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Brick buildings along the main street in Bardstown Kentucky

Beer, Wine, + Spirits

A Complete Guide to the Kentucky Bourbon Trail

Everything you need to know to sample your way around the land of Wild Turkey and Maker’s Mark.

April 25, 2024 08:46 AM

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Kara Newman

Luxury goods on sale at Unclaimed Baggage's Alabama store

Packing Tips + Gear

Where to Buy High-Quality Used Travel Gear

Shopping sustainably has never looked so good.

April 22, 2024 12:18 PM

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Juliet Izon

The 223-passenger paddlewheeler American Empress with a bright red bow

Cruise News

After an Iconic River Cruise Line Shuts Down, Here’s What You Should Know About Protecting Your Cruise Booking

Another cruise line has shuttered in the wake of the pandemic. Experts weigh in on how to best insure your cruise booking in the case of financial default.

April 16, 2024 02:32 PM

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Bailey Berg

Packing Tips + Gear

The 9 Best Packing Cubes for Travel

Whether you fold your clothes or roll them, using packing cubes will make it easier to organize your travel belongings. Here are the best, tested and reviewed by frequent travelers.

April 12, 2024 01:41 PM

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Mike Arnot

A black marble covered sprawling bathroom with double vanity and large window in the Regent Suite on the Seven Seas Splendor

Cruise News

The World’s Most Expensive Cruise Runs Up to Nearly $1 Million Per Person And Will Sail to 40 Countries

Ultraluxury cruise line Regent Seven Seas Cruises has unveiled a record-breaking 140-day world cruise that will visit 71 ports in 40 countries on 6 continents.

April 11, 2024 06:34 PM

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Jeri Clausing

San Francisco, California / United States of America - 5/14/2020: San Francisco Japantown Pagoda During the Day

Cities We Love

Is This San Francisco’s Most Underrated Neighborhood?

Here’s what to do, eat, and see in this tiny San Francisco neighborhood.

April 05, 2024 02:25 PM

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Jessie Beck

Private Rooms on Amtrak’s Auto Train Are Just $129 Right Now

Trains

Tickets on Amtrak’s Auto Train Are Just $34 Right Now

Ride the rails at a steep discount for travel dates through the end of June—but you’ll need to act fast.

March 26, 2024 03:50 PM

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Laura Dannen Redman

Loyalty + Rewards

The Best Deals to Score Extra Points and Miles This Spring

As you book your 2024 travels, these limited-time credit card and loyalty program promotions will boost your points and miles balance in a big way.

March 26, 2024 11:00 AM

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Paul Rubio

Hiking + Cycling

6 Dream Hikes in the United States (and How to Score the Permits)

Sometimes the hardest part of a hike is obtaining the permit, but the crowd-free experience in these pristine destinations is worth the effort.

March 20, 2024 04:18 PM

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Anna Mazurek

Why Solo Female Travel Is Important (and Where to Go)

Solo Travel

As a Solo Female Traveler, Here’s Where to Go

These are the best destinations for women traveling solo, plus tips for how to go.

March 08, 2024 09:15 AM

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Sarah Buder

Art + Culture

For Cinephiles, 6 Must-Visit Museums and Exhibitions This Spring

There’s no need to wait for summer: See a blockbuster now.

March 07, 2024 11:57 AM

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Pat Tompkins

Washington, D.C.’s Cherry Blossom Bloom to Peak in March This Year

The city’s iconic flowers normally bloom in late March or early April—here’s when the National Park Service predicts they’ll be at their fullest in 2024.

February 29, 2024 05:59 PM

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Jessie Beck

The Broadmoor Hotel in Colorado Springs, Colorado, has more than 700 guest rooms, as well as 17 restaurants and bars on property. It has had an AAA Five Diamond rating for close to 50 years.

Hotels

How Hotels Get Their Star Ratings and What They Mean

There are more hotel rating systems than ever before. Here’s a primer on what they are—and what they mean.

February 29, 2024 08:00 AM

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Mark Ellwood

A geological wonder bounded by the French Alps to the north and the Mediterranea Sea to the south, the Côte d'Azur—often known in English as the French Riviera—stretches from the Italian border to urban Toulon. Beaches, quaint fishing ports, and opulent architecture line the coast. The mention anywhere in the world of Nice, Cannes, Monte Carlo, St. Tropez, Antibes, or Juan les Pins evokes glamour and a sense of nostalgia. Coastal towns are strung along a chain of dramatic hills peppered with vineyards and olive groves. The pristine mountains, too, have ancient villages and wandering roads to explore.

Where to Go in Spring

10 Best Places to Visit in May

Beat the crowds of summer travel with a trip to these destinations.

February 27, 2024 04:30 PM

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Mark Ellwood

A pool at Baha Mar resort surrounded by cabanas and palm trees.

Loyalty + Rewards

I Paid for a $21,000 Trip Using Mostly Points and Miles. Here’s How You Can, Too.

AFAR’s points and miles expert took 10 family members to the Bahamas for his mom’s 75th birthday and only paid $3,000. Here’s how he covered the other $18,000.

February 27, 2024 02:24 PM

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Paul Rubio

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