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Portland, OR, USA - Aug 31, 2025: Interior view of the Portland International Airport (PDX) terminal building featuring a massive 9-acre timber roof, designed by ZGF Architects.
Air Travel News
This Midwestern City Has North America’s Best Airport Three Years Running
J.D. Power’s 2026 survey ranks airports in North America based on passenger satisfaction. These airports came out on top across three categories.
September 17, 2026 01:56 AM
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Michelle Baran
The Poppin airport lounge in Atlanta with a colorful central counter with a red design feature atop it and a turquoise wall lined with grab-and-go snacks and sweets
Air Travel News
This Quietly Growing Airport Lounge Trend Is Perfect for Travelers Who Are Short on Time
September 16, 2026 06:43 PM
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Bailey Berg
Children swimming in the water by some rocks
Where to Travel Next
The 10 Best Islands to Move to After Retiring
September 16, 2026 11:53 AM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Wheel of The World Group
Accessible Travel
What Patagonia Taught Me About Who Gets to Travel
September 16, 2026 11:02 AM
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Álvaro Silberstein
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Road Trips
17 Great Places to Stop Along California’s Pacific Coast Highway
September 16, 2026 10:02 AM
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Sara Button
(Left) Bamberg, Germany, (Right) Bamberg, Germany - May 26, 2026 - a glass of Aecht Schlenkerla smoked beer
Hiking + Cycling
Walk Pint-to-Pint on This Beer Hiking Trail in Germany
September 16, 2026 09:10 AM
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Adam H. Callaghan
A mock-up of two premium economy seats from Emirates with a divider between them and a small smartphone stand on the tray table of the seat in the foreground
Air Travel News
Emirates Is Bringing Business-Class Privacy to Premium Economy
September 15, 2026 05:13 PM
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Bailey Berg
A Bibliophile’s Guide to Tuscany
Books
A Bibliophile’s Guide to Tuscany
December 18, 2020 04:09 PM
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Lisa Abend
Delta and United Partner With CDC on Contact Tracing
Air Travel News
Delta and United Partner With CDC on Contact Tracing
December 18, 2020 04:09 PM
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Michelle Baran
Europe to Revive Several International Night Train Routes
Train Travel
Europe to Revive Several International Night Train Routes
December 18, 2020 04:09 PM
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Associated Press (AP)
New Elevator, Pathways to Open Acropolis to Disabled Visitors
Tips + News
New Elevator, Pathways to Open Acropolis to Disabled Visitors
December 18, 2020 04:08 PM
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Associated Press (AP)
Hawaii’s New Remote Work Program Includes Free Flights
People
Hawaii’s New Remote Work Program Includes Free Flights
December 18, 2020 04:08 PM
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Michelle Baran
The Best Destinations in the World: AFAR Travelers’ Awards
AFAR Travelers’ Awards
The Best Destinations in the World: 2020 AFAR Travelers’ Awards
December 18, 2020 04:07 PM
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Staff
The Best Airlines in the World: AFAR Travelers’ Awards
AFAR Travelers’ Awards
The Best Airlines in the World: 2020 AFAR Travelers’ Awards
December 18, 2020 04:07 PM
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Staff
Is the Tokyo Olympics in 2021 Still On?
Tips + News
Is the Tokyo Olympics in 2021 Still On?
December 18, 2020 04:04 PM
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Mari Yamaguchi
American Expands COVID Testing to 14 U.S. Destinations
Air Travel News
American Expands COVID Testing to 14 U.S. Destinations
December 18, 2020 04:04 PM
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Michelle Baran
New Study Reveals the Spending Power of Black U.S. Travelers
Tips + News
New Study Reveals the Spending Power of Black U.S. Travelers
December 18, 2020 04:03 PM
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Sarah Buder
Where to Go This Winter in the Caribbean
Hotels
Where to Go This Winter in the Caribbean
December 18, 2020 04:03 PM
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Annie Fitzsimmons
Holiday Traditions Around the World That Might Surprise You
Holiday Travel
Holiday Traditions Around the World That Might Surprise You
December 18, 2020 04:03 PM
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Jacqueline Kehoe
Want to Travel to Chile? American’s New Digital Health Pass Can Help
Air Travel News
Want to Travel to Chile? American’s New Digital Health Pass Can Help
December 18, 2020 04:01 PM
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Michelle Baran
Kauai Reinstating 14-Day Quarantine Requirement for Travelers
COVID + Travel
Kauai Reinstating 14-Day Quarantine Requirement for Travelers
December 18, 2020 04:00 PM
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Michelle Baran
Times Square Is Off-Limits New Year’s Eve—Except to Those Who Book This Airbnb
Tips + News
Times Square Is Off-Limits New Year’s Eve—Except to Those Who Book This Airbnb
December 18, 2020 03:56 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Keeping German Baking Traditions Alive
Food + Drink
Keeping German Baking Traditions Alive
December 17, 2020 08:56 AM
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Annie Fitzsimmons
Where to Find The Best Highlights of Germany
AFAR Advisor
Where to Find The Best Highlights of Germany
December 17, 2020 08:56 AM
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Annie Fitzsimmons
The Real Reason Travelers Fall in Love With Germany
AFAR Advisor
The Real Reason Travelers Fall in Love With Germany
December 17, 2020 08:56 AM
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Annie Fitzsimmons
Ghana’s Outstretched Hand
Travel Tales
Ghana’s Outstretched Hand
December 16, 2020 02:57 PM
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Heather Greenwood Davis
In “Exhale,” the Breath Guy Teaches the Art of Calming Down
Health + Wellness
In “Exhale,” the Breath Guy Teaches the Art of Calming Down
December 16, 2020 01:51 PM
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Richie Bostock
Paris Mayor Denounces Fine for Appointing Too Many Women to Top Positions
Tips + News
Paris Mayor Denounces Fine for Appointing Too Many Women to Top Positions
December 16, 2020 12:36 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
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Health + Wellness
Places to Exhale
December 16, 2020 09:14 AM
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Staff
These U.S. and International Airports Have COVID-19 Testing Facilities
COVID + Travel
These U.S. and International Airports Have COVID-19 Testing Facilities
December 15, 2020 04:22 PM
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Michelle Baran
The Best Rewards Credit Cards for International Travel
Loyalty + Rewards
The Best Rewards Credit Cards for International Travel
December 15, 2020 03:05 PM
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Eric Rosen
7 Reasons Why Grenada is the Perfect—and Out of the Ordinary—Holiday Getaway
International Beaches
7 Reasons Why Grenada is the Perfect—and Out of the Ordinary—Holiday Getaway
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Total Solar Eclipse Wows in Latin America
Natural Wonders
Total Solar Eclipse Wows in Latin America
December 15, 2020 02:03 PM
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Esteban Felix
You Could Win an Icelandic Photography Adventure in 2021
Trending News
You Could Win an Icelandic Photography Adventure in 2021
December 14, 2020 05:35 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
CDC Asks Americans to Stay Home for the Holidays
COVID + Travel
CDC Asks Americans to Stay Home for the Holidays
December 10, 2020 03:05 PM
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Michelle Baran
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