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The 11 Most Charming Villages and Towns on the French Riviera
For azure bays, modern art, and plenty of seafood, here’s where to go in the South of France.
June 13, 2026 07:18 AM
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Sophie Friedman
David Barzelay of San Francisco's lauded Lazy Bear restaurant has created a dish made of a hashbrown with pickled relish and cured trout roe for United
Air Travel News
United’s Business Fliers Will Be Served Meals by the Stars of Netflix’s “Chef’s Table.” Here’s a Sneak Preview
June 12, 2026 05:18 PM
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Chris Dong
Williamsburg, VA USA - September 16, 2022: Shields Tavern, a historic eating restaurant, in the tourist town of Colonial Williamsburg
Food + Drink
14 Ye Olde Historic Taverns Across 7 U.S. States Where You Can Toast the Revolution
June 12, 2026 01:27 PM
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Brooke Barbier
two people sitting by the lake with mountains in the background and the picture is made to look like it's been ripped in half
Travel Tips + Etiquette
What Happens if Your Relationship Ends Before a Big Trip? Well, Now There’s Insurance for That
June 12, 2026 12:35 PM
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Mark Ellwood
National Landing presents Pride Happy Hour at Freddie’s Beach Bar on Wednesday, June 25, 2025 in Arlington. (Asico Photo)
LGBTQ Travel
Why You Should Visit This Queer Military Bar Created During a Time of ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’
June 12, 2026 09:56 AM
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Katie Chang
An A-frame Airbnb cabin in Canada sitting atop granite rocks with a smattering of tall, slender pine trees around and a sunset in the distance
Loyalty + Rewards
Chase Sapphire Preferred Just Added Major New Card Benefits—While Removing Some Others
June 11, 2026 06:33 PM
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Jamie Davis Smith
People riding colorful boats in the Xochimilco canals of Mexico City
Trending News
The U.S. Embassy in Mexico Has a New Message for Travelers as the World Cup Begins
June 11, 2026 05:45 PM
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Meagan Drillinger
8 Hand Creams We’ve Discovered Traveling the World
Health + Wellness
8 Hand Creams We’ve Discovered Traveling the World
March 17, 2020 06:28 PM
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Staff
15 Podcasts to Help You Master a New Language
Packing Tips + Gear
15 Podcasts to Help You Master a New Language
March 17, 2020 02:41 PM
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John Newton
I Traveled Last Week for a Good Cause. Did I Do More Harm Than Good?
Travel for Good
I Traveled Last Week for a Good Cause. Did I Do More Harm Than Good?
March 17, 2020 02:19 PM
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Sally Kohn
The Uplifting Ways Italians Are Coping With the Coronavirus Lockdown
Tips + News
The Uplifting Ways Italians Are Coping With the Coronavirus Lockdown
March 16, 2020 03:19 PM
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Lauren Breedlove
Ireland’s Tradition of Kissing Blarney Stone Halted for the First Time Ever
Tips + News
Ireland’s Tradition of Kissing Blarney Stone Halted for the First Time Ever
March 14, 2020 04:37 PM
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Pan Pylas
During the Pandemic, It’s Time to Stay Put—and It Goes Against Our Core Values
Tips + News
During the Pandemic, It’s Time to Stay Put—and It Goes Against Our Core Values
March 14, 2020 02:13 PM
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Greg Sullivan
The U.S. Ban on Travel Now Includes Europe, the U.K., and Ireland—What You Need to Know
Tips + News
The U.S. Ban on Travel Now Includes Europe, the U.K., and Ireland—What You Need to Know
March 14, 2020 02:06 PM
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Michelle Baran
If You Need Me, I’ll Be Cuddling Rescued Animals at This Upstate Farm Stay
Travel for Good
If You Need Me, I’ll Be Cuddling Rescued Animals at This Upstate Farm Stay
March 13, 2020 06:58 PM
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Maggie Fuller
How LEGO Kits Help Us Learn About the World (Even When We Can’t Travel)
Family Travel
How LEGO Kits Help Us Learn About the World (Even When We Can’t Travel)
March 13, 2020 05:35 PM
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Ann Shields
Paris’s Historic Musée d’Orsay Announces a Massive Future Expansion
Museums + Galleries
Paris’s Historic Musée d’Orsay Announces a Massive Future Expansion
March 13, 2020 03:58 PM
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Sarah Buder
This Hut-to-Hut Ski Trip in Colorado Is the Escape You Need Right Now
Winter Sports
This Hut-to-Hut Ski Trip in Colorado Is the Escape You Need Right Now
March 13, 2020 12:57 PM
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Maggie Fuller
Mount Everest Closed for Season Over Coronavirus Fears
Tips + News
Mount Everest Closed for Season Over Coronavirus Fears
March 13, 2020 12:34 PM
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Binaj Gurubacharya
Smithsonian Magazine’s Free Museum Day Canceled Over Coronavirus Fears
Museums + Galleries
Smithsonian Magazine’s Free Museum Day Canceled Over Coronavirus Fears
March 12, 2020 05:56 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
This New Travel Subscription Company Will Change the Way You Book Hotels
Packing Tips + Gear
This New Travel Subscription Company Will Change the Way You Book Hotels
March 12, 2020 05:48 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Splurge vs. Steal: A Tokyo Trip on Two Budgets
Tips + News
Splurge vs. Steal: A Tokyo Trip on Two Budgets
March 12, 2020 04:25 PM
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Katherine LaGrave
7 U.S. National Parks That Shine in the Spring
National Parks
7 U.S. National Parks That Shine in the Spring
March 12, 2020 01:33 PM
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Erika Hueneke
A Love Letter to the Travel Industry
AFAR Advisor
A Love Letter to the Travel Industry
March 12, 2020 12:54 PM
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Annie Fitzsimmons
Why We Should All Aim to Be Perennial Travelers
AFAR Advisor
Why We Should All Aim to Be Perennial Travelers
March 12, 2020 11:07 AM
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Annie Fitzsimmons
What Airlines Are Doing to Prove Their Planes Are (Extra) Clean
Air Travel News
What Airlines Are Doing to Prove Their Planes Are (Extra) Clean
March 11, 2020 07:39 PM
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Barbara Peterson
Ski Into Spring at the Best Warm-Weather Skiing Spots
Winter Sports
Ski Into Spring at the Best Warm-Weather Skiing Spots
March 11, 2020 07:15 PM
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Matt Hansen
The Highest Outdoor Observation Deck in the Western Hemisphere Is Now Open
Tips + News
The Highest Outdoor Observation Deck in the Western Hemisphere Is Now Open
March 11, 2020 06:05 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
How Bosnia’s Only Female Coppersmith Is Reinventing Tradition
Longreads
How Bosnia’s Only Female Coppersmith Is Reinventing Tradition
March 11, 2020 05:48 PM
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Sarah Khan
The Sweetest Small Towns in the U.S. to Visit During Spring
Weekend Getaways
The Sweetest Small Towns in the U.S. to Visit During Spring
March 11, 2020 05:42 PM
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Ashlea Halpern
What Italy’s Lockdown Actually Means During the Coronavirus Outbreak
COVID + Travel
What Italy’s Lockdown Actually Means During the Coronavirus Outbreak
March 11, 2020 04:47 PM
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Laura Itzkowitz
A Recent Trip to Asia Reveals the Toll of Coronavirus on Tourism
Tips + News
A Recent Trip to Asia Reveals the Toll of Coronavirus on Tourism
March 10, 2020 07:55 PM
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Jessie Beck
This “Once-in-a-Lifetime Exhibit” Includes the Most Stolen Artwork Ever
Museums + Galleries
This “Once-in-a-Lifetime Exhibit” Includes the Most Stolen Artwork Ever
March 10, 2020 06:56 PM
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Sarah Buder
This Pacific Island Just Became the World’s First Dark Sky Nation
Tips + News
This Pacific Island Just Became the World’s First Dark Sky Nation
March 10, 2020 05:42 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
These UNESCO Monuments Celebrate the Women of Ancient Egypt
History + Culture
These UNESCO Monuments Celebrate the Women of Ancient Egypt
March 10, 2020 02:25 PM
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Gulnaz Khan
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