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"Late to the gate" girlies will appreciate this one.

These States Let You Skip Showing Your Physical ID to Airport Security

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It looks like airports are getting more and more tech-driven in an effort to make the security processes speedier.

These Are the Airports Using Facial Recognition in Security Screenings Right Now

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Malls have been centers of youth culture for as long as there has been youth culture.

This New Food Hall in the Valley Is Redefining Mall Dining for the Modern Era

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For all the couch potatoes out there whose brains short-circuit at the sole thought of going on a trip, let alone planning one, one ingenious Reddit user might have the solution for you—or at the very least, they might be able to lend a helping hand (to get off the couch).

This ChatGPT Tool Claims It Can Plan a Trip Anywhere in World

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The times in which you'd hop on a flight and text your loved ones, "I'll talk to you when I land" are basically over.

Which Airlines Have the Best Wi-Fi? Here's How They Compare

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It's time to put your travel savings to use, except this time, you won't technically be traveling across the planet.

You Can Now Book Dinner and Drinks Aboard a Luxury Space Balloon

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Forget about long waiting times at the check-in desk.

Alaska Airlines Is Ditching Its Airport Check-In Kiosks

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Those who usually brush off RV vacations from the option list and define them as too "basic" will now have to backpedal quite a bit.

A New RV Startup Is Launching Luxury Hotel Suites on Wheels

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Tax season can be a dooming thought—but it can also be a pleasant one, if you change your point of view.

This Free Calculator Will Help You Turn Your Tax Refund Into a Vacation

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So, you managed to choose which national park to visit first this summer—congrats!

Google Maps Just Launched New Updates to Help You Navigate National Parks

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Amtrak is about to undergo a major revamp to some of its overnight trains.

Amtrak Is Upgrading Its Overnight Train Fleet for the First Time in 40 Years

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Scrolling on your favorite social media and surfing the web is about to get easier in NYC.

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These States Let You Skip Showing Your Physical ID to Airport Security

A new digital ID feature is being rolled out by Apple.

These Are the Airports Using Facial Recognition in Security Screenings Right Now

The TSA is rolling out a new pilot program at airports across the country.

This New Food Hall in the Valley Is Redefining Mall Dining for the Modern Era

Topanga Social is bringing the food court into the future with exciting local restaurants and high-tech ordering.

This ChatGPT Tool Claims It Can Plan a Trip Anywhere in World

The website is currently in its beta version. We tried it out.

Which Airlines Have the Best Wi-Fi? Here's How They Compare

While some airlines charge a (surprisingly hefty) fee, others are completely free.

You Can Now Book Dinner and Drinks Aboard a Luxury Space Balloon

Zephalto is now accepting bookings for 2025.

Alaska Airlines Is Ditching Its Airport Check-In Kiosks

The change is supposed to roll out through 2024.

A New RV Startup Is Launching Luxury Hotel Suites on Wheels

The new all-electric vans are launching in the Bay Area this August.

This Free Calculator Will Help You Turn Your Tax Refund Into a Vacation

Kayak just released the calculator for the second year.

Google Maps Just Launched New Updates to Help You Navigate National Parks

Your experience will become safer and much more seamless.

Amtrak Is Upgrading Its Overnight Train Fleet for the First Time in 40 Years

New railcars will benefit 14 overnight routes.

Here's Where NYC Is Installing 90 New 5G Towers to Boost Your Connection

The city might be rolling out the new towers as early as January 2023.