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What Travelers Need to Know About Carbon Offsets

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In late February, the United Nations’ Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)—the group responsible for assessing scientific factors related to climate change—released its 2022... Read More

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Going Places: A Conversation with Julia Menez

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Going Places is a new series from TripIt that highlights frequent travelers to showcase their unique travel styles and insider tips.  Before the COVID-19 pandemic, you could find Julia... Read More

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Your New Air Travel Checklist

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Flexible booking(s) - check. Passport - check.  Boarding pass - check. COVID-19 vaccination and/or testing documents - check.  Face covering - check.  Nowadays, our new travel normal... Read More

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Where Americans Are Headed for Valentine's Day 2022

By Amanda Wowk on

Love is in the air. This Valentine’s Day, many Americans are planning to heat things up with a warm-weather getaway (okay, there’s let’s-get-cozy-by-the-fire plans, too).  Here are the... Read More

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6 Destinations in the U.S. for Cross-Country Skiing

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While alpine (or downhill) skiing may be the golden child of winter, cold-weather enthusiasts know it’s not the only game in town. Cross-country skiing, also called Nordic skiing, is... Read More

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Flying During the Winter: 4 Ways to Prepare

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Whether you’re a ski bum, snowbird, off-season adventurer, or all-season road warrior, your travel plans have you flying during the winter. And while you may love a wintertime trip (raises... Read More

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COVID-19 Testing for International Travel: What U.S. Travelers Need to Know

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Two months ago, I flew on my first international flight since the start of the pandemic. And while I have spent the better part of two years researching and writing about how COVID-19 has... Read More

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18 Books to Gift Travelers This Holiday Season

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Scratching your head about what gift to give the traveler in your life this holiday season? Stress no more. Next to a plane ticket itself (or a subscription to TripIt Pro—hint, hint), a... Read More

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6 Tips for Low-Stress Thanksgiving Travel

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Turkey trotting. Turkey stuffing. Turkey carving. Thanksgiving traditions bring us together—and this year, many people will be reuniting with loved ones they didn’t get to celebrate with in... Read More

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4 Easy Ways to Pack Like a Minimalist

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What many packing guides leave out is the fundamental advice to pack with intention. That is, pack based on what you’ll need for the specific trip you’re taking—and ignore those just-in-... Read More