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Air Travel News
Some of the World’s Best Burgers Will Soon Be Served on Select Delta Flights
November 20, 2024 06:12 PM
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Bailey Berg
Visitors gather around Rome's Trevi fountain during restoration with a temporary elevated walkway and no water within the fountain itself.
Trending News
Want to Throw Coins Into the Trevi Fountain? Wishful Thinking
November 20, 2024 01:47 PM
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Erica Firpo
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Air Travel News
How You Can Track Your Flight Status in Real Time
November 20, 2024 08:24 AM
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Bailey Berg
The seating area at Capital One Landing with booth tables, a luggage storage area, dynamic lighting fixture, and windows with views of the airport exterior
Air Travel News
Chef José Andrés Is Serving Up Irresistible Spanish Cuisine at This New Airport Lounge Concept
November 19, 2024 07:55 PM
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Bailey Berg
Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, France, a side view from the river at sunset
Trending News
Notre-Dame Is Reopening December 7. Here’s How to Visit for Free
November 15, 2024 01:30 PM
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Kimberley Lovato
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Trains
The First Luxury Sleeper Train in England and Wales Will Whisk Travelers to Cornwall and the Lake District
November 15, 2024 11:54 AM
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Blane Bachelor
A spread of sunglasses, pins, a brochure about Los Angeles, and a passport arranged on a map of the world.
Trending News
Thinking About Dual Citizenship Right Now? These Countries Make It Easy.
November 14, 2024 08:02 AM
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Jamie Davis Smith
Pregnancy is a great time to travel. But being armed with good information makes the experience all the more impactful.
Packing Tips + Gear
7 Surprising Things in Afar Editors’ Carry-Ons
November 14, 2024 01:56 AM
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Sophie Friedman
Apple AirTags are a popular way for travelers who prefer to check luggage to keep track of their bags.
Trending News
Apple Just Announced That It’s Partnering With Airlines to Help Prevent Lost Luggage
November 13, 2024 01:58 PM
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Bailey Berg
A United, Delta, and American airplane all crossing paths with each other at an airport
Air Travel News
U.S. Airlines Now Owe You Automatic Refunds. Here’s How to Get Them.
November 13, 2024 11:51 AM
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Dennis Green
Venice, Italy - 10.15.2023: Aсqua alta on San Marco square in Venice. Queues of tourists on special flood protection platforms in Venice.
Trending News
Venice Expands Its Tourist Tax for 2025—but With Several Notable Exceptions
November 12, 2024 12:03 PM
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Erica Firpo
Two tourists riding electric bikes on Inishmore, the largest of the Aran Islands in Galway Bay, Ireland. Renting a bicycle is one of the most popular way to get around Inis Mor.
Trending News
Ready to Pack Up and Change Your Life? These 4 Countries Would Like to Pay You to Move There
November 12, 2024 08:09 AM
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Devorah Lev-Tov
San Francisco, California, USA. May ‎10, ‎2023. Unclaimed luggage at in an airport terminal.
Travel Tips + Etiquette
Here’s How to Get Your Lost Luggage Back From an Airline
November 12, 2024 08:01 AM
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Bailey Berg
Pool at Desa Hay in Bali
Loyalty + Rewards
The 5 Best Travel Credit Cards to Apply for This November
November 11, 2024 10:40 AM
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Paul Rubio
View of United Polaris seats
Air Travel News
United Is Changing Its Loyalty Program for 2025, Making It Harder Than Ever to Earn Status
November 07, 2024 05:57 PM
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Bailey Berg
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Travel Tips + Etiquette
I Ruined a New Piece of Luggage. Should I Have Wrapped It in Plastic Before Traveling?
November 07, 2024 08:01 AM
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Bailey Berg
A waterfall plunges off of a high cliff in Seljalandsfoss, Iceland, with a barren, green landscape all around
Trending News
This Beautiful European Island Was Just Named the Safest Country for Travelers
November 06, 2024 06:00 PM
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Meagan Drillinger
Passengers waiting in a gate area at the airport with a row of unused wheelchairs lined against the wall
Air Travel News
The Era of Airlines Neglecting Disability Rights Is Coming to an End
November 05, 2024 06:26 PM
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Maayan Ziv
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Air Travel News
The 10 Longest Flights in the World
November 05, 2024 08:38 AM
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Bailey Berg
Numerous boats out on the water and colorful houses in hues of orange, cream, pink, and white stacked along the waterfront cliffs of Positano, Italy
Air Travel News
American Airlines Just Launched 2 New Dreamy Italy Routes
November 01, 2024 06:17 PM
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Bailey Berg
A long line at security at Denver airport
Air Travel News
How Early Should You Get to the Airport? It Depends.
November 01, 2024 12:30 PM
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Michelle Baran
Illustration by Cristina Spanò
Packing Tips + Gear
The AFAR Gift Guide
November 01, 2024 12:01 PM
Bird's eye view of a sandwich and coffee from La Lucha Sanguchería Criolla at the Lima airport
Air Travel News
You Can Have a Truly Tasty Meal at the Airport These Days—These Are Our Favorites
October 31, 2024 07:48 PM
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Michelle Baran
Travelers waiting around at an American Airlines boarding gate, C37, at Dallas Fort Worth for a flight headed to Austin, Texas
Air Travel News
American Airlines Is Testing a New Alert System for Those Who Dare to Jump the Boarding Gate Line
October 31, 2024 06:14 PM
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Bailey Berg
Two people in snow gear outside in a snowy parking lot, one is wrapped in a colorful Rumpl travel blanket
Packing Tips + Gear
33 Clever Travel Gifts Under $100 You’ll Want to Keep for Yourself
October 30, 2024 03:00 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
A row of lodgings line a snowy ski slope at Deer Valley Resort
Trending News
This Ski-Only Utah Mountain Is Getting a Luxury Hotel, 100 New Trails, and Its First Bubble Chairlift
October 30, 2024 11:12 AM
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Stacey Lastoe
People wearing woolen Glerups slippers sitting on staircase
Packing Tips + Gear
The 51 Best Gifts for Travelers, According to Travel Experts
October 29, 2024 02:45 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Scenic view at sunset of the Parliament building, Big Ben and the Westminster Bridge over the Thames River in London
Trending News
The Rules for Entering the U.K. Will Change at the Start of 2025
October 28, 2024 09:50 PM
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Michelle Baran
Two people skiing in Gstaad in the Swiss Alps on freshly groomed snow with soaring snow-topped in the background
Packing Tips + Gear
You Can Get Free Ski Tickets When You Buy Winter Gear From This Iconic Outerwear Brand
October 28, 2024 06:56 PM
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Cat Sposato
Afar's Photo Director, Michelle Heimerman, shooting the Khumbu Ice Fall at Everest Base Camp.
Packing Tips + Gear
I Just Hiked to Everest Base Camp—Here’s Everything I Packed for the 12-Day Trek
October 25, 2024 03:39 PM
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Michelle Heimerman
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