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Thanks to Alaska Airlines' recent merger with Hawaiian Airlines, there’s a limited-time backdoor way to turn your American Express Membership Rewards points into valuable Alaska miles by first transferring them to Hawaiian...
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East Devon and west Dorset ‘Slow’ travel guide. Expert local insights and holiday tips featuring Exeter, Exmouth, Seaton, Sidmouth, Beer, Lyme Regis, the Jurassic Coast, Blackdown Hills and the River Otter. Covers...
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Less than two years after the grand opening of Felipe Carrillo Puerto International Airport, Tulum is experiencing a significant downturn in air travel connectivity. Major airlines from North and South America are...
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American Airlines business class might not be at the top of every traveler's wish list, but thanks to its vast route network and solid award availability to book with points, it can...
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Share The Article Ready for a serious upgrade to your scenery? Forget short vacations – let's talk about spending months soaking up the sun on incredible beaches around the world! The best...
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Share The Article Dreaming of swapping spreadsheets for sandy shores? If you're a digital nomad craving sun, sea, and seriously good savings for 2025, you're in the right place! Forget expensive tourist...
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Right now, Panama is one of the most compelling expat destinations in the world. With its territorial tax system, easy access to residency, and strategic location close to North America, this small...
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Home » TRAVEL ALERT » Colombia, United States, Canada: New Travel Warnings Highlight Safety Concerns for Tourists Visiting Colombia’s Most Popular Destinations Friday, April 25, 2025Travelers planning a trip to Colombia are...
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Latin America has long captured the imagination of retirees looking for something more than a conventional retirement. The warm climate, rich culture, and dramatically lower cost of living offer a tempting mix...
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Think South America and people picture Buenos Aires tango shows or Rio’s Copacabana sunsets. Those cities are stunning, but they are no longer cheap. Venture a little off the traditional backpacker trail and...
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Courtney CiandellaUpdated April 16, 2025 at 5:00 AMImage Credit: Shutterstock.Many people became digital nomads during the coronavirus pandemic — a term that once described mainly Gen Z and Millennials itching to escape...
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Many people became digital nomads during the coronavirus pandemic — a term that once described mainly Gen Z and Millennials itching to escape the confines of their cubicles for a work-on-the-road lifestyle...
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JLco Julia Amaral // Shutterstock 8 great places for Americans to retire abroad There's a world of opportunity beyond the borders of the United States. For decades, many Americans have looked overseas,...
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By Stewart KoestenSocial Security benefits are a crucial source of retirement income for expats. Until recently, retirees received their benefit checks in the mail, regardless of where they lived. However, now that...
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Buenos Aires, with its diversity of European-style architecture, has long been called ‘the Paris of South America’. It was a phrase thought up in the 1930s by a real estate marketing guru....
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New nonstop flights from the U.S. to Central America are creating easier access to this nearby tropical region—Costa Rica, Belize, Panama, and the other countries nestled on the lush ribbon between North...
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To experience Spain like a local, you might slow-travel around the vineyards and villages of Catalonia with their traditional artisan cultures, escape the heat in Asturias or discover the more laid-back side of Ibiza with its pristine beaches...
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Share The Article Cancun, a perennial favorite among American travelers seeking sun-soaked getaways, is facing a significant challenge to its tourism dominance. The rise of Punta Cana, coupled with operational issues at...
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Uruguay has wonderful beaches, and Slovenia has epic rivers, mountains, beaches, and caves.Slovakia is fun to explore in winter, and the Christmas market in Bratislava is charming.When I'm planning trips for my...
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JLco Julia Amaral // Shutterstock 8 great places for Americans to retire abroad There's a world of opportunity beyond the borders of the United States. For decades, many Americans have looked overseas,...
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