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These 4 European Cities Have Never Had Direct Flights From the US Until Now

United just added brand-new nonstop routes to Europe from the US, and it’s very good news if you’re tired of the usual tourist hubs. Starting this summer, you can chill on Adriatic beaches, explore under-the-radar Italy, and tap into pilgrimage cities and second-city cool — all without the connection roulette.

Here’s where United is betting travelers will want to go next.

N E W S

You Can Now Order Chef-Prepared Meals To Your Airbnb Rental In Advance

two people eating delicious chef prepared meals

Photo: Airbnb

Airbnb is expanding beyond places to stay. A new partnership with CookUnity lets guests in select US cities pre-order chef-made meals directly to their Airbnb starting at $15 per dish.

T R A I N

Private Luxury Railcars Are Reimagining Train Travel in the American West

Vista Dome in the Warren R. Henry car. Photo: Halloway

Photo: Halloway

Amtrak’s most scenic Western routes just got a five-star glow-up. Private, glass-domed railcars with gourmet meals and hotel-level service are turning iconic journeys into the destination itself.

T R A V E L

The Best Time to Visit Alaska (and No, It's Not Always Summer)

Photo: Travel Alaska /Chris McLennan

Summer gets all the hype, but Alaska’s shoulder seasons deliver fewer crowds, better wildlife viewing, and entirely different experiences. Depending on what you want to see, spring or early winter may be the real sweet spot.

S T A Y S

These Dreamy Amalfi Coast Airbnbs Are the Perfect Seaside Escape

Top Airbnbs in Positano Villa Ponente with swimming pool

Photo: Airbnb

Cliffside terraces, lemon groves, pastel villages, and views made for golden hour. These dreamy Amalfi Coast Airbnbs deliver maximum romance with epic views.

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