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A man in a suit carrying a brown leather carry-on walks through a bioemetric eGate with a green screen featuring an arrow

Some of the country’s busiest hubs are starting to trial the new biometric eGates, which can be accessed by travelers who have Clear+ memberships.

August 25, 2025 06:31 PM

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Bailey Berg

Air Travel News

United Returns to New York’s JFK Airport

After a five-year hiatus, the airline has started offering service to San Francisco and Los Angeles from the New York hub again.

March 29, 2021 06:20 PM

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Michelle Baran

The legendary Crossroads, the intersection of Routes 49 and 61 was made famous by blues musician Robert Johnson in the Mississippi Delta.

Where to Travel Next

5 Great American Road Trips For Music Fans

Get on the road again to experience these tuneful itineraries through the Mississippi Delta, along the California coast, and more.

February 7, 2024 06:01 PM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

Air Travel News

United Unveils New Polaris Business Seat Upgrades

The enhancements to the airline’s international business-class product are focused on improved sleep and skincare.

October 3, 2023 05:08 PM

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Michelle Baran

A canal in Utrecht lined with people and buildings.

In the Magazine

This City Has All the Charms of Amsterdam, Without the Crowds

What to eat, see, and do in Utrecht, the Netherlands’ artsy second city.

January 30, 2024 01:54 PM

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Chris Colin

Southeast Türkiye continues to feel the effects of the massive February earthquakes—how is the rest of the country faring?

March 17, 2023 02:49 PM

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Michelle Baran

<pre>Bienvenue to Mint, or should we say "Menthe."</pre>

Air Travel News

Thinking of Flying JetBlue’s New NYC to Paris Route? Here’s What It’s Really Like

JetBlue launched its inaugural flight from New York to Paris on June 29. One AFAR editor flew the airline’s Mint business class (and economy back) to see how it compares.

July 6, 2023 07:00 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Two men on a street in Europe communicating with arm gestures

Travel Tips + Etiquette

4 Ways to Overcome Language Barriers When Traveling

An ASL interpreter shares some travel-friendly tips and techniques that she’s learned from the Deaf community, the real masters of cross-cultural communication.

July 2, 2024 06:10 PM

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Anna Mindess

The courtyard at The Nickel hotel in Charleston with rattan seating and wrought iron details

Stay Here Next

A New Boutique Hotel in Charleston Looks Like a European Townhouse, with Stylish Rooms and Top-Floor Terraces

The stylish, residential-feeling new Nickel hotel in Charleston is in a neighborhood known for its historic charm and lively energy.

August 8, 2025 10:39 AM

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Jenny Adams

The Trevi Fountain in Rome with a souvenir vendor in the foreground and a smattering of tourists around the iconic fountain

Air Travel News

American Airlines Just Announced 5 New Routes to Some of Europe’s Most Sought-After Destinations

Several exciting new transatlantic flights will be taking off from major East Coast and Midwest airports next year.

September 6, 2024 02:06 PM

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Bailey Berg

Festivals + Events

Here’s Why Day of the Dead Is Really a Celebration of Life

The meaning behind the vibrant symbols that make this holiday so joyful

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