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A random smattering of roller bags on a baggage claim carousel

Air Travel News

Checking Your Bags Will Now Cost More if You Fly With These U.S. Airlines

U.S. airlines earned more than $5.5 billion in 2023 in baggage fees alone. Apparently that wasn’t enough.

February 23, 2024 03:53 PM

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Chris Dong

The new Dark Skies Map hopes to help campers find spots where they can see the Milky Way.

History + Culture

New Hipcamp Feature Allows You to Find Dark Sky Campsites

A new map from Hipcamp and the International Dark-Sky Association can help campers find stargazing spots.

August 26, 2022 11:14 PM

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Bailey Berg

Abu Dhabi, UAE, Skyline, Louvre interior

Where to Travel Next

These Will Be Among the Most Popular Destinations in 2025, According to Expedia

The booking giant also predicts that JOMO and set-jetting will continue to inspire travelers.

December 12, 2024 06:37 PM

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Blane Bachelor

History + Culture

Barbados Bids Farewell to British Monarchy as It Becomes a Republic

It’s an event that the Caribbean hasn’t experienced since the 1970s, when Guyana, Dominica, and Trinidad and Tobago became republics.

December 1, 2021 12:26 PM

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Dánica Coto

Air Travel News

Why Can’t Airlines Fix the Boarding Process?

Yet another airplane-boarding study makes us wonder why getting people onto a plane is still such a mess.

December 4, 2019 11:20 AM

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Billie Cohen

Fall 2025

In Botswana, Tracking Lions and Elephants—By Bike

Contributing writer Chris Colin travels halfway around the world with his family to take a first-of-its-kind safari, and emerges changed in more ways than one.

October 30, 2025 08:25 AM

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Chris Colin

Tips + News

Dubai Opens to Foreign Tourists—Including From the U.S.—With Mandatory Coronavirus Testing

As of July 7, Dubai began welcoming back international travelers with safety measures such as temperature checks, mandatory masks, and COVID-19 testing in place.

July 7, 2020 01:27 PM

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Jon Gambrell

aerial shot of a United plane taxis on a runway

Loyalty + Rewards

United Airlines Just Extended the Welcome Bonuses on Its Credit Cards

Find out which of United’s four personal credit cards is right for you.

January 26, 2024 11:54 AM

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Paul Rubio

Hiking + Cycling

10 Incredible Waterfall Hikes Around the U.S.

Jump in for a cool swim, take in the misty views, or just soak up the surroundings.

July 7, 2021 10:20 PM

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Adrienne Jordan

Destination Spotlight

See a Different Side of Puerto Rico, Thanks to United Voices by AFAR

From sipping warm coffee on a misty mountaintop to experiencing top-tier gastronomy and culture, let this AFAR-designed trip inspire your next adventure on the island.

Sponsored by Discover Puerto Rico and written by Herson Guerrero

Hotel News + Openings

For a Nature-Filled Pacific Northwest Retreat, Head to These New Glamping Resorts

The wild beauty of Washington state and Canada’s British Columbia is luring in a fresh crop of outdoor-focused accommodations—from tented camps to Japanese onsen-inspired forest cabins.

November 18, 2024 06:37 PM

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Bailey Berg

Key West Snorkelling in the Florida Keys Marine Sanctuary

Water Sports

This Florida Island Is One of the Best in the World for Snorkeling

Tropical fish, brilliant coral formations, and a submerged statue of Jesus are among the many wonders at these Florida dive sites.

November 13, 2024 05:26 PM

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Charlene Fang

Outdoor Adventure

9 Exclusive Experiences to Try in Greece

Discover another side of the country when you sail to its islands by private yacht, ski Arachova, ride a helicopter, and more.

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