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All Southwest Flights Were Temporarily Grounded Today—What Happened?

The Federal Aviation Administration issued a nationwide pause on all Southwest Airlines departures on Tuesday due to a “technical issue,” which the agency later lifted.

April 18, 2023 02:36 PM

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Michelle Baran

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Travel Tips + Etiquette

Here’s How Much and When You Should Tip When Traveling in Mexico

Tipping in Mexico is the best way to say “gracias” for stellar hospitality.

July 26, 2024 12:59 PM

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Meagan Drillinger

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

Loyalty + Rewards

5 Tips for Redeeming AmEx Membership Rewards Points for Top Value

Using the right transfer partners is the key to making your AmEx points go far.

July 15, 2023 09:42 AM

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Paul Rubio

Air Travel News

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

Air Travel News

United Is Bringing Back Proper In-Flight Snacks and Drinks

U.S. airlines all reduced their food and beverage service during the pandemic. Now, United is bringing some selections back—on select routes.

October 28, 2020 08:36 PM

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Michelle Baran

A small sandy beach alcove situated among rocky cliffs in Lagos, Portugal

Here’s how to qualify for citizenship in six countries across Europe, the Caribbean, and North Africa.

April 15, 2026 03:06 AM

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Jamie Davis Smith

AFAR Travelers’ Awards

The Best Destinations in the World: 2020 AFAR Travelers’ Awards

It’s a great time to dream about the first place you’ll visit as soon as it’s safe to travel again.

December 18, 2020 04:07 PM

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Staff

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Longreads

For Black Travelers, TikTok Is Today’s Version of the “Green Book”

Nearly a century after the “Green Book” and other Black travel publications emerged, their mission is still necessary—and their legacy lives on via TikTok and other social media.

July 16, 2024 08:32 AM

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Tamara J. Walker

A family eating outdoors at a restaurant Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Accessible Travel

This Inclusive Beach Town Welcomes Autistic Travelers

Sensory-friendly restaurants, hotels, and attractions welcome travelers with autism to the beautiful resort town of Myrtle Beach.

Sponsored by Visit Myrtle Beach

Outdoor Adventure

Driving the “Secret Yosemite” Byway

Less than a year after the devastating Creek Fire, one writer returns to the Sierra Nevada foothills.

June 29, 2021 10:48 AM

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Alex Schechter

Sunrise over a 17th-century cemetery in Salem, Massachusetts with snow on the ground and bare trees

Art + Culture

11 of The Most Haunted Places Around the World—And the Ghost Tours to Take to Experience Them

From the ancient cities of Europe to the enigmatic swamps of New Orleans, visit these spooky places around Halloween or at any time of the year.

October 8, 2024 12:04 PM

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Mae Hamilton

Packing Tips + Gear

Everyone in Paris Is Wearing These Sustainable Sneakers

And you can buy them easily here in the United States.

August 6, 2020 01:22 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

An Insider’s Guide to Little Tokyo, Los Angeles

History + Culture

This L.A. Neighborhood Transports You to Japan—No Flight Required

There are only only three Japantowns left in the U.S. Head to Los Angeles and you’ll find one of them.

May 1, 2025 02:52 PM

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Mae Hamilton

Air Travel News

Biden Mandates Action on Airline Refunds and Baggage Fees

A new executive order signed by the president sets out to enhance protections for travelers—a move that could be a “game changer” for air travel.

July 12, 2021 07:48 PM

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Michelle Baran

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