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What to Know About Traveling in the Caribbean’s Hurricane Season
Travel Tips + Etiquette
The Caribbean Hurricane Season is Here—And This Year May Be Different
Here’s everything you need to know to have a great Caribbean vacation during hurricane season, and why this year may not be as rough.
May 16, 2026 11:52 AM
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Ann Abel
A row of four tables and blue chairs along a small nook at JetBlue's Bluhouse lounge at JFK airport
Loyalty + Rewards
These Are the Most Exciting New Airport Lounges in the U.S.
May 15, 2026 08:14 PM
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Paul Rubio
La Reina at El Rey Court
Road Trips
The 7 Best Drag Shows, Queer Nights, and Welcoming Bars Along Route 66
May 15, 2026 03:05 PM
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Matt Kirouac
A surfer rides a wave on the Eisbach canal along Munich's Englischer Garten
Trending News
You Can Once Again Watch Surfers Ride This Epic River Wave in the Middle of Munich
May 15, 2026 02:57 PM
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Kate Mann
Half Dome Hike, Yosemite
Hiking + Cycling
8 Dream Hikes in the United States (and How to Score the Permits)
May 14, 2026 06:35 PM
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Anna Mazurek
A hiker with walking poles heading under an arched rock formation in Sete Cidades National Park with trees around the trail
National Parks
A New 115-Mile Trail in Brazil Connects National Parks, Waterfalls, Caves, and Sandstone Rock Formations
May 14, 2026 05:38 PM
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Bailey Berg
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Where to Travel Next
Portugal’s Wildest Islands Have Volcanic Hikes, Black-Sand Beaches, and Natural Hot Springs
May 14, 2026 02:30 PM
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Chadner Navarro
Pool and view at an Airbnb in Portugal's Douro Valley
Hotels
The Infinity Pool at This Airbnb Might Just Offer the Best View in Portugal’s Douro Valley
October 5, 2023 08:30 AM
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Nicholas DeRenzo
New York City is at its prime during the fall months.
Cities We Love
8 U.S. Cities That Are Even Better in the Fall
October 5, 2023 08:20 AM
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Staff
Baratunde Thurston canoes in the Okefenokee Swamp in Georgia for his show, America Outdoors.
Travel Tales
We’re Back! Travel Tales by AFAR Podcast Returns for Season 4
October 5, 2023 08:00 AM
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Aislyn Greene
Delta One facility at Los Angeles International Airport featuring three marbled check-in kiosks
Air Travel News
Delta’s Massive New LAX Terminal Is Now Complete—Here’s a Look Inside
October 4, 2023 05:46 PM
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Chris Dong
Dervish monastery or tekke at the Buna River spring in the town of Blagaj. Location: Blagaj, Mostar basin, Herzegovina-Neretva Canton, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Europe
Travel for Good
Finding Hope in Bosnia and Herzegovina’s Wild Nature and Historic Towns
October 4, 2023 10:31 AM
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Chloe Bergé
Air France's new business class cabins now include extra privacy features, alongside other upgrades.
Air Travel News
Air France Has New Business-Class Seats—and You Could Win a Free Ticket
October 4, 2023 08:03 AM
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Jessie Beck
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National Parks
The 9 Best National Parks for Phenomenal Fall Foliage
October 4, 2023 05:43 AM
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Melanie Haiken
View of United Polaris seats
Air Travel News
United Unveils New Polaris Business Seat Upgrades
October 3, 2023 05:08 PM
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Michelle Baran
You Could Be Denied a Passport if You Have Unpaid Taxes
Trending News
Passport Wait Times Are Finally Coming Down—Here’s How Long It Takes Now
October 3, 2023 02:00 PM
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Bailey Berg
A mural at Esperanza Arts Center in Philadelphia
Art + Architecture
12 Great U.S. Museums Focused on Latin American Art
October 3, 2023 08:03 AM
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Jessica van Dop DeJesus
Passengers traveling by a modern commercial plane, shot from the inside of an airplane
Travel Tips + Etiquette
Can Aspirin Help Prevent Blood Clots on Long Flights? Doctors Weigh In.
October 3, 2023 07:00 AM
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Nathalie Alonso
The town of Vik in Iceland, seen from a neighboring hill
Trending News
Visiting Iceland Is About to Get More Expensive—Here’s Why
October 2, 2023 05:07 PM
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Bailey Berg
Global Entry Will Soon Be Quicker—but at What Privacy Cost?
Trending News
Global Entry Just Made Getting Through Customs Even Faster—Here’s How
October 2, 2023 05:04 PM
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Bailey Berg
blue-footed boobies sitting on rocks in Galapagos with the sea in the background
Trending News
How a Massive Debt-for-Nature Deal Will Help Protect the Galápagos
October 2, 2023 02:31 PM
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Anna Fiorentino
The willows and aspen of California's June Lake Loop provide just one the state's many autumnal hues.
Outdoor Adventure
Think New England Is the Only Place for Fall Foliage? Try California
October 2, 2023 12:13 PM
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Pat Tompkins
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Videos
5 Tapas You Can Only Find in Barcelona [VIDEO]
September 30, 2023 05:39 PM
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Claudia Cardia
The Villa at Camden Harbour Inn features light filled living spaces with large sofas.
Stay Here Next
This Dreamy New Farmhouse Villa in Maine Is Your Next Group Getaway
September 30, 2023 06:00 AM
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Joe Diaz
Delta airplane taking off with an airport control tower in the background
Air Travel News
Delta to Re-Evaluate Changes to SkyMiles Program and Lounge Access
September 29, 2023 03:16 PM
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Chris Dong
Hyatt Zilara Riviera Maya
Hotels
Why This Riviera Maya Resort Is Exactly the Retreat You Need
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A sign depicting that the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island are temporarily closed due to a government shutdown
Trending News
Airport Staffing Issues, National Park Closures—How a Government Shutdown Will Affect Your Travels
September 29, 2023 01:05 PM
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Bailey Berg
There are things you can do to make the passport process as smooth as possible.
Travel Tips + Etiquette
You Should Renew Your Passport Sooner Than You Might Think—Here’s Why
September 29, 2023 12:47 PM
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Bailey Berg
The Parker Palm Springs pool
Art + Culture
What Makes Greater Palm Springs Such a Timeless Vacation Haven
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Art Stars, High-Altitude Wines, and a Remote National Park: The Ultimate Colorado Road Trip
Road Trips
This Weeklong Colorado Road Trip Winds Through Lesser-Known Natural Wonders and Charming Small Towns
September 29, 2023 11:40 AM
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Ashlea Halpern
A heard of buffalo in Yellowstone National Park with a river and thermal springs in the background
National Parks
National Parks to Close if U.S. Government Shuts Down
September 29, 2023 08:28 AM
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Michelle Baran
8 Beautiful Waterfalls Around the World You Can Visit
Natural Wonders
9 Waterfalls So Beautiful They’re Worth Traveling For
September 29, 2023 07:59 AM
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Deb Hopewell
The Haldane Suite at the Raffles London at The OWO features dark wood paneling and gilt chandeliers.
Hotels
London Is Having a Big Hotels Moment. These Are the 6 Openings of 2023 We’re Most Excited About
September 29, 2023 06:00 AM
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Heidi Mitchell
A Ferry Ride Away, a World Apart: A Weekend Retreat to Whidbey Island
Weekend Getaways
A Ferry Ride Away, a World Apart: A Weekend Retreat to Whidbey Island
September 28, 2023 08:53 PM
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Aislyn Greene
Left photo shows a street art design, right image shows people in a restaurant
Cities We Love
Where to Go, What to Eat, and Where to Stay in Mexico City’s Roma Neighborhood
September 28, 2023 11:03 AM
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Maliah West
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