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  • New York skyline
    By David McElhinney 5 months ago

    This New York City Icon Was Officially Named The No. 1 Tourist Attraction In America For 2025

    New York City is going to rank highly on any list of the best cities in the U.S. to visit, but not every attraction in the metropolis is made equal.

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  • Carnival Cruise ship
    By Jody Miller 5 months ago

    How Carnival Cruise Line's Mobility Scooter Rules Could Affect Your Upcoming Cruise

    Carnival Cruises have a lot of rules in place to ensure that their customers with mobility scooters are accommodated, and they're enforcing them more strictly.

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  • Kansas City skyline
    By Richard Milner 5 months ago

    Reasons To Visit Kansas City Ahead Of The 2026 FIFA World Cup Next Summer

    Even before the FIFA World Cup takes place, you should plan a trip to Kansas City -- here are all the changes you can see ahead of the summer of 2026.

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  • Aerial view of Labadee
    By Rebecca High 5 months ago

    Celebrity Cruises Joins Royal Caribbean In Canceling All Stops At Haiti's Dangerous Resort

    Celebrity Cruises has updated the itinerary of several sailings after its parent company suspended visits to a once-popular private Caribbean destination.

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  • The reflecting pool and the Washington Monument in Washington D.C.
    By Kristin Conard 5 months ago

    These Iconic US Landmarks Are Closed During The Government Shutdown

    From museums to national parks, see how the U.S. government shutdown is affecting visitors, access, and travel experiences across the country.

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  • Cars driving down highway birds-eye view
    By Richard Milner 5 months ago

    Drivers Beware: Chicago Police Are Using New Helicopter Technology To Crack Down On This Dangerous Highway Habit

    Are you headed to Chicago? Look out for the cops, then, because the police are using helicopters to stop drivers from breaking traffic laws. Drive safely.

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  • Air traffic control tower and plane
    By Lucy Woods 5 months ago

    Delta CEO Shares Stunning Claim About America's Outdated Air Traffic Control Systems

    U.S. air traffic control systems have come under fire recently for travel chaos and staffing shortages. Here's what Delta CEO Ed Bastian shares on the matter.

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  • A view of Mount Everest on a sunny day
    By Rebecca High 5 months ago

    Mount Everest's Dangerous Weather Puts Hikers And Basecamp Trekkers In Danger, Not Just Mountaineers

    While most know that climbing to the peak of Mount Everest is dangerous, the weather is now putting hikers in the mountain's lower sections at risk.

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  • a walker stands among towering redwood trees
    By Rene Bennett 5 months ago

    California's Redwood State And National Parks Have Fallen Victim To A Sad, Confusing Crime Wave In 2025

    California's majestic redwood forests have always offered peace and tranquility to visitors. So, how could they possibly be suffering a crime wave?

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  • Airplanes parked on the tarmac at Burbank Airport in Burbank, California
    By Rebecca High 5 months ago

    Understaffing Left This Airport In One Of America's Busiest Airspaces Without Air Traffic Controllers

    For nearly six hours on October 6, 2025, one of America's major air hubs had no air traffic controllers, causing delays, confusion, and nationwide concern.

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  • An American Airlines plane lands at an airport
    By Erika W. Smith 5 months ago

    American Airlines Is Giving Fliers Money Back After Permanently Canceling One Texas Route

    The last flight on this American Airlines route from Texas to Oregon was on August 5, 2025. If you're affected, you'll be given a refund or a new itinerary.

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  • An e-bike in a public park
    By Bridget Gleeson 5 months ago

    California Unveiled 'The Secret Weapon Of Sustainable Transportation' On Oakland's Streets

    Oakland, California, has implemented its new 'secret weapon of sustainable transportation,' which will help the city cut down its carbon emissions.

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  • Boardwalk with shops and amusement park at Seaside Heights
    By Marta Benigni 5 months ago

    This Popular New Jersey Destination Was Named One Of The Best Party Beaches In The US

    Explore a large boardwalk, plenty of great shops, and amusement park fun at this Jersey Shore destination named one of the best party beaches in the U.S.

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  • Luggage on an airport conveyor belt
    By Bridget Gleeson 5 months ago

    United Airlines' New Checked Luggage Policy Could Be A Big Improvement For Travelers

    United AIrlines is testing a new way to streamline international connections, and it could finally make checked bags less of a headache for flyers.

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  • Extreme flooding in Australia as a result of La Niña
    By Rebecca High 5 months ago

    This Map Of La Niña Is Making Some Key Predictions About Winter 2025

    A new climate outlook highlights how changing ocean conditions may influence winter weather across the U.S. in unexpected ways for the rest of 2025.

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  • Large hill with trees and lake in the distance
    By Pamela Vachon 5 months ago

    Michigan's Abandoned Ski Resort Will Thrive Again As A Park Thanks To Public Fundraising

    This once-thriving attraction has been shut down for more than two decades but is slated to return with new management and a new purpose in 2026.

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  • Woman working with a laptop by the beach
    By Kala Barba-Court 5 months ago

    The Most Affordable Digital Nomad Destination Of 2025 Offers Bustling Cities And Breathtaking Beach Escapes

    Digital nomads are flocking to this budget-friendly destination that combines ultra-low living costs with thriving remote work communities everywhere.

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  • Pfeiffer Falls Trail in Big Sur, CA
    By Bridget Gleeson 5 months ago

    California's Famous (And 'Disaster-Prone') Big Sur Waterfall Trail Has Finally Reopened

    After sustaining damage in back-to-back natural events, this well-known waterfall hike in California's Big Sur is once again open to hikers.

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  • Boston skyline with train tracks going into city
    By Christine Dulion 5 months ago

    Boston's Busiest Train Station Just Got A Gorgeous New Update With A Roomy, Vaulted Concourse

    One of Boston’s busiest train stations has undergone a makeover, giving passengers more space and introducing a skyscraper to breathe new life into the area.

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  • People in the Ice Castles installation in Midway, Utah
    By Kristin Conard 5 months ago

    Utah's Most Magical And Popular Winter Experience Won't Be Returning In 2025

    Due to concerns about increasingly warm temperatures, a beloved ice-based attraction is taking a break while organizers regroup for the future.

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  • Delta plane on the runway at LaGuardia Airport
    By Kristin Conard 5 months ago

    Two Delta Jets Collided On This Busy New York Runway In Yet Another Airport Tarmac Mishap

    A flight attendant was taken to the hospital following the crash — one of the most recent incidents in a series of 2025 aviation accidents.

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  • Royal Caribbean cruise ship Harmony of the Seas docked at the private port of Labadee
    By Lisandra Moor 5 months ago

    Royal Caribbean Canceled Six Months Of Cruises To This One Dangerous Destination (What You Need To Know)

    Following travel advisories and an increase in violent crimes, Royal Caribbean is nixing its cruises to this popular Caribbean port through spring 2026.

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  • traveler looking up at airport flight schedule screen
    By Christine Dulion 5 months ago

    Should Travelers Worry About Flight Delays With The Government Shutdown?

    As Democrats and Republicans continue to negotiate a government spending bill, should you worry about your vacation schedule? The answer isn't so simple.

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  • Delta airlines flight in the air
    By Rebecca High 5 months ago

    Delta Will Offer Nonstop Flights To This Coastal European City From New York In 2026

    Delta Airlines is expanding its direct flights from the East Coast to Europe, and its now including nonstop routes to some unmissable tourist cities.

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  • Traffic congestion in the Marin Sonoma Narrows in California
    By Kristin Conard 5 months ago

    California Highway Opens A New Section Of Road After Decades Of Construction

    Known for its long traffic jams and complicated roadways, California made headway recently by opening a new section of highway after years of construction.

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  • A Braathens Aviation plane in the sky
    By Bridget Gleeson 5 months ago

    Travelers Forced To Find New Flights After Swedish Airline Files For Bankruptcy

    A Stockholm-based airline is the second European airline to cease operations this week, citing a shortage of liquidity. Thousands of passengers were affected.

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  • The U.S. Embassy in Paris, France
    By Nola Sarkisian-Miller 5 months ago

    What Happens To American Embassies When The Federal Government Shuts Down?

    Discover how the U.S. government shutdown will affect American embassies, those traveling abroad, and those waiting to renew or get new passports.

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