One airline has topped the on-time charts for five years running, while another canceled more flights than any of its rivals. Here’s how the major carriers compare, and the time of day that gives you the best shot at landing on schedule.

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The trip starts at JFK and includes stops in Key West and a beach club in the Bahamas, with zero children along the way. Here’s what’s included, what it costs, and whether more trips like it could be coming.

JetBlue and Virgin Voyages Team Up for First-Ever Kid-Free Vacation Package

From Bermuda to the Bahamas and from Crete to Indonesia, discover how pink sand forms and nine beaches where visitors can see it for themselves, including one they can only admire from afar.

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Luggage can make or break a trip, and Condé Nast Traveler readers have strong opinions about which brands are worth taking along. This year, an affordable brand made with recycled materials took the top spot.

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Falling ill right after a stressful stretch or at the start of a long-awaited vacation is more common than many people realize. Experts explain why the so-called "let-down effect" happens and how to keep it at bay.

Why Do You Always Get Sick on Holiday? Experts Explain the ‘Let-down Effect’

Hotel rooms can look spotless at first glance, but some of the germiest surfaces are hiding in plain sight. Here's where bacteria tend to linger and how travelers can protect themselves.

Microbiologists Reveal the Germiest Spots in Your Hotel Room, and It's Not the Toilet

A pilot's viral TikTok video revealed what really happens when passengers skip airplane mode. The answer has nothing to do with the plane falling out of the sky.

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Holiday travelers may want to act fast, as fare data shows the best time to book Thanksgiving 2026 flights is already here. Experts share when prices are expected to bottom out and how to save.

Experts Say You Should Book Your Thanksgiving Flights Now, and Here’s Why

Nervous flier? Your seat choice could make turbulence feel far less dramatic, and pilots and aviation experts are sharing where passengers should sit for the smoothest possible ride.

This Is the Seat to Book If You Hate Turbulence, According to Aviation Experts

Pokémon is celebrating 30 years the biggest way possible: with a real-life hotel shaped like a giant Poké Ball, and 10 lucky pairs will get to stay in it.

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