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There’s no universal rule about window shades on flights, but there is a clear safety reason behind why crews often ask passengers to keep them open during takeoff and landing.

Contrary to popular belief, hiking, biking, and surfing aren’t the only things Santa Monicans do. There are countless ways to indulge in this Southern California city and, yes, make up for all those calories burned.

The onetime domestic carrier is rapidly expanding its global network with new flights to major cities in Europe and Asia.

In 2026, the VidantaWorld resort and entertainment complex in Nuevo Vallarta will welcome a new theme park named BON (Beauty of Nature) and an all-suite hotel with a focus on luxury, nature, and fewer crowds.

The move is one that “signals optimism about travel to the region in 2026 and beyond,” observes Afar contributor Laura Dannen Redman, who recently traveled to the Middle East.

The Chicago-based carrier will become the first U.S. airline to offer service or nonstop routes to these four cities in Europe.

Since 1932, the tiny town of Rugby, North Dakota, has claimed to be the geographical center of North America. But as with most things, the truth depends on who’s telling it.

Join USTOA’s Sustainable Suzie, in pursuit of more responsible ways to travel.

Destination dining and a newly expanded art gallery with a blockbuster surrealist exhibition await.

In 2022, Crystal Cruises went belly up. Now, two of the original ocean ships are back on the high seas—with some enticing upgrades.

A restaurateur, a folk artist, and an urban designer dish about their favorite places to spend time in the Holy City.

Afar’s cruise writer, who has sailed on more than 170 ships, outlines the many ways in which cruises make travel easier and more enjoyable for a very specific group.

From New York to San Francisco, these urban-adjacent spots will get you out of the city and into nature fast.

Michelin Guides handed out stars to 13 Toronto restaurants as well as 17 Bib Gourmands.

Tour operators are offering more accessible adventures throughout the country.