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The best points hotels near popular U.S. national parks
Planning a national park trip this summer? Consider this the ultimate guide to picking the perfect points hotel to stay at nearby.
3 Easy Day Trips You Can Do From Christchurch, New Zealand
Besides being one of the largest cities in the South Island, Christchurch is a great base if you want to see more of the Canterbury Region. Here are three of my favorite places to take a day trip, all within a two-hour drive of the city center and reachable by car, bus or train.
The Most Popular Cities To Visit In Springtime, According To Instagram
Traveling vicariously through Instagram has become a popular pastime, with people posting photos of spring scenes wherever they are or looking back on springtime trips they took in the before times. Here's where Instagram users say are the best places to visit this season.
Scott’s Cheap Flights Survey Reveals Each State’s Top Bucket List Activity
Whether you’re looking for some post-vaccination vacation inspiration or traveling vicariously through social media for the time being, people are thinking about travel again more than ever. Here's where Scott's Cheap Flights members can't wait to go next.
Vaccine passports: What you need to know
Vaccine passports will let travelers show proof of vaccination and COVID test results, hopefully allowing for quarantine-free travel. Here's what you need to know—and why they're so controversial.
Where to get a COVID-19 test if you want to travel
Consider this the ultimate guide to getting and understanding your COVID-19 test results before you set off on that much-needed vacation.
How To Safely Celebrate The Cherry Blossoms In Washington, DC This Year
While tourists typically flock to Washington, DC for the National Cherry Blossom Festival, things are going to be a little different this year due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. Here are the best ways to celebrate virtually or in person.
This Week Marks One Year Since New Zealand And Australia Closed Their Borders
A recent article by The Washington Post highlighted several dramatic stories of travelers who suddenly had to return to the U.S. as the pandemic began last March. Here’s the story of my own harrowing journey home from New Zealand, just before the borders closed.
I’m vaccinated — can I travel now?
The answer to whether or not it’s safe to travel once you’re vaccinated is complicated — here's what doctors and scientists say.
24 safe budget getaways for spring
Feeling the urge to embark on a socially distanced road trip or book a staycation closer to home this spring? You’re not alone.
How Often Should You Typically Monitor Your Checking Account?
The answer to how often you should monitor your checking account is surprisingly simple: As often as you’d like to and are comfortable with.
19 Romantic Staycation Ideas for Valentine's Day Weekend
It's a great time to escape with your beloved to a remote cabin in the woods or try a romantic staycation closer to home.
24 Socially Distant Getaways and Staycations You Can Do This Winter
Feeling the winter blues? Here are 24 cheap, safe getaways.
Backpackers’ Guide to The Kimberley
Read our ultimate backpacker's guide to The Kimberley, one of the most remote places in Australia.
North Island: The Ultimate Guide
Read our ultimate guide to New Zealand's North Island.