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Islands
Canada Has More Islands Than the U.S.—Here Are Its 7 Most Spectacular
From fishing shacks to fjords, there’s a Canadian island for every personality.
July 1, 2026 04:12 PM
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Joel Balsam
Hiking
Trending News
How Gear Libraries Are Making Outdoor Adventure More Accessible—and Affordable
July 1, 2026 02:52 PM
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Kris Ann Valdez
A living room area with a couch, arm chairs, and a large outdoor deck within a suite on the Four Seasons I yacht
Small Ship Cruises
The New Four Seasons Yacht Takes an Approach to Pricing Not Seen on Other Cruises. Will It Work?
June 30, 2026 07:25 PM
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Fran Golden
The topsail schooner 'Pride of Baltimore II' seen at a bit of a distance sailing along the water with four sails and an American flag flapping off the back
Outdoor Adventure
Slow Travel in Style—Where to Sail on a Tall Ship in the U.S. This Summer
June 30, 2026 06:42 PM
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Pat Tompkins
The white facade of Mission San Juan Bautista with a two-tiered bell tower with three bells on the right and a large cross in front of the building
Trending News
California Is Giving Away a Free Pass to 30 Historic State Parks This Summer
June 30, 2026 02:28 PM
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Bailey Berg
People walking around and making selections from a food bar at Alaska Airlines' new lounge at Portland International Airport
Air Travel News
A First Look at Alaska Airlines’ Ambitious New Airport Lounge
June 29, 2026 05:43 PM
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Bailey Berg
Lake Club Exterior, Ritz Carlton Tahoe
Lake Club Exterior, Ritz Carlton Tahoe
Hotels
The Best Lake Tahoe Hotels for Ski Season and Summer Escapes
June 28, 2026 12:08 PM
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Alexandra Cheney
Beach Pavilion accommodations at Amanzoe in Greece feature a private pool.
Fall 2024
These Are the 16 Best Hotels and Resorts in Greece
October 29, 2024 10:27 AM
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Nicola Chilton
Two people skiing in Gstaad in the Swiss Alps on freshly groomed snow with soaring snow-topped in the background
Packing Tips + Gear
You Can Get Free Ski Tickets When You Buy Winter Gear From This Iconic Outerwear Brand
October 28, 2024 06:56 PM
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Cat Sposato
Courtesy Museum of Broken Relationships
Longreads
This Museum Wants Your Stories of Heartbreak
October 28, 2024 11:35 AM
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Erika Hobart
The Rockefeller Center Christmas tree entices tourists and locals when it
Holiday Travel
A Guide to Surviving—and Enjoying—Holiday Travel This Year
October 28, 2024 08:30 AM
An aeriel view of Mont Saint-Michel, a historic island commune topped with a striking abbey, in France, with moody sunset lighting and clouds
Ocean Cruises
6 Best France Cruises for Food, Wine, History, and Art
October 25, 2024 06:10 PM
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Fran Golden
Afar's Photo Director, Michelle Heimerman, shooting the Khumbu Ice Fall at Everest Base Camp.
Packing Tips + Gear
I Just Hiked to Everest Base Camp—Here’s Everything I Packed for the 12-Day Trek
October 25, 2024 03:39 PM
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Michelle Heimerman
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Fall 2024
These 18 Epic Cruises Offer Unforgettable Trips Around the World
October 25, 2024 02:26 PM
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Nicholas DeRenzo
Illustration of a blue station wagon with two dark skinned people in the front seats and two suitcases on the roof rack.
Travel Tips + Etiquette
TSA and AAA’s Tips on How to Handle Thanksgiving Travel
October 25, 2024 12:08 PM
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Michelle Baran
an airplane wing inflight with views of Indonesian islands below
Air Travel News
To Get the Best Price, This Is When to Book Your Flight
October 24, 2024 06:45 PM
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Michelle Baran
Detroit, Michigan skyline
Fall 2024
Detroit Is Alive With New Possibilities—but Don’t Call It a Comeback
October 24, 2024 01:25 PM
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Sarah Bence
Videos
6 Must-Visit Places in Spain [VIDEO]
October 24, 2024 12:25 PM
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Chloe Arrojado
Videos
The Best Places to Go in Asia [VIDEO]
October 24, 2024 12:08 PM
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Chloe Arrojado
An elderly woman in line at the inspection of things on the checkpoint, security through a scanner before leaving for a flight at the airport or after arrival, a plastic box with luggage closeup.
Air Travel News
How to Choose Between TSA PreCheck, Global Entry, and Clear
October 24, 2024 10:31 AM
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Ramsey Qubein
Peter Knego with the former <i>Augustus</i> Italian liner of 1952 in Alang, India. Much of the ship is now with Knego in his home in Oceanside, California.
Longreads
This Is Where Cruise Ships Go to Die. Meet the Man Saving Them
October 24, 2024 10:26 AM
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Jen Rose Smith
These hotels have exciting perks included in their stay costs.
Hotels
Enjoy These 13 Free Perks at Hotels Around the World
October 24, 2024 08:06 AM
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Cat Sposato
A photo from 2004 of a group of Native Alaskans in a canoe looking on at a Celebrity cruise ship in the distance at Icy Strait Point
Cruise News
20 Years On, Alaska’s First Indigenous-Owned Cruise Port Sees Growing Interest in Celebrating Local Heritage
October 23, 2024 06:35 PM
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Fran Golden
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Fall 2024
My Mom’s Dementia Was Getting Worse. I Hoped a Mother-Daughter Cruise Would Help Us Reconnect
October 23, 2024 03:25 PM
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Ashlea Halpern
A bed with a teal blue plush headboard and foot bench in a hotel room. to the side is part of a 737 airplane that is fitted inside the suite of Corendon Amsterdam New-West hotel
Air Travel News
A Hotel Suite With an Airplane Inside, and 4 Other Aviation-Themed Hotels
October 23, 2024 08:00 AM
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Blane Bachelor
Aurora Expeditions' 130-passenger 'Greg Mortimer' leaves a clear trail of dark water behind as it cuts through ice-speckled water in Antarctica, with a large snowy mountain in the background
Expedition Cruises
The Best Antarctica Cruises for Travelers Who Want to Nerd Out on History, Wildlife, and the Environment
October 22, 2024 09:00 PM
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Jeri Clausing
Kefalonia
International Beaches
This Is the Perfect Travel Destination for Water Lovers
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Fall 2024
How to Plan Family Trips That Both Kids and Parents Love
October 22, 2024 03:27 PM
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Tim Chester
An empty airplane seat row with rounded windows in the background
Air Travel News
There’s a Very Good Reason Airplanes Have Rounded Windows
October 22, 2024 11:40 AM
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Nicholas DeRenzo
Namche Bazaar, Nepal
Travel Tips + Etiquette
6 Ways to Prevent Altitude Sickness
October 22, 2024 08:02 AM
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Sarika Bansal
The dining room in the Delta One lounge at LAX features smaller blue curved banquettes and long, brown banquet seating lining the walls
Air Travel News
LAX’s New Delta One Lounge Ups the Ante With a Glamorous Bar, Table-Service Dining, and a Wellness Area
October 21, 2024 06:25 PM
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Bailey Berg
Regent Santa Monica Beach Hotel | Luxury Oceanfront Resort Photography by Hotel, Travel, Hotel, Lifestyle, and Architectural Photographer, Tanveer Badal | @TANVEERBADAL | TANVEERBADAL.COM
Stay Here Next
This New Hotel Just Raised the Bar for Santa Monica Stays. We Got an Early Look.
October 21, 2024 11:53 AM
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Tim Chester
A view of Ben Nevis mountain shrouded in cloud
Outdoor Adventure
An Essential Guide to the Best of the Scottish Highlands
October 18, 2024 04:50 PM
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Matt Kirouac
Close-up of a passport with an airplane window in the background
Trending News
Finally, Passport Wait Times Have Come Back Down to Earth
October 17, 2024 06:55 PM
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Bailey Berg
Palm trees downed by tornadoes caused by Hurricane Milton in Palm Beach County in Florida.
Trending News
In the Aftermath of Hurricanes Helene and Milton, Is It OK to Travel to Florida Right Now?
October 17, 2024 06:53 PM
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Terry Ward
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