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Air Travel News

Here’s Why You Need to Know What Type of Plane You’ll Fly On—And How to Find Out

You can see the plane’s manufacturer and model number before you even book your ticket.

September 29, 2026 03:52 AM

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Exterior view of Atlas Ocean Voyages' World Voyager surrounded by water and a snowy and icy cliff in the background

Expedition Cruises

6 Best Antarctica Cruises, Including Women-Only and Scientist-Led Journeys, and Trips That Skip Drake Passage

September 28, 2026 06:48 PM

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Hotels

This Maximalist NYC Hotel Costs More Than $1,000 a Night. Is It Worth It?

September 28, 2026 04:27 PM

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Air Travel News

American Is Retiring International First Class. I Flew Its New Top Tier to Find Out What Will Replace It

September 25, 2026 07:05 PM

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Shrimp, mussels, and other seafoods in a bed of yellow rice and peas.

Food + Drink

15 Iconic Spanish Foods and Where to Try Them

September 25, 2026 06:06 PM

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A picturesque view of Peel marina and town on the Isle of Man, showcasing the coastline

Outdoor Adventure

On the Isle of Man, a 100-Mile Coastal Hike Links Castles, Viking Crosses, and Seal Coves

September 25, 2026 02:00 PM

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The Six Sisters Suite at Dolly Parton's SongTeller Hotel with three large beds with bright pink cushioned headboards, a golden chandelier, and green and blue chaises at the foot of the beds

Hotel News + Openings

Dolly Parton’s New Nashville Hotel Opens September 29 With Themed Suites, Live Music, and a Museum

September 25, 2026 01:23 PM

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Sophie Friedman

A stretch of beach in Nice, France, with loungers and striped umbrellas in the foreground and people sunbathing on the sand further afield

Trending News

A Gorgeous Coastal City in France Offers One of the Best Values for Travelers in 2025

November 26, 2024 07:12 PM

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Cities We Love

Stopping in Puerto Rico on Your Next Cruise? Here’s How Best to Spend a Day in San Juan.

November 26, 2024 03:23 PM

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UNESCO World Heritage

How to See Angkor Wat at Its Least Crowded—and Most Beautiful

November 26, 2024 02:33 PM

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A sailboat among the barren and icy landscapes of eastern Greenland with a moonlit sky

Cruise

Want to See the Total Solar Eclipse in 2026? Book One of These Epic Cruises

November 26, 2024 12:29 PM

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Air Travel News

How to Reduce Your Risk of Having a Delayed or Canceled Flight

November 25, 2024 06:30 PM

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Loyalty + Rewards

Want to Get Free Airport Lounge Access for a Plus-One? Here’s How.

November 25, 2024 03:53 PM

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A pool on Moskito Island in the Caribbean with views of the sea and surrounding green mountains.

Hotels

The Ultimate Way to Bond With Friends? A Private, Over-the-Top Caribbean Island

November 25, 2024 02:25 PM

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Alexandra Cheney

Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport featuring a row of red velvet chairs lining a counter with some two-top dining tables, photos on the walls and plants accenting the art-deco style space

Loyalty + Rewards

Chase Just Announced 5 New Upscale Lounges Opening at These U.S. Airports

November 25, 2024 01:44 PM

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Longreads

This Centuries-Old Indigenous Sport Is Having a Renaissance

November 25, 2024 08:51 AM

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The coastal Greenland town of Ilulissat with bright red homes and buildings with white trim and peaked roofs, sitting on grassy meadows and with icebergs floating out in the water

Cruise News

This 69-Day Cruise That Sails Across the Arctic Circle from Iceland to Japan Is a True Explorer’s Dream

November 22, 2024 05:13 PM

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An airplane takes off from Denver International Airport with the Rocky Mountains in the background

Air Travel News

The 15 Largest Airports in the World—and More Than Half Are in the USA

November 22, 2024 08:27 AM

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Barbara Peterson

A bright yellow Spirit Airlines airplane taxing at an airport with a JetBlue plane behind it parked at a gate, as seen from a bit of a distance with foliage in the foreground

Air Travel News

What Went Wrong at Spirit Airlines and How It Will Affect You

November 21, 2024 03:40 PM

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The Northern Lights glowing in hues of red at Clear Sky Resorts Bryce Canyon with the large glass dome restaurant in the foreground

Stay Here Next

What It’s Like to Stay in a Glass-Dome Hotel Near Utah’s Famed National Parks

November 21, 2024 11:36 AM

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Visitors gather around Rome's Trevi fountain during restoration with a temporary elevated walkway and no water within the fountain itself.

Trending News

Want to Throw Coins Into the Trevi Fountain? Wishful Thinking

November 20, 2024 01:47 PM

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Air Travel News

How You Can Track Your Flight Status in Real Time

November 20, 2024 08:24 AM

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The seating area at Capital One Landing with booth tables, a luggage storage area, dynamic lighting fixture, and windows with views of the airport exterior

Air Travel News

Chef José Andrés Is Serving Up Irresistible Spanish Cuisine at This New Airport Lounge Concept

November 19, 2024 07:55 PM

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Kyoto, Japan - Jan 25, 2023: Sannenzaka and Yasaka Pagoda with snow

Off The Tourist Trail

I’m a Tour Guide in Tokyo. These Are My Tips for Avoiding the Crowds in Japan.

November 19, 2024 01:50 PM

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Yukari Sakamoto

Hotel News + Openings

For a Nature-Filled Pacific Northwest Retreat, Head to These New Glamping Resorts

November 18, 2024 06:37 PM

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Rabat, Morocco. Hassan Tower is the minaret Almohad Caliphate mosque medieval ruins.

Hotels

A Less-Visited Moroccan City Is Getting the Attention of Travelers. Here’s Why.

November 18, 2024 09:15 AM

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Winter 2025

Where to Go in 2025

November 18, 2024 09:15 AM

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Kibale Lodge has views of Uganda’s Lugembe crater lake.

Stay Here Next

Channel Your Inner Jane Goodall at This New Primate Lodge in Uganda

November 18, 2024 09:14 AM

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Family Travel

I’ve Spent Many Happy Summers With My Kids in the Florida Keys. These Are the Best Outdoor Adventures.

November 15, 2024 04:08 PM

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Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, France, a side view from the river at sunset

Trending News

Notre-Dame Is Reopening December 7. Here’s How to Visit for Free

November 15, 2024 01:30 PM

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Kimberley Lovato

Two people wearing robes on a deck outside of a sauna surrounded by trees and snow in Minnesota.

Health + Wellness

This State Is a Must-Visit for Winter Wellness

Sponsored by Explore Minnesota

Frankenmuth, Michigan, USA - October 9, 2018: Interior of Bronner's Christmas Wonderland in Frankenmuth Bronner's bills itself as the worlds largest Christmas store with over 2 million visitors a year

Holiday Travel

Welcome to the Largest Christmas Store in the World

November 15, 2024 08:33 AM

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A deluxe room at the Hôtel Brighton in Paris with a gilded portrait and a view of green space.

Hotels We Love

These Are the 14 Best 4-Star Hotels in Paris

November 15, 2024 01:42 AM

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Mary Winston Nicklin

A view of the purple mountains reflecting in a pond at the Indian Wells Golf Resort in the Greater Palm Springs, California.

Health + Wellness

This California Destination Is the Perfect Outdoor Getaway

Sponsored by Visit Greater Palm Springs

A view of the pool and surrounding desert mountains at Tommy Bahama Miramonte Resort in the Greater Palm Springs, California

Health + Wellness

Treat Yourself to a Wellness Weekend in This Desert Oasis

Sponsored by Visit Greater Palm Springs