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What Is Turbulence—and How Can Understanding It Help Anxious Flyers?

Reports of severe turbulence on planes (and in some cases, injuries) can make flying stressful. But understanding what turbulence is—and why it’s not so bad—can help ease fears.

March 15, 2023 01:01 PM

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Ali Wunderman

Travel Tips + Etiquette

How to Have a Peaceful and Serene Getaway in Santa Barbara

Ride the rails, grab a paddle, and relax with thoughtful hotel packages.

Sponsored by Visit Santa Barbara

Travel Tales

Lessons on Travel—and Friendship—From the Women of Pan Am

Author Julia Cooke spent four years interviewing the fearless Pan Am stewardesses of the ’60s and ’70s—here’s what she learned along the way.

August 3, 2021 02:36 PM

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Julia Cosgrove

Outdoor Adventure

Sidecar Tours Are the Next Big Thing in Sightseeing

You don’t have to be in the driver’s seat to have the ride of your life.

October 11, 2022 02:12 PM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

Visitors stand at the top of a mountain overlooking stunning fjords, islands, and a quaint village in the Lofoten archipelago. Couple hiking the Reinebringen mountain Lofoten Norway

Hiking + Cycling

21 Beautiful Hikes Around the World You Should Do in Your Lifetime

Some of these hikes are well known, some underrated. All are Afar tested and approved, bringing you closer to the Earth.

May 19, 2026 05:23 PM

Gora Kadan Fuji room with shoji screens leading to a garden

Hotels

The Best Luxury and Boutique Hotels in Japan—Beyond Tokyo and Kyoto

As travel to Japan continues to boom, we rounded up 23 of the best hotels across the country, many in sublime—and often less-visited—destinations.

April 22, 2026 04:18 PM

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Adam H. Graham

The Lil Wrangler kids' club at Brush Creek Ranch is a standout experience for families.

Hotels We Love

These Are the 15 Best Hotels and Resorts for Families in the U.S.

Urban escapes, dude ranches, island retreats, and more: This list of the top 15 family-friendly hotels across the United States is your go-to guide for a multigenerational getaway.

June 10, 2024 12:18 PM

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Devorah Lev-Tov

Cruise

How to Book a Last-Minute Cruise

Whether you’re looking for a good deal or hoping for a quick getaway, here are the best ways to secure a cruise at the 11th hour.

August 9, 2023 03:22 PM

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Gene Sloan

Loyalty + Rewards

5 Great Ways to Use the Chase Sapphire Preferred Introductory Bonus

The 80,000-point introductory bonus can be redeemed for $1,000 toward relief efforts in Ukraine, business-class tickets on Air France, and more.

May 13, 2022 01:33 PM

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Paul Rubio

Hotels We Love

The World’s 19 Most Romantic Hotels

These 19 hotels around the world immerse you in their destinations while carving out space for unhurried time together.

January 30, 2026 12:39 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

A hotel lobby with boldly patterned wallpaper, potted trees, mirrors and artwork on the walls, and a patterned area rug

Hotels We Love

These Are the 15 Best Hotel Getaways in New England

New England is brimming with historic grande dames, design-minded boutique hotels, wellness retreats, and glamping getaways.

May 29, 2024 01:29 PM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

Family Travel

You Can Stay in a Castle With Lego Wizards at California Legoland

The theme park’s colorful addition opens on April 27.

April 11, 2018 07:45 PM

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David K. Gibson

An A-frame Airbnb cabin in Canada sitting atop granite rocks with a smattering of tall, slender pine trees around and a sunset in the distance

Loyalty + Rewards

Chase Sapphire Preferred Just Added Major New Card Benefits—While Removing Some Others

There’s good news (for Airbnb and Vrbo dwellers), and bad news (for Hyatt lovers). Here’s a full breakdown of the changes.

June 11, 2026 06:33 PM

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Jamie Davis Smith

Loyalty + Rewards

The Best Rewards Credit Cards for International Travel

Look for a credit card that waives foreign transaction fees and covers the cost of Global Entry.

December 15, 2020 03:05 PM

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Eric Rosen

Japan has so many cities worth visiting, and the national airline lets you visit as many as possible in one trip.

Air Travel News

With Airfares Climbing, Here’s How to Fly to Two Destinations for the Price of One

Airline stopover programs provide a great, affordable way to extend your trip and visit an extra city.

May 8, 2026 05:46 PM

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Bailey Berg

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