Washington DC airport will shut down for 15 hours for America250 celebrations

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People at the Great American State Fair with a ferris wheel and the capitol in the background.
The Great American State Fair runs from June 25 to July 10.

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I was born and raised in The Bahamas. Here are 11 of the biggest mistakes I watch tourists make.

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View of buildings, trees at paradise island in bahamas
I'm a Bahamian who was born and raised in New Providence, so interactions with tourists were part of my daily life growing up.

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Vintage photos of Beirut when it was known as the 'Paris of the Middle East'

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This is a scene in Beirut, Lebanon on July 15, 1958.
Beirut in July 1958.

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The cautious return to Dubai has begun

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Chantelle Thompson with her family at Topgolf in Dubai.
Chantelle Thompson, who moved to Dubai in January, is pictured with her family at Topgolf in Dubai.

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These are the 20 most dangerous countries for US travelers in 2026, according to the US State Department

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Tehran engulfed in flames after explosing
Iran is one of the countries on the US State Department's "Do-Not-Travel" list.

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I spent years worrying I'd break Japan's rules and social norms. Moving here showed me just how much tourists overthink them.

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Crowds in Takeshita Street
Takeshita Street

Dylan King

The new vacation flex? Waking up without a hangover.

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A cocktail in front of a beach
Gen Z is driving a rise in sober tourism, and the industry is changing in response.

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Missile alerts and a safe haven tested: Dubai 12 days into the Iran conflict

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A man rides a scooter along a street in Dubai's Jumeirah Beach Residence (JBR) on March 10, 2026. The Gulf countries have long been seen as islands of stability in the Middle East, but the war in the region could threaten their prosperity, analysts said, pointing to risks to their revenues and reputations as business havens.

I manage 3 Airbnbs in Puerto Vallarta, making up at least half my income. I've already received a few cancellations, but I'm hopeful.

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A woman holding a dog on the right, and the balcony of an apartment in Mexico on the left.
Lora Pope manages three Airbnb properties in Puerto Vallarta.

Courtesy of Lora Pope.

I've lived in Florida for nearly a decade. These 7 underrated spots should be on your travel list.

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A busy St. George Street in St. Augustine, Florida, lined with historic buildings, flags, and flowers
Some of my favorite travel spots in Florida are far from the most popular ones.

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