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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
You Can Now Book “Basic” Business Class
Tips + News
You Can Now Book “Basic” Business Class
June 20, 2019 04:19 PM
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Katherine LaGrave
8 Big Issues Facing Travel Advisors Today
AFAR Advisor
8 Big Issues Facing Travel Advisors Today
June 19, 2019 07:47 PM
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Annie Fitzsimmons
UNESCO Adds 18 New Sites to Its World Network of Biosphere Reserves
UNESCO World Heritage
UNESCO Adds 18 New Sites to Its World Network of Biosphere Reserves
June 19, 2019 07:08 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Why You Should Go to Lisbon This Summer
Where to Travel Next
Why You Should Go to Lisbon This Summer
June 19, 2019 05:55 PM
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Chadner Navarro
Why This New Nonstop Flight to Lisbon Is a Game Changer
Air Travel News
Why This New Nonstop Flight to Lisbon Is a Game Changer
June 19, 2019 12:53 PM
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Nicole Antonio
Budapest’s 8 Essential Dishes (and Where to Try Them)
Food + Drink
Budapest’s 8 Essential Dishes (and Where to Try Them)
June 19, 2019 10:55 AM
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Carolyn Bánfalvi
How to Plan Your First Trip to Alaska
Where to Travel Next
How to Plan Your First Trip to Alaska
June 18, 2019 07:24 PM
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Carey Jones
This Epic Summer Trip in Croatia Lets You Work With Dolphins
Cruise News
This Epic Summer Trip in Croatia Lets You Work With Dolphins
June 18, 2019 06:01 PM
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Katherine LaGrave
Inside the TWA Hotel, JFK’s Formerly Abandoned Midcentury Terminal
Hotels
Inside the TWA Hotel, JFK’s Formerly Abandoned Midcentury Terminal
June 18, 2019 05:56 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Bruges Is the Latest European City to Crack Down on Overtourism
Tips + News
Bruges Is the Latest European City to Crack Down on Overtourism
June 18, 2019 01:20 PM
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Sarah Buder
How Travel Can Help Us Find What We Love
From the Editor
How Travel Can Help Us Find What We Love
June 17, 2019 05:18 PM
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Julia Cosgrove
Anthony Bourdain’s Home State Opens Official Food Trail in His Honor
Restaurants + Cafés
Anthony Bourdain’s Home State Opens Official Food Trail in His Honor
June 17, 2019 04:56 PM
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Sarah Buder
Is Times Square Getting Cool? 5 Things to Do After Your Next Broadway Show
Cities We Love
Is Times Square Getting Cool? 5 Things to Do After Your Next Broadway Show
June 17, 2019 04:37 PM
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Devorah Lev-Tov
Brazil Eliminates Visa Requirements for U.S. Travelers
Tips + News
Brazil Eliminates Visa Requirements for U.S. Travelers
June 17, 2019 11:30 AM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Why Visit Australia Now—And How to Make It Happen
Epic Trips
Why Visit Australia Now—And How to Make It Happen
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Expedition Cruises
The Best Panama Cruises
June 14, 2019 05:14 PM
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Gene Sloan
Airbnb and the Malala Fund Team Up to Send Travelers on 80-Day Trip Around the World
Epic Trips
Airbnb and the Malala Fund Team Up to Send Travelers on 80-Day Trip Around the World
June 14, 2019 03:12 PM
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Sarah Buder
Goats, Boozy Yoga, and iPhone Sleeping Bags—What It’s Like to Unplug in Wine Country
Outdoor Adventure
Goats, Boozy Yoga, and iPhone Sleeping Bags—What It’s Like to Unplug in Wine Country
June 14, 2019 02:48 PM
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Aislyn Greene
The Best Annual Events in Aruba
Holiday Travel
The Best Annual Events in Aruba
June 14, 2019 11:57 AM
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Staff
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In the Magazine
Follow Your Passions
June 14, 2019 11:02 AM
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Staff
How Chinese Designers Are Starting to Make Their Mark in the Fashion World
Style + Design
How Chinese Designers Are Starting to Make Their Mark in the Fashion World
June 13, 2019 06:37 PM
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Marjorie Perry
LAX Is Considering Plans to Turn This 1960s Building Into Part of an Airport Hotel
Air Travel News
LAX Is Considering Plans to Turn This 1960s Building Into Part of an Airport Hotel
June 13, 2019 05:20 PM
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Sarah Buder
United plane on tarmac
Tips + News
Short Flight Connection? This Airline Might Just Hold the Plane
June 13, 2019 04:19 PM
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Katherine LaGrave
Canada Bans Keeping Whales and Dolphins in Captivity
Tips + News
Canada Bans Keeping Whales and Dolphins in Captivity
June 13, 2019 04:13 PM
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Michelle Baran
What It’s Like to Visit Area 51 With Airbnb
Outdoor Adventure
What It’s Like to Visit Area 51 With Airbnb
June 13, 2019 07:30 AM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Why You Should Go to Napa Valley This Summer
Where to Travel Next
Why You Should Go to Napa Valley This Summer
June 12, 2019 07:13 PM
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Matt Villano
You’ll Soon Be Able to Leave Liquids, Laptops in Your Carry-On at Heathrow
Air Travel News
You’ll Soon Be Able to Leave Liquids, Laptops in Your Carry-On at Heathrow
June 12, 2019 07:08 PM
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Michelle Baran
Paris Now Has a New Métro Card
Tips + News
Paris Now Has a New Métro Card
June 12, 2019 05:17 PM
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Katherine LaGrave
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