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hotel facade with red roof and mountains in the backdrop
hotel facade with red roof and mountains in the backdrop
Hotels We Love
These Are 12 of the Most Haunted Hotels in America
With their eerie histories and ghoulish charm, these hotels promise to give guests both thrills and chills.
October 5, 2026 06:35 PM
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Bailey Berg
Looking out through the windows at new DiamondAir Lounge at Heathrow Airport with views of the runway
Air Travel News
Heathrow Just Opened an Exclusive New Airport Lounge—but It’s Not in the Airport
October 5, 2026 05:39 PM
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Blane Bachelor
Some of Playa Viva's accommodations are treehouses that hover six feet off the ground.
Some of Playa Viva's accommodations are treehouses that hover six feet off the ground.
Hotels
17 Magical Tree House Hotels Around the World
October 2, 2026 08:20 PM
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Bailey Berg
A tram in Amsterdam featuring an image of Yayoi Kusama and depictions of her art for her Stedelijk Museum exhibit
Museums + Galleries
Yayoi Kusama’s Final Major Exhibit Is Taking Place in Amsterdam
October 2, 2026 05:22 PM
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Bailey Berg
A humpback whale breaching in Alaska
Cruise
Ship Strikes Are Among the Biggest Threats to Whales. One Cruise Line Wants to Help Change That
October 1, 2026 01:36 PM
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Michelle Baran
3 people with dirt bikes practice figure eights in a field in British Columbia
Outdoor Adventure
I Crashed, Stalled, and Slayed a Few Dragons at Dirt Bike Camp in British Columbia
October 1, 2026 08:30 AM
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Ashlea Halpern
A Japanese temple surrounded by trees with a mountain and city skyline in the background
Off The Tourist Trail
I’ve Been a Tour Guide in Tokyo for More Than 20 Years. These Are My Tips for Avoiding the Crowds in Japan.
October 1, 2026 02:58 AM
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Yukari Sakamoto
How Do Airlines Decide Which Shows and Movies to Air?
Air Travel News
How Do Airlines Decide Which Shows and Movies to Air?
August 19, 2019 06:59 PM
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Mike Arnot
Everything You Need to Know About New Zealand’s New Travel Authorization and Tourist Tax
Tips + News
Everything You Need to Know About New Zealand’s New Travel Authorization and Tourist Tax
August 19, 2019 04:23 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Booze It up at East Nashville’s Hippest New Hotel
Hotels
Booze It up at East Nashville’s Hippest New Hotel
August 19, 2019 04:13 PM
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Chadner Navarro
Virgin Galactic Offers a Look Inside the World’s First Commercial Spaceport
Tips + News
Virgin Galactic Offers a Look Inside the World’s First Commercial Spaceport
August 16, 2019 08:15 PM
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Michelle Baran
Amtrak Is Having a Half-Off Sale Right Now—but It Ends Soon
Train Travel
Amtrak Is Having a Half-Off Sale Right Now—but It Ends Soon
August 16, 2019 03:51 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
It’s Now Even Easier (and Cheaper) to Get to Hawaii
Air Travel News
It’s Now Even Easier (and Cheaper) to Get to Hawaii
August 16, 2019 03:20 PM
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Michelle Baran
You’ll Soon Be Able to Use Mobile Passport in Puerto Rico
Air Travel News
You’ll Soon Be Able to Use Mobile Passport in Puerto Rico
August 16, 2019 02:46 PM
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Katherine LaGrave
What It’s Like to Go Winetasting at Robert Mondavi Winery
Beer, Wine, + Spirits
What It’s Like to Go Winetasting at Robert Mondavi Winery
August 16, 2019 02:30 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Keys to a BMW? Free Museum Tickets? The Best Hidden Hotel Perks
Hotels
Keys to a BMW? Free Museum Tickets? The Best Hidden Hotel Perks
August 15, 2019 07:55 PM
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Ramsey Qubein
Round-Trip Flights to Singapore From New York Just Dropped to $640
Air Travel News
Round-Trip Flights to Singapore From New York Just Dropped to $640
August 15, 2019 06:36 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
10 Things I Wish I’d Known Before Traveling to Borneo
Epic Trips
10 Things I Wish I’d Known Before Traveling to Borneo
August 15, 2019 06:35 PM
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Maggie Fuller
Marriott Bonvoy’s New Award Pricing System: What You Need to Know
Loyalty + Rewards
Marriott Bonvoy’s New Award Pricing System: What You Need to Know
August 15, 2019 05:05 PM
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Katherine LaGrave
A Short Guide to Dining in Vienna
AFAR Advisor
A Short Guide to Dining in Vienna
August 15, 2019 04:40 PM
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Annie Fitzsimmons
An Insider’s Look at a Rome Hotel You Need to Know
AFAR Advisor
An Insider’s Look at The Hotel de la Ville in Rome, Italy
August 15, 2019 04:37 PM
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Annie Fitzsimmons
How to Take Your Kids out of School and Travel
Family Travel
How to Take Your Kids out of School and Travel
August 15, 2019 10:56 AM
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Janeen Christoff
12 Questions With J.MAK (!)
AFAR Advisor
12 Questions With J.MAK (!)
August 15, 2019 10:41 AM
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Annie Fitzsimmons
This New Ship Has Reinvented the Classic Danube Cruise
AFAR Advisor
This New Ship Has Reinvented the Classic Danube Cruise
August 15, 2019 09:39 AM
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AmaWaterways
Why Lebanon’s 293-Mile Hiking Trail Is More Than a Trekking Route
Hiking + Cycling
Why Lebanon’s 293-Mile Hiking Trail Is More Than a Trekking Route
August 14, 2019 08:20 PM
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Sabine Hrechdakian
You Can Now Fly to These Luxury Cruises on a Private Jet
Small Ship Cruises
You Can Now Fly to These Luxury Cruises on a Private Jet
August 14, 2019 07:49 PM
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Michelle Baran
Indonesia Wants to Develop Tourism Sites Beyond Bali
Tips + News
Indonesia Wants to Develop Tourism Sites Beyond Bali
August 14, 2019 04:57 PM
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Karin Laub
Spend the Night in a Room Inspired by a Signature Edward Hopper Painting
Museums + Galleries
Spend the Night in a Room Inspired by a Signature Edward Hopper Painting
August 14, 2019 04:44 PM
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Sarah Buder
Some Apple Laptops Are Now Banned From Flights
Tips + News
Some Apple Laptops Are Now Banned From Flights
August 14, 2019 04:23 PM
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Katherine LaGrave
This New York City Hotel Comes With Amazing Insider Access
Hotels
This New York City Hotel Comes With Amazing Insider Access
Sponsored by
For Select Flights, Google Will Refund the Difference if Your Airfare Drops
Air Travel News
For Select Flights, Google Will Refund the Difference if Your Airfare Drops
August 12, 2019 07:35 PM
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Michelle Baran
Beyond Borders and Binaries: A Trans Traveler Shares What It’s Like to Navigate the World
LGBTQ Travel
Beyond Borders and Binaries: A Trans Traveler Shares What It’s Like to Navigate the World
August 12, 2019 06:49 PM
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Bani Amor
Photoville Exhibit
Art + Architecture
The Free, Pop-Up Photo Festival You Can’t Miss in New York City
August 12, 2019 04:57 PM
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Sarah Buder
Clearer Guidelines Established for Flying With Emotional Support Animals
Air Travel News
Clearer Guidelines Established for Flying With Emotional Support Animals
August 9, 2019 05:35 PM
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Michelle Baran
This New Footbridge to a Medieval Castle Is Not for People With a Fear of Heights
Tips + News
This New Footbridge to a Medieval Castle Is Not for People With a Fear of Heights
August 9, 2019 03:10 PM
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Katherine LaGrave
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