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Get Amtrak's USA Rail Pass for Nearly Half Off in January Flash Sale

You have until the end of Friday, January 17, to buy a USA Rail Pass from Amtrak for just $299. The usual price is $499.The USA Rail Pass is like Amtrak's version of Europe's Eurail…

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These Are Some of the Biggest Event Cruises of 2025

Most cruise lines are selling special themed cruises for 2025. Here are some of the biggest ones, plus how to find even more future sailings that might suit your taste.

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The Ultimate David Bowie Museum Opens in London This September

London's iconic Victoria and Albert Museum, more commonly known as the V&A, steps into an expansionist era in 2025 when it opens a brand-new complex designed to provide more public…

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Chuckwalla: Some of U.S.'s Oldest Land Becomes Newest National Monument in California

The designation, long sought by local leaders, preserves a unique desert ecosystem with ancient Indigenous significance near Joshua Tree National Park in Southern California.

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Jimmy Carter's Georgia: Where to Learn About the 39th President's Life and Legacy

These Jimmy Carter sites in Plains, Georgia, and Atlanta tell the story of his childhood, presidency, and remarkable life after leaving office. 

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How to Avoid Getting Norovirus on a Cruise Ship

First of all, the good news: Norovirus is rarely deadly. It's more like a rotten toilet-based hangover marked by a few days of nausea and, for some people, vomiting. Its biggest risk,…

Article / Family & Kids

Disney World Brings Back Free Meals in 2025, but Is Disney's Dining Plan Really Worth It?

Disney's "free" dining plan returns to the Florida resort for 2 months in 2025. But the money you'll have to spend may eliminate the plan's value.

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The Best Cheap Hotels in Paris for 2025

To afford a stay in Paris , you don’t need a trust fund or stock options. The 10 budget-friendly lodgings that follow may not be known for their chic décor and high thread counts, but…

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15+ Real Travel Details in 1980's "Airplane!" That Seem Fake if You Weren't Alive Then

It changed the course of screen comedy. The 1980 deadpan-silly movie Airplane! , which was bootstrapped into blockbuster status by a team of outsider sketch comedy writers from the…

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Very Cool! Take a Look Inside This Winter’s Incredible Icehotel in Sweden

The 35th iteration of Sweden's Icehotel—sculpted each year from more than 500 tons of ice and snow from the Torne River—has opened for the 2024–2025 winter season in the Arctic village…

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How to Get Rid of Airplane Ear? You Could Try This "Hot Cup" Trick from TikTok

Clogged ears on a flight can be annoying at best and acutely painful at worst. A viral TikTok clip claims to have the solution. Airplane ear, as the condition is known (or ear…

Article / Air Travel

What a Federal Government Shutdown Means for Air Travel, National Parks, and Passports

When congressional dysfunction leads to a federal government shutdown, here's what that means for airports, national parks, and passports. 

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The Euro Is Plunging. Is This a Smart Time to Visit Europe for Cheap?

The last time the value of the euro bottomed out against the U.S. dollar, it was May 2022. People were exhausted from dealing with Covid, flight schedules were still curtailed, and…

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Thanks to a Donor, You Can Ski for Free all Winter at This Historic New England Spot

Skiing has gotten disgustingly expensive, with single-day lift tickets soaring to $300 a pop on some mountains. This winter, though, a historic New Hampshire ski area is offering…

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Will Trump Undo the New DOT Rules Protecting Traveler Rights?

Passenger protections in the United States may seem vulnerable with the change in administrations. But there’s some good news.

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This Trailblazing Woman Has Her Own National Monument in Maine

Not long before leaving office, President Joe Biden established the Frances Perkins National Monument in Newcastle, Maine.Though not exactly a household name today, Perkins (1880–1965)…

Article / Health, Insurance, Security

Can I Take [Name Any Item] Through TSA Airport Security? 4 Ways to Ask from Home

Did you know the TSA has live agents who can answer your packing and security questions before you head for the airport? Here's how to reach them.

Article / Food and Drink

Denver’s Casa Bonita: Inside the 'South Park'–Approved “Greatest Restaurant in the World”

What to expect at Colorado's over-the-top Casa Bonita—and how to visit what 'South Park' once described as the "Disneyland of Mexican restaurants"

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A Chesapeake Bay Cruise with American Cruise Lines: Our Review

What to expect on American Cruise Lines' small-ship cruise in Chesapeake Bay, with stops in Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, D.C.

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Greenwich Village Walking Tour: Follow Our Stroll in the Historic NYC Neighborhood

In this walking tour, you'll get a taste of all the varied groups and social movements that shaped New York City's Greenwich Village over the years. But first, some background.…

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The Best Spring Vacations in the U.S.

When flowers are blooming, allergies are raging, and stores are selling the world’s finest seasonal candy—that would of course be Reese’s chocolate-and-peanut-butter eggs—it can only…

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In 2025, Cruises to Mexico Will Cost More, Raising Deeper Questions of Value

All cruise itineraries that include one or more stops in Mexico will soon cost an additional $42.Countries frequently adjust the arrival fees charged to tourists. Mexico has decided…

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National Park Free Days in 2025: When All U.S. National Parks Waive Entry Fees

The days in 2025 when getting into a national park costs nothing

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What Is It Like to Fly Norse Atlantic Airways? Our Review

Is there a sourer expression than you get what you pay for ? Does that phrase have any basis in reality anymore? Over the years, I’ve had some awful travel experiences made worse by…

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Wynwood Walls Photos: Incredible Views of Miami’s Outdoor Street Art Gallery

Once an expanse of abandoned warehouses, Miami's Wynwood Walls has become, since opening in 2009, what the artist RISK has described as the "Olympics of street art." Developer Tony…