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Set Your Personal Risk Level with TripIt Neighborhood Safety Scores

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We know everyone has a different comfort level when they travel. Some travelers head out solo, while others prefer the company of a tour group. To help you make the best decisions for you... Read More

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How to Shake Off Post-Travel Fatigue

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Here’s a travel truth that’s tough to admit: Sometimes we don’t arrive home calm, refreshed, and ready to take on everyday life with renewed vigor. Sometimes, we return feeling grumpy and... Read More

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5 Reasons to Travel by Train This Holiday Season (and Beyond)

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For many, the upcoming holiday season will mark a return to travel. While some travelers will choose to fly or opt for a road trip, there’s a third option to consider for your holiday... Read More

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How to Pack a Week's Worth of Clothing in Your Carry-On

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While airlines have been dramatically improving their change fee policies, travelers are still waiting for the eradication of another type of fee—the checked bag fee. Avoiding this extra... Read More

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8 Tips for a Sustainable Car Camping Trip

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Whoever said camping was a low maintenance vacation was sorely mistaken. (Reader, it was me.) I mean, you quite literally have to plan to bring everything you need to survive with you.... Read More

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Fall 2020 Travel Trends

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As our atypical year extends into its third season, autumn, we wondered how travel would reflect this new normal: Would large cities — usually a big draw during Q3 — regain any traction or... Read More

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U.S. Airlines Eliminating Change Fees: What You Need to Know

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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, CNN, FOX,... Read More

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Travel Plans at a Glance: Introducing the TripIt Widget for iPhone and iPad

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Travel often presents frenetic moments, when the info you need feels irritatingly out of reach — even when your phone is in-hand: juggling a carry-on and ID while going through security;... Read More

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The Leaf Peeper’s Guide to Fall Travel

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Every fan of fall knows cooler temps mean leaf-peeping season—AKA that magical time of year when nature paints across the landscape with oranges, yellows, reds, and purples. Those lucky... Read More

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Museums Reopening Around the World: What to Know Before You Go

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Whether you’ve spent months staring longingly at the Met from the sidewalks of Fifth Avenue or resorted to hitting refresh on the British Museum’s virtual exhibits, there’s good news for... Read More