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Four Seasons Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru beach with single person (left), Four Seasons Seychelles at Desroches Island beach with chairs (Right)
Hotels
The Maldives or the Seychelles? I’ve Been to Both. Here’s My Pick.
Both the Seychelles and Maldives promise extraordinary beaches and luxurious resorts, but they offer surprisingly different vacations. A frequent visitor compares two Four Seasons resorts—and the distinctive trips each destination delivers.
October 15, 2026 01:11 PM
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Chris Schalkx
A green and yellow train rolling through a fall landscape with yellow and orange trees
Train Travel
Fall Foliage Is Better by Rail on These 13 Scenic Train Trips
October 15, 2026 04:21 AM
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Lyndsey Matthews
At Burbank, passengers still climb stairs from the tarmac to board, a ritual the new terminal keeps.
Air Travel News
L.A.’s “Secret” Second Airport Just Debuted a $1.3 Billion New Terminal, Enhancing Its LAX Alternative Appeal
October 14, 2026 06:50 PM
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Rachel Chang
Waldorf Astoria London Admiralty Arch exterior at night with flags
Hotel News + Openings
London’s Most Famous Landmarks Are Becoming Luxury Hotels—Including a Spectacular New Waldorf Astoria
October 14, 2026 01:51 PM
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James Manning
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
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
passengers in an airplane
Air Travel News
What Are Your Rights When a Flight Is Overbooked?
October 13, 2026 09:06 AM
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Harriet Baskas
A New Airplane Seat Design Promises to End Middle-Seat Misery
Air Travel News
A New Airplane Seat Design Promises to End Middle-Seat Misery
July 19, 2019 06:43 PM
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Michelle Baran
Futuristic Airbnbs That Look Like They Belong in Outer Space
Hotels
Futuristic Airbnbs That Look Like They Belong in Outer Space
July 19, 2019 03:20 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Inside Switzerland’s Once-in-a-Generation Winegrowers’ Festival
Festivals + Events
Inside Switzerland’s Once-in-a-Generation Winegrowers’ Festival
July 19, 2019 02:40 PM
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Jamey Keaten
This Is the First U.S. Airport to Be Fully Solar-Powered
Air Travel News
This Is the First U.S. Airport to Be Fully Solar-Powered
July 19, 2019 12:41 AM
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Michelle Baran
Best Travel-Size Beauty Deals to Shop at the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale
Packing Tips + Gear
Best Travel-Size Beauty Deals to Shop at the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale
July 18, 2019 11:23 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Two Perfect Days in Buffalo
Cities We Love
Two Perfect Days in Buffalo
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The Perfect Savannah Weekend Means Lowcountry Food, Art, and Luxury
Weekend Getaways
The Perfect Savannah Weekend Means Lowcountry Food, Art, and Luxury
July 18, 2019 06:15 PM
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Stratton Lawrence
These Airlines Are the Latest to Adopt Biometric Screening
Air Travel News
These Airlines Are the Latest to Adopt Biometric Screening
July 18, 2019 03:35 PM
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Katherine LaGrave
In Defense of Lugging a Cast-Iron Skillet Into the Wilderness
Camping
In Defense of Lugging a Cast-Iron Skillet Into the vWilderness
July 17, 2019 06:05 PM
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Lauren Sloss
What It’s Like to Experience Total Luxury in One of the Wildest Places in the United States
Epic Trips
What It’s Like to Experience Total Luxury in One of the Wildest Places in the United States
July 17, 2019 03:37 PM
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Maggie Fuller
How to Book Truly Unique Camping Experiences
Camping
How to Book Truly Unique Camping Experiences
July 17, 2019 11:42 AM
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Michelle Baran
How to Explore India and Make a Difference
Hotels
How to Explore India and Make a Difference
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Make Your “Roman Holiday” Dreams Come True With a Luxe Fiat 500 Rental
Tips + News
Make Your “Roman Holiday” Dreams Come True With a Luxe Fiat 500 Rental
July 16, 2019 07:13 PM
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Michelle Baran
Yosemite’s Historic Landmarks Get Their Old Names Back
Outdoor Adventure
Yosemite’s Historic Landmarks Get Their Old Names Back
July 16, 2019 03:33 PM
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Katherine LaGrave
How to Spend a Weekend Saving Cape Cod’s Dolphins and Whales
Epic Trips
How to Spend a Weekend Saving Cape Cod’s Dolphins and Whales
July 16, 2019 09:47 AM
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Paul Rubio
New EU Rule Means You Could Get Paid for a Connecting Flight Delay
Air Travel News
New EU Rule Means You Could Get Paid for a Connecting Flight Delay
July 15, 2019 07:39 PM
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Michelle Baran
This Airline Wants You to Take the Train Instead
Air Travel News
This Airline Wants You to Take the Train Instead
July 15, 2019 05:24 PM
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Katherine LaGrave
Sales Tips for Luxury Travel Advisors
AFAR Advisor
Sales Tips for Luxury Travel Advisors
July 15, 2019 02:55 PM
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Annie Fitzsimmons
Important Travel Tips for LGBTQ Families
Family Travel
Important Travel Tips for LGBTQ Families
July 15, 2019 01:12 PM
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Ari Bendersky
The Best Islands in Thailand
Beaches
The Best Islands in Thailand
July 12, 2019 07:05 PM
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Laura Itzkowitz
Delta’s First Carbon-Neutral Flight Takes to the Skies
Air Travel News
Delta’s First Carbon-Neutral Flight Takes to the Skies
July 12, 2019 06:51 PM
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Michelle Baran
Denmark’s Popular Abandoned Lighthouse Is Moving
Tips + News
Denmark’s Popular Abandoned Lighthouse Is Moving
July 12, 2019 03:32 PM
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Katherine LaGrave
Why This Luxury Hotel Is Perfect for Your Next London Visit
Epic Trips
Why This Luxury Hotel Is Perfect for Your Next London Visit
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Stepping Into the Spotlight: The Untold Story of a Traditional Indian Sandal
Art + Architecture
Stepping Into the Spotlight: The Untold Story of a Traditional Indian Sandal
July 11, 2019 07:13 PM
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Maggie Fuller
UNESCO Adds 29 New World Heritage Sites to Its List of Landmarks
UNESCO World Heritage
UNESCO Adds 29 New World Heritage Sites to Its List of Landmarks
July 11, 2019 01:27 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Beyond Bastille Day: Why You Should Go to Paris This Summer
Cities We Love
Beyond Bastille Day: Why You Should Go to Paris This Summer
July 11, 2019 01:04 PM
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Kristen Bateman
Round-Trip to Paris for $380? There Are Amazing Fall Airfare Deals Right Now
Air Travel News
Round-Trip to Paris for $380? There Are Amazing Fall Airfare Deals Right Now
July 10, 2019 07:23 PM
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Michelle Baran
Inside Tokyo’s Buddhist Temple Devoted to “Lucky” Cats
History + Culture
Inside Tokyo’s Buddhist Temple Devoted to “Lucky” Cats
July 10, 2019 04:47 PM
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Sarah Buder
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