Here's how to check TSA wait times before your flight

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Passengers wait for security screening at Houston's William P. Hobby Airport on Sunday.

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Many rave about the gondola rides in Venice, but they paled in comparison to another water-based activity from our trip

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My family did a gondola ride in Venice, but preferred our rowing lesson.

Jamie Davis Smith

I went to Ireland for St. Patrick's Day. I had a great time, but there are 5 things I wish I'd known before my trip.

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Amanda holds a cocktail while standing in a bar, wearing a Guinness sweater and an Ireland hat.

Amanda Shammas

Dubai's status as a global travel hub and luxury destination is being tested

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Dubai's status as a safe haven was challenged after strikes from Iran, upending thousands of flights.

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With snowfall at historic lows, Vail is betting Gen Z will show up for a better deal

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Vail Resorts said its targeting Gen Z to ensure the future of skiing.

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TSA is a mess at several airports — but most others are just fine

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Passengers at Houston Hobby Airport experienced TSA wait times up to three hours on Sunday.

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After 5 years, our family gave up full-time travel and YouTube success. I'm still worried we've messed up the kids.

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Our family returned to "normal" life after years of traveling full-time and sharing our adventures with hundreds of thousands of subscribers on YouTube. Our kids seem happy now, but I'm worried we messed them up.

Phil Lockwood

After we stopped traveling full-time, our 11-year-old daughter, Brooklyn, became obsessed with her bedroom.

I've been to all 63 major US national parks. There are 6 I always tell people to visit in the spring.

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Purple wildflowers with mountains in the background in Death Valley National Park.
In my opinion, Death Valley is one of the best US national parks to visit in the spring.

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US airport chaos: Travelers are waiting for hours in security lines as unpaid TSA agents stop showing up for work

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Passengers in TSA line
A TSA agent shortage caused by the partial government shutdown has led to long lines at airport security.

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I planned a trip to the Middle East this week. I can't get refunds because it's not dangerous enough.

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Chelsea Hudson
Chelsea Hudson wasn't able to get a refund for her trip to Egypt despite violence erupting in the region after the US and Israel began striking Iran.

Chelsea Hudson

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