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Air Travel News

American Airlines Has Started Holding Some Tight Flight Connections for Customers—Here’s How It Works

At select U.S. airports, American Airlines passengers may now have a better chance of making their connecting flight.

December 19, 2025 05:45 PM

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Sophie Friedman

Ski expertise isn't needed to appreciate Japan in the snow.

Where to Go in Winter

6 Cold-Weather Travel Destinations You Should Visit During the Winter

Snowbirds, allow me a minute to change your mind?

October 5, 2022 11:52 PM

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Chloe Arrojado

Epic Trips

10 Amazing Trips We Would Take Again

AFAR’s partnership with the United States Tour Operators Association has led to some unforgettable travel moments. Here are 10 of the amazing journeys.

September 3, 2020 04:39 PM

Winter cityscape of Florence with Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore on the background, as seen from Piazzale Michelangelo. Italy.

Where to Travel Next

The Beauty of Traveling in Tuscany During the Off Season

One Rome-based journalist who has visited the Italian region in every season offers tips for those visiting.

September 26, 2024 08:15 AM

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Laura Itzkowitz

Trains

To Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Germany Will Swap Planes for Trains on Domestic Routes

This agreement could cut a sixth of the carbon dioxide emissions currently generated by short-haul flights in Germany.

April 16, 2021 11:43 AM

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Associated Press (AP)

Tips + News

International Flights to Bermuda Will Resume in July

Bermuda is reopening its airport to international travelers, including those from the U.S., on July 1 with new safety protocols in place to protect locals and visitors.

June 26, 2020 03:26 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Outdoor Adventure

This “Island of Eternal Spring” Is 100% Worth a Stopover

Discover the lush Atlantic archipelago of Madeira’s unspoiled beauty with TAP Air Portugal’s U.S. flights and stopover program.

Sponsored by Visit Portugal and TAP Air Portugal

A police officer givers water to a British soldier outside London's Buckingham Palace during extreme heat on July 18.<br/>

Temperatures reached 104.5 degrees Fahrenheit in eastern England this week, shattering previous records as countries throughout Europe face dangerously hot weather.

July 19, 2022 04:48 PM

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Danica Kirka

Food + Drink

A Chef’s Quest to Bring the World’s Most Expensive Prawn to America

Danny Lledó, a Michelin-starred chef raised on Spain’s “gamba roja de Dénia,” never faltered in his journey to be the first to bring the prized prawns to American diners.

May 13, 2022 07:44 PM

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La Carmina

Mont Blanc Express train going over a viaduct, Chamonix, Haute Savoie, Rhone Alpes, France, Europe

Winter Sports

The Most Scenic Ski Trains for Vintage Winter Vibes—Without the Traffic and Icy Roads

From Colorado to Japan, hop on and off the rails to chase the best ski conditions up and down the valley.

December 17, 2025 03:18 PM

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Bailey Berg

The Hamptons aren't just for summer anymore.

Weekend Getaways

The Hamptons Are the Perfect Fall Weekend Trip from New York City—Here’s Our Guide

The Hamptons aren’t just for summertime anymore. Here’s one native New Yorker’s fall weekend guide, including where to stay, eat, and go.

October 28, 2020 01:31 PM

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Rosalie Tinelli

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Trending News

How to Earn Airline Miles on Lyft Rides

You can now link your Lyft account to your Alaska Airlines or Delta frequent flier accounts.

December 19, 2022 08:30 PM

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Bailey Berg

COVID + Travel

Sri Lanka Reopens to International Travelers After 10 Months Shut

Are Americans on the list? That part is unclear. Regardless, three rounds of COVID tests will be required.

January 21, 2021 12:28 PM

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Associated Press (AP)

Epic Trips

An Indigenous Auckland Adventure

Travel responsibly and take in New Zealand’s vast natural beauty as you learn the ancient codes of respect the Māori have for the earth.

Sponsored by The Marriott Bonvoy Boundless™ Card from Chase

Where to Travel Next

Why Small is Beautiful in French Polynesia

Sail with Paul Gauguin Cruises aboard their intimate ship for a once-in-a-lifetime trip filled with culture and adventure in the Islands of Tahiti.

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