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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
8 Sales Travelers Shouldn’t Miss This Presidents’ Day Weekend
Packing Tips + Gear
8 Sales Travelers Shouldn’t Miss This Presidents’ Day Weekend
February 11, 2021 03:00 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Do You Actually Have to Quarantine After Entry Into the U.S.?
Tips + News
Do You Actually Have to Quarantine After Entry Into the U.S.?
February 11, 2021 02:20 PM
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Michelle Baran
Our Picks for Face Masks to Buy—and the Latest Rules for Wearing Them
COVID + Travel
Our Picks for Face Masks to Buy—and the Latest Rules for Wearing Them
February 10, 2021 07:53 PM
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Michelle Baran
This Airline Allows Masks to Come Off While Sleeping in Business or First
Air Travel News
This Airline Allows Masks to Come Off While Sleeping in Business or First
February 9, 2021 05:41 PM
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Michelle Baran
Vaccinated Travelers Will Be Able to Move Freely Between Greece and Israel
Tips + News
Vaccinated Travelers Will Be Able to Move Freely Between Greece and Israel
February 8, 2021 06:07 PM
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Associated Press (AP)
Everything You Need to Know About Fika, the Swedish Coffee Break
Food + Drink
Everything You Need to Know About Fika, the Swedish Coffee Break
February 8, 2021 03:03 PM
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Katherine LaGrave
Sistine Chapel Key-Keeper Opens Up After Lockdown
Museums + Galleries
Sistine Chapel Key-Keeper Opens Up After Lockdown
February 8, 2021 02:29 PM
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Paolo Lucariello
Brooklyn Bridge to Get Dedicated Bike Lane in Push to Make NYC Bike Friendly
Hiking + Cycling
Brooklyn Bridge to Get Dedicated Bike Lane in Push to Make NYC Bike Friendly
February 8, 2021 12:54 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
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History + Culture
21 Places to Learn About African American History
February 8, 2021 09:23 AM
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Sarah Buder
Canada Bans Cruising Until February 2022
Cruise
Canada Bans Cruising Until February 2022
February 5, 2021 08:56 PM
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Michelle Baran
No Mask While Traveling? You Could Be Fined up to $1,500
Tips + News
No Mask While Traveling? You Could Be Fined up to $1,500
February 5, 2021 07:12 PM
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Michelle Baran
Quiz: How Well Do You Really Know California? (Plus, Win a Hotel Stay!)
AFAR Advisor
Quiz: How Well Do You Really Know California? (Plus, Win a Hotel Stay!)
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One of Our Favorite Travel Gear Companies Is Now Stocking Our Pantries
Outdoor Adventure
One of Our Favorite Travel Gear Companies Is Now Stocking Our Pantries
February 5, 2021 12:14 PM
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Katherine LaGrave
Are Flexible Hotel Check-In Times the Way of the Future?
AFAR Advisor
Are Flexible Hotel Check-In Times the Way of the Future?
February 5, 2021 09:06 AM
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Annie Fitzsimmons
We Know We Traveled Less in 2020. But How Much Less?
Air Travel News
We Know We Traveled Less in 2020. But How Much Less?
February 4, 2021 05:48 PM
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Michelle Baran
New U.S. Civil Rights Trail Book Highlights “History You Can Touch”
Books
New U.S. Civil Rights Trail Book Highlights “History You Can Touch”
February 4, 2021 12:35 PM
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Katherine LaGrave
Four Seasons Hawaii Now Offers Private Flights to Its Island Resorts
Hotels
Four Seasons Hawaii Now Offers Private Flights to Its Island Resorts
February 3, 2021 07:59 PM
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Michelle Baran
The Newest Airstream Is Custom-Built for Working From the Road
Road Trips
The Newest Airstream Is Custom-Built for Working From the Road
February 3, 2021 07:45 PM
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Michelle Baran
7 Incredible Hikes in Australia
Hiking + Cycling
7 Incredible Hikes in Australia
February 3, 2021 05:15 PM
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Celeste Mitchell
A Rare Exhibition of Egyptian Treasures Will Debut in the U.S. This Year
History + Culture
A Rare Exhibition of Egyptian Treasures Will Debut in the U.S. This Year
February 3, 2021 05:00 PM
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Sarah Buder
Denmark to Develop Digital Passport Proving Vaccinations
Tips + News
Denmark to Develop Digital Passport Proving Vaccinations
February 3, 2021 12:57 PM
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Jan M. Olsen
Once Upon a Time in Central Florida
Longreads
Once Upon a Time in Central Florida
February 3, 2021 10:14 AM
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Katherine LaGrave
Belize Is Open to International Travelers With Expanded Safe Corridor in Place
Tips + News
Belize Is Open to International Travelers With Expanded Safe Corridor in Place
February 2, 2021 05:34 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Yayoi Kusama’s Major U.S. Exhibition Will Finally Debut Spring 2021
Museums + Galleries
Yayoi Kusama’s Major U.S. Exhibition Will Finally Debut Spring 2021
February 1, 2021 03:25 PM
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Sarah Buder
The First Museum Devoted to African American Music Just Opened in Nashville
Museums + Galleries
The First Museum Devoted to African American Music Just Opened in Nashville
February 1, 2021 12:02 PM
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Sarah Buder
Why You Should Get the New Hyatt Credit Card Bonus With up to 60,000 Points
Loyalty + Rewards
Why You Should Get the New Hyatt Credit Card Bonus With up to 60,000 Points
January 29, 2021 08:39 PM
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Eric Rosen
These Bluffworks Pants Are Made for Travel—and Now Is Your Last Chance to Buy Them
Style + Design
These Bluffworks Pants Are Made for Travel—and Now Is Your Last Chance to Buy Them
January 29, 2021 05:06 PM
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Jessie Beck
9 Wine Cocktails Around Europe Worth Traveling For
Beer, Wine, + Spirits
9 Wine Cocktails Around Europe Worth Traveling For
January 29, 2021 05:03 PM
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Ashley Goldsmith
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