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Travel for Good
More Travel Destinations Have Started Charging “Green” Tourist Taxes. What Do They Actually Accomplish?
As popular destinations from Hawai’i to Greece implement fees that are meant to fund sustainable tourism measures, a case study in Spain’s Balearic Islands looks at whether these climate taxes can bring measurable change.
May 13, 2026 06:01 PM
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Trending News
You Can Now Earn Delta SkyMiles on Your Entire Airbnb Booking—Here’s How It Works
May 13, 2026 02:34 PM
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Bailey Berg
Jue Let, Texas interior; How Do You Like Them Apples cocktail (also from Jue Let)
Food + Drink
From Ghee-Washed Mezcal to Fish Sauce Margaritas, Asian American–Owned Bars Are Changing How America Drinks
May 13, 2026 05:31 AM
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Katie Chang
TSA and airlines warn that the lines at the country's airports could be particularly long this holiday season.
Trending News
The Free TSA Shortcut Most Travelers Still Don’t Know About
May 12, 2026 06:57 PM
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Bailey Berg
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Air Travel News
Now That Spirit Airlines Has Shut Down, What’s the Future of Affordable Flying?
May 12, 2026 05:30 PM
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Rachel Chang
Packing skis and gear on deck before leaving the dock; Backcountry ski touring above fjords in Alaska
Epic Trips
This Sail-to-Ski Trip Is the Best Way to Connect With Alaska’s Wild, Oceanside Landscapes
May 12, 2026 01:49 PM
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Andy Cochrane
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Epic Trips
In Patagonia, You Can White-Water Raft for 62 Miles from Lodge to Lodge
May 12, 2026 01:43 PM
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Jessica Vincent
Airbnb Lists Moulin Rouge Windmill for Limited Stays
Hotels
Airbnb Lists Moulin Rouge Windmill for Limited Stays
May 3, 2022 07:12 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Why a Multi-State Road Trip Is Even Better in an EV
The Future of Travel
Why a Multi-State Road Trip Is Even Better in an EV
May 3, 2022 01:47 PM
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Weldon Kennedy
Fiji Just Made It Easier for Vaccinated Travelers to Enter
COVID + Travel
Fiji Just Made It Easier for Vaccinated Travelers to Enter
May 2, 2022 04:20 PM
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Bailey Berg
In Louisiana, Celebrating the Beauty of the Swamps
Outdoor Adventure
In Louisiana, Celebrating the Beauty of the Swamps
May 2, 2022 09:09 AM
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Kayla Stewart
After 2-Year Hiatus, Munich’s Oktoberfest Is Back
Beer, Wine, + Spirits
After 2-Year Hiatus, Munich’s Oktoberfest Is Back
April 29, 2022 07:06 PM
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Associated Press (AP)
Some of the Most Epic Photos Are Now on Sale—For a Good Cause
Art + Architecture
Some of the Most Epic Photos Are Now on Sale—For a Good Cause
April 29, 2022 06:06 PM
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Mae Hamilton
New High-Speed Train Routes Are Coming to Europe
Trains
New High-Speed Train Routes Are Coming to Europe
April 29, 2022 05:42 PM
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Bailey Berg
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Where to Travel Next
Why the Azores Should Be Your Next European Getaway
April 29, 2022 04:59 PM
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Sandra Ramani
Exploring the Otherworldly Beauty of Ladakh by Motorcycle
Spring 2022
Exploring the Otherworldly Beauty of Ladakh by Motorcycle
April 29, 2022 02:48 PM
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Sarita Santoshini
Is Flying Safe With No Mask Mandate in Place?
Air Travel News
Is Flying Safe With No Mask Mandate in Place?
April 29, 2022 02:18 PM
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Michelle Baran
Climate Change Is Transforming Greenland’s Landscapes—and Its Language
Spring 2022
Climate Change Is Transforming Greenland’s Landscapes—and Its Language
April 29, 2022 02:13 PM
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Lisa Abend
Why Travelers Are Paying to Dig in the Ground
Art + Culture
Why Travelers Are Paying to Dig in the Ground
April 29, 2022 01:51 PM
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Mark Johanson
How This Catskills Hamlet Brings the Farm to the People
Weekend Getaways
How This Catskills Hamlet Brings the Farm to the People
April 29, 2022 07:36 AM
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Devorah Lev-Tov
In Patagonia National Park, an Ancient Migration Route Is Restored
Travel for Good
In Patagonia National Park, an Ancient Migration Route Is Restored
April 28, 2022 04:09 PM
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Chloe Bergé
Safaris Are Embracing a More Sustainable, Diverse Future
Spring 2022
Safaris Are Embracing a More Sustainable, Diverse Future
April 28, 2022 12:51 PM
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Jennifer Flowers
United Airlines Is Changing Its Cancellation Policy Again
Air Travel News
United Airlines Is Changing Its Cancellation Policy Again
April 27, 2022 07:18 PM
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Bailey Berg
After COVID Restrictions, Cruises Are Back and Looking Toward the Future
Spring 2022
After COVID Restrictions, Cruises Are Back and Looking Toward the Future
April 27, 2022 01:42 PM
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Fran Golden
Bucket List Reimagined: Mindful Return to the Greek Islands
Travel Tips + Etiquette
Bucket List Reimagined: Mindful Return to the Greek Islands
April 27, 2022 12:44 PM
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Giovanna Dell’Orto
A New Monterey Bay Aquarium Exhibit Shows Never-Before-Seen Sea Life
Weekend Getaways
A New Monterey Bay Aquarium Exhibit Shows Never-Before-Seen Sea Life
April 26, 2022 05:54 PM
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Tim Chester
United Is Adding These 9 Europe Routes in Time for Summer
Air Travel News
United Is Adding These 9 Europe Routes in Time for Summer
April 26, 2022 04:09 PM
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Barbara Peterson
Breeze Airways Is Launching $249 First-Class Flights Between New York and California
Air Travel News
Breeze Airways Is Launching $249 First-Class Flights Between New York and California
April 26, 2022 03:56 PM
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Barbara Peterson
Everything You Need to Know About IHG Hotels and Resorts’ Revamped Loyalty Program
Loyalty + Rewards
Everything You Need to Know About IHG Hotels and Resorts’ Revamped Loyalty Program
April 26, 2022 01:50 PM
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Paul Rubio
A Walking Tour in America’s Most Car-Happy City
Art + Architecture
A Walking Tour in America’s Most Car-Happy City
April 25, 2022 08:15 PM
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Hillary Richard
Diptyque’s City-Inspired Candle Collection Is Back—but Only for a Limited Time
Packing Tips + Gear
Diptyque’s City-Inspired Candle Collection Is Back—but Only for a Limited Time
April 25, 2022 05:32 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Stand Out as a California Expert—and STAR
AFAR Advisor
Stand Out as a California Expert—and STAR
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5 Ethical Elephant Sanctuaries to Visit on Your Next Trip to Thailand
Outdoor Adventure
5 Ethical Elephant Sanctuaries to Visit on Your Next Trip to Thailand
April 25, 2022 03:20 PM
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Mae Hamilton
Singapore Drops COVID Test for Vaccinated Travelers
COVID + Travel
Singapore Drops COVID Test for Vaccinated Travelers
April 25, 2022 03:11 PM
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Bailey Berg
Don’t Want to Fly With Unmasked Passengers? Call Your Airline
Air Travel News
Don’t Want to Fly With Unmasked Passengers? Call Your Airline
April 25, 2022 12:51 PM
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David Koenig
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