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As popularity has increased for pickleball, the all-the-rage sport that is similar to tennis with a hint of badminton and ping-pong to it, finding a free court to play has become, in a sense, its own competitive sport.

The 'Airbnb of Pools' Is Now the 'Airbnb of Pickleball,' Too

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A beautiful, 200-year-old sycamore tree that had earned many accolades including 2016 English Tree of Year was felled overnight on Wednesday in what authorities have called an "act of vandalism."

Someone Deliberately Cut Down This Iconic 200-Year-Old Tree in England

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Traveling with a wheelchair is about to become easier while flying United Airlines.

United Just Announced New Policies for Passengers in Wheelchairs

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Beach season doesn't have to be defined by the too-few weeks between Memorial and Labor Day.

The Travel Destinations with the Biggest Vacation Rental Deals This Fall

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BeachBound Vacations is an online travel agency specializing in beach cities that has recently expanded its offerings beyond the Caribbean to include three new European destinations.

A Popular Tool for Snagging All-Inclusive Travel Deals Is Expanding to European Cities

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Oftentimes, the absolute best travel recommendations don't come from blogs, guidebooks, or even TikTok travel influencers.

The Cities That Avid Travelers Say They Were Told to Skip, but Loved Anyway

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Capitalism is destroying our planet, our social safety net, and entire fabrics of community.

Airlines Are Angling to Poach Delta SkyMiles Members Right Now

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This is one creative way to get passengers to quiet down while prepping for take off!

A Southwest Flight Just Nailed the Beyoncé 'Mute Challenge'

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Get ready to update your list of amazing restaurants to check out as travel guide platform Tripadvisor just announced the winners of its Travelers' Choice awards for 2023 for best restaurants worldwide.

The World's Best Restaurants, According to Tripadvisor

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From road trips to local guides, here's everything you need to enjoy the great autumn outdoors and see the most beautiful fall foliage in your part of the country (plus the best times to see it).

Fall Foliage in the US: Autumnal Guide to the Outdoors

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Leaf peeping season is here, and as the leaves change to their brilliant shades of oranges, yellows, and reds, you'll undoubtedly venture out to capture the miracle of nature.

A Fall Foliage Expert Shares His Unexpected Leaf Peeping Essentials

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Right now, an uncontrollable travel catastrophe is looming over all of our heads.

Pete Buttigieg Details What a Government Shutdown Will Mean for Travelers

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Before you click purchase on your next flight, maybe wait until the weekend to buy?

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The 'Airbnb of Pools' Is Now the 'Airbnb of Pickleball,' Too

Swimply just launched the ability to rent pickleball courts on its platform.

Someone Deliberately Cut Down This Iconic 200-Year-Old Tree in England

The famous sycamore tree was featured prominently in the 1991 film "Robin Hood: Prince Of Thieves."

United Just Announced New Policies for Passengers in Wheelchairs

The industry-first changes will roll out early next year.

The Travel Destinations with the Biggest Vacation Rental Deals This Fall

You can save an average of 25% on these shoulder season bookings.

A Popular Tool for Snagging All-Inclusive Travel Deals Is Expanding to European Cities

BeachBound Vacations now offers packages for destinations in Greece and Spain.

The Cities That Avid Travelers Say They Were Told to Skip, but Loved Anyway

Word-of-mouth travel advice isn't guaranteed to be good, a recent Reddit thread points out.

Airlines Are Angling to Poach Delta SkyMiles Members Right Now

There are plenty of other airlines eager to take customer money.

A Southwest Flight Just Nailed the Beyoncé 'Mute Challenge'

A viral TikTok captured the moment when an entire plane immediately understood the assignment.

The World's Best Restaurants, According to Tripadvisor

NYC was the city with the most winners overall.

A Fall Foliage Expert Shares His Unexpected Leaf Peeping Essentials

Leaf peeping authority Jim Salge named his picks for some surprising gear that'll enrich your hike.

Pete Buttigieg Details What a Government Shutdown Will Mean for Travelers

"No large organization, least of all the federal government, is designed to just flip on and off like a light switch."

The Cheapest Day to Book Your Next Flight Isn't Tuesday

New data from Expedia shows there's travel savings to be had if you time your booking right.