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British Airways Just Became the Latest Airline to Make (Disappointing) Changes to Its Loyalty Program

The new program, rebranded the British Airways Club, will prioritize spending over miles flown. Here’s how it will work.

January 6, 2025 11:51 AM

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Chris Dong

Tips + News

Airbnb, Resilient in Pandemic, Goes Forward With IPO

Airbnb proved its resilience in a year that has upended global travel. Now it needs to prove to investors that it sees more growth ahead.

December 10, 2020 02:55 PM

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Dee-Ann Durbin

Longreads

What is ‘Vacation Brain’—and Is It Real?

You know that lovely mind fog you feel when you’re on a trip? Experts have been studying what it is, why it happens, and whether it’s just a figment of our relaxed imaginations.

September 6, 2023 10:00 AM

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Mark Ellwood

A family of three walks along a wooden beach path past a sign noting sea turtle nests

Water Sports

The Best Ways to See Charleston by Water

Paddleboard alongside dolphins, wander windswept barrier islands, and drift through quiet tidal estuaries.

Sponsored by Explore Charleston

COVID + Travel

Can the U.S. Government’s Coronavirus Relief Package Save the Travel Industry?

The $2 trillion CARES Act includes $50 billion for the airlines and additional support for hotels and travel companies of various sizes. But will it be enough?

April 14, 2020 03:36 PM

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Michelle Baran

The sun shining over a wooden walking path along an oceanfront cliff

National Parks

7 Less-Crowded Canadian National Parks for Backcountry Skiing, Rainforest Hikes, and Stunning Ocean Vistas

Avoid the crowds at Canada’s busiest national parks by visiting these magnificent, practically empty alternatives, from coast to coast.

January 7, 2026 05:53 AM

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Nick Hilden

Longreads

The Texas Riding Club Keeping Black Cowboy Culture Alive

For the past 70 years, the Circle L 5 Riding Club in Fort Worth has been honoring the legacy of its forefathers.

February 25, 2021 11:38 AM

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Aislyn Greene

Passengers sit with their luggage in Terminal 1 at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York.

Terminal 1 was closed most of Thursday, February 16, and will remain closed on Friday, February 17, due to an outage caused by an electrical fire.

February 17, 2023 01:47 PM

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Associated Press (AP)

Hotels

For 30 Hours, Graduate Hotels Is Offering Rooms for $30 per Night

The sale starts on May 25 at noon Eastern Time.

May 23, 2022 08:11 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Museums + Galleries

Baltimore Museum of Art Will Only Showcase and Collect Works by Women in 2020

The initiative, called “2020 Vision,” is part of the museum’s efforts to expand its presentations of female artists and artists of color.

November 20, 2019 06:10 PM

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Sarah Buder

A close-up of a person's hand taking a picture of a scenic river overlook.

Packing Tips + Gear

AFAR’s Ultimate Guide to Traveling With Your Phone

What you need to know about traveling with your cell phone to any destination, domestic or international.

December 13, 2023 01:59 PM

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Daniel Dumas

A train going along a river with mountains in the background

Cruise News

Cruise Alaska’s Inside Passage and Ride a Train Through the Canadian Rockies on This Epic Trip

Cunard Line is adding the option of tacking on a Rocky Mountaineer rail experience before or after an Alaska cruise this summer.

February 14, 2023 12:42 PM

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Bailey Berg

The porte-cochère of the Fontainebleau Las Vegas has a soaring white ceiling.

Hotels

A Sneak Peek of Las Vegas’s Most Over-the-Top Resort Opening of 2023

Set on 25 acres with 36 restaurants and bars, a huge spa, and a world-class entertainment venue, the Fontainebleau is OTT even for Vegas.

December 12, 2023 09:00 AM

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Matt Villano

Restaurants + Cafés

The Amazing Food and Drink Scene in this State May Surprise You

Arizona is the place to be for those passionate about farm-to-table cuisine, craft beer, and locally made wine.

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