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Train running by colorful houses on cliff overlooking sea.
Train Travel
I’ve Spent More Than 20 Years in Italy. These Are the 6 Beautiful Train Rides I Always Recommend
Trundle past the Dolomites, Lake Como, and the Mediterranean on these gorgeous Italian train rides.
October 16, 2026 06:12 PM
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Erica Firpo
Sunset light shining on Notre-Dame Cathedral as a boat glides along the Seine River in the foreground
Air Travel News
For the First Time, You Can Fly Nonstop to Paris from These U.S. Cities
October 16, 2026 05:05 PM
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Bailey Berg
Marcus Whitman Hotel interior with fireplace
Hotel News + Openings
The 9 Best Historic Hotels in the United States in 2026 and Why Each Is Worth Traveling For
October 16, 2026 03:26 PM
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Jill K. Robinson
Left: Prince Rupert Bay; right: Free Up Farm
Food + Drink
The Caribbean’s “Nature Island” Is Also Its Next Farm-to-Table Destination
October 16, 2026 03:19 PM
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Chadner Navarro
Route 66 pavement markers in Amboy, California.
Road Trips
6 Ghost Towns to Visit Along Route 66
October 16, 2026 01:24 PM
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Matt Kirouac
Three rows of JetBlue's BlueFirst seats
Air Travel News
JetBlue’s New First Class Is Now on Sale
October 15, 2026 06:41 PM
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Rachel Chang
An airport and airplanes covered in snow
Air Travel News
10 Types of Flight Delays That Your Airline Will No Longer Be Responsible for—and the Perks You Will Lose
October 15, 2026 06:16 PM
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Harriet Baskas
What Happens When Life Turns You Into a New Kind of Traveler?
Family Travel
What Happens When Life Turns You Into a New Kind of Traveler?
June 14, 2016 11:28 AM
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Leslie Jamison
The Check-In: 4 Hotels That Will Help You Get (and Stay) Healthy
Health + Wellness
The Check-In: 4 Hotels That Will Help You Get (and Stay) Healthy
June 10, 2016 07:22 PM
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Nicoletta Richardson
Everything You Need to Know About Philly's Buzzing BYOB Scene
Bars + Nightlife
Everything You Need to Know About Philly’s Buzzing BYOB Scene
June 10, 2016 03:47 PM
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Will McGough
American Airlines Changes Its Loyalty Program Rules Yet Again
Air Travel News
American Airlines Changes Its Loyalty Program Rules Yet Again
June 10, 2016 03:41 PM
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Ramsey Qubein
6 San Francisco Dive Bars to Visit While You Still Can
Bars + Nightlife
6 San Francisco Dive Bars to Visit While You Still Can
June 9, 2016 06:19 PM
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Sarah Baird
4 After-Dark Hotel Programs for Night Owls
Hotels
4 After-Dark Hotel Programs for Night Owls
June 9, 2016 06:13 PM
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Nicoletta Richardson
You Can Live—and Cook—Like Julia Child at This Airbnb in France
Food + Drink
You Can Live—and Cook—Like Julia Child at This Airbnb in France
June 8, 2016 09:26 PM
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Keith Flanagan
AFAR Conversations: A Discussion and Dinner in L.A.
AFAR Company Updates
AFAR Conversations: A Discussion and Dinner in L.A.
June 8, 2016 06:00 PM
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Kate Appleton
Can Taking the Myers-Briggs Personality Test Help You Figure out How to Travel?
Family Travel
5 Unique Vacations for the Entire Family
June 8, 2016 01:34 PM
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Nicoletta Richardson
How to Pull Off a Week-Long Hike in Sweden's Samiland
Hiking + Cycling
How to Pull Off a Week-Long Hike in Sweden’s Samiland
June 7, 2016 07:45 PM
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Kyana Moghadam
What It’s Like to Trek Through Sweden’s Reindeer Country
Hiking + Cycling
An Epic Trek Through Sweden’s Reindeer Country
June 7, 2016 07:12 PM
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Jennifer Kahn
The Women Who Are Rocking Iran’s Art World—For Now
Art + Architecture
The Women Who Are Rocking Iran’s Art World—For Now
June 7, 2016 05:45 PM
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Sarah Purkrabek
5 Ways to Embrace Weird, Weird Iquitos, Peru
History + Culture
5 Ways to Embrace Weird, Weird Iquitos, Peru
June 7, 2016 03:19 PM
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Karen Catchpole
Visit Cincinnati by bike or foot on the endless Little Miami Scenic Trail.
Bars + Nightlife
4 Reasons to Travel to The Rust Belt
June 6, 2016 02:28 PM
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Andrew Richdale
Galle Face Hotel in 2015
Hotels
This Historic Hotel in Colombo, Sri Lanka Just Got a Major Upgrade
June 6, 2016 02:23 PM
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Sandra Ramani
What It's Like to Sail on the World's Largest Cruise Ship
Cruise
What It’s Like to Sail on the World’s Largest Cruise Ship
June 3, 2016 07:13 PM
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Anne Kalosh
Why You Need to Float in the (Nearly) Dead Sea
Epic Trips
Why You Need to Float in the (Nearly) Dead Sea
June 3, 2016 06:10 PM
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Hilary Elkins
The Most Stylish Corners of Portland, Maine
Cities We Love
The Most Stylish Corners of Portland, Maine
June 3, 2016 06:00 PM
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Sarah Purkrabek
How Mario Batali Does Room Service
Restaurants + Cafés
How Mario Batali Does Room Service
June 3, 2016 05:54 PM
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Jennifer Flowers
Check In at These 4 Adult Summer Camps
Outdoor Adventure
Check In at These 4 Adult Summer Camps
June 3, 2016 04:14 PM
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Nicoletta Richardson
Switzerland Opens a Record-Breaking Railroad Tunnel
Trending News
Switzerland Opens a Record-Breaking Railroad Tunnel
June 3, 2016 03:44 PM
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Matt Villano
Is Montenegro the Most Relaxed Country in the Balkans?
History + Culture
Is Montenegro the Most Relaxed Country in the Balkans?
June 2, 2016 08:26 PM
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Cyndi Stivers
A Night Out in Rio Begins (and Ends) at This Bar
Bars + Nightlife
A Night Out in Rio Begins (and Ends) at This Bar
June 2, 2016 07:45 PM
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Chaney Kwak
Where to Drink Craft Beer in Israel
Bars + Nightlife
Where to Drink Craft Beer in Israel
June 2, 2016 04:36 PM
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Sophie Friedman
An Adventure Playground Opens on NYC’s Governors Island
Family Travel
An Adventure Playground Opens on NYC’s Governors Island
May 31, 2016 08:26 PM
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Matt Villano
Yes, Venice Really Is Sinking
History + Culture
Yes, Venice Really Is Sinking
May 31, 2016 06:58 PM
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Angelica Marin
An American in Iran: Why You Should Go and What You Need to Know
History + Culture
An American in Iran: Why You Should Go and What You Need to Know
May 31, 2016 02:07 PM
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Greg Sullivan
5 Ways to Explore Canada's Bay of Fundy
Outdoor Adventure
5 Ways to Explore Canada’s Bay of Fundy
May 27, 2016 05:27 PM
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Sherry Ott
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