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An illuminated black sign at the airport with most yellow letters reads "Real ID Are You Ready?"
Air Travel News
Still Don’t Have a Real ID? You’ll Need to Pay a Fee to Get Through the Airport Starting in February
TSA is launching a new ConfirmID process on February 1, 2026, for fliers who show up at the airport without proper identification. Here’s what to know and how much it will cost.
January 28, 2026 01:25 PM
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Bailey Berg
Holland America Line's 'MS Nieuw Amsterdam' ship sailing through Alaska's Inside Passage with green snow-capped mountains all around
Cruise
The Best Alaska Cruises to Book in 2026, From New Luxury Yachts to Nature-Focused Expeditions
January 28, 2026 01:22 PM
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Bailey Berg
Community Sauna - Camberwell
Health + Wellness
My Favorite Wellness Travel Tip? Talk to Strangers in the Sauna
January 27, 2026 01:42 PM
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Lucy Kehoe
Makkum, The Netherlands-February 2021; View over the frozen water of the IJsselmeer close to Makkum with four recreational ice boats on the ice and endless ice landscape in the back
Winter Sports
What to Do With All This Cold? Race Sailboats Across Frozen Lakes, From New York to Finland
January 27, 2026 12:50 PM
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Francesca Krempa
View of a train passing by the Mediterranean, with pastel houses on cliffs on the righthand side
Trains
Europe’s Most Beautiful Train Rides Roll Along the Mediterranean, Past Fjords, and Across the Highlands
January 27, 2026 06:59 AM
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Catherine Bennett
Left: Airplane landing with a golden light of sunset; right: View of Madrid during the sunset
Air Travel News
Want to Fly Business Class to Europe for Less? Try This Airline You’ve Never Heard of
January 26, 2026 09:08 PM
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Barbara Peterson
A gate area at London Heathrow airport
Air Travel News
Getting Through Security at London’s Heathrow Airport Just Got Much Easier
January 26, 2026 06:30 PM
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Blane Bachelor
Sri Lanka Has Come Into Its Own as a Nature Lover’s Paradise
In the Magazine
Sri Lanka Has Come Into Its Own as a Nature Lover’s Paradise
December 01, 2021 02:30 PM
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Zinara Rathnayake
A Road Trip Through Abu Dhabi Reveals Its History
In the Magazine
A Road Trip Through Abu Dhabi Reveals Its History
December 01, 2021 02:28 PM
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Nicola Chilton
Find the “Real” Jamaica in This Laid-Back Neighborhood
In the Magazine
Find the “Real” Jamaica in This Laid-Back Neighborhood
December 01, 2021 02:26 PM
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Sheryl Nance-Nash
Get Outside in Luxor, Egypt, to Walk Among the Kings
In the Magazine
Get Outside in Luxor, Egypt, to Walk Among the Kings
December 01, 2021 02:25 PM
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Colleen Kinder
Around the World in 39 Places
In the Magazine
Around the World in 39 Places
December 01, 2021 02:19 PM
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Julia Cosgrove
As the Pandemic (Hopefully) Wanes, Chicago Is Back and Stronger Than Ever
In the Magazine
As the Pandemic (Hopefully) Wanes, Chicago Is Back and Stronger Than Ever
December 01, 2021 02:08 PM
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Elaine Glusac
The Best New Restaurants in Chicago
Cities We Love
The Best New Restaurants in Chicago
December 01, 2021 12:53 PM
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Nina Kokotas Hahn
Barbados Bids Farewell to British Monarchy as It Becomes a Republic
History + Culture
Barbados Bids Farewell to British Monarchy as It Becomes a Republic
December 01, 2021 12:26 PM
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Dánica Coto
The Best Things to Do in Chicago Right Now
Cities We Love
The Best Things to Do in Chicago Right Now
December 01, 2021 12:22 PM
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Elaine Glusac
Reinventing the Classic London Trip
History + Culture
Reinventing the Classic London Trip
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Exploring Lesser-Known England by Rail
UNESCO World Heritage
Exploring Lesser-Known England by Rail
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Where to Travel Next
The Best Places to Travel in 2022
December 01, 2021 10:52 AM
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Staff
Why You Should Walk Your Way Through Great Britain
Hiking + Cycling
Why You Should Walk Your Way Through Great Britain
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You Can Now Book the Real-Life “Home Alone” House on Airbnb
Holiday Travel
You Can Now Book the Real-Life “Home Alone” House on Airbnb
December 01, 2021 08:26 AM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Josephine Baker Becomes First Black Woman Inducted at the Panthéon in Paris
History + Culture
Josephine Baker Becomes First Black Woman Inducted at the Panthéon in Paris
November 30, 2021 07:28 PM
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Sylvie Corbet
Eat Well, Do Good: Restaurants That Give Back
Food + Drink
Eat Well, Do Good: Restaurants That Give Back
November 30, 2021 07:15 PM
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Billie Cohen
New COVID Variant Spurs Cascade of International Travel Bans
COVID + Travel
New COVID Variant Spurs Cascade of International Travel Bans
November 29, 2021 05:06 PM
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Michelle Baran
Why Some Fully Vaccinated Foreign Travelers Still Can’t Enter the U.S.
COVID + Travel
Why Some Fully Vaccinated Foreign Travelers Still Can’t Enter the U.S.
November 26, 2021 08:51 AM
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Victoria Milko
Person with a rolling suitcase at an airport
Air Travel News
Why You Should Use a Two-Wheeled Suitcase, According to a Flight Attendant
November 24, 2021 12:42 PM
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Rosalie Tinelli
The 7 Best Global Gifts for Whiskey Lovers
Food + Drink
The 7 Best Global Gifts for Whiskey Lovers
November 24, 2021 12:22 PM
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Laura Dannen Redman
Is It Time for Kids to Cruise Again?
COVID + Travel
Is It Time for Kids to Cruise Again?
November 24, 2021 09:56 AM
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Fran Golden
Apple’s AirPods Pro Are a Game Changer for Travelers, and You Can Get Them for Over 30 Percent off Now
AFAR Approved
Apple’s AirPods Pro Are a Game Changer for Travelers, and You Can Get Them for Over 30 Percent off Now
November 23, 2021 04:50 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Exploring the Other Side of Haiti
Islands
Exploring the Other Side of Haiti
November 23, 2021 02:00 PM
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Mariette Williams
Add Some Sparkle to Your Travels With Away’s Limited-Edition Holiday Collection
Packing Tips + Gear
Add Some Sparkle to Your Travels With Away’s Limited-Edition Holiday Collection
November 23, 2021 12:19 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
A Thoughtful and Inclusive Tour of Historic Charleston Plantations
History + Culture
A Thoughtful and Inclusive Tour of Historic Charleston Plantations
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Some European Christmas Markets Close Due to COVID, but Some Remain Open
COVID + Travel
Some European Christmas Markets Close Due to COVID, but Some Remain Open
November 22, 2021 08:14 PM
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Billie Cohen
The Next Time You Travel, Try a Soundwalk
Health + Wellness
The Next Time You Travel, Try a Soundwalk
November 22, 2021 04:55 PM
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Louis Chude-Sokei
How to Support Latinx-Owned Businesses on a Winter Trip to Minnesota
Travel for Good
How to Support Latinx-Owned Businesses in Minnesota
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