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Jets waiting for takeoff in Sun Valley Idaho

How Flying Out of a Regional Airport Can Save You Money (and Stress)

Opting to fly from a regional airport can mean lower costs, shorter lines, and fewer crowds, often without sacrificing convenience or route options.

December 17, 2025 09:57 AM

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Bailey Berg

Destination Spotlight

The Best Charming Neighbors of Montréal

Bike, dine, and stargaze in Montréal’s charming neighbors, home to Michelin restaurants and a renowned Dark Sky Reserve.

Sponsored by Bonjour Québec

Travel Tips + Etiquette

Mexico’s Archaeological Ruins Reopen to Visitors With Masks

The sites have reopened after six months but visitor numbers are restricted.

September 11, 2020 02:02 PM

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Jennifer Flowers in the Plaza Hotel in 1987, with her brother Justin in the background.

Hotels

AFAR’s Very Own Eloise on What Makes a Great Hotel

Senior deputy editor and hotels expert Jennifer Flowers reflects on her childhood growing up in the Plaza Hotel and this year’s Stay List.

April 11, 2023 12:37 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

AFAR Advisor

On the Ground in Hong Kong With Gerald Hatherly

A two-minute overview with Gerald Hatherly, executive director for Abercrombie and Kent Hong Kong and NE Asia

August 21, 2019 01:57 PM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

Art + Culture

Broadway Will Require Vaccinations and Masks to Attend Shows

Audience members will have to wear face coverings and show proof they are fully vaccinated when they enter the theaters.

July 30, 2021 04:00 PM

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Mark Kennedy

Outdoor Adventure

8 Great Places Across Canada to Visit This Summer

Get lost in the outdoor regions and bustling centers of the Great White North.

April 24, 2023 09:33 PM

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Elizabeth Warkentin

Hiking + Cycling

Italy’s New Hiking Trail Will Connect 25 National Parks

The Path of Parks network will loosely trace an existing 4,350-mile trail.

June 5, 2020 08:28 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Small Ship Cruises

Cruise News: Return of an Icon

Plus: Themed cruises along the Norwegian coast and up the Mississippi

February 10, 2016 08:28 PM

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Anne Kalosh

COVID + Travel

COVID Passes Now Required to Enter Eiffel Tower, Paris Museums

To get the pass, visitors must show they are either fully vaccinated, have a negative COVID test result, or show proof that they recently recovered from COVID.

July 21, 2021 06:16 PM

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Associated Press (AP)

Cities We Love

How to Pretend You’re in Paris at Home

During quarantine, use this itinerary with tips from locals to recreate the best parts of a day in Paris from the safety and comfort of your own home.

April 24, 2020 01:31 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

A Grand Suite onboard the vintage train.

Train Travel

You Can Now Spend the Holiday Season on the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express

The iconic train is adding December itineraries to its lineup for the first time, making this possibly the classiest way to indulge in Europe’s festive season.

September 12, 2022 04:53 PM

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Michelle Baran

Cities We Love

I Was a Tour Guide in Venice—Here’s Why Winter Is Hands-Down the Best Time to Visit

Venice in the off season is its most cinematic.

October 14, 2024 05:30 PM

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Mark Ellwood

Bars + Nightlife

America’s Best Drinking City Isn’t Where You Think It Is

A slew of new craft distilleries have transformed the land of lakes, ice, and Minnesota Nice into the country’s best cocktail haven.

December 7, 2017 02:19 PM

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Megan Krigbaum

Hiking + Cycling

Brooklyn Bridge to Get Dedicated Bike Lane in Push to Make NYC Bike Friendly

Here’s why that’s a big deal for visitors and locals alike.

February 8, 2021 12:54 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

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