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Air Travel News

American Airlines Has Started Holding Some Tight Flight Connections for Customers—Here’s How It Works

At select U.S. airports, American Airlines passengers may now have a better chance of making their connecting flight.

December 19, 2025 05:45 PM

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Sophie Friedman

COVID + Travel

Fiji Welcomes Back Vaccinated International Travelers

Fully vaccinated adults (as well as unvaccinated children accompanying them) can now travel to Fiji from the U.S. and several other countries.

December 1, 2021 03:31 PM

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Michelle Baran

Railroad tracks from the back of an Adirondack train heading to Montreal, Canada, from New York

Trains

Amtrak Just Resumed Service on 3 Scenic North America Train Routes

Just in time for summer, you can now ride the rails to scenic destinations along the East and West Coasts and into Canada.

May 9, 2023 09:15 PM

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Bailey Berg

Point Reyes Station is a favorite among Bay Area locals.

U.S. Beaches

The Most Charming Beach Towns in the United States

These Afar editor–approved recommendations include spots on the East and West Coasts.

June 25, 2024 08:54 AM

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Staff

Tips + News

In Wake of D.C. Uprising, Defiant Passengers See Flying Privileges Revoked

Airlines have banned numerous passengers from flying due to unruly behavior and for flouting mask-wearing mandates.

January 12, 2021 04:03 PM

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Michelle Baran

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Restaurants + Cafés

10 U.S. Restaurants Where the Views Are as Amazing as the Food

While some restaurants with views coast on their good looks, these eateries across the country serve food as impressive as the scenery.

November 10, 2025 01:01 PM

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Alina Polishuk

Embrace the Slow Life—and Maybe a Few Trees—in Big Sur

Road Trips

California’s One of the Best States for Road Trips—11 Photo-Worthy Drives That Prove It

The coastal Highway 1 route is, of course, on the list, along with many you may have never heard of.

July 17, 2025 09:46 AM

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Jessie Beck

a green waterway snakes between orange-hued cliffs that make up Marble Canyon in Arizona

National Parks

The U.S. Just Got a New National Monument Near the Grand Canyon—Here’s What to Know

It features more than 3,000 culturally significant Indigenous sites in addition to beautiful canyonlands and a wealth of wildlife.

August 9, 2023 04:04 PM

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Bailey Berg

Epic Trips

5 Top Beach Clubs Around the World for the Ultimate Summer Getaway

Grab your passport and get ready for exclusive experiences at these renowned beach clubs along México’s Riviera Maya, the French Riviera, Greece, and beyond.

Sponsored by the United Club℠ Infinite Card

Aerial view of Reykjavik, Iceland, with a large modern church surrounded by buildings, some with red rooftops, and the ocean and snow covered mountains in the distance

LGBTQ Travel

The World’s 25 Safest Countries for LGBTQ Travelers

A 2025 index ranks countries based on how safe and welcoming they are for the queer community, accounting for civil- and human-rights protections and antidiscrimination laws.

June 4, 2025 08:46 AM

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Sarah Buder

Mountains during sunset with a river running in front

Outdoor Adventure

When Is the Best Time to Visit Alaska? It Depends on Your Travel Plans.

What you’re hoping to see and do in the 49th state is key to figuring out when to come.

September 24, 2023 11:02 AM

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Bailey Berg

Airplane landing in silhouette from a direct front angle on a blue sky

Loyalty + Rewards

Choosing the Best Loyalty Programs for You in 2024

Here are the best ways to get rewarded by airlines, hotels—even credit card companies—this year.

January 24, 2024 05:46 PM

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Paul Rubio

Manchester Town Hall seen from across the street at dusk

Travel Tips + Etiquette

This English City Just Became the First in the U.K. to Implement a Tourist Tax

Travelers will now be charged an additional fee for each night they stay in Manchester.

April 4, 2023 07:02 PM

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Bailey Berg

A birds-eye view of rafts on a river in the Kennebec Valley in Maine

Outdoor Adventure

From Lobster Rolls to Scenic Trails, Maine’s Seasonal Adventures Await

Get ready for guided kayaking on historic lakes, snowy bike rides, and amazing coastal cuisine.

Sponsored by the Maine Office of Tourism

COVID + Travel

Vaccine Passports Have Become Much Easier to Obtain—Here’s How to Get One

Multiple states, larger pharmacies, healthcare networks, and independent apps now offer digital COVID-19 vaccine certificates.

November 17, 2021 08:21 PM

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Michelle Baran

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