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A new Electronic Travel Authorization system is slated to go into effect by 2024 for all international travelers arriving in the United Kingdom.
Score up to 90,000 miles and land 15 percent off award tickets with a new Delta credit card.
Boutique French airline La Compagnie is celebrating a love of travel this month by offering its already affordable all-business-class flights to Europe for even less with two-for-one flight deals.
The promotion also includes fares that are 50 percent off for solo travelers.
What to do when you land in Colombo? Head straight for the curries, rotis, pickles, and more.
Being above the clouds and away from light pollution could make it easier to see one of nature’s most incredible phenomena.
Not yet—but a group of Black travel advocates is hoping to help change that.
The James Beard Award–winning food writer digs into his Colorado roots and the places that make him feel at home.
Whether we are healing from pandemic trauma, personal tragedy, or mental or physical health challenges, travel has an ability to positively affect our overall well-being, experts say.
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The Edna Lewis Menu Trail in Orange County, Virginia, is an overdue look at the home county— and culinary legacy—of one of America’s best chefs.
Writer Sarah Khan and photographer Tasneem Alsultan chat about the Saudi Arabia they once knew—and the country that’s quickly assuming a new identity on the world stage.
A space tourism industry is being built on the proposition of personal and existential transformation. But at what cost?
In the wake of a nationwide surge of anti-Asian hate crimes, writer Bonnie Tsui reflects on the resiliency of Chinatowns.
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Now that the guests have checked out, it’s time to check out some luggage.
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We dug through hundreds of Cyber Week deals to find the best offers for hotels, luggage, cruises, and more.
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A welcome change of pace from the UAE’s other cities, Al Ain is a relaxed mix of history, heritage, and culture.
Head for a solar eclipse experience, Easter celebration, or underrated safari destination this April.
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AFAR dives deep into the world of hotels and wellness—one of the fastest-growing trends in travel—and reveals what your self-care getaway could look like in 2023.
These are the 20 hotels we recommend most for wellness in 2023.
In the Ashar Valley of AlUla, Saudi Arabia, Habitas and Banyan Tree serve up different ways to be immersed in nature, be it a luxury villa or a retro Airstream.
From a hidden paradise in the Dominican Republic to the private beachfronts of Cancún and Punta Cana, these resorts cater to all ages—and are all about fun and relaxation.
Around the world, hotels are creating sleep-enhancing packages to help guests live the dream.
The Noto villa that Daphne and Harper visited is open for bookings.
Camp Sarika, the newer tented extension of the iconic property known as Amangiri, opened in 2020. Here’s what it is like staying there.
World-class slopes, notable architecture, and cozy après scenes make these new ski hotels worthy of a wintertime escape.
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When artist-educator Emily Jeffords led a group of artists on an Alaskan retreat, she was surprised to discover what happened when they ventured into the remote Alaskan wilderness.
