airline French Bee, which debuted in 2016, has launched its first route to and from the East Coast of the United States—and the fares are incroyable. (Or, to…
How to Avoid Being Fooled by Greenwashing on Vacation
Is that travel business as eco-conscious as it claims to be? Here's a beginner's guide to figuring out which ones are just full of hot air.
Historic Hudson Valley Brickyard Transformed Into Luxury Resort
Pillow menus, a social hour with wine in the lobby, goldfish in guest rooms—in the last decade or so there's been an arms race among hotels over which can create the most original…
Vacation Sex Survey: Americans on the Mile High Club, One-Night Stands, and More
According to a newly released survey on the sex habits of vacationing Americans, almost a quarter of U.S. adults say they've gotten busy aboard some form of public transportation, be…
Canada to Welcome Vaccinated Americans for Tourism Aug. 9: How It Will Work
The wait is finally over for Americans: Canada has named the date when you're allowed back in. Following months of controversy and midway through a lost summer tourist season, Canada…
A Zip Line for Bikes (Yikes) Opens in Hawaii
The United States has its first bike-friendly zip line (boy, bike lanes really are popping up everywhere, huh?). A company called Kauai ATV already operates the Koloa Zipline course on…
Stirring Images of the U.S. Civil Rights Trail from Its Official Companion Book
Stretching across 14 states, the U.S. Civil Rights Trail connects more than 100 churches, schools, courthouses, homes, museums, and memorials that have played a role in the struggle of…
Ireland's Just-Opened "Greenways" Could Transform How to Tour the Emerald Isle
Converting abandoned railbeds and towpaths into leafy off-road routes for walkers and cyclists, Ireland is creating a whole new way to explore the Emerald Isle.
Malta Refuses to Accept American Proof of Vaccination, And America Could Fix That
Update, July 18: It looks like Malta has changed regulations again and now will be allowing Americans to show CDC cards as proof of vaccination—at least for now. Scroll to the bottom…
Skip to the Naked Parts of the World’s Great Museums with “Classic Nudes” Tours
To anyone who says art museums are boring, we feel it's important to point out that gallery walls are pretty much teeming with naked people. If you don't find yourself riveted by bowls…
Virginia Has a New Park Dedicated to the Region's Native Americans
A new park in Virginia is dedicated to honoring the region's past and present Native American inhabitants. Located on more than 600 acres of woods and marshland along the York River…