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What Airlines Are Doing to Prove Their Planes Are (Extra) Clean

Following new guidance from the CDC and faced with travelers’ concerns about the spread of coronavirus, carriers are stepping up measures to clean and disinfect their aircraft.

March 11, 2020 07:39 PM

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Barbara Peterson

Solvang, CA, USA - November 28, 2019: Danish village of Solvang at sunset, California

Where to Travel Next

18 Places in the United States That Feel Like Europe

If a long-haul flight isn’t in the cards, these U.S. destinations will transport you to far away lands.

April 13, 2026 05:31 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

AFAR Advisor

COMO Hotels & Resorts Takes Over Castello del Nero

Hotel highlights: Tuscan experiences, heritage suites, and Asian-inspired spa treatments.

September 12, 2019 10:01 AM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

Art + Culture

Splurge vs. Steal: A Miami Weekend on Two Budgets

Whether you’re on the hunt for an over-the-top escape or an affordable getaway, we’ve got you covered.

January 28, 2020 10:39 AM

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Jennifer Flowers

Air Travel News

Thousands of Flights Canceled and Delayed Amid Winter Storms

These are the airports and regions that are getting hit hardest—and what you can do if your travel plans are affected.

February 23, 2023 04:05 PM

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Michelle Baran

Safari

The Best International Trips for Wildlife Lovers

A curated list of ethical (and magical) experiences viewing wild animals around the world.

May 23, 2022 02:41 PM

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Bailey Berg

Hiking + Cycling

Protecting England’s Public Footpaths One Hike at a Time

A writer discovers that walking Great Britain’s many footpaths is more than a lockdown salvation—it’s a civic duty.

September 3, 2020 04:05 PM

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Emma John

Trains

Amtrak Quietly Ends Its Beloved Dining Car Service

In a bid to appeal to a new set of riders, the train company has switched up its meal selection and done away with white tablecloths on long-haul rides.

October 9, 2019 07:54 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

Tips + News

The State and National Parks That Will #OptOutside This Black Friday

They’re offering free entry or hosting hikes and volunteer events as part of REI’s annual campaign to get people outside on the day after Thanksgiving.

November 26, 2019 06:31 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Epic Trips

Why Canada’s Pristine Wilderness Is Best Seen on a Heli-Hike

Flying over dramatic alpine scenery to remote ridges in the Canadian Rockies offers thrills and vantage points that few have experienced.

October 7, 2019 04:09 PM

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Tim Chester

Family Travel

These Hotels Will School Your Kids in 2020

Want to work from paradise (WFP) while your kids take a schoolcation? The new academic year is shaping up to be a buzzword-heavy global learning experience far from the schoolyard.

September 23, 2020 02:13 PM

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Tim Chester

Air Travel News

What It’s Like to Take an International Flight During COVID-19

What is it like to board a plane during the pandemic, and to fly for hours at a time? One writer shares her international flight experience from the United States to East Africa.

September 21, 2020 12:46 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

Travel Tales

For the Tuned-In Traveler, a Feast for the Ears Awaits in Jordan

When you take the time to listen, the country speaks through the buzz of bees, the hubbub of the market, the desert wind.

October 11, 2019 06:47 PM

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Ryan Knighton

Cities We Love

13 Authentic Places to Shop and Dine in South Carolina’s Holy City

From fresh seafood towers to 100-year-old jewelry boutiques, how to support small businesses and eat local in the legendary city of Charleston.

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