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Air Travel News
These Are the Busiest Flight Routes in the World
December 20, 2023 07:10 PM
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Michelle Baran
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Loyalty + Rewards
How to Access VIP Events With Your Premium Credit Card
December 20, 2023 09:28 AM
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Paul Rubio
On certain peak days in 2024, you won't be allowed to enter Yosemite National Park without an advance reservation.
Trending News
Yosemite National Park to Bring Back Reservation System in 2024
December 19, 2023 05:07 PM
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Bailey Berg
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Trending News
How to Stay Healthy This Holiday Travel Season
December 19, 2023 02:00 PM
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Michelle Baran
10 Last-Minute Gift Ideas for Frequent Travelers
Packing Tips + Gear
13 Great Last-Minute Gift Ideas for Travelers
December 19, 2023 01:08 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
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Trending News
Volcano Erupts on Iceland’s Reykjanes Peninsula
December 19, 2023 11:33 AM
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Michelle Baran
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Air Travel News
Southwest to Pay $140 Million Penalty for Holiday 2022 Meltdown
December 18, 2023 05:19 PM
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Michelle Baran
How to Avoid Getting Fined When You Go Through U.S. Customs
Travel Tips + Etiquette
What Will—And Won’t—Get You a Fine at U.S. Customs
December 15, 2023 11:44 AM
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Ramsey Qubein
20 Tourist Attractions Travel Editors Actually Love Visiting
Travel Tips + Etiquette
17 Tourist Attractions That Travel Editors Actually Love Visiting
December 15, 2023 09:30 AM
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Nicholas DeRenzo
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Air Travel News
Security in 12 Seconds? A New TSA PreCheck Screening Upgrade Will Get You Through Faster Than Ever
December 14, 2023 06:16 PM
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Bailey Berg
The Best Travel Accessories We Never Leave Home Without
Packing Tips + Gear
The Best Travel Accessories We Never Leave Home Without
December 14, 2023 11:46 AM
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Lyndsey Matthews
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Packing Tips + Gear
AFAR’s Ultimate Guide to Traveling With Your Phone
December 13, 2023 01:59 PM
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Daniel Dumas
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Travel Tips + Etiquette
9 Ways We’re Going to Travel Differently in 2024 to Make the World Better
December 13, 2023 08:30 AM
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Billie Cohen
At PS Atlanta, full private suites go for $4,850 for a group of up to four people.
Air Travel News
Atlanta Airport’s New Private Terminal Starts at $1,000 per Visit—and We Got a First Look
December 12, 2023 12:24 PM
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Barbara Peterson
Parisians and tourists enjoy food and drinks outside at a cafe in Paris with a navy blue exterior
Loyalty + Rewards
Why the American Express Gold Card Is Perfect for Food-Loving Travelers
December 12, 2023 09:11 AM
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Paul Rubio
A photo of the village of Albarracin, Spain at sunset, with rocky blue mountains in the background and pink-ish buildings perched on a mountain ledge.
Trending News
These Were the Most Searched for Travel Destinations of 2023, According to Google
December 11, 2023 09:41 AM
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Jessie Beck
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Travel Tips + Etiquette
10 Ways to Make Sure Your Bags Don’t Get Lost When You Fly
December 11, 2023 07:00 AM
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Bailey Berg
Exterior view of Titiana yacht
Trending News
The Super-Yacht Featured in The Crown Is Available to Book
December 09, 2023 09:00 AM
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Devorah Lev-Tov
Embrace Spain's second largest city's rich art and architecture including the Arco de Triunfo
Air Travel News
United Just Added This New Nonstop Flight to Europe From California
December 08, 2023 03:35 PM
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Michelle Baran
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AFAR Approved
Is Rimowa’s Aluminum Luggage Actually Worth the Price?
December 08, 2023 02:08 PM
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Paul Rubio
Google Flights’ tools can help you avoid unexpected baggage fees.
Packing Tips + Gear
What Happens to Airlines’ Unclaimed Baggage?
December 08, 2023 08:00 AM
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Bailey Berg
rows of empty airplane seats, taken from the center aisle. The seats have purple cushions
Air Travel News
Is There a Safest Seat on an Airplane?
December 06, 2023 08:07 AM
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Nicholas DeRenzo
A split image of United's new Airbus A321neo planes with the new, larger overhead bins on the left, and rows of seats from the back on the right
Air Travel News
New Snack Areas, Sleek Lighting, and Bigger Bins: A First Look at United’s Brand-New Planes
December 05, 2023 04:34 PM
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Chris Dong
United Is Switching up Its Frequent Flier Awards Program
Loyalty + Rewards
The 5 Best Travel Credit Cards to Apply for This December
December 05, 2023 04:12 PM
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Paul Rubio
Southwest Airplane
Loyalty + Rewards
This Is Your Last Chance to Score a 75,000-Point Bonus With Southwest’s Credit Card Offers
December 05, 2023 04:11 PM
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Paul Rubio
The Essential Guide to Visiting Taos, New Mexico, in the Winter
Travel Tips + Etiquette
The Essential Guide to Visiting Taos, New Mexico, in the Winter
December 05, 2023 02:00 PM
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Mae Hamilton
Hawaiian Airlines airplane tail
Air Travel News
Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Agree to Merge—What This Means for Travelers
December 04, 2023 04:53 PM
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Michelle Baran
It's about to cost a little more to head to Venice for the day.
Trending News
Venice Unveils Exact Dates in 2024 When It Will Charge Tourist Entry Fee
December 01, 2023 06:50 PM
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Erica Firpo
Malaga Cathedral as viewed between buildings in Málaga, Spain
Trending News
These Are the International Cities Where Expats Are Happiest
November 30, 2023 06:35 PM
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Michelle Baran
Yellowstone National Parks is among those featured on the new 2024 itineraries.
Trending News
Visit Some of the Most Beautiful U.S. National Parks on These New Cruise Itineraries
November 30, 2023 01:26 PM
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Bailey Berg
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