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A version of this article originally appeared in Vogue.

In New York City, summer is the season for festivals and festivities, rooftops and sidewalks, long lunches and longer weekends. The city’s pace may slow down, but the influx of tourists picks up. The New York City Tourism Bureau estimates that the five boroughs will welcome 64.5 million visitors in 2024. So, it’s safe to assume that many of the city’s most famous attractions will be packed.

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, with American Airlines and partners, initiates the commercial redevelopment of JFK’s Terminal 8, enhancing the travel experience with local art and expanded facilities.

It’s a nerve-racking time to be a frequent flier in the United States. Boeing, the nation’s once-proud aircraft manufacturer, has faced a cascading quality crisis since 2018, which escalated this year after a door panel blew off one of the company’s planes mid-flight, prompting multiple F.A.A. investigations and a criminal inquiry from the Justice Department. And it’s not just Boeing — a New York Times investigation last summer found that understaffing and overscheduling led to an alarming number of unreported near misses on American runways.

Swan Hellenic and Chopra respond to accelerating demand and sold-out cruises by launching two new exclusive “Explore & Restore” voyages set to sail the coast of Brazil.

This is a self-run activity of BP Group – the holding company of BestPrice Travel, intending to support underprivileged individuals in Vietnam.

It's going to be a miserable summer for travelers passing through New York's busiest airport.

I'll be honest: American Airlines hasn't been my go-to airline since a last-minute flight cancellation left me stranded overnight in Colombia in 2021 with little help from customer service.

With summer vacations fast approaching, it’s easy to look forward to lounging on one of the best beaches in the world. Imagine it: the soothing sound of ocean waves lapping gently at the shore, the sunlight kissing your skin as you sink your toes in soft sand and sip on a refreshing cocktail. This summer, let your wanderlust lead you to some of the world’s most pristine beaches, recognized with a prestigious Blue Flag.

“Anyone with a computer and internet can find out which areas of their city are being served by sustainable transport infrastructure—and which are being ignored.”

It’s been argued that the U.S. is so diverse and offers so many varying vistas that you could spend a lifetime traveling from coast to coast and still not see it all. From the Rockies to the Smokies, from the desert to the tropics, from skiing to scuba diving, America really does deliver.

Kickstart your summer with a free trip from one of these travel-themed contests and sweepstakes to exciting destinations like tropical islands or the Paris Summer Olympics. None has a cost to enter, and for just a few minutes of your time, you could be off on an all-expenses-paid getaway with friends or family with airline tickets, concert tickets and even some spending money.