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Porter Airlines, a growing carrier based in Canada, has been on a major U.S. expansion over the last couple of years. This winter, it plans to take a big step forward.

Last summer, my family of six went on vacation to a Florida beach. We hadn't been on a "real vacation" since before the pandemic. Despite having free flights by using credit card rewards, between the rental car, food (most of which we prepared and ate at the rental), and condo costs, as well as limiting our vacation to five days instead of a week, we dropped close to $6000.

France—with its patchwork landscape of quaint rural villages, glamorous seaside towns, and historical cities—is an easily accessible, year-round destination, drawing visitors from around the world to its smorgasbord of culture, history, and charm. So it's hardly surprising then that a 2023 report from GlobalData, announced it was on track to become the most visited country by 2025, when 93.7 million international travelers are set to visit the country annually.

A Swedish town is trying to attract more residents by selling land for just 1 krona (€0.08) per square metre.

Global Entry isn't the only way international travelers can skip long lines at US Customs and Border Protection (CBP).

Flying between two of the busiest airports in the world just got easier.Frontier Airlines, a discount air carrier based in Denver, recently announced new service connecting New York’s John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK) and Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL).

When it comes to queer history, the city of New York has always been a national beacon. From ballroom culture to iconic nightlife venues to the devastating impact of the AIDS epidemic, New York City plays a pivotal role in shaping the global LGBTQ+ narrative. And there are countless institutions and organizations dedicated to not only preserving that history but also uplifting the community today.

Madeira Promotion Bureau plans to prolong the summer festivities as it gears up for the iconic Madeira Wine Festival, due to take place this year between 25th August and 15th September. A highly symbolic ethnographic and cultural event, the Wine Festival takes place on the island at the end of the summer during the grape harvest season and celebrates the internationally-acclaimed great quality wine that Madeira is famed for producing.

Another major international hub is set to get an exclusive airport lounge dedicated to Delta Air Lines premium passengers.

Semi-private jet carrier JSX is adding a pair of new flights to Florida this fall just in time for cooler weather.

Requesting an Uber or Lyft out of New York's John F. Kennedy Airport this summer may be a little less seamless due to a new protocol.

The islands of the Aegean are the jewels of Greece, but that doesn’t mean getting to them is a breeze. Until now, Greek island hopping — glamorous as it is — has required lengthy ferry rides, inconvenient flight schedules, cruises, or, if you're lucky, your own private yacht.