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Travel Tips + Etiquette
What Happens if Your Relationship Ends Before a Big Trip? Well, Now There’s Insurance for That
An entrepreneur has created an add-on insurance for vacation rentals that lets couples get some money back if they break up before their trip.
June 12, 2026 12:35 PM
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Mark Ellwood
National Landing presents Pride Happy Hour at Freddie’s Beach Bar on Wednesday, June 25, 2025 in Arlington. (Asico Photo)
LGBTQ Travel
Why You Should Visit This Queer Military Bar Created During a Time of ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’
June 12, 2026 09:56 AM
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Katie Chang
An A-frame Airbnb cabin in Canada sitting atop granite rocks with a smattering of tall, slender pine trees around and a sunset in the distance
Loyalty + Rewards
Chase Sapphire Preferred Just Added Major New Card Benefits—While Removing Some Others
June 11, 2026 06:33 PM
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Jamie Davis Smith
People riding colorful boats in the Xochimilco canals of Mexico City
Trending News
The U.S. Embassy in Mexico Has a New Message for Travelers as the World Cup Begins
June 11, 2026 05:45 PM
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Meagan Drillinger
American Airlines Plane at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport
Trending News
American Airlines Suspends 6 Domestic Routes Due to Rising Fuel Costs
June 11, 2026 05:42 PM
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Bailey Berg
Chimney Rock an abrupt butte near Cortez, 2015
History + Culture
This National Park Alternative in Colorado Allows Only 30 Visitors per Day
June 11, 2026 02:40 PM
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Daliah Singer
A ceremony involving colorful powders shooting into the air during on soccer field with a stadium full of onlookers
Where to Travel Next
Your Guide to World Cup 2026 Travel
June 11, 2026 09:09 AM
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Billie Cohen
Frankenmuth, Michigan, USA - October 9, 2018: Interior of Bronner's Christmas Wonderland in Frankenmuth Bronner's bills itself as the worlds largest Christmas store with over 2 million visitors a year
Holiday Travel
Welcome to the Largest Christmas Store in the World
November 15, 2024 08:33 AM
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Bailey Berg
A deluxe room at the Hôtel Brighton in Paris with a gilded portrait and a view of green space.
Hotels We Love
These Are the 14 Best 4-Star Hotels in Paris
November 15, 2024 01:42 AM
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Mary Winston Nicklin
A view of the purple mountains reflecting in a pond at the Indian Wells Golf Resort in the Greater Palm Springs, California.
Health + Wellness
This California Destination Is the Perfect Outdoor Getaway
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A view of the pool and surrounding desert mountains at Tommy Bahama Miramonte Resort in the Greater Palm Springs, California
Health + Wellness
Treat Yourself to a Wellness Weekend in This Desert Oasis
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A view of the pool and patio at Kimpton Rowan Palm Springs, California.
Health + Wellness
Need a Reset? Head to This California Desert Oasis for a Mindful Retreat
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Pregnancy is a great time to travel. But being armed with good information makes the experience all the more impactful.
Packing Tips + Gear
7 Surprising Things in Afar Editors’ Carry-Ons
November 14, 2024 01:56 AM
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Sophie Friedman
Aerial view Sunset Poolbeg lighthouse in Ireland, Dublin bay Pier to Poolbeg Lighthouse in Ireland
History + Culture
7 Underrated Things to Do in Dublin
November 13, 2024 05:40 PM
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Yvonne Gordon
Key West Snorkelling in the Florida Keys Marine Sanctuary
Water Sports
This Florida Island Is One of the Best in the World for Snorkeling
November 13, 2024 05:26 PM
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Charlene Fang
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Food + Drink
This Southern City Is Top of Our List for Food Right Now. Here’s Why.
November 13, 2024 04:56 PM
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Lauren Mowery
People skiing on mountain slope with peak in background
Winter Sports
No One Does It Like Us: Why My First Experience at a Winter Summit for Black Skiers Was So Invigorating
November 13, 2024 04:39 PM
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Shayla Martin
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Outdoor Adventure
9 Exclusive Experiences to Try in Greece
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Apple AirTags are a popular way for travelers who prefer to check luggage to keep track of their bags.
Trending News
Apple Just Announced That It’s Partnering With Airlines to Help Prevent Lost Luggage
November 13, 2024 01:58 PM
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Bailey Berg
A United, Delta, and American airplane all crossing paths with each other at an airport
Air Travel News
U.S. Airlines Now Owe You Automatic Refunds. Here’s How to Get Them.
November 13, 2024 11:51 AM
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Dennis Green
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Cities We Love
This California City Tops Our 2025 Travel Wish List—Here’s Why It Should Be on Yours
November 13, 2024 11:20 AM
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Sheila Yasmin Marikar
A thundering waterfall flowing beneath a wooden lodge tucked into a forest.
Hotels
6 Native American–Owned Hotels for Your Next Trip
November 13, 2024 01:25 AM
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Carrie Back
A person anchored with climbing gear to a cliff face, leaning back over the Fox Via Ferrata mountain in Alberta.
Outdoor Adventure
The Best Off-the-Grid Adventures in Alberta
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A night time view of the castle-like Fairmont Banff Springs hotel in Alberta surrounded by forests and mountains.
Health + Wellness
This Winter Wonderland Is Perfect for Adventure and Wellness
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A group of people in Alberta, Banff dressed in colorful snowboarding gear town walking across a snowy street in front of Cascade Mountain.
Winter Sports
Why Alberta Should Be Your Next Winter Vacation
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Venice, Italy - 10.15.2023: Aсqua alta on San Marco square in Venice. Queues of tourists on special flood protection platforms in Venice.
Trending News
Venice Expands Its Tourist Tax for 2025—but With Several Notable Exceptions
November 12, 2024 12:03 PM
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Erica Firpo
Two tourists riding electric bikes on Inishmore, the largest of the Aran Islands in Galway Bay, Ireland. Renting a bicycle is one of the most popular way to get around Inis Mor.
Trending News
Ready to Pack Up and Change Your Life? These 4 Countries Would Like to Pay You to Move There
November 12, 2024 08:09 AM
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Devorah Lev-Tov
San Francisco, California, USA. May ‎10, ‎2023. Unclaimed luggage at in an airport terminal.
Travel Tips + Etiquette
Here’s How to Get Your Lost Luggage Back From an Airline
November 12, 2024 08:01 AM
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Bailey Berg
Porto Moniz
Outdoor Adventure
This “Island of Eternal Spring” Is 100% Worth a Stopover
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Beautiful morning at Valley of fire state park in Nevada, USA
Outdoor Adventure
6 Day Trips from Las Vegas Worth Leaving the City For
November 11, 2024 06:05 PM
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Matt Villano
The Populus in Denver has a white exterior with eye-shaped windows.
Stay Here Next
Denver’s Newest Hotel Will Make You Feel Like You’re Staying in a 13-Story Tree House
November 11, 2024 02:25 PM
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Bailey Berg
The stunning coastline of the Algarve, Portugal
Outdoor Adventure
This Airline’s Stopover Program Lets You See Portugal’s Hot Springs, Villages, and Waterfalls—For Free
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A ship anchored in the bay of a mountainous island in Indonesia
Cruise
This Remote Archipelago Has Become a Secret Hot Spot for Dreamy Island Cruises
November 8, 2024 12:21 PM
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Chris Dong
Dining al fresco just outside of Lisbon in Almada
Food + Drink
This Coastal Region Is Europe’s Most Underrated Food Destination
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New Orleans, LA - Sep. 25, 2017: The National World War II Museum - a military history museum in New Orleans, LA. It is formerly called the D-Day Museum.
History + Culture
A History Buff’s Guide to U.S. Military Museums
November 8, 2024 08:40 AM
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Pat Tompkins
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