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View from the water of Varanasi, a spiritual center in India, with boats lining the waterfront and colorful buildings along the stepped shores
River Cruises
Bengal Tigers, Bustling Markets, and Ancient Temples: A New Wave of Cruises Is Plying India’s Storied Rivers
New river cruises in India along the Ganges, Brahmaputra, and Hooghly rivers focus on wildlife encounters, centuries-old history, and life along the banks.
September 09, 2025 06:31 PM
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Bailey Berg
(Left) Glenaeagles bedroom with wooden canopy bed and pink sofa, (Right) Fife arms bedroom with bed with tartan throw
Hotels
These Are the 2 Best Hotels in Scotland. And I’m Declaring a Winner.
September 09, 2025 03:57 PM
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Mark Ellwood
a white curved modern building beneath a blue sky
Style + Design
Zaha Hadid Was an Architectural Visionary. Here’s Where to Find Her Most Iconic Buildings.
September 09, 2025 04:07 AM
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Sarah Buder
a black and white historic photo of a group of black people posing on the beach on historic Butler Beach Florida , part of the St. Johns County Black Heritage Trail
History + Culture
A New Black Heritage Trail Puts Florida’s Civil Rights History in the Spotlight
September 09, 2025 03:05 AM
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Mariette Williams
Want the best gelato-filled brioche in Sicily? Head to Letojanni.
Destination Spotlight
I Live in Rome. Here’s Where I Go When I Want an Italian Beach Getaway Like No Other
September 08, 2025 08:56 PM
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Erica Firpo
A split-screen image with a birds-eye view of a green soccer field on the left, and a photo of the Empire State Building on the right
Trending News
The 2026 FIFA World Cup Is Coming to North America: Here’s Your Guide to Tickets, Games, and Travel
September 08, 2025 07:15 PM
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Meredith Heil Bock
Port Ellen on the coast of the Isle of Islay in Western Scotland at sunrise with row houses lining the waterfront
Hotel News + Openings
A Famous Scottish Distillery Has Opened Its Own Boutique Hotel and Restaurant
September 08, 2025 03:21 PM
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Devorah Lev-Tov
Friends on a trip together
Trending News
Op Ed: The Travel Industry Promised Inclusion. BIPOC Travelers Say It’s Falling Short
September 08, 2025 12:03 PM
Overhead view of airplane o a tarmac
Air Travel News
Airlines Will No Longer Be Required to Compensate Passengers for Flight Delays Under New Administration Plan
September 05, 2025 07:06 PM
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Bailey Berg
Close-up of a person typing on a laptop in an airplane
Air Travel News
Another Major U.S. Airline Will Offer Free Wi-Fi, Finally Making the In-Flight Perk the Norm
September 05, 2025 01:20 PM
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Dennis Green
Milan-based architect and designer Patricia Urquiola (right); Milan's Duomo facade (left)
Style + Design
A Guide to Milan’s Creative Side From the Designer of the City’s Most Exciting New Hotel
September 05, 2025 11:16 AM
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Kathryn Romeyn
Trees in bright red and orange fall hues surround the scenic Bish Bash Falls in eastern Massachusetts
Travel Tips + Etiquette
This Fall Foliage Prediction Map Will Help You Plan the Perfect Autumn Getaway Across the U.S.
September 04, 2025 06:01 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
The entryway of Relais Christine, on Paris's Left Bank
The entryway of Relais Christine, on Paris's Left Bank
Hotels We Love
Looking for a Different Paris? Book One of These Left Bank Hotels
September 04, 2025 12:34 PM
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Mary Winston Nicklin
An early autumn foliage scene of houses in Woodstock, Vermont mountains
Where to Travel Next
Celebrate Sweater Weather in These 11 New England Small Towns
September 04, 2025 10:19 AM
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Chloe Arrojado
Cactus on Isla San Francisco with a view of the coast.
Cruise
The Best Way to See Baja is a Small Ship Cruise. Here’s Why
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Family of woman, man and young child taking a selfie in front of the Arc de triomphe in Paris, France
Cities We Love
The Ultimate Guide to Visiting Paris With Kids: Things to Do, Where to Stay, What to Eat
September 03, 2025 02:17 PM
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Elissa Garay
Boats cruise along a canal in Berlin with the Berlin Cathedral in the background
Trending News
3 European Cities to Adopt Copenhagen’s System of Rewarding Travelers for Eco-Friendly Behaviors
September 03, 2025 12:08 PM
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Bailey Berg
Chicari Camp is surrounded by wilderness in Gorongosa National Park, Mozambique.
Stay Here Next
I’ve Been on Dozens of Safaris. This Camp Taught Me Something New
September 03, 2025 11:51 AM
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Melanie van Zyl
group of five middle aged people standing at a fence overlooking a green mountain valley. The travelers are wearing shorts, tshirts, backpacks and hat of all colors.
Where to Travel Next
No Kids, No Work, No Limits
September 03, 2025 11:28 AM
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Billie Cohen
Ilma cruising through a European port
AFAR Advisor
5 Yacht Destinations for Arts and Culture Lovers
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A Premium Suite on the Blue Jasmine Train Journey with a double bed up against a window with gold curtains and a view of the Thai countryside
Trending News
A Restored Sleeper Train to Launch From Bangkok to Chiang Mai, With Temples and Regional Cuisine Along the Way
September 02, 2025 06:56 PM
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Bailey Berg
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Epic Trips
From Poutine to Pierogi: 4 Must-Try Street Eats
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Rangiroa aerial drone video of atoll island motu and coral reef in French Polynesia, Tahiti. Amazing nature landscape with blue lagoon and Pacific Ocean. Tropical island paradise in Tuamotus Islands.
Travel Tips + Etiquette
We Asked 5 Americans: What Is It Really Like to Retire Abroad?
September 02, 2025 03:44 PM
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Terry Ward
The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore Republic Bar
AFAR Advisor
These Are the Best Cities for Food Lovers—Here’s Where to Stay When You Get There
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A park-lined waterfront in Panama City with a large collection of skyscrapers in the background
Trending News
The Best Country for Living Abroad Is Closer to the U.S. Than You Might Think
September 02, 2025 12:58 PM
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Michelle Baran
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Stay Here Next
I Swapped NYC Subway Delays for Saddles at This New Catskills Ranch
September 01, 2025 11:53 AM
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Susan Portnoy
A child and an adult swimming in turquoise water with rocks seen down below and a pink Bougainvillea in the foreground
Family Travel
Should You Travel With Kids When They’re Too Young to Remember Anything?
August 29, 2025 06:54 PM
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Lara Kramer
A map with numerous colorful lines swooping all across it to indicate numerous flight paths
Loyalty + Rewards
The Elusive World of Million-Mile Fliers
August 29, 2025 05:49 PM
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Katherine Fan
Summer sunrise at Staithes from Cowbar Nab.
Off The Tourist Trail
Castles, Moors, and Storybook Towns Without the Crowds—This Is England at Its Best
August 29, 2025 05:23 PM
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Lottie Gross
Berlin
4 Days In
How to Spend 4 Days in Berlin, According to Locals
August 29, 2025 12:53 PM
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Blane Bachelor
The Panorama Terrace at Amsterdam Schiphol where a decommissioned KLM City Hopper Fokker 100 is available for visits
Air Travel News
The Secretly Amazing Things You Can Do in One of Europe’s Busiest Airports
August 28, 2025 07:27 PM
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Blane Bachelor
People stand on a train platform looking out at forests, a raging river and mountains in Alaska
Cruise
On an Emotional Cruise in Alaska, Reconnecting with My Family History—Including a Famous Ancestor
August 28, 2025 07:25 PM
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Paul J. Heney
Blude Ridge in the fall
Where to Go in Fall
Blue Ridge Parkway in Fall Hues, Award-Winning Restaurants, and Reborn Hotels—Asheville Is Calling
August 28, 2025 04:06 PM
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Shayla Martin
An alleyway in Gozo featuring a cat.
Epic Trips
This Lesser-Known Island Is Malta’s Quieter Little Sister
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The natural limestone arch, Wied il-Mielaħ
Epic Trips
Where to Stay, Eat, and Swim in Gozo
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