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Hammams—the public baths that have been an integral part of Istanbul life for centuries—can be found everywhere from the city's quiet historic neighborhoods to inside the best hotels in Turkey, and even further afield at some of the best spas in the world.

Getting to Mexico just got easier—and cheaper. Volaris Airlines, a major carrier throughout Mexico, recently announced dozens of new routes from the United States, with a major expansion that including the launch of service at New York/Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR). From Newark, the airline will begin service to Guadalajara, Mexico and San Salvador, El Salvador.

Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan members can now combine award flights operated by both American Airlines and British Airways as a single redemption.

Southwest Airlines' brand-new partnership with Icelandair is officially live and available for booking — but be warned, it'll be a bit limited for the time being.

A state of emergency has been declred in Santorini, a volcanic island and popular tourist destination in Greece, as an 'earthquake swarm' that began earlier this month continues.

Social media is becoming ever more important to trip planning. According to the travel industry news site PhocusWire, a whopping 57 percent of people use social media to plan at least some part of their trips. And while there are plenty of posts out there that could inspire your next vacation, Airbnb recently compiled a list of properties that went viral on TikTok in 2024 — and this 100-acre ranch in Beaumont, Texas, will make you want to book a trip to the Lone Star State ASAP.

Avianca Airlines is adding a new route that will connect travelers from Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport to Colombia’s capital city, Bogotá. The new route will take flight on May 26, 2025, and operate four times per week on an Airbus A320  The flight will depart Dallas at 2:50 p.m., and arrive in Bogotá at 8:15 p.m. The return flight departs at 7:30 a.m., and arrives back in Dallas at 1:20 p.m.

Losing your luggage to the mysterious labyrinth of an airport baggage system is every flier's worst nightmare—especially when nobody at the airline can tell you where in the world it ended up. That's why many travelers have decided to take things into their own hands in recent years by attaching tracking devices like Apple AirTags to their checked luggage.

So seductive is the beauty of quaint Savannah, Georgia, that General Sherman famously spared it from destruction at the end of his infamous march. Travelers have long adored the town for the mossy live oaks that arch over brick-lined streets, the comforting cuisine, the mix of gingerbread Victorians and stately Greek Revivals. But most visitors probably wouldn't have called it hip, at least until lately. A flourishing creative community—much of it connected to the renowned Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD)—has ushered in a new current of cool marked by adventurous chefs melding global flavors with Low Country ingredients, chic hotels with swoon-worthy interiors, and art-filled neighborhoods that offer an alternative to the usual tourist destinations. Few places offer a more satisfying balance of the storied past and the thrilling future.

A major Florida airport has an expansion on the horizon. Tampa International Airport recently announced that its new $1.5 billion Terminal D will be anchored by Delta Air Lines, which will have access to at least six gates, and also operate a new airline lounge in the space.  Delta currently operates a variety of flights from Tampa, including direct routes to its hubs in Atlanta, Boston, New York (JFK and LGA), and Minneapolis. It also operates an international route to Amsterdam, and will soon launch a direct flight to Austin, Texas.

Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) is America's second busiest airport and one of its largest hubs. Travelers today can get from Knoxville, Tennessee, to Fiji with one quick stop at DFW; a route that 20 years ago would have taken three or more flights to complete.

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