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6 Packing Tips for Rainy Destinations

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It might seem counterintuitive, but there are real benefits to traveling somewhere during the rainy season. Because the rainy season tends to be the “off” season for tourism, you’ll... Read More

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A Beginner’s Guide: How to Take a Screencation

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Screens. Whether you love them or hate them, we, as a society, can’t seem to live without them. On the one hand, screens keep us entertained, informed, and connected—the latter a serious... Read More

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How to Maximize Your Points and Miles on a Road Trip

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By Johnny Jet – For the past 20 years, Johnny Jet averaged 150,000 miles and 20 countries a year. He has been featured in many major publications and appeared on ABC, CBS, CNBC,... Read More

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9 Tips for a Sustainable Road Trip

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America’s Route 66. Iceland’s Ring Road. Scotland’s North Coast 500. Australia’s Great Ocean Road. With so many iconic routes, a road trip might be just the vacation to balance... Read More

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Road Trip Planner with Stops: Tools & Tips for a Perfect Road Trip

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Looking for a road trip planner with stops and the best tips to plan the perfect road trip? We’ve put together this step-by-step guide, loaded with tools, that'll tell you... Read More

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14 Books to Add to Your Diverse Summer Reading List

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The future of international travel remains uncertain. And while we’re all missing the immersive experience of traveling to foreign countries, discovering commonalities with strangers, and... Read More

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Your Fourth of July Travel Checklist

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Safety. It’s on the minds of all travelers, everywhere. It’s on ours, too. That’s why we’ve pulled together this Fourth of July travel checklist—to help you think through (and prepare for)... Read More

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The Best RV Routes for a Summer Road Trip

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By Johnny Jet – For the past 20 years, Johnny Jet averaged 150,000 miles and 20 countries a year. He has been featured in many major publications and appeared on ABC, CBS, CNBC,... Read More

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'Did All Passengers Wear Masks?' And Other Questions I Can Answer After Flying During COVID

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After a nearly 12-week flying hiatus, I boarded my first post-lockdown flight at the end of May. As with planning any trip, I weighed my options for departure and arrival times, calculated... Read More

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Why You Should Make the Switch to Safer Sunscreens Now

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The next time you’re headed out in the sun, double-check the labels on your sunscreen. Many places have banned the sale and use of any sunscreen that contains oxybenzone and octinoxate—... Read More