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7 Obscure Airline Rules You Might Not Know About

There are some lesser-known — and sometimes downright bizarre — airplane policies that only frequent flyers and industry insiders are clued into. Discover seven obscure airline rules you probably didn’t know existed.

Visiting the U.K. Soon? Entry Requirements Are Changing for U.S. Travelers

Heading across the pond? Find out why you’ll now need to apply for an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) to visit the U.K.

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The Orient Express Is Returning to the Rails

Few routes are more synonymous with long-distance rail trips than the Orient Express, the transcontinental European train service that originally ran from 1883 to 1977. Now, there’s an exciting new development on the horizon — here are all the details.

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How Do Hotels Get Their Star Ratings?

Wondering what exactly the difference is between a two-star and a five-star hotel? Here’s a breakdown of what hotel stars actually mean.

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This Common Hotel Room Amenity Isn’t as Clean as You Think

If you need ice to cool your drink down in a hotel room, you’ll likely grab the ice bucket and head to the ice machine down the hall. But wait — should you? Here’s what some epidemiologists have to say.

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