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Avila Beach House - exterior with pool and palm tees
Hotel News + Openings
Skip the Big City: 6 New Hotels Making Smaller U.S. Destinations Worth a Trip This Fall
Some of America’s most charming getaways are found in its smaller cities and towns—and these six new and newly renovated hotels offer another reason to visit this fall.
October 12, 2026 11:34 AM
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Devorah Lev-Tov
Left: Fall Colors in Peacham, Vermont; right: Maple creemee pickup in Vermont
Food + Drink
This Vermont Sweet Treat Now Has Its Own Passport
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
Mexico Opens New Airport Amid Criticisms and Controversy
Air Travel News
Mexico Opens New Airport Amid Criticisms and Controversy
March 21, 2022 05:24 PM
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Associated Press (AP)
Ask a Local: Charné Sampson’s Guide to Cape Town
Cities We Love
Ask a Local: Charné Sampson’s Guide to Cape Town
March 21, 2022 04:19 PM
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Kathryn Romeyn
How to Bring Home a Piece of Cape Town
Style + Design
Where to Shop in Cape Town: 8 Great Boutiques
March 21, 2022 04:17 PM
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Kathryn Romeyn
For the Love of Rum and Sand: A Return to Turks and Caicos
Islands
For the Love of Rum and Sand: A Return to Turks and Caicos
March 21, 2022 11:43 AM
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Kristin Braswell
Are Airfares Going to Skyrocket This Year?
Air Travel News
Are Airfares Going to Skyrocket This Year?
March 18, 2022 04:24 PM
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Barbara Peterson
“Diego Rivera’s America” Will Debut at SFMOMA in July
Art + Architecture
“Diego Rivera’s America” Will Debut at SFMOMA in July
March 18, 2022 02:15 PM
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Mae Hamilton
This Boutique Hotel in Mexico Is Preserving Paradise and Rethinking Sustainable Travel
Travel for Good
This Boutique Hotel in Mexico Is Preserving Paradise and Rethinking Sustainable Travel
March 18, 2022 12:55 PM
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Tim Chester
Canada to Drop COVID Testing Requirement for Travelers
COVID + Travel
Canada to Drop COVID Testing Requirement for Travelers
March 17, 2022 06:40 PM
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Michelle Baran
San Francisco’s Neighborhoods Not to Miss
Cities We Love
6 Can’t-Miss San Francisco Neighborhoods for Travelers
March 17, 2022 02:43 PM
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Maggie Fuller
U.K. Scraps Masks on Some Flights and Ends COVID Travel Restrictions
COVID + Travel
U.K. Scraps Masks on Some Flights and Ends COVID Travel Restrictions
March 16, 2022 08:50 PM
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Bailey Berg
Vietnam Has Reopened Borders to All Travelers
COVID + Travel
Vietnam Has Reopened Borders to All Travelers
March 16, 2022 07:00 PM
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Bailey Berg
How to Enjoy Switzerland’s Beauty—and Help Keep It That Way
Travel for Good
How to Enjoy Switzerland’s Beauty—and Help Keep It That Way
March 16, 2022 05:37 PM
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Jonny Bierman
One of Our Favorite Hotels in Miami Is Powered by Kayak
Hotels
One of Our Favorite Hotels in Miami Is Powered by Kayak
March 16, 2022 03:07 PM
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Juliana Shallcross
How to Really Adventure in Kenya—With Astounding Wildlife and Culture
Safari
How to Really Adventure in Kenya—With Astounding Wildlife and Culture
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France Suspends Most COVID Restrictions, Including Vaccine Pass
COVID + Travel
France Suspends Most COVID Restrictions, Including Vaccine Pass
March 15, 2022 08:43 PM
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Michelle Baran
Get Half Off Private Room Fares on Amtrak’s Most Scenic Routes This Spring
Train Travel
Get Half Off Private Room Fares on Amtrak’s Most Scenic Routes This Spring
March 15, 2022 07:09 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
The Girl Wrestlers of Varanasi, India, Are Changing the Rules of the Game
History + Culture
The Girl Wrestlers of Varanasi, India, Are Changing the Rules of the Game
March 15, 2022 06:41 PM
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Eileen McDougall
Cruise Lines Skip Russia and Head to These Beautiful Ports Instead
Ukraine + Travel
Cruise Lines Skip Russia and Head to These Beautiful Ports Instead
March 14, 2022 09:49 PM
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Fran Golden
Uber and Lyft to Add Fuel Surcharge Due to High Price of Gas
Trending News
Uber and Lyft to Add Fuel Surcharge Due to High Price of Gas
March 14, 2022 06:01 PM
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Bailey Berg
5 Fabulous Ways to Discover the Vast Beauty of Colombia
AFAR Advisor
5 Fabulous Ways to Discover the Vast Beauty of Colombia
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Enchanting, Crowd-Pleasing Colombia
Family Travel
Enchanting, Crowd-Pleasing Colombia
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Bicycling and Boutique Hotels, One of Many Perfect Pairings in Colombia’s Great Outdoors
Outdoor Adventure
Bicycling and Boutique Hotels, One of Many Perfect Pairings in Colombia’s Great Outdoors
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California’s Stunning “Field of Light” Is Back
Trending News
California’s Stunning “Field of Light” Is Back
March 11, 2022 04:42 PM
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Katherine LaGrave
The Essential Guide to Prince Edward Island
Where to Travel Next
The Essential Guide to Prince Edward Island
March 11, 2022 03:16 PM
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Michael Kaminer
U.S. Passports Are Getting a Whole New Look
Visas + Passports
U.S. Passports Are Getting a Whole New Look
March 11, 2022 02:33 PM
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Michelle Baran
Downhill Dining: These Mountain Huts Redefine Perfect Ski Conditions in Italy’s Dolomites
Winter Sports
Downhill Dining: These Mountain Huts Redefine Perfect Ski Conditions in Italy’s Dolomites
March 11, 2022 02:21 PM
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Michelle Heimerman
The 10 Best Vaccination Card Holders for Every Type of Traveler
Packing Tips + Gear
The 10 Best Vaccination Card Holders for Every Type of Traveler
March 11, 2022 01:20 PM
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Juliet Izon
La Vie en Hôtel: Find Your Dream French Getaway
Hotels
La Vie en Hôtel: Find Your Dream French Getaway
March 10, 2022 09:45 PM
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Lindsey Tramuta
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