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Airlines Still Have Dress Codes for Passengers. Why?

Much has changed since the “golden age” of air travel—but the debate around “dressing up” remains.

December 2, 2022 01:30 PM

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Victoria M. Walker

Epic Trips

Exploring Alaska’s Otherworldly Beauty

Head north to experience a rugged landscape awash in natural treasures.

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Airside Terrace at the new Centurion Lounge at Atlanta International Airport

Air Travel News

Outdoor Terraces, Soul Food, and a Whiskey Bar: AmEx Opens Its Largest Airport Lounge Yet in Atlanta

AFAR got a first look inside the new Centurion Lounge at Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport.

February 16, 2024 11:37 AM

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Paul Rubio

Loyalty + Rewards

The Best Rewards Credit Cards for International Travel

Look for a credit card that waives foreign transaction fees and covers the cost of Global Entry.

December 15, 2020 03:05 PM

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Eric Rosen

Loyalty + Rewards

The Best Credit Cards for Groceries That Earn Points for Travel

Even if you’re not traveling, you can still earn bonus points and statement credits toward trips in the future with these rewards credit cards.

October 7, 2020 11:39 AM

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Eric Rosen

The Haldane Suite at the Raffles London at The OWO features dark wood paneling and gilt chandeliers.

Hotels

London Is Having a Big Hotels Moment. These Are the 6 Openings of 2023 We’re Most Excited About

Take advantage of the strong dollar at these ultra-luxurious debuts across the pond.

September 29, 2023 06:00 AM

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Heidi Mitchell

Air Travel News

Frontier’s Bid for Spirit Could Mean More Low-Cost Fares on More Routes

The merger would make the combined company the fifth largest airline in the U.S. after American, Delta, United, and Southwest.

February 7, 2022 03:34 PM

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David Koenig

Canvas tent-like structures before a towering mesa

Hotels

Aman’s Camp Sarika in Utah Is Surrounded by 5 National Parks, Beloved by Celebs, and Tricky to Get Into

Camp Sarika, the newer tented extension of the iconic property known as Amangiri, opened in 2020. Here’s what it is like staying there.

January 20, 2023 02:23 PM

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Bailey Berg

Palazzo della Rovere, A Four Seasons Hotel, has Renaissance-era roots.

Hotels

A Four Seasons Is Coming to . . . Vatican City?

Here are exclusive new details on the Four Seasons Vatican City, opening in 2025.

March 29, 2023 03:40 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

Books

A New “Dracula” Trail Brings the Literary Legend to Life

This year is the 125th anniversary of the world’s most famous vampire novel.

May 31, 2022 12:29 PM

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Mike MacEacheran

Hotels

The 9 Best New Hotels in NYC of 2022

Check into one of these new spots near Central Park, over in Brooklyn, and yes, even on Roosevelt Island.

August 3, 2022 02:09 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Mar Del Cabo has sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean.

Health + Wellness

For the Stressed, Tired, and Burned Out: Hotels Are Now Offering “Extreme Relaxation” Vacations

Hotels are offering thoughtfully crafted programs where the luxury of travel isn’t about packing your itinerary—it’s about unpacking your stress.

January 14, 2025 03:22 PM

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Jordi Lippe-McGraw

National Parks

U.S. National Parks Are Getting a Facelift

The Great American Outdoors Act will fund maintenance at national parks and other areas over the next five years.

December 10, 2021 11:44 AM

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Rebecca Reynolds

Air Travel News

You’ll Soon Be Able to Leave Liquids, Laptops in Your Carry-On at Heathrow

London’s busy international airport is investing in technology that will likely make getting through security a much smoother process.

June 12, 2019 07:08 PM

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Michelle Baran

People stand on a train platform looking out at forests, a raging river and mountains in Alaska

Cruise

On an Emotional Cruise in Alaska, Reconnecting with My Family History—Including a Famous Ancestor

A writer sets out on an epic journey filled with connections—by sea and by rail.

August 28, 2025 07:25 PM

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Paul J. Heney

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