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Air Travel News
What Are Your Rights When a Flight Is Overbooked?
You can lose your seat if an airline overbooks your flight. But you can also cash in.
October 13, 2026 09:06 AM
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Harriet Baskas
Orlando, United States - October 17, 2024: Aerial view photo of Orlando International Airport with Terminal in Orlando, United States.
Air Travel News
These Are the 11 Biggest Airports in the U.S.—A List That Might Surprise You
October 13, 2026 02:54 AM
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Barbara Peterson
A rendering of the forthcoming Blue Roast coffee bar at the Amex Centurion Lounge in Philadelphia with digitally rendered baristas and customers
Air Travel News
Amex Unveils 4 Major Centurion Airport Lounge Updates
October 12, 2026 06:29 PM
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Bailey Berg
A bit of fog and some clouds hug the winding coast along California's Highway 1 in the Big Sur region
Trending News
Highway 1 Through Big Sur Is Open Again After the Wildfires. Here’s What’s Still Closed.
October 12, 2026 04:43 PM
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Bailey Berg
Left: Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai; right: Showcase DXB
Style + Design
Dubai Is Famous for the New. Its Coolest Shopping Scene Is All About the Old
October 12, 2026 01:40 PM
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Katy Gillett
Left: Old Mission Lighthouse; right: aerial view of Traverse City, Michigan
Where to Go in Fall
Why You Should Skip the Crowds and See Fall Foliage in This Michigan City
October 12, 2026 01:33 PM
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Sucheta Rawal
Avila Beach House - exterior with pool and palm tees
Hotel News + Openings
Skip the Big City: 6 New Hotels Making Smaller U.S. Destinations Worth a Trip This Fall
October 12, 2026 11:34 AM
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Devorah Lev-Tov
United Returns to New York’s JFK Airport
Air Travel News
United Returns to New York’s JFK Airport
March 29, 2021 06:20 PM
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Michelle Baran
The Best Snorkeling and Scuba Diving in Puerto Rico
Water Sports
The Best Snorkeling and Scuba Diving in Puerto Rico
March 29, 2021 02:05 PM
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Terry Ward
Delta Is Launching Iceland Service From These U.S. Cities
Air Travel News
Delta Is Launching Iceland Service From These U.S. Cities
March 26, 2021 09:20 PM
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Michelle Baran
Thailand Plans Quarantine-Free Entry for Vaccinated Tourists
Tips + News
Thailand Plans Quarantine-Free Entry for Vaccinated Tourists
March 26, 2021 04:53 PM
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Associated Press (AP)
Promising Texas Bluebonnet Season Predicted Despite Winter Storm
Natural Wonders
Promising Texas Bluebonnet Season Predicted Despite Winter Storm
March 26, 2021 04:22 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Vaccinated Americans Can Cruise in Greece This June
Cruise
Vaccinated Americans Can Cruise in Greece This June
March 26, 2021 03:45 PM
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Michelle Baran
Crowds Flock to Iceland Volcano as Lava Spills
Natural Wonders
Crowds Flock to Iceland Volcano as Lava Spills
March 25, 2021 11:17 AM
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Associated Press (AP)
How Can We Improve Diversity in Luxury Travel? Start Young.
AFAR Advisor
How Can We Improve Diversity in Luxury Travel? Start Young.
March 25, 2021 08:50 AM
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Annie Fitzsimmons
Miami Beach Votes to Extend Spring Break Curfew Into April
Tips + News
Miami Beach Votes to Extend Spring Break Curfew Into April
March 24, 2021 05:53 PM
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Kelli Kennedy
Hike, Soak, Repeat: How to Visit Kyushu, Japan’s “Onsen Island”
Health + Wellness
Hike, Soak, Repeat: How to Visit Kyushu, Japan’s “Onsen Island”
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Super Nintendo World Is Now Open in Japan
Travel Tips + Etiquette
Super Nintendo World Is Now Open in Japan
March 24, 2021 04:17 PM
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Nicole Antonio
Tourism Groups Push U.S. Government to Eliminate International Travel Restrictions
Tips + News
Tourism Groups Push U.S. Government to Eliminate International Travel Restrictions
March 24, 2021 02:27 PM
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David Koenig
Not Just for Kids: Theme Parks and Museums We’re Obsessing Over
Family Travel
Not Just for Kids: Theme Parks and Museums We’re Obsessing Over
March 23, 2021 02:48 PM
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Staff
Kimpton Hotels Now Offer a Curated Book Lending Program to Guests
Hotels
Kimpton Hotels Now Offer a Curated Book Lending Program to Guests
March 22, 2021 09:20 PM
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Michelle Baran
Spectators From Abroad to Be Barred From Tokyo Olympics
Tips + News
Spectators From Abroad to Be Barred From Tokyo Olympics
March 22, 2021 12:11 PM
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Stephen Wade
Kids Review Michelle Obama’s New Netflix Show “Waffles + Mochi”
Family Travel
Kids Review Michelle Obama’s New Netflix Show “Waffles + Mochi”
March 19, 2021 06:30 PM
7 Lessons Learned From the Happiest Country in the World
Health + Wellness
7 Lessons Learned From the Happiest Country in the World
March 19, 2021 04:13 PM
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Kathleen Rellihan
It’s Time to Stop Asian Hate. Here Are 6 Actions You Can Take Now
Trending News
It’s Time to Stop Asian Hate. Here Are 6 Actions You Can Take Now
March 19, 2021 01:50 PM
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Staff
Japan’s First Woman Soy Sauce Sommelier Is Here to Help Save Tradition
Food + Drink
Japan’s First Woman Soy Sauce Sommelier Is Here to Help Save Tradition
March 18, 2021 02:39 PM
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Katherine LaGrave
How to Travel Your Roots by Zoom
AFAR Advisor
How to Travel Your Roots by Zoom
March 18, 2021 12:25 PM
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Annie Fitzsimmons
Disneyland Is Reopening in California in April
Tips + News
Disneyland Is Reopening in California in April
March 17, 2021 01:27 PM
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Associated Press (AP)
Europe Proposes Certificate to Reopen Travel by Summer
The Future of Travel
Europe Proposes Certificate to Reopen Travel by Summer
March 17, 2021 12:55 PM
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Samuel Petrequin
How to Enjoy a Weekend in Palm Springs
Weekend Getaways
How to Enjoy a Weekend in Palm Springs
March 16, 2021 08:16 PM
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Tim Chester
Data Shows a Summer Travel Surge Is Coming. Will Airfares Surge, Too?
Air Travel News
Data Shows a Summer Travel Surge Is Coming. Will Airfares Surge, Too?
March 16, 2021 02:53 PM
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Michelle Baran
The Most In-Depth “Alice in Wonderland” Exhibit Ever Will Debut in London This Month
Art + Architecture
The Most In-Depth “Alice in Wonderland” Exhibit Ever Will Debut in London This Month
March 16, 2021 12:47 PM
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Sarah Buder
A Beginner’s Guide to the Dizzying World of Caribbean Rum
Bars + Nightlife
A Beginner’s Guide to the Dizzying World of Caribbean Rum
March 16, 2021 12:35 PM
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Jake Emen
How to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day and Tartan Day From Home
Bars + Nightlife
How to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day and Tartan Day From Home
March 16, 2021 09:06 AM
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Laura Dannen Redman
France Needs to Confront Its Racial History, Says New Immigration Museum Director
Tips + News
France Needs to Confront Its Racial History, Says New Immigration Museum Director
March 15, 2021 02:32 PM
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Associated Press (AP)
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