Travel InspirationOutdoor AdventureBest U.S. states for fall foliage? Vermont and New Hampshire are the usual suspects. Yet the third-largest state’s mostly Mediterranean climate means a huge variety of deciduous trees, and elevation ranging from 14,000 feet to sea level produces a long season of color. Elevation, more than latitude, determines the descent of fall hues in California. Changing at a rate of 500 or more feet a week, the Golden State’s season for leaf viewing stretches from September in the higher elevations through November in some valleys. And if planning ahead is not one of...…Travel InspirationOutdoor AdventureBest U.S. states for fall foliage? Vermont and New Hampshire are the usual suspects. Yet the third-largest state’s mostly Mediterranean climate means a huge variety of deciduous trees, and elevation ranging from 14,000 feet to sea level produces a long season of color. Elevation, more than latitude, determines the descent of fall hues in California. Changing at a rate of 500 or more feet a week, the Golden State’s season for leaf viewing stretches from September in the higher elevations through November in some valleys. And if planning ahead is not one of...WW…

Tips + NewsTrending NewsGetting a new or renewed passport has been a struggle for Americans in the past year, with ever-growing processing times leaving would-be travelers uncertain and stressed—and sometimes scurrying to find an alternative before their planned international trip.After more than a year of processing times creeping up from the typical 6 to 8 weeks to 10 to 13 weeks, the State Department announced yesterday that wait times are finally starting to come back down.Those who submitted a passport application on or after October 2 can now expect to get their fresh passport in the...…Tips + NewsTrending NewsGetting a new or renewed passport has been a struggle for Americans in the past year, with ever-growing processing times leaving would-be travelers uncertain and stressed—and sometimes scurrying to find an alternative before their planned international trip.After more than a year of processing times creeping up from the typical 6 to 8 weeks to 10 to 13 weeks, the State Department announced yesterday that wait times are finally starting to come back down.Those who submitted a passport application on or after October 2 can now expect to get their fresh passport in the...WW…

Travel InspirationArt + CultureArt + ArchitectureLatino culture continuously expands in the United States through music, art, and food. It can be found in places like Buffalo, New York , or big cities with historically large Latino populations such as Chicago. Latin American art manifests in many ways throughout the country, reassuring viewers that Latinos are not a monolith. The following musuems include a variety of media, including paintings and sculptures. Discover an exhibition of the Cuban diaspora, performance art highlighting the plight of Latino immigrants and how their stories...…Travel InspirationArt + CultureArt + ArchitectureLatino culture continuously expands in the United States through music, art, and food. It can be found in places like Buffalo, New York , or big cities with historically large Latino populations such as Chicago. Latin American art manifests in many ways throughout the country, reassuring viewers that Latinos are not a monolith. The following musuems include a variety of media, including paintings and sculptures. Discover an exhibition of the Cuban diaspora, performance art highlighting the plight of Latino immigrants and how their stories...WW…

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Tips + NewsTravel Tips + EtiquetteIf you’ve ever flown a long-haul flight, you’ve probably heard about deep vein thrombosis (DVT)—blood clots, typically in the calves, that have been associated with flying. These clots can travel to the lungs and cause life-threatening blockages known as pulmonary embolisms.DVT is primarily a concern on long flights, defined as four hours or more. “Four hours is the criteria, but the more significant risk is at eight hours or longer,” says Dr. Lin Chen, director of the Travel Medicine Center at Mount Auburn Hospital in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and...…Tips + NewsTravel Tips + EtiquetteIf you’ve ever flown a long-haul flight, you’ve probably heard about deep vein thrombosis (DVT)—blood clots, typically in the calves, that have been associated with flying. These clots can travel to the lungs and cause life-threatening blockages known as pulmonary embolisms.DVT is primarily a concern on long flights, defined as four hours or more. “Four hours is the criteria, but the more significant risk is at eight hours or longer,” says Dr. Lin Chen, director of the Travel Medicine Center at Mount Auburn Hospital in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and...WW…