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There are numerous factors that determine how and when a new nonstop flight gets launched. Here’s a peek into the complex process.

April 16, 2019 12:02 PM

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Ramsey Qubein

In addition to Reichl, culinary personalities Nancy Silverton, Laurie Ochoa, and Alec Lobrano will take 25 travelers to France and Spain this fall.

March 4, 2024 03:21 PM

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Devorah Lev-Tov

Outdoor Adventure

The Best Months to Visit Iceland for Fewer Crowds, the Northern Lights, and Prime Puffin Spotting

The best time to visit Iceland depends on your itinerary.

March 10, 2026 08:43 AM

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Alexis Averbuck

Outdoor Adventure

Under Canvas Just Opened 2 New Glamping Sites This Spring

The luxury camping company officially is welcoming guests to its first location in Maine and third in Utah now.

May 14, 2021 07:09 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

The facade of Orient Express La Minerva in Rome faces the famous elephant obelisk in Piazza della Minerva

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The World’s First Orient Express Hotel Has Opened in Rome—Only Steps From the Pantheon

Set inside a 17th-century noble residence in Rome, Orient Express La Minerva is the first hotel from the heritage luxury train brand.

April 11, 2025 05:09 PM

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Laura Itzkowitz

Air Travel News

JetBlue’s First London Flights From NYC Take Off

The first transatlantic JetBlue flights from JFK to Heathrow are finally operating.

August 11, 2021 08:37 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

A birds-eye view of sailboats anchored near the shore of Lake Harriet in Minnesota.

Water Sports

7 Picture-Perfect Minnesota Lakes You Need to Visit

Go canoeing, relax by the shore while sipping wine, and shop in these charming lake towns.

Sponsored by Explore Minnesota

Air Travel News

5G Rollout Delayed After Airlines Warn of Major Disruptions

Carriers want the new service—which they say could wreak havoc on air travel—to be banned within two miles of airport runways.

January 18, 2022 04:10 PM

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Associated Press (AP)

Weekend Getaways

Local Getaways: Escape to Calistoga, Napa Valley’s Chic Wellness Hideaway

With a long tradition of welcoming spa seekers to its natural hot springs and mud baths, Calistoga is now in the midst of a modern renaissance.

January 28, 2022 08:23 PM

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Michelle Baran

A person in a pink hooded jacket standing at the railing of a ship looking out at soaring green and rocky mountain rising from the water

Cruise

Is This the Best Way to Travel Solo?

There’s a way to go it alone without feeling alone.

February 12, 2025 03:44 PM

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Katie Chang

Expedition Cruises

The Best Cruise Lines You’ve Never Heard Of

From intimate polar expedition cruises to sailing the Caribbean on a clipper ship, these independent brands are changing the way we think about cruising.

February 8, 2022 04:34 PM

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Fran Golden

This Premier Suite King room at the Lotte Hotel Seattle features views of Elliott Bay.

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This New Seattle Hotel Is Perfect for Design Lovers

The new Lotte Hotel Seattle is a design-driven retreat with historic roots in the heart of the city.

August 4, 2023 03:04 PM

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Supriya Kalidas

Chiang Mai,Thailand-May 5th 2024:Exterior view of Wat Chiang Man-3th-century temple with a gold chedi offering ancient Buddha and elephant statues on scenic grounds.

Off The Tourist Trail

Beat the White Lotus Crowds at These Lesser-Known Thailand Destinations

Thailand is experiencing a tourism boom in 2025. Here’s how to beat the crowds while there.

February 18, 2025 12:41 PM

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Cat Sposato

Travel Tips + Etiquette

How to Make Friends While Traveling by Yourself

AFAR’s resident introvert and in-house extrovert share tips for how they’ve met new people on their solo trips.

February 13, 2023 05:42 PM

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Chloe Arrojado

Hotels

Iconic Yosemite Hotel Recognizes Chinese Workers With New Exhibit

The Wawona Hotel has created a visitor center that tells the story of Chinese Americans’ contributions to Yosemite National Park.

October 5, 2021 12:24 PM

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Associated Press (AP)

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