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Food + Drink
This City Is an Unexpected Haven for Adventurous Foodies
Arabic coffee ice cream and umami éclairs are just a few dishes travelers can find here.
March 28, 2025 02:52 PM
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Nicola Chilton
Izamal, the yellow town in Mexico
Where to Travel Next
12 Charming Small Towns in Mexico to Visit for a Trip Without the Crowds
March 28, 2025 02:04 PM
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Meagan Drillinger
A suite on a Regent Seven Seas Cruises ship featuring an elevated bed with an intricate gold lighting fixture above, surrounded by windows and a cream colored arm chair and ottoman off to the side
Cruise
Want to Stay in a Suite on Your Next Cruise? Use This Lesser-Known Upgrade Trick
March 28, 2025 11:30 AM
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Bailey Berg
Actor and TV host Alan Cumming has a new entertainment venture, this time focused on bringing you relaxation while flying.
Trending News
Alan Cumming’s Favorite Places to Go in New York and Scotland—and the Packing Method He Swears By
March 27, 2025 03:43 PM
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Cat Sposato
Sala VIP Internacional at Quito International Airport in Ecuador
Loyalty + Rewards
Airport Lounge Access for Basically Free? This Is How.
March 27, 2025 03:10 PM
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Paul Rubio
Twilingate-Newfoundland
Outdoor Adventure
This New Trail System Carves Through Some of the Best of Canada’s Coastline
March 27, 2025 03:00 PM
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Maryam Siddiqi
A rendering of Four Seasons I, a forthcoming Four Seasons yacht, as viewed from the above
Cruise
The 5 Biggest Trends Defining Cruises This Year
March 26, 2025 07:31 PM
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Fran Golden
Two people skiing in Gstaad in the Swiss Alps on freshly groomed snow with soaring snow-topped in the background
Packing Tips + Gear
You Can Get Free Ski Tickets When You Buy Winter Gear From This Iconic Outerwear Brand
October 28, 2024 06:56 PM
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Cat Sposato
Courtesy Museum of Broken Relationships
Longreads
This Museum Wants Your Stories of Heartbreak
October 28, 2024 11:35 AM
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Erika Hobart
The Rockefeller Center Christmas tree entices tourists and locals when it
Holiday Travel
A Guide to Surviving—and Enjoying—Holiday Travel This Year
October 28, 2024 08:30 AM
An aeriel view of Mont Saint-Michel, a historic island commune topped with a striking abbey, in France, with moody sunset lighting and clouds
Ocean Cruises
6 Best France Cruises for Food, Wine, History, and Art
October 25, 2024 06:10 PM
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Fran Golden
Afar's Photo Director, Michelle Heimerman, shooting the Khumbu Ice Fall at Everest Base Camp.
Packing Tips + Gear
I Just Hiked to Everest Base Camp—Here’s Everything I Packed for the 12-Day Trek
October 25, 2024 03:39 PM
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Michelle Heimerman
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Fall 2024
These 18 Epic Cruises Offer Unforgettable Trips Around the World
October 25, 2024 02:26 PM
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Nicholas DeRenzo
Illustration of a blue station wagon with two dark skinned people in the front seats and two suitcases on the roof rack.
Travel Tips + Etiquette
TSA and AAA’s Tips on How to Handle Thanksgiving Travel
October 25, 2024 12:08 PM
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Michelle Baran
Millions of participants gather at Times Square in New York City to celebrate New Year’s Eve.
Holiday Travel
7 Festive Places to Visit for New Year’s Celebrations
October 25, 2024 06:56 AM
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Lottie Gross
an airplane wing inflight with views of Indonesian islands below
Air Travel News
To Get the Best Price, This Is When to Book Your Flight
October 24, 2024 06:45 PM
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Michelle Baran
Detroit, Michigan skyline
Fall 2024
Detroit Is Alive With New Possibilities—but Don’t Call It a Comeback
October 24, 2024 01:25 PM
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Sarah Bence
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Videos
6 Must-Visit Places in Spain [VIDEO]
October 24, 2024 12:25 PM
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Chloe Arrojado
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Videos
The Best Places to Go in Asia [VIDEO]
October 24, 2024 12:08 PM
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Chloe Arrojado
An elderly woman in line at the inspection of things on the checkpoint, security through a scanner before leaving for a flight at the airport or after arrival, a plastic box with luggage closeup.
Air Travel News
How to Choose Between TSA PreCheck, Global Entry, and Clear
October 24, 2024 10:31 AM
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Ramsey Qubein
Peter Knego with the former <i>Augustus</i> Italian liner of 1952 in Alang, India. Much of the ship is now with Knego in his home in Oceanside, California.
Longreads
This Is Where Cruise Ships Go to Die. Meet the Man Saving Them
October 24, 2024 10:26 AM
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Jen Rose Smith
These hotels have exciting perks included in their stay costs.
Hotels
Enjoy These 13 Free Perks at Hotels Around the World
October 24, 2024 08:06 AM
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Cat Sposato
A photo from 2004 of a group of Native Alaskans in a canoe looking on at a Celebrity cruise ship in the distance at Icy Strait Point
Cruise News
20 Years On, Alaska’s First Indigenous-Owned Cruise Port Sees Growing Interest in Celebrating Local Heritage
October 23, 2024 06:35 PM
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Fran Golden
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Fall 2024
My Mom’s Dementia Was Getting Worse. I Hoped a Mother-Daughter Cruise Would Help Us Reconnect
October 23, 2024 03:25 PM
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Ashlea Halpern
A bed with a teal blue plush headboard and foot bench in a hotel room. to the side is part of a 737 airplane that is fitted inside the suite of Corendon Amsterdam New-West hotel
Air Travel News
A Hotel Suite With an Airplane Inside, and 4 Other Aviation-Themed Hotels
October 23, 2024 08:00 AM
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Blane Bachelor
A town square at sunset in Vilnius, Lithuania, with a giant Christmas tree made entirely of lights and a white belfry next to it.
Cities We Love
9 European Cities With Christmas Vibes and Fewer Crowds
October 23, 2024 06:47 AM
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Lottie Gross
Aurora Expeditions' 130-passenger 'Greg Mortimer' leaves a clear trail of dark water behind as it cuts through ice-speckled water in Antarctica, with a large snowy mountain in the background
Expedition Cruises
The Best Antarctica Cruises for Travelers Who Want to Nerd Out on History, Wildlife, and the Environment
October 22, 2024 09:00 PM
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Jeri Clausing
Kefalonia
International Beaches
This Is the Perfect Travel Destination for Water Lovers
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Fall 2024
How to Plan Family Trips That Both Kids and Parents Love
October 22, 2024 03:27 PM
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Tim Chester
An empty airplane seat row with rounded windows in the background
Air Travel News
There’s a Very Good Reason Airplanes Have Rounded Windows
October 22, 2024 11:40 AM
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Nicholas DeRenzo
Namche Bazaar, Nepal
Travel Tips + Etiquette
6 Ways to Prevent Altitude Sickness
October 22, 2024 08:02 AM
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Sarika Bansal
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