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12 Great Books to Read Before Your Trip to New York City

New York City may be one of the most written-about places in the United States. Here are some of the best reads about the five boroughs to build anticipation before you go.

March 29, 2024 06:58 PM

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Shannon Reed

Diriyah is a UNESCO World Heritage Site just outside of Riyadh with traditional mud-brick architecture.

Air Travel News

Delta Is Launching a New Route to the Middle East—and It’s the Only U.S. Carrier to Offer This Nonstop Flight

The move is one that “signals optimism about travel to the region in 2026 and beyond,” observes Afar contributor Laura Dannen Redman, who recently traveled to the Middle East.

October 28, 2025 07:21 PM

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Bailey Berg

Travel Tips + Etiquette

How to Get a Same Day or Emergency Passport

Passport panic? Here’s how to navigate getting a passport in under 24 hours.

September 15, 2023 07:27 AM

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Bailey Berg

Air Travel News

Airline Passengers to Receive Cash Payments for Delayed Flights, Biden Says

President Biden announced on May 8 that air travelers will soon be entitled to more compensation when there is a delay or cancellation within the airlines’ control.

May 8, 2023 05:33 PM

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Bailey Berg

Off The Tourist Trail

How to Venture off the Tourist Trail in the Caribbean

Step away from the cruise port and explore these fascinating islands more intimately.

January 24, 2024 03:02 PM

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Laura Begley Bloom

A road by the beach in San Diego county.

Travel for Good

An Electric Road Trip in One of America’s Most EV-Friendly Cities

With a host of family-friendly things to do in a small radius—plus plentiful charging—San Diego is a dream EV destination.

February 3, 2023 12:48 PM

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Tim Chester

Hawaiian Airlines new premium cabin has pod style seating

Air Travel News

You Can Now Book Flights on Hawaiian Airlines’ Swanky New Airplanes

The carrier’s new aircraft, launching in early 2024, feature pod-style seating in business class and design Easter eggs throughout.

September 7, 2023 04:50 PM

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Bailey Berg

Father and Children Exploring Desert Landscape

National Parks

Top 10 U.S. National Parks to Visit With Kids

America’s parks are the ultimate outdoor classroom for toddlers and teens alike.

July 21, 2023 01:23 PM

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Tanvi Chheda

View through an airplane window out onto the wing as the airplane flies above a smattering of clouds

Air Travel News

With the Value of Airline Loyalty in Doubt, a New Report Reveals the Programs That Still Perform

A new global ranking breaks down which airline loyalty programs score highest in terms of mileage earning potential, redemption rates, and award availability.

September 10, 2025 06:50 PM

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Bailey Berg

15 Beautiful, Abandoned Places Around the World

History + Culture

17 Beautiful, Abandoned Places Around the World

From a deserted Bolivian “train cemetery” to an empty, Romanian salt mine, these are some of the world’s most fascinating and unusual tourist attractions.

February 26, 2024 08:37 PM

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Sarah Buder

Some of Playa Viva's accommodations are treehouses that hover six feet off the ground.

Hotels

15 Magical Tree House Hotels Around the World

Eat, sleep, and live your childhood dream with a bird’s-eye view at one of these tree house hotels.

September 11, 2023 10:07 AM

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Ann Abel

Cruising along Bermuda’s coastline for an unforgettable experience

Where to Travel Next

8 Epic Ways to Celebrate in Style in Bermuda

Private catamaran cruises, spa retreats, ocean-view rooms and more—here’s how to craft a memorable getaway in Bermuda.

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