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Here Are All the National Parks' Free Admission Days for 2024

The National Park Service just announced its entrance fee-free days for 2024, including one new free day in honor of Juneteenth on June 19. Here are all the National Parks 2024 free admission days.

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What to Do If Your Flight Is Overbooked, According to Experts

Azim Barodawala, co-founder and CEO of Volantio, has some insider tips on how to make an overbooked flight work best for you, even during the high-stress holiday travel season.

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When Is The Best Time To Book Thanksgiving 2023 Travel?

The summer travel season is officially wrapped, and now it’s time to start thinking about booking holiday trips, especially if you’re planning to fly around Thanksgiving.

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Book your beach getaway: 8 Caribbean islands with the cheapest flights

Ready to bask in the sun in the Caribbean? U.S. News analyzed airfare to find the Caribbean airports that have the cheapest flights from the U.S.

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Traveling Without a Charger? This Hotel Room Tip Is for You

No charging block? No problem. Most hotel rooms still provide a way to power up your phone.

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Think Outside the Buckingham Box with This London Itinerary

From the best hotels to the best restaurants, bars, football stadiums, and theaters, here is everything to do in London beyond major attractions like Hyde Park, Big Ben, and Westminster Abbey.

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Budget Airlines Travel Hacks: Tips and Tricks for How to Fly for Cheap

Our team of writers shares tips on flying low-cost carriers like Southwest, Spirit, JetBlue, and Frontier. Here are some travel hacks to save money

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10 oldest pubs in England and what to order at each

A trip to England isn’t complete without going to the pub. Here are 10 old English pubs to visit and the stories behind them.

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Make My Drive Fun, An Interactive Map That Plots Interesting Sites to See While on a Road Trip

Make My Drive Fun is a wonderful interactive map that plots out interesting sights, landmarks, and oddities to see while driving.

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How to Find Free Camping in California's National Forests

Here are our picks for free dispersed camping spots near you around California's national forests, all within six hours' drive of San Francisco.

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No Paid Time Off? How to Travel Without Using Vacation Days

We'll show you some practical tips for taking a vacation without using PTO.

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I Visited 14 National Parks Last Year. Here Are the Apps I Used to Plan and Pull Off Those Trips.

To explore national parks across the country successfully, I relied on these trusted apps to plan out every last detail.

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Travel Delays? You’re Entitled to Money and This Is How You Can Easily Get It

Travel delays, lost bags, and flight cancellations can ruin a trip, but you can get compensated for this. One company, AirHelp, makes it particularly easy.

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Avoid Travel Cancellation Fees with This Simple, Legal Trick

Get out of cancellation fees and no-show penalties at hotels and restaurants with the "postponement hack."

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9 Myths Of Moving Abroad: You Can Live For Next To Nothing And Other Fairytales

There are many myths about moving abroad permanently, and our writers offer a glimpse into the reality of what that decision includes.

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The Best U.S. Cities for a Weekend Trip

We tapped our staff from all over the country to fill you in on the best US cities to spend the weekend.

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The Best Way to Pack Clothes to Prevent Wrinkles

If you want wrinkle-free clothing when you arrive at your destination, try the bundle-wrapping packing method.

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9 Flexible Travel Deals to Take Advantage of Right Now

Between Valentine's Day and National Plan a Vacation Day, there are travel deals aplenty for those looking to book flights, hotels, and cruises.

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Best gifts for travelers 2020: 44 awesome gifts for people who miss traveling

The best gifts for people who miss traveling this holiday season include luggage, entertainment, clothing, electronics, security items and much more.

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Why You Shouldn't Book a Flight Through a Third-Party Travel Site

Last month, scammers posing as Expedia stole thousands of dollars from travelers hoping to confirm or change their bookings over the phone. But booking flights with the real Expedia—and any other third-party site like Travelocity—comes with certain (lega

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A Coast-to-Coast Train Trip Restored My Faith in Travel | Condé Nast Traveler

During a cross-country train trip in the time of the coronavirus, Richard Morgan takes a look at America and finds lots to be hopeful about.

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How To Plan A Road Trip During COVID-19 This Summer

You need to get out of the house, we get it. But is it safe to travel this summer? Where can you travel to? And what do you need to know before hitting the open highway? Here's a guide to the great road trip of 2020 including what you need to pack and the

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Why I (almost) always book one-way flights

Here's why I choose to book one-way flights -- and not round-trip -- when planning future travel.

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9 tips for capturing amazing vacation photos with your new phone

Armed with these tips and techniques, you can confidently leave your "real" camera at home.

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Need to Renew Your Passport in 24 Hours? There’s an App for That

The Mobile Passport app is teaming up with RushMyPassport to deliver you a fresh passport without all the hassle and confusion.

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35 Ultimate Things to Do in Los Angeles – Fodors Travel Guide

Visiting LA means you can surf on the beach in the morning and by the afternoon be snowboarding on snow-capped mountains. LA is shopping on Rodeo Drive and rock shows on the Sunset Strip, 5-star restaurants and roadside taco trucks, movies at

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Can You Bring Your Own Alcohol On A Plane? Here’s A Close Look At The Ultimate Travel Hack

Bringing your own alcohol on a plane might seem like the ultimate travel hack but you could get in more trouble than you'd think.

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Is this the world's most glamorous airport hotel? Inside JFK's Sixties-inspired TWA Hotel

Jane Mulkerrins felt like an extra on 'Mad Men' when she stayed at the new TWA at JFK

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Japan Airlines' child icon helps passengers avoid seats near children

Japan Airlines has introduced a new feature on its booking system to tell passengers where young children will be seated during their flight.

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8 Money-Saving Expert Tips From A Cheap Flight-Booking Pro

Scott Keyes, the founder of Scott's Cheap Flights, shares his best tips for finding and booking cheap flights.

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6 Smart Ways to Travel Like a Local and Spend (a Lot) Less

You don’t have to spend on expensive tourist attractions and restaurants to have a great vacation. Use these 6 tips to travel while barely touching your wallet.

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How to Pack a Suitcase: Carry On Packing Tips From Flight Attendants - Thrillist

Flight attendants are basically professional packers. Here are their tips to be a better traveler and carry-on wielder.

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Traveling with your dog? Advice on how to do it from people who pulled it off

Recently, Erin Glock and her husband moved from upstate New York to Salt Lake City, Utah with their two golden retrievers, Sammy and Charlie. “That meant a 32-hour drive, and we were determined to drive about 10 hours a day,” she says. They decided…

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7 Great Travel Accessories: A Packing List of Essentials | WIRED

Whether your stuck on the tarmac or trapped at cruising altitude, these items will make your next journey more tolerable.

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Travel Tips: A Definitive List Of Must-Have Apps for Visitors To Israel

There are a few handy tools to help ensure an easier way to get around and make the most of any trip to Israel. | NoCamels

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Planning a Vacation? Here's How to Make Sure You Don't Bring Any Bed Bugs Home With You

A study shows that bed bugs love dirty clothes. Follow these tips to keep them from hitching a ride home with you.

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6 Common Travel Fraud Tactics and How to Avoid Them | Mental Floss

It’s tempting to forget your worries when you’re on vacation, but no matter where in the world you are, you’ll find people trying to separate you from your money. Protect yourself by reading up on these schemes.

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Travel safer with these 12 brilliant ideas

Traveling can be an amazing experience, but from stolen luggage to water-logged phones, there are plenty of things that can go wrong.

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5 Financial Security Measures to Take Before Traveling

Financial security is an often overlooked part of planning a trip, but it’s even more important than ensuring you packed your favorite swimsuit.

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The Best Day Trip Destinations in All 50 States | Mental Floss

The allure of foreign countries and far-off places is tempting, but sometimes when you want to get away, the best adventures can be found right in your backyard.

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How To Get Lounge Access On An Economy Ticket - GQ

Nothing is more enticing at an airport than the thought of escaping chaos and queues of the terminal and relaxing in the quiet and luxurious airport lounge complete with all the free food and drinks to mark the start of the trip.

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Hotel Hacks: Here Are 13 Tips To Save You Money

Don't spend more on hotels then you have to. Use these 13 tips to save money on hotels. There are more ways to save than you ever thought possible!

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Hotel Hacks: Here Are 13 Tips To Save You Money

Don't spend more on hotels then you have to. Use these 13 tips to save money on hotels. There are more ways to save than you ever thought possible!

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6 travel podcasts to fuel your wanderlust

Listening to these is almost as good as taking a vacation.

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My High/Low Strategy: Mixing Luxury and Budget Travel on the Same Trip

Enjoy both affordable accommodations and super high-end resorts during the same vacation with this "high/low" strategy.

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How to Reserve 'Blocked' Seats on Airplane Flights 

Airlines love to torture us. They trick us with bag fees, delays, and passengers who don’t wear pants. Best of all, even when you’re prepared and organized, there’s nothing you can do to escape their blood thirst for profit. If you’ve ever reserve

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This Hip Hotel's 'Radical' Pricing Model Lets You Pay What You Wish

One of the most frustrating travel experiences is shelling out big bucks for a hotel stay, only to find that the rooms don't quite look like the photos, the amenities aren't as advertised or the...

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The World's Longest Flight Is so High-Tech You Won't Even Get Jet Lag

This Singapore Airlines plane is specially designed to cut jet lag and make a 19-hour flight bearable, and dare we say, actually enjoyable.

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12 Things To Do When Your Flight's Canceled or Delayed | Mental Floss

The next time you're stranded at an airport because of a flight delay or cancellation, follow these expert tips—and have a better chance at maintaining your sanity.

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How to See a Dozen Presidential Homes in One Road Trip for Less Than $220 | Mental Floss

Want to see the country while indulging your love of all things presidential? These three road trip itineraries show you how to get from place to place without breaking the bank.

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Find the Cheapest Weekend to Fly Using Travelgam 

Over the past few years a good number of my vacations have turned into more of a “we’ll go one weekend” thing rather than a need to make a vacation fit into a particular time frame. That’s to say that rather than looking for flights for a specific

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I Haven't Paid for a Business Class Flight in 10 Years — Here's How I Did It | GOBankingRates

In 2008, my wife and booked our first flight in business class and we had no idea what was in store for us. The priority check-in was a breeze and our bags were checked for free, but once on-board we...

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Avoid Long Security Lines With the TSA's App 

No one wants to wait in an hour-long security line, but it’s always a possibility—now more than ever. One app designed to show you wait times may help save you from the crowds.

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Quit Your Job And Live Abroad in 2019: 10 Places So Cheap You Might Not Need to Work

Want to retire early or quit your job and move overseas? Here are the 10 cheapest places to live in 2019.

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I Traveled Around the World With Only a Carry-on Suitcase, and These Are the Things I Wish I Hadn't Packed

Even a month into my trip, it was clear there were things I just wasn't going to use, weren't right for traveling long term, or were taking up valuable real estate.

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These are the best — and worst — times to buy plane tickets if you're trying to save money

If you want to save major cash booking your next vacation, here are the best — and worst — times to buy your plane tickets, according to CheapAir.com.

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A New App Will Plan Your Next Vacation Based on an Instagram Photo | Mental Floss

Test your knowledge with amazing and interesting facts, trivia, quizzes, and brain teaser games on MentalFloss.com.

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10 places to go in Arizona that will make you forget you're in the desert

Arizona's surprisingly diverse landscape is more than deserts.  Did you know it includes palm trees, lakes and even a white sand beach?

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Southwest Has $47 Flights This Fall in This Epic 86-City Sale - Thrillist

The latest massive flash sale from Southwest Airlines has $47 one-way flights from a number of major cities.

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In The Land Of Travel Agents, The Tables Have Turned

The demand for travel advisors is outstripping supply, meaning travel agents are thinking more and more about how to focus on profitable clients.

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Overlooked U.S. Routes That Make for Incredible Road Trips

Up for end of summer road trip? Here are some suggestions to get you started.

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HotelTonight Will Offer Extra Discounts on Hotel Rooms — But You'll Have to Act Fast | Travel Leisure

The booking app HotelTonight released a new feature this week that lets users in on personalized deals, if they can catch them.

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The Art-Lover's Guide To Traveling The World

Where to head if you're after high art, architecture, food and museums