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Would You Fly in an Air Taxi? You May Get the Chance Sooner Than You Think.
The Jetsons really had us thinking the future would be filled with flying cars. We’re finally getting pretty darn close.
A drive from JFK to Manhattan that usually takes an hour or more could soon be done in under 10 minutes with an air taxi. Joby Aviation just proved it, flying its four-passenger eVTOL aircraft between the airport and the city in a major step toward the future of urban travel.
Less time in traffic after a long flight could soon be a reality.
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The Best California National Monuments for a Weekend Road Trip From LA
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Three of California’s most overlooked national monuments are vast, rugged, and largely untouched. This road trip through Mojave Trails, Sand to Snow, and Castle Mountains offers wide-open landscapes, free entry, and far fewer crowds than the parks.
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Hurtigruten: Save up to 30% on Norway winter cruises
Beaches Turks & Caicos: Up to $750 off, plus a $750 air credit on all-inclusive summer stays
BrushBuck Tours: Save up to $750 per person on Alaska and Yellowstone trips
Xanterra Travel Collection: Save up to 50% on bucket-list adventures
Anchorage by the Sea: 20% off this oceanfront stay in Maine
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IShowSpeed Partners With Expedia For New Content, and You Could Meet Him
Photos: Expedia; Photo: Gints Ivuskans /Shutterstock
Expedia just partnered with YouTuber IShowSpeed, kicking things off with a 12-hour Caribbean livestream designed to turn inspiration into instant bookings. It’s a sign of where travel content is heading next.
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Nashville Beyond the Bachelorette Crowd
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Step beyond Broadway and you’ll find a different side of Nashville. Make time for local galleries, low-key neighborhoods, and spots that feel worlds away from the party scene.
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The 29 Dreamiest Airbnbs in the South of France
Photos: Airbnb Photo Community
From countryside villas to coastal apartments, these Airbnbs make it easy to experience the South of France without the luxury hotel price tag.
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