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Airplane landing in silhouette from a direct front angle on a blue sky
Loyalty + Rewards
Choosing the Best Loyalty Programs for You in 2024
January 24, 2024 05:46 PM
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Paul Rubio
Overhead view of Quito, Ecuador, with tile-roofed buildings, a building in the foreground with domed architecture and a courtyard full of palm trees
Trending News
Ecuador Has Declared a State of Emergency—Here’s What Travelers Need to Know
January 23, 2024 07:31 PM
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Meagan Drillinger
World cruises were further propelled into the spotlight when Royal Caribbean's Ultimate World Cruise went viral on TikTok.
Cruise News
What’s New in Cruising in 2024
January 22, 2024 07:51 PM
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Fran Golden
red baby bunting, backpack, and yellow puffer jacket from Patagonia on a white and purple background
Packing Tips + Gear
Patagonia Gear Is Marked Down Up to 50 Percent Off Right Now
January 22, 2024 04:39 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
10 English Words With Unfortunate Meanings in Other Languages
Travel Tips + Etiquette
12 English Words With Unfortunate Meanings in Other Languages
January 19, 2024 05:30 PM
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Chris Ciolli
Lufthansa business class seats including one in the lie-flat position with a pillow and blanket atop it
Travel Tips + Etiquette
The Lesser-Known Hack for Upgrading Your Flight at a Discount
January 18, 2024 05:05 PM
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Bailey Berg
Why You Should Get the New Hyatt Credit Card Bonus With up to 60,000 Points
Loyalty + Rewards
The Ultimate Guide to the World of Hyatt Loyalty Program
January 18, 2024 03:29 PM
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Paul Rubio
A Spirit Airlines airplane in the foreground with a JetBlue plane in the background
Air Travel News
JetBlue and Spirit Won’t Merge After All. Is That a Good Thing?
January 17, 2024 07:10 PM
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Bill Fink
How to Figure Out What Type of Plane You’re Flying In
Air Travel News
How to Figure Out What Type of Plane You’re Flying In
January 17, 2024 05:45 PM
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Ramsey Qubein
What’s the Difference Between Holland and the Netherlands?
Travel Tips + Etiquette
Holland vs. Netherlands: What Is the Difference?
January 16, 2024 07:14 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Chase Sapphire airport lounge with blue seating and a curved mezzanine at LaGuardia Airport
Air Travel News
Chase Sapphire’s Newest Airport Lounge Opens at LaGuardia in New York
January 16, 2024 10:56 AM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Emirates airplane on the tarmac with a set of boarding steps drawn up to the plane's left side
Air Travel News
You’ll Never Board a Plane on the Right-Hand Side. Here’s Why.
January 16, 2024 08:00 AM
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Bailey Berg
Image of Istanbul as seen from the Bosphorus Strait
Trending News
Türkiye Drops Visa Requirement for Travelers From the U.S. and Canada
January 12, 2024 05:36 PM
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Bailey Berg
Shadowy model airplane on a flat surface
Air Travel News
After a Rocky Start to the Year, Experts Predict What’s Next for Air Travel in 2024
January 12, 2024 01:29 PM
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Barbara Peterson
7 Hacks for Tall Air Travelers
Travel Tips + Etiquette
Flying Is Hard for Tall Travelers. Use These 7 Tips to Make It More Comfortable
January 09, 2024 02:05 PM
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Mike Arnot
American Airlines Plane at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport
Loyalty + Rewards
American Airlines’ Loyalty Program Is Changing for the Better in 2024
January 09, 2024 11:34 AM
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Paul Rubio
An Alaska Airlines Boeing 737-9 Max plane
Air Travel News
Harrowing Alaska Airlines Incident Resurfaces Boeing 737 Max Concerns as Dozens of Planes Are Grounded
January 08, 2024 08:38 PM
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Barbara Peterson
Big Ben in London
Air Travel News
United to Unveil a Surprise International Flight Deal Each Day This Week
January 08, 2024 06:19 PM
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Bailey Berg
Two people holding up two U.S. passports with a European city in the background
Trending News
In 2024, U.S. Passports Will Be Processed Faster Than They Have Been in Years
January 03, 2024 08:11 PM
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Michelle Baran
Haneda Airport departure board with check-in counters in the background
Air Travel News
Tokyo’s Haneda Airport Briefly Closed After Japan Airlines Flight Burst Into Flames
January 02, 2024 07:52 PM
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Michelle Baran
Colorful palaces on a green forested hillside overlooking a harbor with clear water and sailboats
Trains
You Can Soon Take the Glamorous Venice Simplon-Orient-Express Train to the Italian Riviera
December 28, 2023 12:18 PM
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Bailey Berg
man sleeping sitting upright on a couch with the support of a Pluto Pod travel pillow
AFAR Approved
The Best Travel Gear AFAR Editors Bought (and Loved) in 2023
December 28, 2023 06:57 AM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Flight attendant pouring coffee into a paper cup on an airplane
Air Travel News
Another Major U.S. Airline Is Doing Away with Plastic Cups
December 26, 2023 10:26 AM
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Bailey Berg
Park Hyatt New York, sleek hotel, museum-quality pieces on display, near Carnegie Hall
Loyalty + Rewards
Hyatt’s Loyalty Program Is Making Exciting Changes in 2024
December 26, 2023 07:26 AM
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Paul Rubio
The Away Bigger Carry-On is one of AFAR's favorite carry-on suitcases.
AFAR Approved
Is the Away Bigger Carry-On Worth the Hype?
December 22, 2023 10:55 AM
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Lyndsey Matthews
people walking on street during daytime in Osaka Japan, with signs in Japanese. Some of the storefronts have giant sculptures of animals as their signs, like a chicken or a turtle. A TV tower is visible at the end of the street
Trending News
These Are 2024’s Travel Destinations to Watch, According to TikTok
December 21, 2023 09:50 AM
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Tiana Attride
Collage of travel gear on colorful backgrounds
Packing Tips + Gear
The 20 Most Popular Travel Essentials AFAR Readers Bought in 2023
December 21, 2023 07:18 AM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Aerial view of the beach and coastline in Tulum, Mexico, with buildings and hotels with thatched roods and pools
Air Travel News
You Can Now Fly Direct to This Mexican Coastal Paradise
December 20, 2023 08:24 PM
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Meagan Drillinger
Illustration of a globe depicting a handful of flight routes
Air Travel News
These Are the Busiest Flight Routes in the World
December 20, 2023 07:10 PM
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Michelle Baran
People walking into the Capital One Cardholder Lounge on Miami Beach
Loyalty + Rewards
How to Access VIP Events With Your Premium Credit Card
December 20, 2023 09:28 AM
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Paul Rubio
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