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A United plane flies over the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco (right); and rows of United's new Polaris seats

United’s New “Elevated” Airplanes Are Launching in April With Bigger and Better Polaris Suites

Plus, new Coastliner planes taking off this summer will bring lie-flat Polaris business-class seats to domestic transcontinental routes for the first time.

March 27, 2026 08:24 PM

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Chris Dong

Holiday Travel

Spend the Night at New York’s FAO Schwarz Toy Store for Just $25

Airbnb is listing the iconic toy store for one night only this December.

December 9, 2020 06:28 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Air Travel News

Travelers No Longer Need a COVID Test to Enter the U.S.

The testing requirement that created numerous hurdles for international travelers has been scrapped—at least for now. Here’s what you need to know.

June 13, 2022 08:27 PM

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Michelle Baran

Two men cross-country skiing in icebreakers wear.

Packing Tips + Gear

Travel-Ready Base Layers That Simplify Packing

Easy to pack, easy to wear, these layers fit every trip on your calendar.

Sponsored by icebreaker

Air Travel News

Delta Buys a Stake in Latin America’s Largest Airline

The move marks an end to Latam’s partnership with American Airlines through the Oneworld alliance.

September 27, 2019 07:36 PM

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Michelle Baran

Cities We Love

Three Remarkable Days in Cologne

Home to Cologne Cathedral, and filled with Romanesque churches, pedestrian-friendly streets, and world-class museums, one of Germany’s oldest cities also happens to be its liveliest.

Sponsored by the German National Tourist Board

Large numbers of travelers at the check-in areas at Amsterdam Schiphol airport

Air Travel News

Cyber Outage Disrupts Thousands of Flights Globally—Here’s Everything Travelers Need to Know

Scores of flights were canceled and delayed on Friday, and businesses and banks faced disruptions, too, due to a CrowdStrike software update that went very, very wrong. Here’s what we know.

July 19, 2024 07:45 PM

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Michelle Baran

Air Travel News

The Most Annoying Thing That Travelers Do, According to Your Fellow Passengers

A new survey reveals the behaviors that bother fliers the most—so don’t be that person.

February 21, 2024 06:00 PM

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Michelle Baran

Masseria Torre Maizza is set within a renovated 16th-century masseria on the coast of Puglia, Italy.

Hotels

The Off-the-Radar Italian Road Trip We Almost Want to Keep to Ourselves

Southeastern Italy may be better known for its beaches and burrata, but it’s also layered with ancient Greek and Roman ruins—and extraordinary hotels that alone are worth the trip.

April 18, 2025 03:28 PM

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Erica Firpo

Family Travel

3 Caribbean Getaways the Whole Family Will Love

From a hidden paradise in the Dominican Republic to the private beachfronts of Cancún and Punta Cana, these resorts cater to all ages—and are all about fun and relaxation.

Sponsored by Club Med

Tips + News

The Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games Have Been Postponed Until Summer 2021

The event will now start almost exactly a year after it was supposed to, in July 2021.

March 30, 2020 01:22 PM

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Michelle Baran

Las Vegas, DEC 25, 2020 - Beautiful sunset view of the Tivoli Village

Cities We Love

Locals and Travel Advisors Reveal How to Do Vegas Like a Pro

Sin City is known for casinos and clubs—but it’s also home to great vegan restaurants, outdoor adventure, and top spas.

February 12, 2025 04:00 PM

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Cat Sposato

COVID + Travel

People Did Travel in 2020—Here’s How

The founder of experience booking platform Peek.com looks at the trends of pandemic travel.

December 23, 2020 06:55 PM

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Laura Dannen Redman

AFAR Advisor

Will Luxury Travel Drop in an Election Year?

What should we be worried about?

January 30, 2020 12:22 PM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

The Eiffel Tower's lights will now turn off an hour earlier.

Travel Tips + Etiquette

Eiffel Tower Lights Will Be Turned Off Early to Conserve Energy

The move is due to an energy crisis in Europe.

September 14, 2022 01:43 PM

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