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Wintery New York skyline covered in snow — The 6 Best Places to Visit in December

Travel Tips & Advice

Oprah’s Favorite Things 2023: The 11 Best Gifts for Travelers

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The Worst Seats on a Plane (and How to Avoid Them)

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Booking Strategy

Unique Gift Ideas for Every Type of Traveler on Your List

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Fashion & Beauty

The Ultimate Checklist for Traveling Abroad

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Travel Tips & Advice

This Airline Will Let Passengers Pay to Have an Empty Seat Next to Them

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The Ultimate Ski Trip Packing List

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The 10 Best Expandable Suitcases

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Family Travel Gear

14 Best Subscription Boxes to Gift Travelers

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Fashion & Beauty

The 10 Best Weekend Travel Bags for Men

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Expert Tips

extended family toasting holiday dinner — 10 Strategies to Survive Staying with Family Over the Holidays

Looking down the central aisle of an empty airplane — This Airline Will Let Passengers Pay to Have an Empty Seat Next to Them

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The 15 Most Scenic Amtrak Routes in North America

The 15 Most Scenic Amtrak Routes in North America

Booking Strategy

The 10 Best Hotels in Washington, D.C.

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The Best and Worst Airports in North America

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What to Pack for a Long Trip: The Ultimate Packing List

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Packing Lists & Tips

Travel Destinations

View from a North Rim lookout at the Grand Canyon during sunset — Planning a Trip to the Grand Canyon

Silhouettes of people in a crowded airport at sunset — The Best and Worst Airports in North America

Woman relaxing on a pier in front of a pool and palm trees — What to Pack for the Caribbean: 35 Essentials

SmarterTravel Spotlight: White Elephant, Nantucket

Harbor view from the White Elephant hotel in Nantucket, Massachusetts

The 8 Scariest Haunted Hotels in the World

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Experiential Travel

The 10 Best Hotels with Hot Springs for a Relaxing Getaway

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SmarterTravel Spotlight: NH Collection Copenhagen Review

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Travel Gear

man holding weekender bag sitting bench city — The 10 Best Weekend Travel Bags for Men

Happy plus size women dancing on the beach - Curvy overweight girls having fun during vacation in tropical destination - Over size confident people lifestyle concept — The 5 Best Plus-Size Travel Clothing Brands

Close up of person in yellow dress packing a suitcase — The 10 Best Expandable Suitcases

The Best Black Friday and Cyber Monday Travel Deals

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Fashion & Beauty

The Best Heated Gloves, Mittens, and Socks for Cold Weather Travel

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10 Warm, Lightweight Jackets and Coats for Travelers

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Fashion & Beauty

The 10 Best Travel Umbrellas for Every Type of Traveler

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Family Travel Gear

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FTLO Travel Launches Phone-Free Group Trips

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7 Things You Need to Know About Duty-Free Shopping

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How a Government Shutdown Would Impact Travel

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Global Entry Just Got Even Faster With New Mobile App

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