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I Retired Early and Now Travel the World and Live in Airbnbs
By Rachel Chang, T+L August 2025 For Travel + Leisure’s column Traveling As, we’re talking to travelers about what it’s like to explore...
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5 days ago8 min read
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What to Know Before Traveling During Hurricane Season, According to a Native Floridian
By Skye Sherman, T+L July 2025 KEY POINTS: 2025 is expected to see an above-average hurricane season, making smart planning essential....
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5 days ago8 min read
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My Doctor Dad Tells Me to Always Travel with These
B y Alesandra Dubin, T+L July 2025 My doctor dad tells me never to forget these crucial items when I travel. He's been a doctor for 20...
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Jul 136 min read
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Stop Putting This Item in a TSA Bin
By Katie Nadworny, T+L June 2025 What is the one item you should never put loose in a TSA Bin—and what should you do instead? Here's how...
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Jul 112 min read
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What is the Safest City in the World for Women Traveling Solo?
By Stacey Leasca T+L, June 2025 It's not the U.S. or Europe. It's Dubai, the most populous emirate in the United Arab Emirates, is also...
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Jun 192 min read
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Why You Don't Sleep As Well In A New Place -- And What To Do About It
By Claire Trageser, Travel + Leisure A few months ago, I traveled to Sacramento to run a marathon. I booked myself a cozy and quiet Airbnb...
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Jun 194 min read
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This Portable Travel Gadget Can Save Your Life - And You Should Always Travel With It
By Stacey Leasca, T+L, April 2025 Carbon monoxide poisoning is rare, but it's not as rare as you may think in hotels and resorts. In...
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Jun 183 min read
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Why Flight Attendants Won't Lift Your Carry-On Into the Overhead Bin
By Merrell Readman, April 2025, T+ L Time and time again, we editors at Travel + Leisure have recommended skipping the checked-bag line...
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May 156 min read
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The First Thing Flight Attendants Notice When You Board The Plane
By Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure They notice a lot about you in that first greeting — and here's why it matters. When boarding a plane,...
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Apr 173 min read
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A U.S. Secret Service Agent Shares her Travel Experiences and Insights
By Evy Poumpouras, January 2025 For 12 years, Evy Poumpouras was a U.S. Secret Service agent protecting American presidents and their...
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Feb 165 min read
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Sneaky Retirement Expenses You Might Not See Coming.
By Bruce Horovitz, Updated January 2025, AARP Travel? Dining Out? Sure. But don't overlook these stealth costs . You might think your big...
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Jan 267 min read
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How To Get TSA PreCheck For FREE
By Harrison Pierce, March 2024, T+L Here’s everything you need to know about PreCheck — plus how to get it for free. Frequent travelers...
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May 12, 20244 min read
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The One Mistake That Keeps Getting Your Luggage Lost, According to an Airport Employee
By Stacey Leasca, T+L Add this to your to-do list before your next trip. Even though old airline stickers or tags on your luggage may...
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Mar 29, 20242 min read
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10 Mistakes You Should Avoid When Checking into a Hotel
By Maya Kachroo-Levine, T+L, May 2022 The 10 Biggest Mistakes to Avoid at Check-in (and Checkout) at a Hotel Sam Shank, co-founder and...
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May 8, 20235 min read
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14 Best Senior-Friendly Travel Groups
By Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure These senior-friendly travel companies offer tours and travel experiences as diverse as their...
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Nov 5, 20226 min read
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