Holiday Travel

Get ideas on where to go and tips for making your trip easier during holiday travel.

A holiday nighttime scene in Paris with a carousel lit up and Christmas trees in the background against historic buildings
Air Travel News
These Are the Best Dates for Booking Holiday Travel—and Where to Go for Festive Season Deals
October 02, 2024 06:55 PM
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Michelle Baran
Everything You Need to Know About the Edinburgh Festival Fringe
Holiday Travel
9 Festivals to Plan Your Summer Travels Around
April 03, 2024 09:27 PM
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Chloe Arrojado
Red and yellow fireworks over a city skyline at night
Holiday Travel
7 Festive Places to Visit for a July 4 Weekend Getaway
February 29, 2024 09:18 AM
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Chloe Arrojado
European-Style Christmas Markets Right Here in the States
Holiday Travel
7 European-Style Christmas Markets to Visit in the U.S.
November 18, 2023 12:39 PM
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Caitlin Morton
Two Holiday Chrome suitcases with dark cranberry back shells and pearlescent rose gold front shells on confetti backdrop
Packing Tips + Gear
Away’s New Holiday Suitcases Will Brighten Up the Baggage Carousel—and They’re 20 Percent off Right Now
November 16, 2023 12:59 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
A large toy nutcracker drummer statue and the holiday lights in Rockefeller Center in New York City.
Holiday Travel
8 U.S. Cities Where You Can Get in the Holiday Spirit
November 02, 2023 11:14 AM
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Nicholas DeRenzo
Candy canes hung on string in a store
Holiday Travel
Why Stockholm Is the Perfect Christmas Town
October 27, 2023 01:59 PM
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Lottie Gross
Coffee advent calendar in front of a Christmas tree with someone making a cup of coffee in the foreground
Holiday Travel
15 Advent Calendars Travelers Will Love
October 27, 2023 01:38 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
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Holiday Travel
Christmas Markets in Europe to Get You in the Holiday Spirit
October 18, 2023 09:55 AM
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Nile Cappello
TSA Predicts Busiest Holiday Travel Season Ever. Here’s How to Survive it.
Air Travel News
These Are the Busiest Travel Days of the Year, According to TSA
August 22, 2023 01:00 PM
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Michelle Baran
people waiting at airport gate
Air Travel News
How to Avoid Flight Delays and Cancellations
March 22, 2023 08:50 PM
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Michelle Baran
25 Travel Gifts Under $25
Holiday Travel
13 Travel Gifts Under $25
December 02, 2022 03:25 PM
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John Wogan
Give travel experiences instead of stuff—like a tour through Japan now that its borders have reopened.
Holiday Travel
16 Experience Gifts for the Traveler Who Already Has Everything
November 01, 2022 10:19 AM
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Lyndsey Matthews
You can seek warmer temps in Southern Hemisphere destinations like Brazil.
Holiday Travel
Why Thanksgiving Is the Best Time to Travel
October 25, 2022 07:54 PM
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Michelle Baran
Searching for Santa Claus
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Searching for Santa Claus
December 14, 2021 10:26 AM
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Katherine LaGrave
You Can Now Book the Real-Life “Home Alone” House on Airbnb
Holiday Travel
You Can Now Book the Real-Life “Home Alone” House on Airbnb
December 01, 2021 08:26 AM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Our Guide to Last-Minute Holiday 2021 Travel
Holiday Travel
Our Guide to Last-Minute Holiday 2021 Travel
October 19, 2021 05:03 PM
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Michelle Baran
9 Christmas Movies From Around the World You Can Stream Right Now
Holiday Travel
9 Christmas Movies From Around the World You Can Stream Right Now
December 18, 2020 05:38 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Holiday Traditions Around the World That Might Surprise You
Holiday Travel
Holiday Traditions Around the World That Might Surprise You
December 18, 2020 04:03 PM
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Jacqueline Kehoe
Spend the Night at New York’s FAO Schwarz Toy Store for Just $25
Holiday Travel
Spend the Night at New York’s FAO Schwarz Toy Store for Just $25
December 09, 2020 06:28 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
New Year’s Eve Is Better in These Countries
Holiday Travel
New Year’s Eve Is Better in These Countries
December 09, 2019 08:48 AM
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Lottie Gross
A Genuine French Christmas Market Just Opened in the Middle of New York
Holiday Travel
A Genuine French Christmas Market Just Opened in the Middle of New York
December 06, 2019 06:54 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
How to Use the Holidays to Plan Your Next Epic Adventure
Holiday Travel
How to Use the Holidays to Plan Your Next Epic Adventure
November 20, 2019 07:34 PM
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Michelle Baran
The Best Christmas Market Cruises
River Cruises
The Best Christmas Market Cruises
October 18, 2019 11:58 PM
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Fran Golden
The Best Annual Events in Aruba
Holiday Travel
The Best Annual Events in Aruba
June 14, 2019 11:57 AM
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AFAR Editors
These Are Europe’s Fastest Growing Destinations for Celebrating the Holidays
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These Are Europe’s Fastest Growing Destinations for Celebrating the Holidays
November 30, 2018 12:39 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
How to Navigate German Christmas Markets Like a Pro
Holiday Travel
How to Navigate German Christmas Markets Like a Pro
November 29, 2018 05:37 PM
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Ken Chitwood
Why Copenhagen Is Even More Magical in the Winter
Holiday Travel
Why Copenhagen Is Even More Magical in the Winter
November 19, 2018 08:09 PM
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Devorah Lev-Tov
8 Places Around the U.S. to Go for Holiday Tea
Holiday Travel
8 Places Around the U.S. to Go for Holiday Tea
November 12, 2018 05:52 PM
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Rachel Mabe
Why Finnish Lapland Is the Ultimate Winter Destination
Holiday Travel
Why Finnish Lapland Is the Ultimate Winter Destination
November 02, 2018 03:38 PM
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Mary Holland
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