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Why European Airlines Are Flying Empty Planes

With an Omicron-fueled drop in demand, planes continue to fly in Europe even without passengers so that airlines won’t lose their airport slots. But what about climate concerns?

January 6, 2022 04:20 PM

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Associated Press (AP)

Tips + News

Finland Wants to Send You on a Free Summer Vacation With a Local Guide

The country’s “Rent a Finn” program is pairing a few lucky travelers with locals to show off what makes Finland the happiest country in the world.

March 26, 2019 01:44 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Air Travel News

What to Expect in the Air This Spring

Airfare bargains, security sprawl, and the end of seatback video: Here’s what fliers can look forward to this season.

February 28, 2018 01:27 PM

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Elaine Glusac

Cities We Love

6 Local, Off-the-Beaten-Path Experiences in Asheville

With a vibrant art, food, and culture scene and a plethora of immersive outdoor activities, there’s a lot more to Asheville than its famous landmarks.

Sponsored by Explore Asheville

Food + Drink

The Joys of a Virtual Whisky Tasting

No one should ever drink alone.

June 8, 2020 11:24 AM

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Laura Dannen Redman

The NYC edition joins five other US Virgin Hotel locations: Chicago, Dallas, Las Vegas, Nashville, and New Orleans.

Stay Here Next

Social Hot Spot or Hotel? The New Virgin Hotels New York Aims to Be Both

Richard Branson’s Virgin Hotels New York outpost has arrived—with plenty of red velvet, clever design, and a nightlife hub that dreams bigger than the usual hotel bar.

October 13, 2023 09:00 AM

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Billie Cohen

Art + Architecture

A Visit With Dr. Bob, New Orleans’s Beloved Folk Artist

Travelers flocking to this popular New Orleans art destination are as mesmerized by the art as they are the man behind the work.

October 29, 2021 12:56 PM

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Anna Rahmanan

Tips + News

A Castle Seen in “The Crown” Is Now Available on Airbnb

Netflix used Belvoir Castle as a filming location in its hit drama starring Olivia Coleman. Now you can rent it for limited 1-night stays this winter—including New Year’s Eve.

December 16, 2019 07:01 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

AFAR Advisor

Virtuoso Week 2019: Tips and Trends From the Fashion Week of Travel

Plus, should there be a Code of Conduct for travelers?

August 21, 2019 01:57 PM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

Vietnamese Buddhist temple, Teo Chew Temple, in Houston

Restaurants + Cafés

Chef Nikki Tran’s 5 Favorite Places to Eat in Houston’s Asiatown

There are an abundance of restaurants in Houston’s Asiatown. Chef Nikki Tran narrows it down with her five favorites.

May 1, 2023 07:04 PM

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Mae Hamilton

Food + Drink

13 Easy Breads to Bake From Around the World

From Armenian lavash to Italian focaccia, here are some of the easiest breads from around the world to make at home.

May 22, 2020 12:47 PM

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Aislyn Greene

Where to Travel Next

Adventures on Canada’s Northern Frontier

March 28, 2018 08:00 PM

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Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada

Bath, Somerset, England, UK - 13 August 2024: The Jane Austen Center and Recency Tea Rooms

Festivals + Events

Live Out Your Pride and Prejudice Dreams During Jane Austen’s 250th Birthday Party in England This Year

Austenites, assemble! Three counties in southwest England are hosting can’t-miss celebrations for Jane Austen’s 250th birthday.

January 17, 2025 01:59 PM

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Cat Sposato

Books

Behind the Scenes of the Best-Selling Novel “Of Women and Salt”

Author Gabriela Garcia on Cuban history, writing matriarchal fiction, and what it was like growing up in Miami as the daughter of Cuban and Mexican immigrants.

August 25, 2021 06:09 PM

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Aislyn Greene

Small Ship Cruises

Meet Celebrity Flora, the Ship Designed for the Galápagos

Launching in 2019, this innovative vessel promises to improve the island-cruising experience for its pampered passengers—and for the fragile environment it explores.

December 8, 2017 05:25 PM

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Matthew Phenix

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