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Omicron could fade in ‘weeks,’ former FDA head tells travel industry
One of the country’s best-known health experts had some good news Thursday for travelers and the travel industry: The wave of omicron cases in the U.S. that has disrupted everything from flights to cruises over the past month is likely to fade fast... >>>
Danielle Brooks Is Officially A Married Woman and You’ve Absolutely Got To See Her Stunning Wedding Gowns
Humiliation for Prince Andrew today as the Queen stripped him of all his military titles. He can no longer call himself “His Royal Highness.” The decicion came a day after a federal judge ruled that the civil suit filed against him for sexual... >>>
These are Australia's most picturesque national parks
From multicolored reefs to emerald rainforests, arid deserts to snow-capped mountains, Australia’s vast network of diverse national parks covers virtually every landscape imaginable. Here are some of the most spectacular protected reserves around... >>>
Here’s why my favorite hotel amenity is a heated toilet seat
Editor’s note: It’s not for everyone. Sometimes in life, you just don’t know what you’re missing until you experience it for the first time. Even if that experience is as mundane as simply using the restroom and finding a toilet with a heated seat.... >>>
Antarctica reading list: These 8 books are must-reads before a trip to the White Continent
Planning a trip to Antarctica? As someone who has been there several times, I have some advice: Grab some books about Antarctica and read up on it before you go. The world’s most remote and hard-to-reach continent will be like nothing you’ve ever... >>>
Why I’m not doing anything differently to earn American Airlines elite status
Some people might call me crazy, but I’m not going out of my way to earn American Airlines status right now. That’s not to say that I won’t end up requalifying for American’s Executive Platinum status at some point this year. But, I’m not changing... >>>
It’s time to rethink the COVID-19 travel testing mandate in the US
Pre-travel testing to the United States likely isn’t going away anytime soon. When omicron became a variant of concern, the U.S. made it more difficult — not easier — to fly into the country from abroad. Currently, all travelers flying to the U.S.... >>>
This abandoned country house has an unsettling secret
Explore this once-handsome abandoned house in the backcountry of northern... >>>
Top off-season US destination you need to visit
The USA’s visitor hot spots tend to be busy for good reasons: they offer something special in terms of culture, natural beauty, atmosphere or all three. Often, though, it is possible to visit without the crowds. We’ve picked the best off-season... >>>
Would you stay at the world's most unusual themed hotels?
Ever fancied sharing breakfast with giraffes? Or, perhaps, football is more your thing? Whatever your preference, we've scoured the globe to find some of the most unusual, incredible and downright bizarre themed hotels, from breathtaking winery... >>>
Have a tax refund to spend? 3 long weekend getaways to consider
This weekend is the last one before Tax Day. Monday, April 18, is the federal deadline to submit 2021 tax returns or file an extension. While that reminder might be an unwelcome one for those owing taxes from 2021, there’s less of a sting among... >>>
CDC will change its travel alert system on Monday
The CDC is making some changes in how it warns you about countries where the risk of COVID-19 is the highest. Starting Monday, the agency is going to scale back its use of “Level 4,” the highest rung of its multi-tiered Travel Health Notices system. >>>
Jaw-dropping views perfect for thrill-seekers
Some views are worth going the extra mile for – but have you got the mettle for these spectacular vistas? It might mean braving a glass-bottomed bridge or soaring above snow-crowned peaks in a paraglider, but from New Zealand to Nepal, we've... >>>
Forgottonia and other US states people wanted to create
We reveal the US states that no longer exist or didn't make it past the proposal... >>>
We've found the most unique hotel in every state
From former prisons and banks to hotels in museums, all of these places to stay have a story to tell so join us as we take a look at the most unique hotel in every US... >>>