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WATCH: Snowboarder Posts POV Video of Avalanche He Survived

A Colorado snowboarder was lucky to walk away without major injuries after surviving a frightening avalanche last week in the backcountry near Loveland Pass (pictured above) in Summit…

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2020’s Best Underwater Photos: Dive into the Wondrous World Below

Underwater photography can be as strange and wondrous as images taken from outer space, but the view from beneath the waves often has the added benefit of containing peculiar…

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Graceland Launches What May Be The Priciest Virtual Tours in the World

At the time of Elvis Presley's death in 1977, there were fewer than 200 Elvis impersonators. In 2015, the count was estimated at more than 250,000, according to Oddee.com. Clearly, the…

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Are You a Morbid Millionaire? Lizzie Borden's House-Turned-B&B Is for Sale

As if we didn't already know the real estate market can be murder, the house-turned-inn where one of the most notorious double homicides in U.S. history took place is now for…

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Americans Flying Abroad Must Obtain Covid Tests Before Returning

Starting Tuesday, January 26, anyone flying into the United States will be required to produce proof of a negative Covid-19 test. That requirement, announced by the Centers for…

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The Prettiest Places in Croatia Will Make You Long to Go

When it comes to scenery, Croatia is a strong contender for Europe’s best in show. The country’s dazzling Adriatic coastline—with its sunny beaches, shimmering waters, and clusters of…

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As We Reassess Our Travel Lives, Eagle Creek Relaunches Pack-It System

It's a heck of a time to launch a new packing product, but maybe Eagle Creek is counting on our pent-up wanderlust. Or perhaps the baggage giant is hoping that we're all using the…

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Norwegian Gives Up: Low-Cost Airline Will No Longer Serve American Cities

More than 40 airlines have claimed insolvency in the age of Covid-19, but for American budget travelers, this carrier may prove to be the most missed. Norwegian Air, which was already…

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A New Government Rule Might Have Just Killed Involuntary Airline Bumping for Good

Midnight regulations are actions taken during the lame-duck period of a presidential administration. They tend to be controversial moves, especially if one party is taking over the…

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Work from the Beach in Aruba at These Seaside Desks

Remote workers who are determined to have the most impressive background on Zoom calls have a tempting new option in Aruba. The Caribbean island's Boardwalk Boutique Hotel has set up…

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Tomb of Rome's First Emperor to Reopen to Public After Years of Closure

Tourists heading to Rome will soon have one more magnificent ruin to add to their dance cards. In March, after 13 years of excavation, research, and renovation, the tomb of the ancient…

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What's the Airport Experience Without CNN? We'll Soon Know

As if the travel experience hadn't changed enough recently, the background drone of cable pundits pontificating will soon be gone from U.S. airports. On January 12, CNN media reporter…

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Disney World Guts Guest Benefits at Its Hotels: Why Would You Stay Now?

From a value standpoint, it's already a highly debatable decision to stay within the borders of Walt Disney World at a Disney-owned hotel. Those properties easily cost at least twice…

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"The Queen’s Gambit”: Your Best Moves If You Want to Check Its Kentucky Setting

The Queen's Gambit, which set records in November as Netflix's most watched miniseries ever, might have made you curious about Lexington, Kentucky. That's where much of the…

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Jaw-Dropping Prices on Autumn Airfare to Europe on Sale This Week

On January 11, 2021, a total of 708,177 passengers were screened by TSA agents at U.S. airports. A year ago on the same day, the number was 1,992,453. And that 65% drop is spawning…

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Key West Cruise Ban Poised to Be Overruled

We have an update on the Key West cruise ban. Remember in November when the people of that Florida city decided that cruises were more of a headache than they were worth? On Election…

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Download TSA’s Free 2021 Calendar of Airport Security Dogs

We've learned from experience that if you wait until January to select your annual wall calendar from whatever's left in the clearance bin, anything featuring the cutest animals will…

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The Filming Locations of Netflix's "Bridgerton" That Tourists Can Visit

Bridgerton , the soapy, sexy take on Regency England courtesy of executive producer Shonda Rhimes, is a certified smash on Netflix—but fans of period drama will be forgiven if they…

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Earth May Be a Mess, but These Pics from Space Are Stunning

You can always depend on the NASA image library to put things in perspective. As crazy as things get here on planet Earth, our blue-and-green marble is liable to appear poignantly…

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Stray Cats and Washing Machines: Memories of Inspired Kindness

One of the great blessings of travel is that it allows us to see how people across the globe lead their daily lives. That includes how they handle the problems that rarely make the…

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The World's Most Tolerant Countries—UPDATED 2021

With antidemocratic movements on the rise, it can seem like the world is becoming a less welcoming place. That outcome would be entirely at odds with the most rewarding type of travel,…

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The Longest Multi-Use Trail in the U.S.A. Opens in New York State

In December 2018, I made predictions for the trends that would impact travel in the coming year. Back then, the number of issued permits for walking the Pacific Crest Trail (featured…

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Grab a Perk-Heavy Alaska Cruise at a Serious Discount Right Now—It's Fully Refundable

If you have ever wanted to cruise Alaska, this head-turning deal is packed with benefits for the price—and you can even change your mind and get your money back later.

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Music City Gets a Museum About African American Music

The first museum dedicated to preserving and celebrating African Americans' considerable contributions to music is opening to the public this month in downtown Nashville. Originally…

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Where Will U.S. Travelers Go in 2021? Here Are the Industry's Predictions

The time around New Year's Day is prediction season, which means many major travel purveyors have either surveyed their customers or opened their books to get some ideas about which…