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At Burbank, passengers still climb stairs from the tarmac to board, a ritual the new terminal keeps.
Air Travel News
L.A.’s “Secret” Second Airport Just Debuted a $1.3 Billion New Terminal, Enhancing Its LAX Alternative Appeal
With nine airlines serving 29 destinations, the regional Southern California airport has reinvented itself with sleek facilities.
October 14, 2026 06:50 PM
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Rachel Chang
Waldorf Astoria London Admiralty Arch exterior at night with flags
Hotel News + Openings
London’s Most Famous Landmarks Are Becoming Luxury Hotels—Including a Spectacular New Waldorf Astoria
October 14, 2026 01:51 PM
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James Manning
Pedestrians walk by the Aurora Theatre on Main Street in East Aurora, Sunday, September 1, 2024. The movie theater was built in 1925 equipped to show motion pictures and host dramatic performances and musical entertainment. Photo by Sharon Cantillon
Cities We Love
Visiting This Upstate New York Town Feels Like Traveling 100 Years Back in Time
October 14, 2026 12:41 PM
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Sucheta Rawal
two people in a private room on a Nox Mobility train with one person laying down on a top bunch and the other sitting and working on a laptop below
Trending News
A New Business-Class Sleeper Train Is Launching in Europe, with Fares Starting at $73 Each Way
October 13, 2026 05:25 PM
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Blane Bachelor
passengers in an airplane
Air Travel News
What Are Your Rights When a Flight Is Overbooked?
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
All Emotional Support Animals Could Be Banned From Planes Soon
Air Travel News
All Emotional Support Animals Could Be Banned From Planes Soon
January 23, 2020 01:37 PM
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David Koenig
This Woman-Led Travel Company Wants You to See Another Side of China
Epic Trips
This Woman-Led Travel Company Wants You to See Another Side of China
January 23, 2020 01:28 PM
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Jennifer Flowers
Hotels Worth Booking: Santa Monica Proper
Hotels
Hotels Worth Booking: Santa Monica Proper
January 22, 2020 10:48 PM
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Annie Fitzsimmons
You Can Soon Watch the Northern Lights From a Hot Air Balloon
Natural Wonders
You Can Soon Watch the Northern Lights From a Hot Air Balloon
January 22, 2020 07:24 PM
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Maggie Fuller
Why This Netflix Star Loves Singapore's Cuisine
Bars + Nightlife
Why This Netflix Star Loves Singapore’s Cuisine
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Why Now Is the Best Time to Renew Your Passport
Trending News
Why Now Is the Best Time to Renew Your Passport
January 22, 2020 04:11 PM
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Michelle Baran
A Challenging New Exhibit Spotlights a Transforming Arctic Through the Eyes of Its Communities
Museums + Galleries
A Challenging New Exhibit Spotlights a Transforming Arctic Through the Eyes of Its Communities
January 22, 2020 03:31 PM
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Sarah Buder
These 6 Hotels Bridge the Divide Between Travelers and Locals
Hotels
These 6 Hotels Bridge the Divide Between Travelers and Locals
January 22, 2020 12:46 PM
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Staff
Portrait Found in Gallery’s Walls Verified as Missing Klimt
Art + Architecture
Portrait Found in Gallery’s Walls Verified as Missing Klimt
January 21, 2020 12:53 PM
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Charlene Pele
Back on top for the 13th time is Singapore's Changi Airport, a favorite for the world's tallest indoor waterfall
History + Culture
You Can Visit Singapore for $1 a Day
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Airbnb Is Giving Away a Night at Juliet’s Verona House This Valentine’s Day
Tips + News
Airbnb Is Giving Away a Night at Juliet’s Verona House This Valentine’s Day
January 21, 2020 07:08 AM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Meeting the Lone Resident of the Highest Village in Europe
Longreads
Meeting the Lone Resident of the Highest Village in Europe
January 20, 2020 11:37 AM
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Benjamin Kemper
An Act of Kindness Turned Me Into a Traveler
Founder’s Note
An Act of Kindness Turned Me Into a Traveler
January 20, 2020 10:17 AM
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Greg Sullivan
A Street Art Tour in the “City of Murals” Honors African American Heroes
Art + Culture
A Street Art Tour in the “City of Murals” Honors African American Heroes
January 20, 2020 08:27 AM
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Sarah Buder
RIP Hipmunk, the Travel Booking Site That Took the “Agony” out of Search
Packing Tips + Gear
RIP Hipmunk, the Travel Booking Site That Took the “Agony” out of Search
January 17, 2020 07:00 PM
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Michelle Baran
Spain’s Balearic Islands Ban Pub Crawls, Happy Hours
Tips + News
Spain’s Balearic Islands Ban Pub Crawls, Happy Hours
January 17, 2020 05:34 PM
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Associated Press (AP)
Yosemite Has Been Hit With Possible Norovirus—Here’s How to Stay Healthy
Tips + News
Yosemite Has Been Hit With Possible Norovirus—Here’s How to Stay Healthy
January 17, 2020 02:52 PM
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Maggie Fuller
Puerto Rico Is Open for Tourism, Despite All Those Grim Earthquake Headlines
Tips + News
Puerto Rico Is Open for Tourism, Despite All Those Grim Earthquake Headlines
January 16, 2020 05:52 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Travel Agency Obsession: Essentialist
AFAR Advisor
Travel Agency Obsession: Essentialist
January 16, 2020 12:27 PM
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Annie Fitzsimmons
Luxury Travel News: Shop Singita, Wellness for Kids, and Oceania’s New World Cruise
Hotels
Luxury Travel News: Shop Singita, Wellness for Kids, and Oceania’s New World Cruise
January 16, 2020 12:26 PM
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Annie Fitzsimmons
The Best Meals at Sea: A Food Lover’s Guide to Cruising
Cruise
The Best Meals at Sea: A Food Lover’s Guide to Cruising
January 15, 2020 07:14 PM
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Eric Rosen
The Amazing Food and Drink Scene in this State May Surprise You
Restaurants + Cafés
The Amazing Food and Drink Scene in this State May Surprise You
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This Is Officially the Coolest Way to River Cruise
River Cruises
This Is Officially the Coolest Way to River Cruise
January 15, 2020 05:01 PM
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Jeri Clausing
The Best Restaurants in Boise, According to a Local Chef
Restaurants + Cafés
The Best Restaurants in Boise, According to a Local Chef
January 15, 2020 04:59 PM
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Megan Hill
5 Cool Southwest Towns That Need to Be on Your Radar
Where to Travel Next
5 Cool Southwest Towns That Need to Be on Your Radar
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How Different Will Virgin Voyages Be, Really?
Cruise
How Different Will Virgin Voyages Be, Really?
January 15, 2020 03:42 PM
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Michelle Baran
The Best Things to Do in Idaho
Outdoor Adventure
10 Outdoorsy Things to Do in Idaho
January 15, 2020 01:18 PM
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Alex Schechter
A Family-Friendly Guide to Sun Valley and Ketchum
Winter Sports
A Family-Friendly Guide to Sun Valley and Ketchum
January 15, 2020 10:35 AM
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Carl Pettit
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