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One-way Alaska cruises vs. round-trip: Which is best?

When it comes to aspirational destinations, Alaska tops the list for many travelers. Because points of interest within the 49th state can be difficult to reach, Alaska cruises offer one of the best ways to see several places in one trip. Still, it can be confusing to choose the right itinerary, particularly if you’re unfamiliar with the region or…

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Qatar – Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions

Reissued with obsolete COVID-19 page links removed. Exercise normal precautions in Qatar. Due to risks to civil aviation operating within the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman region, including Qatar, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued an advisory Notice to Air Missions (NOTAM) and/or a Special Federal Aviation Regulation (SFAR). For more information U.S. citizens should consult…

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What it’s like staying at The Venetian Las Vegas

As a regular visitor to Las Vegas, I can say from experience that deciding where to stay in Sin City is often the most difficult part of planning a trip there. Do you lean into the hyper-themed resorts that transport guests to far-flung places like France, Egypt or ancient Rome? Do you book a room at a newer resort…

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I became a certified mermaid on my Florida vacation. Here’s how you can do it, too

Editor’s note: PADI provided TPG’s Tarah Chieffi with complimentary access to the certified mermaid retreat. The opinions expressed below are entirely her own and weren’t subject to review by any entity. “Being a mermaid is exhausting!” These words escaped my lips more than once during my weekend-long retreat with Mermaid Freedive, led by PADI Mermaid Instructor and PADI AmbassaDiver…

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