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Airline Passengers to Receive Cash Payments for Delayed Flights, Biden Says

President Biden announced on May 8 that air travelers will soon be entitled to more compensation when there is a delay or cancellation within the airlines’ control.

May 8, 2023 05:33 PM

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Bailey Berg

View through an airplane window out onto the wing as the airplane flies above a smattering of clouds

Air Travel News

With the Value of Airline Loyalty in Doubt, a New Report Reveals the Programs That Still Perform

A new global ranking breaks down which airline loyalty programs score highest in terms of mileage earning potential, redemption rates, and award availability.

September 10, 2025 06:50 PM

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Bailey Berg

Where to Travel Next

Why You Should Go to Napa Valley This Spring

Whether you want to shop for local souvenirs, relax at a newly renovated hotel, or, of course, drink wine, here are six ideas to get you started.

April 16, 2019 01:59 PM

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Matt Villano

Tips + News

Ian Schrager Could Change the Way We Cruise Post-Coronavirus

The legendary hotelier and Studio 54 cofounder was “playing around” with an idea back before the pandemic—and if anyone knows how to reinvent an industry, it’s Schrager.

April 27, 2020 07:41 AM

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Laura Dannen Redman

Road Trips

Tasty Road Trip Snacks That Are Actually Good for You

Here’s the skinny on what snacks to pack ahead of time and what to look for on the road.

May 28, 2020 04:12 PM

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Nicole Antonio

Cruise

Much of Cruising Is Canceled Into the Fall. When Will We Be Able to Sail Again?

What it will take for cruises to be able to start back up again is complicated—and much of it is beyond their control.

July 17, 2020 08:08 PM

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Michelle Baran

Tips + News

EU Officially Proposes Reopening External Borders

The European Commission hopes international travelers will be able to visit Europe this summer.

May 3, 2021 03:29 PM

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Samuel Petrequin

Restaurants + Cafés

Why the British Virgin Islands Are Better Than Ever

Two years after Hurricane Irma, the BVI are making up for lost time. Here’s where to go now.

Sponsored by British Virgin Islands

Road Trips

15 Excellent Podcasts by Black Creators to Download Now

From hip-hop history to an LGBTQ+ guide to travel, here are some of our favorite podcasts by Black creators and travelers.

March 1, 2022 02:50 PM

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Staff

Dublin, Ireland - July 12 2014: people in St Stephen's Green, park with original Victorian layout

4 Days In

Locals Reveal The Best Way to Spend a Weekend in Dublin

Learn about the Irish capital’s place in literary history, taste rare whiskey at the source, and take in the brisk sea air along a meandering coastal trail.

March 6, 2024 08:54 AM

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Yvonne Gordon

Art + Architecture

Why You Should Go to Los Angeles This Winter

Whether you’re looking to check out the best new restaurants in town or the inaugural Frieze Los Angeles (or both!), there are plenty of reasons to go to L.A. right now.

January 17, 2019 01:17 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Books

28 Independent Bookstores in the U.S. You Should Visit

From a shipping container in Portland, Maine, to the world’s largest indie bookstore in Portland, Oregon, these are Afar staffers’ favorite bookshops.

November 19, 2025 03:21 AM

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Aislyn Greene

Road Trips

Meet the Traveler Making Domestic Road Trips More Inclusive

A new series of road trips—covering everything from California wine country to Southern foodways—put diversity in the driver’s seat.

October 20, 2020 03:20 PM

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Aislyn Greene

People walking along a cobblestoned street lined with outdoor cafe tables in Rome, Italy

Air Travel News

Delta Adds 3 New Direct Flights to Europe and Asia from the West Coast

Delta Air Lines is expanding its global route network out of key airports in California and Washington.

August 4, 2025 06:42 PM

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Bailey Berg

History + Culture

9 Cool UNESCO Experiences That Aren’t Places

Sometimes treasured World Heritage sites aren’t sites at all.

June 15, 2020 02:19 PM

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Sara Button

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