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After a Rocky Start to the Year, Experts Predict What’s Next for Air Travel in 2024

There will be more fliers and (hopefully) fewer delays and cancellations. But other aspects of air travel are less clear.

January 12, 2024 01:29 PM

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Barbara Peterson

A few of the facade and pool of Auberge de Soleil in Napa Valley.

Health + Wellness

California Wellness Retreats Worth the Trip

Whether by the beach, in the desert, or among the redwoods, these wellness stays redefine self-care

Sponsored by Visit California

Air Travel News

JetBlue’s First London Flights From NYC Take Off

The first transatlantic JetBlue flights from JFK to Heathrow are finally operating.

August 11, 2021 08:37 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

An Air Canada plane takes off from Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam.

Loyalty + Rewards

Earn up to $1,250 in Statement Credits With a Best-Ever Introductory Offer on the Aeroplan Credit Card

Thanks to a new Pay Yourself Back® option, the current 100,000-point welcome bonus on Air Canada’s Aeroplan Credit card can be redeemed for any eligible travel purchase.

January 30, 2023 05:36 PM

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Paul Rubio

This guest room at Zambezi Sands by Batoka Africa has a large soaking tubs and views of the Zambezi River.

Hotels

Africa Has Never Had a Black, Female-Owned Safari Lodge Company—Until Now

Meet Vimbai Masiyiwa, the co-founder of Batoka Africa, Africa’s first Black, female-owned safari lodge company.

March 8, 2024 08:00 AM

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Mazuba Kapambwe

a black and white historic photo of a group of black people posing on the beach on historic Butler Beach Florida , part of the St. Johns County Black Heritage Trail

History + Culture

A New Black Heritage Trail Puts Florida’s Civil Rights History in the Spotlight

Florida is often overlooked in conversations about the Civil Rights Movement, but the state—specifically St. Augustine—played an integral role in the passage of the Civil Rights Act.

September 9, 2025 03:05 AM

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Mariette Williams

Grand Marais Light against the backdrop of the Sawtooth Mountains on Lake Superior

Road Trips

Beaches, Breweries, and Bison: 9 Road Trips That Show Off the Best of the Midwest

These road-trip itineraries through the heartland offer lakefront beaches, farm-fresh cuisine, and state parks filled with history and wildlife.

May 21, 2024 01:49 PM

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Nicole Schnitzler

Tips + News

Airlines Call for COVID Testing to Restore Transatlantic Travel

If the U.S. and EU governments agree to a joint COVID-19 testing program, a trip to Europe might be possible sooner than later.

July 21, 2020 02:38 PM

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Associated Press (AP)

Pink Sand verbena grow abundantly in the Ashford Mill area.

Natural Wonders

Death Valley Won’t Have a Super Bloom This Year—But the Flowers Will Still Be Spectacular

It may not be super, but high rainfall this year is expected to bring a better-than-average wildflower bloom to Death Valley.

March 18, 2024 06:42 PM

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Danielle Walsh

A group of diners being served at a table in the elegant Mister Charles restaurant in the Knox-Henderson neighborhood of Dallas, Texas.

Restaurants + Cafés

The Best Restaurants in Every Dallas Neighborhood

From coastal seafood to innovative global cuisine, discover Michelin-recommended restaurants.

Sponsored by Visit Dallas

Art + Culture

University Museums Are Underrated Places to See Art in the U.S.—Here Are 8 of the Best

You don’t have to go to Bilbao to see a Gehry art museum. Head to Minnesota.

September 29, 2024 10:13 PM

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Pat Tompkins

Longreads

Airlines Still Have Dress Codes for Passengers. Why?

Much has changed since the “golden age” of air travel—but the debate around “dressing up” remains.

December 2, 2022 01:30 PM

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Victoria M. Walker

Air Travel News

Free In-Flight Wi-Fi Is the Future (Ugh)

The idea of being connected to the internet without cost at 30,000 feet is a draw for many travelers—but not this one.

May 6, 2022 09:42 AM

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Katherine LaGrave

Outdoor Adventure

The Perfect Long Weekend in Curacao

From historic Willemstad to pristine snorkeling spots, experience the best of Curaçao in just 72 hours.

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