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Left: Fall Colors in Peacham, Vermont; right: Maple creemee pickup in Vermont
Food + Drink
This Vermont Sweet Treat Now Has Its Own Passport
The Vermont Creemee passport, launched this year, includes info about 189 shops and has pages to collect stamps.
October 9, 2026 06:58 PM
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Michele Herrmann
Exterior of the Head of the Lakes private railcar on Lake Superior with the water and train yard in the background
Train Travel
This Railcar Was the Private Jet of Its Day—Now You Can Experience It on a Train Ride Along Lake Superior
October 9, 2026 09:36 AM
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Bailey Berg
Chesa Marchetta summer scenery and summer food
Stay Here Next
A Centuries-Old Swiss Alpine Inn Gets an Art-Filled Second Life
October 8, 2026 05:54 PM
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Adam H. Graham
AFAR Magazine Still Life Shoot
Visas + Passports
Big Changes Are Coming for U.S. Passports—Here’s What to Know
October 8, 2026 02:22 PM
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Lydia Price
TALLINN, ESTONIA - DECEMBER 29, 2022. Christmas market at Town Hall Square (Raekoja Plats) and Town Hall, Old Town, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Tallinn, Estonia, Europe. On a cold winter morning.
Where to Go in Winter
10 Best Places to Visit in December
October 8, 2026 02:04 PM
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Mark Ellwood
photo of a man accessing United's in-flight entertainment system to connect to onboard Wi-Fi
Loyalty + Rewards
United Will Match Your Delta or American Status as It Takes a Swipe at Rivals’ Wi-Fi
October 8, 2026 09:26 AM
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Harriet Baskas
Left: Pickles exterior: right: TK
Food + Drink
Romania Has Given Me a New, Fermented Obsession
October 8, 2026 05:48 AM
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Danielle Hallock
North window in Arches National Park
Travel Tips + Etiquette
Exploring U.S. National Parks Just Got Easier With This New Google Maps Feature
April 11, 2023 05:29 PM
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Bailey Berg
row of colorful somewhat crooked buildings along the Amsterdam waterfront with houseboats
Air Travel News
JetBlue Adds New Flights to Europe—Just in Time for Summer
April 11, 2023 02:47 PM
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Michelle Baran
Jennifer Flowers in the Plaza Hotel in 1987, with her brother Justin in the background.
Hotels
AFAR’s Very Own Eloise on What Makes a Great Hotel
April 11, 2023 12:37 PM
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Jennifer Flowers
Carlton Cannes, a Regent Hotel is a shining example of Belle Époque-era architecture.
Stay Here Next
A Grande Dame Hotel Is Reborn in Cannes. Here’s a First Look.
April 10, 2023 04:21 PM
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Mary Winston Nicklin
10 “Stranger Things” Filming Locations You Can Visit
History + Culture
12 Stranger Things Filming Locations You Can Visit
April 10, 2023 02:25 PM
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Ciera Velarde
Kayaking the waterways within the Golden Isles.
Islands
5 Ways to Explore the Boundless Natural Beauty of the Golden Isles
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security bin with laptop, sunscreen and large water bottle at London City Airport
Air Travel News
This U.K. Airport Just Dropped the 100-Milliliter Liquid Limit—and More Airports Will Follow Suit
April 7, 2023 05:29 PM
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Michelle Baran
A ship at sunset
Cruise News
On the Longest-Ever U.S. River Cruise, Visit 20 States in 60 Days
April 7, 2023 11:29 AM
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Bailey Berg
Coach Beard and Ted Lasso stand in front of two red telephone booths
Art + Culture
5 Ted Lasso Filming Locations You Can Actually Visit
April 6, 2023 08:32 PM
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Bailey Berg
Turkiye-Wine-Thrace-Vineyard-Route.jpg
Beer, Wine, + Spirits
Sip Your Way Along Türkiye’s Oldest Wine Route
April 6, 2023 05:43 PM
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Kristin Braswell
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Travel for Good
How One Small African Island Is Setting the Standard for Sustainability
April 6, 2023 03:14 PM
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Keith Drew
A picture of Ignorance=Fear, Silence=Death (1989) by Haring. It says things like Ignorance = Fear and Silence = Death and Fight AIDS, Act Up.
Art + Culture
Keith Haring Makes His L.A. Museum Debut With Massive Exhibit
April 6, 2023 01:46 PM
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Mae Hamilton
Group of five people hiking in the desert
Packing Tips + Gear
How REI Is Making the Outdoors Accessible for People of More Sizes
April 6, 2023 12:29 PM
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Naomi Tomky
A narrow street with food stalls, paper lanterns, and cherry blossoms in Japan
Trending News
Traveling to Japan? No Need for a Visa and (Soon) No COVID Travel Restrictions Either
April 5, 2023 06:50 PM
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Bailey Berg
aerial view of united airplane on runway
Air Travel News
With Google’s New Flight Price Guarantee, You’ll Get Paid the Difference if Your Airfare Drops
April 4, 2023 07:53 PM
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Michelle Baran
Manchester Town Hall seen from across the street at dusk
Travel Tips + Etiquette
This English City Just Became the First in the U.K. to Implement a Tourist Tax
April 4, 2023 07:02 PM
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Bailey Berg
New rooftop pool at The Gale South Beach, Curio Collection by Hilton
Loyalty + Rewards
When Buying Hotel Points Can Save You Money
April 4, 2023 03:59 PM
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Paul Rubio
When designing the National Museum of Qatar, architect Jean Nouvel took inspiration from a desert rose crystal.<br/>
LGBTQ Travel
What It’s Like to Be a Queer Traveler in the Middle East
April 4, 2023 01:40 PM
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Emy Rodriguez Flores
You Can Still Find Old Hollywood Glamour at These Los Angeles Spots
History + Culture
Relive the Golden Age of Hollywood at These Los Angeles Spots
April 4, 2023 09:18 AM
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Vanita Salisbury
A bungalow at Buahan, a Banyan Tree Escape
Hotels
The 2023 Stay List
April 4, 2023 09:00 AM
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Jennifer Flowers
Tlayudas in half
Food + Drink
Top 5 Street Foods to Try in Mexico (Besides Tacos)
April 3, 2023 11:52 PM
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Meagan Drillinger
Residence-style rooms, hotel services, and a seaside location make the Shore House the ultimate beach house.
Hotels
How a Classic is Reinventing Itself at Hotel del Coronado
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Step back and time and experience a true sense of place at the historic Hotel del Coronado.
Hotels
Enjoy a Stay at the Storied Hotel del Coronado That’s Totally You
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Otago is a great region for wine—and views—in New Zealand.
Beer, Wine, + Spirits
In New Zealand, These Beautiful Places Are a Must-Visit for Wine-Lovers
March 31, 2023 06:38 PM
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Sarah Bray
Traditional taxi boats in the port of Hydra island in Greece
Islands
Slow Down at These Car-Free Destinations in Europe
March 31, 2023 05:22 PM
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Sara Lieberman
The Raffles Udaipur TK
Stay Here Next
The New Raffles Udaipur in Rajasthan Is Fit for Royalty
March 31, 2023 04:37 PM
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Sarika Bansal
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Expedition Cruises
A Cruise to Indonesia’s Spice Islands Shows “How the World Is Supposed to Be”
March 31, 2023 03:54 PM
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Michelle Jana Chan
Coral Hill villa at Bequia Beach Hotel overlooks the turquoise waters of the Caribbean Sea.
Hotels
Why Your Next Hotel Booking Could Be . . . a Villa Rental
March 31, 2023 02:05 PM
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Mary Holland
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