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Small Ship Cruises

You Can Now Fly to These Luxury Cruises on a Private Jet

Passengers can use a new private jet service to get to and from ports of call as well as for midcruise sightseeing.

August 14, 2019 07:49 PM

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Michelle Baran

JR stands atop his L'Observatoire sleeper car in front of the famed Venice skyline.

Trains

Venice Simplon-Orient-Express Unveils an Over-the-Top Sleeper Carriage

Not yet on the rails, the new L’Observatoire carriage by French street artist JR made its grand debut at the Venice Biennale.

May 1, 2024 06:20 PM

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Bailey Berg

an airport departures board listing international cities including Helsinki, Amsterdam, Doha, and Brussels

Visas + Passports

This Country Just Became the First to Introduce Digital Passports

Could physical passports soon be replaced by an app? This pilot program aims to find out.

September 1, 2023 04:45 PM

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Bailey Berg

exterior of the Starbucks Reserve Roastery in New York City

That’s roughly the number of miles you’d earn flying from Seattle to San Diego round-trip.

September 1, 2023 02:15 PM

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Bailey Berg

Air Travel News

The Most Annoying Thing That Travelers Do, According to Your Fellow Passengers

A new survey reveals the behaviors that bother fliers the most—so don’t be that person.

February 21, 2024 06:00 PM

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Michelle Baran

The suite boasts a phenomenal view of the Vegas strip.

Hotels

An Insider’s Look at One of the World’s Most Expensive Hotel Suites

High art for high rollers: The Damien Hirst–designed suite at the Palms casino in Las Vegas is open for stays.

March 5, 2019 06:33 PM

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Aislyn Greene

Hotels

10 Airbnbs We’re Bumping to the Top of Our Wish Lists

Airbnb just revealed its 51 most wish-listed rentals in each state (and D.C.). These are the ones AFAR staffers are pining over.

January 11, 2021 09:06 AM

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Lyndsey Matthews

London’s Heathrow Sets Limit on Passengers Through September

Air Travel News

London’s Heathrow Extends Limit on Passengers Through October

The passenger cap is likely to result in even more canceled flights at Britain’s busiest hub.

August 15, 2022 01:30 PM

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Associated Press (AP)

Weekend Getaways

Napa’s in Bloom: How to Plan the Perfect Spring Weekend

Now is the time to plan a visit to wine country.

April 8, 2021 06:42 PM

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Aislyn Greene

Woman carrying a backpack and typing on cellphone with a city scene in the background

Travel Tips + Etiquette

How to Use Your Phone Internationally—Without Breaking the Bank

From the most cost-effective international cellphone plans, to Wi-Fi-enabled apps, hot spots, and eSIM cards, use these money-saving tips to stay connected while abroad.

October 29, 2023 09:00 AM

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Meagan Drillinger

Mount Taranaki, a snow-capped solitary mountain peak in New Zealand, with a reflective lake in the foreground reflecting an upside down image of the peak with yellow-ish brush all around

With higher numbers of tourists comes a greater strain on resources and infrastructure, the country’s tourism ministry argues.

September 6, 2024 03:17 PM

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Bailey Berg

Hotels

The World’s Coolest, Quirkiest Hotel Jobs

From an on-site falconer to a sleep ambassador, these hotel jobs go way beyond the usual bellhops and concierges.

March 7, 2018 01:25 PM

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Ashlea Halpern

New hotels in Bozeman and Big Sky help guests access the outdoors.

Hotel News + Openings

These New Alpine Lodges Make Montana’s Outdoors Even Greater

With canoe-shaped firepits and snowshoe chandeliers, three big-name hotels have a mission to get you outside.

June 6, 2025 11:46 AM

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Bailey Berg

Luxury goods on sale at Unclaimed Baggage's Alabama store

Packing Tips + Gear

Where to Buy High-Quality Used Travel Gear

Shopping sustainably has never looked so good.

April 22, 2024 12:18 PM

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Juliet Izon

COVID + Travel

Americans Have Traveled to Mexico Throughout COVID

Technically, there’s a ban on nonessential travel across the border through January 21. Then how are people on vacation in Cabo and Cancun right now?

January 4, 2021 01:28 PM

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Laura Dannen Redman

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