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Mature man having a siesta next to an old blue wooden boat at La Malvarrosa Beach, in Valcencia Spain
Travel Tips + Etiquette
The Real Reason Spaniards Take Siestas
March 29, 2024 08:00 AM
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Paul Richardson
TSA checkpoint at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
Trending News
You No Longer Need to Show TSA Your Boarding Pass at These U.S. Airports
March 28, 2024 02:00 PM
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Michelle Baran
Woman holding LifeStraw Go Series plastic filtered water bottle and a tote bag at a train station.
Packing Tips + Gear
The 11 Best Water Bottles, According to Frequent Travelers
March 28, 2024 10:26 AM
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Kelly Bastone
Flight attendants holding an airplane intercom phone
Air Travel News
5 Safety Precautions Flight Attendants Always Take When They Fly
March 28, 2024 09:01 AM
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Dennis Green
A blue, orange and red Southwest Airlines airplane taking off
Trending News
How to Rebook Your Flight After the Price Drops
March 27, 2024 01:25 PM
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Michelle Baran
During an inflight medical emergency, it's critical that passengers follow the instructions provided.
Air Travel News
What Happens When There’s an In-Flight Emergency? How Airlines and Passengers Are Supposed to Respond
March 27, 2024 12:29 PM
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Blane Bachelor
A sensory room for neurodivurgent travelers at Newark Liberty International Airport decorated to look like a stream running through a forest
Air Travel News
This East Coast Airport Terminal Was Just Named One of the Best in the World
March 27, 2024 09:51 AM
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Bailey Berg
KLM logo on airplane wing seen through airplane window
Loyalty + Rewards
The Best Deals to Score Extra Points and Miles This Spring
March 26, 2024 11:00 AM
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Paul Rubio
Action of an airplane passenger is crossing legged sitting at the economy class, with foot in sock sticking into the aisle. The narrow corridor is the blurry background.
Travel Tips + Etiquette
You Shouldn’t Take Your Shoes off on a Plane—but It’s Not Why You Think
March 25, 2024 01:49 PM
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Bailey Berg
Blue ombre backdrop with Samsung Galaxy SmartTag2 and Apple Airtag trackers
AFAR Approved
Samsung and Apple Both Offer Luggage Trackers. Which Is More Accurate?
March 22, 2024 01:43 PM
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Bailey Berg
United Airlines aircraft parked at an airport gate as seen from above.
Air Travel News
What’s Going on With All the United Airplane Incidents? Aviation Experts Weigh In.
March 22, 2024 09:09 AM
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Bill Fink
The view out the window of an airplane overlooking its wing.
Loyalty + Rewards
This No-Fee Credit Card Now Comes With up to 6.5 Percent Cash Back on Travel
March 21, 2024 01:49 PM
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Paul Rubio
row of colorful older buildings in Havana, Cuba, with two vintage cars parked on the street in front
Travel Tips + Etiquette
Yes, Americans Can Still Travel to Cuba. Here’s How
March 21, 2024 12:43 PM
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Bailey Berg
interior of an airplane with rows of blue empty airplane seats
Air Travel News
When Is It OK to Move to an Empty Airplane Seat—and When Is It Not?
March 21, 2024 08:05 AM
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Chris Dong
A sailboat cruising by a brick building on the Helsinki archipelago in Finland
Trending News
Finland Is Giving Away Free Trips to Encourage Happiness
March 20, 2024 06:10 PM
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Michelle Baran
A small stretch of beach in the Dominican Republic with some sand, turquoise blue water, palm trees and beach houses.
Trending News
Is It Safe to Travel to the Dominican Republic Amid the Crisis in Haiti?
March 20, 2024 12:16 PM
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Meagan Drillinger
The lounge space on the Orient Express La Dolce Vita, featuring curvy benches and an espresso bar
Trending News
A First Look at Italy’s Gorgeous La Dolce Vita Orient Express Train—And How to Book It
March 19, 2024 06:20 PM
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Mae Hamilton
A wooden walking path leading to the beach on Sanibel Island in Florida
Trending News
Miami Is ‘Breaking Up’ With Spring Break—Here’s Where You Should Go Instead
March 18, 2024 06:39 PM
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Susan B. Barnes
A while round security or monitor camera
Trending News
Airbnb Just Banned Security Cameras Inside Rentals
March 15, 2024 04:47 PM
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Stacey Lastoe
Two people in nature with the night sky above the Warner Valley Overlook in Oregon
Trending News
The World’s Largest Dark Sky Sanctuary Is Right Here in the United States
March 14, 2024 01:45 PM
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Bailey Berg
exterior of an airport at night with cars pulling up to the curb
Air Travel News
The Airport Employee You Need to Thank When Your Plane Leaves on Time
March 13, 2024 05:21 PM
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Ramsey Qubein
Two-car train traveling on a bridge over Spain's Ebro River
Trending News
Spain Asks Travelers to Take Trains Instead of Planes on Shorter Domestic Routes
March 8, 2024 04:30 PM
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Blane Bachelor
A red "warn-streik" sign next to a bright yellow Lufthansa logo sign a Lufthansa ticketing counter at an airport in Germany
Trending News
Hundreds of Flights Canceled and “Massive Disruptions” in Rail Travel Across Germany Due to Strikes
March 8, 2024 01:45 PM
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Blane Bachelor
View of cliffside buildings in Positano on Italy's Amalfi coast during the early morning sunrise
Air Travel News
An Airport Is Reopening in One of Italy’s Most Beloved Destinations
March 6, 2024 05:37 PM
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Erica Firpo
Travelers walking through an airport and a person on a wheelchair being pushed
Air Travel News
New Regulations Will Make Flying “Safer and More Dignified” for Passengers With Disabilities
March 5, 2024 03:41 PM
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Jamie Davis Smith
A meal tray in an Air France business class seat
Air Travel News
Which Airlines Have the Best Food and Drinks?
March 5, 2024 08:52 AM
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Michelle Baran
It’s Your Last Chance to Get a Southwest Credit Card With Companion Pass
Loyalty + Rewards
This Is Your Last Chance to Score a Coveted Companion Pass With Southwest’s Credit Card Offers
March 4, 2024 05:08 PM
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Paul Rubio
small tapas sandwiches in San Sebastian
Trending News
You Can Travel—and Eat Your Way—Through Basque Country With Food Writer Ruth Reichl
March 4, 2024 03:21 PM
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Devorah Lev-Tov
collage of beach vacation essentials
Packing Tips + Gear
The Ultimate Beach Packing List for a Weeklong Vacation
March 2, 2024 01:24 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
A red and white lighthouse atop a boulder in the sea covered in penguins in Ushuaia, Argentina
Cruise News
You Can Sail to All 7 Continents on This New 132-Day Cruise
February 29, 2024 12:22 PM
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Bailey Berg
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