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Pedestrians walk by the Aurora Theatre on Main Street in East Aurora, Sunday, September 1, 2024. The movie theater was built in 1925 equipped to show motion pictures and host dramatic performances and musical entertainment. Photo by Sharon Cantillon
Cities We Love
Visiting This Upstate New York Town Feels Like Traveling 100 Years Back in Time
Time moves slowly in East Aurora, thanks to hand-bound books, stained glass, leatherwork, and other Art Deco and Victorian crafts.
October 14, 2026 12:41 PM
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Sucheta Rawal
two people in a private room on a Nox Mobility train with one person laying down on a top bunch and the other sitting and working on a laptop below
Trending News
A New Business-Class Sleeper Train Is Launching in Europe, with Fares Starting at $73 Each Way
October 13, 2026 05:25 PM
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Blane Bachelor
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Air Travel News
What Are Your Rights When a Flight Is Overbooked?
October 13, 2026 09:06 AM
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Harriet Baskas
Orlando, United States - October 17, 2024: Aerial view photo of Orlando International Airport with Terminal in Orlando, United States.
Air Travel News
These Are the 11 Biggest Airports in the U.S.—a List That Might Surprise You
October 13, 2026 02:54 AM
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Barbara Peterson
A rendering of the forthcoming Blue Roast coffee bar at the Amex Centurion Lounge in Philadelphia with digitally rendered baristas and customers
Air Travel News
Amex Unveils 4 Major Centurion Airport Lounge Updates
October 12, 2026 06:29 PM
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Bailey Berg
A bit of fog and some clouds hug the winding coast along California's Highway 1 in the Big Sur region
Trending News
Highway 1 Through Big Sur Is Open Again After the Wildfires. Here’s What’s Still Closed.
October 12, 2026 04:43 PM
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Bailey Berg
Left: Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai; right: Showcase DXB
Style + Design
Dubai Is Famous for the New. Its Coolest Shopping Scene Is All About the Old
October 12, 2026 01:40 PM
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Katy Gillett
What “Hospitality” Really Means During a Crisis
Hotels
What “Hospitality” Really Means During a Crisis
April 9, 2020 01:25 PM
With Humans Away, Whales Play off the Coast of Southern France
Tips + News
With Humans Away, Whales Play off the Coast of Southern France
April 9, 2020 12:57 PM
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John Leicester
Recreate Travel Experiences at Home With Airbnb’s New Online Platform
Tips + News
Recreate Travel Experiences at Home With Airbnb’s New Online Platform
April 9, 2020 08:57 AM
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Lyndsey Matthews
This Virtual Tour of the Great Barrier Reef With David Attenborough Is the Escape We Need
Water Sports
This Virtual Tour of the Great Barrier Reef With David Attenborough Is the Escape We Need
April 8, 2020 06:27 PM
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Maggie Fuller
Puffins, Koalas, and Pandas: Wildlife Webcams to Watch During Quarantine
Travel Tips + Etiquette
Puffins, Koalas, and Pandas: Wildlife Webcams to Watch During Quarantine
April 8, 2020 04:46 PM
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Sarah Buder
Rewilding Australia
Travel Tales
Rewilding Australia
April 8, 2020 02:18 PM
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Emma John
How Rio’s Samba Schools Are Aiding the Coronavirus Effort in Brazil
COVID + Travel
How Rio’s Samba Schools Are Aiding the Coronavirus Effort in Brazil
April 8, 2020 01:05 PM
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Diarlei Rodrigues
76-Day Lockdown Ends in Wuhan, China’s Coronavirus Epicenter
Tips + News
76-Day Lockdown Ends in Wuhan, China’s Coronavirus Epicenter
April 8, 2020 12:38 PM
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Sam McNeil
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Hotels
The Best New Hotels in the World: The 2020 Stay List
April 8, 2020 11:45 AM
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Jennifer Flowers
The Most Delicious Side of Belgrade Embraces Its Roots
Food + Drink
The Most Delicious Side of Belgrade Embraces Its Roots
April 7, 2020 02:43 PM
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Nicholas Schmidle
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Packing Tips + Gear
The Avid Traveler’s Guide to Buying Luggage
April 7, 2020 11:26 AM
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Lyndsey Matthews
One Great Day in Paris, According to Meghan Donovan
AFAR Advisor
How Influencer Meghan Donovan’s Would Spend a Day in Paris
April 7, 2020 09:46 AM
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Annie Fitzsimmons
Airlines Told They Must Issue Refunds for Coronavirus Cancellations
Air Travel News
Airlines Told They Must Issue Refunds for Coronavirus Cancellations
April 6, 2020 07:34 PM
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Michelle Baran
The Unexpected Paris Neighborhood to Stay in on Your Next Trip
Hotels
The Unexpected Paris Neighborhood to Stay in on Your Next Trip
April 6, 2020 04:37 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
How to Visit a National Park Without Actually Visiting a National Park
National Parks
How to Visit a National Park Without Actually Visiting a National Park
April 6, 2020 04:32 PM
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Maggie Fuller
Overlooked American Stories Come to Life at These New Museums
Museums + Galleries
Overlooked American Stories Come to Life at These New Museums
April 6, 2020 02:28 PM
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Devorah Lev-Tov
Grand Canyon Joins Growing List of Closed National Parks
Tips + News
Grand Canyon Joins Growing List of Closed National Parks
April 6, 2020 02:07 PM
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Maggie Fuller
These Photos Show How Lockdown Has Stilled Bustling London Life
Tips + News
These Photos Show How Lockdown Has Stilled Bustling London Life
April 6, 2020 01:29 PM
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Associated Press (AP)
What an Epic Canadian Train Trip Can Teach You About Kindness
Travel Tales
What an Epic Canadian Train Trip Can Teach You About Kindness
April 3, 2020 02:54 PM
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Colleen Kinder
New Zealand Makes Lockdown Bear-Able by Embracing International Movement
Tips + News
New Zealand Makes Lockdown Bear-Able by Embracing International Movement
April 3, 2020 02:46 PM
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Nick Perry
Funny New Posters Depict Staying Home as a Travel Adventure
Art + Architecture
Funny New Posters Depict Staying Home as a Travel Adventure
April 3, 2020 02:07 PM
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Ann Shields
The 11 Best Sunscreens for Your Face, According to Your Skin Type
Packing Tips + Gear
The 11 Best Sunscreens for Your Face, According to Your Skin Type
April 2, 2020 05:19 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Angry Elephants and Mysterious Stenches: AFAR Editors Remember Embarrassing Travel Stories
Tips + News
Angry Elephants and Mysterious Stenches: AFAR Editors Remember Embarrassing Travel Stories
April 2, 2020 04:53 PM
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Tim Chester
Is Anyone Still Flying? What Air Travel During a Pandemic Looks Like
Air Travel News
Is Anyone Still Flying? What Air Travel During a Pandemic Looks Like
April 2, 2020 03:31 PM
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Michelle Baran
Watch This Orchestra Perform “Bolero” in Lockdown
Art + Culture
Watch This Orchestra Perform “Bolero” in Lockdown
April 2, 2020 01:45 PM
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John Leicester
Why It’s So Important to Stay Connected
Founder’s Note
Why It’s So Important to Stay Connected
April 2, 2020 01:36 PM
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Greg Sullivan
Food Trucks, Wineries, and Hotels: Stunning Shipping Container Projects Around the World
Style + Design
Food Trucks, Wineries, and Hotels: Stunning Shipping Container Projects Around the World
April 1, 2020 05:49 PM
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Sarah Buder
10 Can’t-Miss Places in Beirut, According to a Local
Cities We Love
10 Can’t-Miss Places in Beirut, According to a Local
April 1, 2020 12:25 PM
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Bethany Kehdy
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