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These Airlines Are Now Offering Free Wi-Fi

A growing number of airlines are trialing free Wi-Fi on flights—for a limited time, at least.

May 6, 2022 03:30 PM

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Bailey Berg

A loft with wooden bench, king size bed, and a movie being projected on a wall

Family Travel

6 Chic Paris Hotels With Rooms Big Enough for Families

Certain rooms at these stylish Paris hotels are spacious enough for families to spread out.

May 2, 2025 03:03 AM

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Celeste Moure

A dahabiya is a shallow-bottomed wooden sailboat that offers a different kind of Nile cruise experience.

River Cruises

What It’s Like on a Nile Cruise

A Nile cruise is an essential part of most trips to Egypt, and a dahabiya sailboat cruise is the way to get more out of the experience.

July 3, 2023 08:00 AM

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Fran Golden

Tennessee River from atop Lookout Mountain in Chattanooga, TN

Chattanooga—once considered the dirtiest city in the USA—is the third place in the world to receive this designation, joining London and Adelaide, Australia.

April 8, 2025 03:51 PM

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Bailey Berg

Family at airport walking with young child and suitcases

Loyalty + Rewards

Yes, You Can Use Points and Miles to Book Travel for Someone Else. Here’s How

Many airline and hotel loyalty programs allow members to use their points to buy someone else a flight or an overnight stay—and it’s easier than you think.

June 26, 2024 08:00 AM

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Paul Rubio

Dramatic white cliffs with fields of green atop them on England's Jurassic Coast

Outdoor Adventure

The World’s Longest Coastal Hike Just Opened. It Passes Castles, Seal Colonies, and Historic Seaside Towns

Eighteen years in the making, the 2,700-mile King Charles III England Coast Path traces the entirety of the English shoreline.

March 24, 2026 06:23 PM

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Lucy Kehoe

Hotels

Everything You Need to Know About Airbnb’s New High-End Services

The launch of new services, including a rewards program and a collection of vetted homes called Airbnb Plus, reveals the sharing-economy pioneer’s play to appeal to every kind of traveler.

February 22, 2018 05:27 PM

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Aislyn Greene

A line of people waiting outside a Parisian boulangerie to buy bread

Travel Tips + Etiquette

8 Rules About French Etiquette From Someone Who Lived in Paris

Mind your p’s, q’s, and ooh la las when visiting the capital this summer.

June 17, 2024 01:15 PM

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Sara Lieberman

An airplane takes off from Denver International Airport with the Rocky Mountains in the background

Air Travel News

The 15 Largest Airports in the World—and More Than Half Are in the USA

Busy is different than big. When it comes to sheer landmass, these are the most sprawling air travel complexes on the planet.

November 22, 2024 08:27 AM

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Barbara Peterson

Air Travel News

This South Pacific Carrier Will Be Oneworld’s Newest Member Airline

Award availability is currently high on Fiji Airways—here’s how to accumulate miles quickly.

June 11, 2024 11:50 AM

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Paul Rubio

Air Travel News

Are Surgical Masks Safer Than Cloth Masks on Planes?

Several international carriers have recently banned cloth masks. Are they less protective than surgical masks? Infectious disease experts weigh in.

September 13, 2021 06:52 PM

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Barbara Peterson

Air Travel News

Alitalia Is Shutting Down With All Future Flights Canceled Starting October 15

The government-owned Italia Trasporto Aereo, or ITA, will become Italy’s national carrier.

August 25, 2021 02:33 PM

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Michelle Baran

Air Travel News

Braised Short Ribs, Plant-Based Meals, and Artisan Amenity Kits—How Delta Plans to Upgrade Premium Economy

The updated service kicked off September 20.

September 20, 2022 07:47 PM

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Bailey Berg

Hotels

10 Urban Retreats Where Travelers Can Enjoy Some of the Best Food Cities in the U.S.

Savor Michelin-starred meals, champagne service, and more at these resorts in cities of the lower 48 where food plays a starring role.

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