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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
6 Tips for Picking the Best Airport for Your Next Trip
Air Travel News
6 Tips for Picking the Best Airport for Your Next Trip
October 21, 2019 04:22 PM
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Robin Saks Frankel
Inside New York City’s Newly Renovated Museum of Modern Art
Art + Architecture
Inside New York City’s Newly Renovated Museum of Modern Art
October 21, 2019 04:05 PM
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Sarah Buder
New J.D. Salinger Exhibit Offers a Rare Glimpse Into Author’s Life
Books
New J.D. Salinger Exhibit Offers a Rare Glimpse Into Author’s Life
October 21, 2019 12:48 PM
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Hillel Italie
Dale Chihuly’s Seattle Hot Shop Is Opening for Rare Tours
Festivals + Events
Dale Chihuly’s Seattle Hot Shop Is Opening for Rare Tours
October 18, 2019 08:31 PM
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Sara Button
Free Apps and Websites That Make Eco-Friendly Travel Easy
Packing Tips + Gear
Free Apps and Websites That Make Eco-Friendly Travel Easy
October 18, 2019 04:20 PM
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Kristan Schiller
Should Airplane Window Shades Stay Open or Closed? AFAR’s Cofounders Have Strong (Opposing) Opinions
Air Travel News
Should Airplane Window Shades Stay Open or Closed? AFAR’s Cofounders Have Strong (Opposing) Opinions
October 18, 2019 03:51 PM
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Michelle Baran
Why You Need to Visit Seattle to Experience Glass Art
Art + Architecture
Why You Need to Visit Seattle to Experience Glass Art
October 18, 2019 03:22 PM
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Allison Williams
Here's Why This European Airline Will Surprise You
Air Travel News
Why You Should Fly on SWISS Airlines
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There’s Good News and Bad News for Frequent Southwest Fliers
Air Travel News
There’s Good News and Bad News for Frequent Southwest Fliers
October 17, 2019 07:48 PM
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Michelle Baran
Hotel or Airbnb? This New Concept Lets You Have a Bit of Both
Hotels
Hotel or Airbnb? This New Concept Lets You Have a Bit of Both
October 17, 2019 06:47 PM
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Michelle Baran
The Best New Ways to See the Great Barrier Reef
Outdoor Adventure
The Best New Ways to See the Great Barrier Reef
October 17, 2019 04:28 PM
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Laura Dannen Redman
First Toulouse-Lautrec Retrospective in Almost 30 Years Debuts in Paris
Art + Architecture
First Toulouse-Lautrec Retrospective in Almost 30 Years Debuts in Paris
October 17, 2019 04:04 PM
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Sarah Buder
For NYC Lovers, Jersey City Is a Must
Restaurants + Cafés
For NYC Lovers, Jersey City Is a Must
October 17, 2019 07:32 AM
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Annie Fitzsimmons
These Are the Best Domestic Airlines for Families
Air Travel News
These Are the Best Domestic Airlines for Families
October 16, 2019 07:59 PM
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Michelle Baran
An Extensive Leonardo da Vinci Retrospective Is Coming to the Louvre—but You’ll Need Reservations to See It
Art + Architecture
An Extensive Leonardo da Vinci Retrospective Is Coming to the Louvre—but You’ll Need Reservations to See It
October 16, 2019 04:28 PM
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Sarah Buder
California Bans Hotels From Providing Small Shampoo Bottles
Hotels
California Bans Hotels From Providing Small Shampoo Bottles
October 16, 2019 12:35 PM
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Michelle Baran
Want to Communicate With the Dead? Head to This Small Town in Florida
History + Culture
Want to Communicate With the Dead? Head to This Small Town in Florida
October 16, 2019 11:07 AM
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Terry Ward
Why You Should Go to L.A. This Fall
Where to Go in Fall
Why You Should Go to L.A. This Fall
October 15, 2019 05:03 PM
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Sarah Purkrabek
How This Airline's New Mobile App Can Streamline Your Travels
Air Travel News
How This Airline’s New Mobile App Can Streamline Your Travels
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The World’s 10 Fastest Growing Tourist Destinations
Tips + News
The World’s 10 Fastest Growing Tourist Destinations
October 15, 2019 02:45 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
How to Support Green Efforts on Maui
The Future of Travel
How to Support Green Efforts on Maui
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What Hula Teaches About Connecting to the Environment in Maui
The Future of Travel
What Hula Teaches About Connecting to the Environment in Maui
Sponsored by
Things to Do on Maui That Can Help the Environment
The Future of Travel
Things to Do on Maui That Can Help the Environment
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This Carrier Is Adding a Ton of Cheap Flights to Europe
Air Travel News
This Carrier Is Adding a Ton of Cheap Flights to Europe
October 14, 2019 07:12 PM
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Michelle Baran
You Can Stay in a Toy-Filled Suite by FAO Schwarz Right Now
Tips + News
You Can Stay in a Toy-Filled Suite by FAO Schwarz Right Now
October 14, 2019 03:43 PM
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Devorah Lev-Tov
Tourists Won’t Have to Pay to Drive San Francisco’s Lombard Street After All
Tips + News
Tourists Won’t Have to Pay to Drive San Francisco’s Lombard Street After All
October 14, 2019 01:05 PM
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Associated Press (AP)
NYC’s “City of Women” Map Renames Subway Stops for Female Figures
History + Culture
NYC’s “City of Women” Map Renames Subway Stops for Female Figures
October 11, 2019 07:30 PM
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Sarah Buder
For the Tuned-In Traveler, a Feast for the Ears Awaits in Jordan
Travel Tales
For the Tuned-In Traveler, a Feast for the Ears Awaits in Jordan
October 11, 2019 06:47 PM
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Ryan Knighton
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