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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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Ramsey Qubein
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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Jeri Clausing
Fifth Avenue Hotel suite with teal walls and dark wood furnishings
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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Chris Dong
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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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Cat Sposato
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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Amaia Porteiro
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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Indi Bains
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
The Rockefeller Center Christmas tree entices tourists and locals when it
Holiday Travel
A Guide to Surviving—and Enjoying—Holiday Travel This Year
October 28, 2024 08:30 AM
An aeriel view of Mont Saint-Michel, a historic island commune topped with a striking abbey, in France, with moody sunset lighting and clouds
Ocean Cruises
6 Best France Cruises for Food, Wine, History, and Art
October 25, 2024 06:10 PM
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Fran Golden
Afar's Photo Director, Michelle Heimerman, shooting the Khumbu Ice Fall at Everest Base Camp.
Packing Tips + Gear
I Just Hiked to Everest Base Camp—Here’s Everything I Packed for the 12-Day Trek
October 25, 2024 03:39 PM
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Michelle Heimerman
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Fall 2024
These 18 Epic Cruises Offer Unforgettable Trips Around the World
October 25, 2024 02:26 PM
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Nicholas DeRenzo
Illustration of a blue station wagon with two dark skinned people in the front seats and two suitcases on the roof rack.
Travel Tips + Etiquette
TSA and AAA’s Tips on How to Handle Thanksgiving Travel
October 25, 2024 12:08 PM
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Michelle Baran
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Air Travel News
To Get the Best Price, This Is When to Book Your Flight
October 24, 2024 06:45 PM
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Michelle Baran
Detroit, Michigan skyline
Fall 2024
Detroit Is Alive With New Possibilities—but Don’t Call It a Comeback
October 24, 2024 01:25 PM
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Sarah Bence
Videos
6 Must-Visit Places in Spain [VIDEO]
October 24, 2024 12:25 PM
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Chloe Arrojado
Videos
The Best Places to Go in Asia [VIDEO]
October 24, 2024 12:08 PM
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Chloe Arrojado
An elderly woman in line at the inspection of things on the checkpoint, security through a scanner before leaving for a flight at the airport or after arrival, a plastic box with luggage closeup.
Air Travel News
How to Choose Between TSA PreCheck, Global Entry, and Clear
October 24, 2024 10:31 AM
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Ramsey Qubein
Peter Knego with the former <i>Augustus</i> Italian liner of 1952 in Alang, India. Much of the ship is now with Knego in his home in Oceanside, California.
Longreads
This Is Where Cruise Ships Go to Die. Meet the Man Saving Them
October 24, 2024 10:26 AM
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Jen Rose Smith
These hotels have exciting perks included in their stay costs.
Hotels
Enjoy These 13 Free Perks at Hotels Around the World
October 24, 2024 08:06 AM
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Cat Sposato
A photo from 2004 of a group of Native Alaskans in a canoe looking on at a Celebrity cruise ship in the distance at Icy Strait Point
Cruise News
20 Years On, Alaska’s First Indigenous-Owned Cruise Port Sees Growing Interest in Celebrating Local Heritage
October 23, 2024 06:35 PM
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Fran Golden
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Fall 2024
My Mom’s Dementia Was Getting Worse. I Hoped a Mother-Daughter Cruise Would Help Us Reconnect
October 23, 2024 03:25 PM
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Ashlea Halpern
A bed with a teal blue plush headboard and foot bench in a hotel room. to the side is part of a 737 airplane that is fitted inside the suite of Corendon Amsterdam New-West hotel
Air Travel News
A Hotel Suite With an Airplane Inside, and 4 Other Aviation-Themed Hotels
October 23, 2024 08:00 AM
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Blane Bachelor
Kefalonia
International Beaches
This Is the Perfect Travel Destination for Water Lovers
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Fall 2024
How to Plan Family Trips That Both Kids and Parents Love
October 22, 2024 03:27 PM
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Tim Chester
An empty airplane seat row with rounded windows in the background
Air Travel News
There’s a Very Good Reason Airplanes Have Rounded Windows
October 22, 2024 11:40 AM
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Nicholas DeRenzo
Namche Bazaar, Nepal
Travel Tips + Etiquette
6 Ways to Prevent Altitude Sickness
October 22, 2024 08:02 AM
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Sarika Bansal
The dining room in the Delta One lounge at LAX features smaller blue curved banquettes and long, brown banquet seating lining the walls
Air Travel News
LAX’s New Delta One Lounge Ups the Ante With a Glamorous Bar, Table-Service Dining, and a Wellness Area
October 21, 2024 06:25 PM
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Bailey Berg
Regent Santa Monica Beach Hotel | Luxury Oceanfront Resort Photography by Hotel, Travel, Hotel, Lifestyle, and Architectural Photographer, Tanveer Badal | @TANVEERBADAL | TANVEERBADAL.COM
Stay Here Next
This New Hotel Just Raised the Bar for Santa Monica Stays. We Got an Early Look.
October 21, 2024 11:53 AM
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Tim Chester
A view of Ben Nevis mountain shrouded in cloud
Outdoor Adventure
An Essential Guide to the Best of the Scottish Highlands
October 18, 2024 04:50 PM
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Matt Kirouac
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Trending News
Finally, Passport Wait Times Have Come Back Down to Earth
October 17, 2024 06:55 PM
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Bailey Berg
Palm trees downed by tornadoes caused by Hurricane Milton in Palm Beach County in Florida.
Trending News
In the Aftermath of Hurricanes Helene and Milton, Is It OK to Travel to Florida Right Now?
October 17, 2024 06:53 PM
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Terry Ward
Man and boy hiking on a forest path in the fall
Road Trips
4 All-American Family Road Trips—and Tips for Surviving
October 17, 2024 06:00 PM
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Tanvi Chheda
Taba restaurant faces landmasses that make up the Indonesian archipelago.
Stay Here Next
Looking for an Alternative to Bali? Head to This New Luxury Resort on a Less-Visited Indonesian Island
October 17, 2024 12:25 PM
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Chris Dong
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Off The Tourist Trail
How to Experience Peru—and Even Machu Picchu—Without the Crowds
October 16, 2024 04:14 PM
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Tim Chester
A Delta One business class seat featuring new darker materials and coloring that will soon be installed on all Delta planes
Air Travel News
Delta’s Entire Fleet Is Getting New Cabin Designs—Here’s a First Look
October 16, 2024 11:41 AM
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Dennis Green
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