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10 Best Places To Go in England—And Where to Stay

Stone circles, buzzing cities, and the castle from Bridgerton all feature in our list of favorite spots.

April 26, 2023 02:39 PM

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Lottie Gross

JetBlue plane landing with a city skyline in the background

Air Travel News

JetBlue Just Announced Big Changes to Its Route Network. Here’s What to Know.

The carrier has also added a dozen new routes in the Northeast, Florida, and beyond and brought its Mint cabin to additional domestic routes.

July 31, 2024 07:35 AM

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Bailey Berg

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Winter Sports

Spring Is the Best Time for Skiing. I Said It.

Don’t put your skis and poles away when winter ends.

February 6, 2025 03:08 PM

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Miles Howard

Historic buildings and trees along the shore of a lake in Beaulieu in Hampshire, England

A proposed bill would allow local leaders in England to introduce visitor taxes, putting the country on par with tourism hubs in other European countries.

May 22, 2026 03:29 PM

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Blane Bachelor

The town of Vik in Iceland, seen from a neighboring hill

While details remain sparse, the funds will be used for sustainability measures.

October 2, 2023 05:07 PM

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Bailey Berg

The deal, with destinations including Berlin, Munich, Paris, and more, ends October 23.

October 20, 2022 05:38 PM

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Bailey Berg

As the tide goes out around Mozambique's Bazaruto Archipelago, miles of white sand dunes are exposed, creating an exceptional landscape.

Where to Travel Next

The Best Places AFAR Staffers Visited in 2023

In a travel-packed year, we hiked in bogs, met mountain gorillas, and discovered much of the USA by EV.

December 27, 2023 11:00 AM

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Tim Chester

Road Trips

How Off-Roading Helped Get My Life Back on Track During COVID

Learning how to drive Land Rover’s new Defender up a mountain was the small risk I needed to take to get back out into the world after a long year indoors.

October 23, 2020 10:39 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

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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

Road Trips

12 U.S. Fall Foliage Drives Full of Winding Roads, Gorgeous Colors, and Scenic Overlooks

From Maine to New Mexico, these fall foliage scenic drives will show you the season at its best.

August 6, 2025 06:51 PM

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Chloe Arrojado

Set to launch by early 2026, the new multicountry visa was modeled after Europe’s Schengen visa system.

July 28, 2025 08:53 AM

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Bailey Berg

During an inflight medical emergency, it's critical that passengers follow the instructions provided.

Air Travel News

What Happens When There’s an In-Flight Emergency? How Airlines and Passengers Are Supposed to Respond

Everyone plays a role in ensuring that things go more smoothly in what can be a highly stressful and hectic situation.

March 27, 2024 12:29 PM

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Blane Bachelor

Air Travel News

Icelandair Launches Spring Fare Sale With Round-Trip Flights Starting at $379

As of today, travelers can book flights from Boston, Chicago, and Anchorage to Dublin, Oslo, and Amsterdam at steep discounts.

February 22, 2022 03:12 PM

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Bailey Berg

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Trains

The U.K.'s Most Beautiful Train Rides Glide Through Glens, Over Viaducts, and Along Cliffs

Celebrate the 200th birthday of steam-powered railways on routes winding through Welsh peaks, along the Cornish coast, and into the Scottish Highlands.

December 19, 2025 06:04 AM

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Sophie Friedman

Air Travel News

Getting Through Security at London’s Heathrow Airport Just Got Much Easier

A new and improved screening process is a complete game changer for travelers—especially those with a tight flight connection.

January 26, 2026 06:30 PM

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Blane Bachelor

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