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Train running by colorful houses on cliff overlooking sea.
Train Travel
I’ve Spent More Than 20 Years in Italy. These Are the 6 Beautiful Train Rides I Always Recommend
Trundle past the Dolomites, Lake Como, and the Mediterranean on these gorgeous Italian train rides.
October 16, 2026 06:12 PM
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Erica Firpo
Sunset light shining on Notre-Dame Cathedral as a boat glides along the Seine River in the foreground
Air Travel News
For the First Time, You Can Fly Nonstop to Paris from These U.S. Cities
October 16, 2026 05:05 PM
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Bailey Berg
Marcus Whitman Hotel interior with fireplace
Hotel News + Openings
The 9 Best Historic Hotels in the United States in 2026 and Why Each Is Worth Traveling For
October 16, 2026 03:26 PM
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Jill K. Robinson
Left: Prince Rupert Bay; right: Free Up Farm
Food + Drink
The Caribbean’s “Nature Island” Is Also Its Next Farm-to-Table Destination
October 16, 2026 03:19 PM
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Chadner Navarro
Route 66 pavement markers in Amboy, California.
Road Trips
6 Ghost Towns to Visit Along Route 66
October 16, 2026 01:24 PM
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Matt Kirouac
Three rows of JetBlue's BlueFirst seats
Air Travel News
JetBlue’s New First Class Is Now on Sale
October 15, 2026 06:41 PM
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Rachel Chang
An airport and airplanes covered in snow
Air Travel News
10 Types of Flight Delays That Your Airline Will No Longer Be Responsible for—and the Perks You Will Lose
October 15, 2026 06:16 PM
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Harriet Baskas
Puglia, Italy is one of four new just-announced routes that United Airlines will be serving from the U.S.
Air Travel News
United Just Announced 4 New Routes to Some of Our Favorite (and Lesser-Traveled) European Cities
October 9, 2025 03:02 PM
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Chris Dong
Woman with backpack and knit hat walking on path in autumn forest.
Travel Tips + Etiquette
You Don’t Have to Be Young, Single, or Adventurous to Take a Solo Trip. Here’s What I’ve Learned.
October 9, 2025 02:12 PM
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Pat Tompkins
Front exterior of summer
Restaurants + Cafés
Some of America’s Best Restaurants Are Its Oldest: A New List Recognizes Historic Small Eateries
October 9, 2025 01:08 PM
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Pat Tompkins
Exposure to sunlight helps your body clock adjust to time changes.
Air Travel News
This Flight Just Broke Records as the Longest in the World
October 9, 2025 10:38 AM
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Bailey Berg
Al Andalus train exterior
Train Travel
This New Luxury Train in Spain Goes to Ancient Seaside Towns, Wine Country, and the Don Quixote Windmills
October 8, 2025 04:35 PM
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Bailey Berg
Two ceramic skulls displayed on a Dia de los Muertos altar.
Festivals + Events
This Vibrant Holiday Is Not the Mexican Version of Halloween. Here’s When and Where to Celebrate It in Mexico.
October 8, 2025 10:02 AM
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Sarah Buder
Hand holding a U.S. passport over a wooden surface
Visas + Passports
Need a New U.S. Passport Really Fast? That’ll Be $950.
October 8, 2025 02:11 AM
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Sophie Friedman
Amazing thunderstorm on the Grand Canyon North Rim
Trending News
The Grand Canyon’s North Rim Is Partially Open Again—but Not for Much Longer This Season
October 7, 2025 12:19 PM
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Bailey Berg
Aerial view of Beaches of Placencia in the Stann Creek District of southern Belize
Destination Spotlight
The Right Crowd-Free Beach for Every Month of the Year
October 7, 2025 10:31 AM
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Becca Blond
Kemuri Tatsu-Ya
Where to Travel Next
Brisket Ramen, Injera Nachos, Tandoori Smoked Turkey: An Immigrant-Led Barbecue Revival Is Underway in Texas
October 7, 2025 09:14 AM
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Naomi Tomky
Katsuo-ji temple in Minoh, Osaka, Japan seen with fall foliage
Travel Tips + Etiquette
The Best Time to Visit Japan For Every Type of Trip
October 7, 2025 02:46 AM
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Sophie Friedman
Harry's Guest House
Hotels We Love
The New Era of B&Bs: Zebra Prints, Cannabis Gardens, and Maximalist Mansions
October 6, 2025 01:16 PM
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Matt Kirouac
Airbus A321 Neo operated by Play Airlines taxiing for take off at Kevlavik airport.
Trending News
Another Budget Airline Just Ended Operations. Does This Foreshadow a Larger Industry Trend?
October 6, 2025 12:23 PM
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Barbara Peterson
Aerial view of the SkyWheel at Myrtle Beach
Journeys: Nature + Outdoors
Myrtle Beach, Your Way
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Katmai National Park
Outdoor Adventure
These 3 Tours Get You (Responsibly) Close to Grizzlies, Polar Bears, and Even Rare Spirit Bears
October 3, 2025 01:02 PM
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Susan Portnoy
(Left) Mara Wittorp, (Right) The Mark Hotel in NYC
Hotels
What Happens When One of NYC’s Most Famous Hotels Opens the City Just For You?
October 3, 2025 12:09 PM
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John Wogan
View from the top of the Duomo
4 Days In
4 Days in Milan: A Wes Anderson–Designed Art Café, Risotto Alla Milanese, and a Must-See da Vinci
October 3, 2025 08:19 AM
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Laura Itzkowitz
A white lighthouse with a bright red roof sits atop a green cliff jutting out into the ocean in the Azores
Cruise
These Are the Best Cruises for Solo Travelers
October 2, 2025 06:27 PM
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Jeri Clausing
Colorful homes line a stepped, cobblestoned street in Portugal's historic Ribeira district
Air Travel News
Delta Just Announced New Flights to This Enchanting European Wine City
October 2, 2025 11:07 AM
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Bailey Berg
Left: Peranakan houses blend Chinese, Malay, and Singaporean design elements. Right: Kaya toast, filled with coconut jam, and is a popular Singaporean breakfast snack.
Off The Tourist Trail
My Perfect Singapore: An Afar Editor Shares Her Favorite Hometown Haunts
October 2, 2025 09:05 AM
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Elizabeth See
Minnewaska Park in New York, cliffs and water
Weekend Getaways
10 Weekend Getaways From NYC for Lobster Rolls, Contemporary Art, and Fall Foliage
October 2, 2025 02:20 AM
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Sarah Buder
Numerous people milling about in Washington, D.C.'s National Mall with the Washington Monument in the background
Trending News
Airports, National Parks, and Amtrak—What the October 2025 Government Shutdown Means for Travel
October 1, 2025 03:01 PM
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Bailey Berg
Wooden boat on the canal and old buildings in Amsterdam
Off The Tourist Trail
The 9 p.m. Museum Trick and Other Hacks to See Amsterdam Without the Crowds
October 1, 2025 12:27 PM
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Blane Bachelor
Some of the best sunset views of the Catskills are from the terrace at Klocke Estate
4 Days In
4 Days in the Hudson Valley: Wild Apple Ciders, Centuries-old Estates, and Vibrant New Art Spaces
October 1, 2025 11:10 AM
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Michelle Heimerman
Los Angeles
4 Days In
How to Spend 4 Perfect Days in Los Angeles, According to Locals
October 1, 2025 09:40 AM
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Sheila Yasmin Marikar
A canal-view bathroom in a junior suite at Rosewood Amsterdam
Stay Here Next
This May Be Amsterdam’s Last New Hotel. We Checked In.
October 1, 2025 08:35 AM
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Blane Bachelor
Trailborn Grand Canyon is among the nature-based properties featured in the new Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy.
Hotel News + Openings
National Parks, Eco-Lodges, and Cozy Cabins—a New Marriott Hotel Collection Embraces the Great Outdoors
September 30, 2025 06:26 PM
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Bailey Berg
Person on a suspension bridge between rock cliffs
Hiking + Cycling
Via Ferratas Are Having a Moment—Here’s Where You Can Tackle These Alpine-Style Climbing Routes Across the USA
September 30, 2025 03:48 PM
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Bailey Berg
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