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Turquoise cardboard containers of raspberries, blackberries, cherries, and strawberries
Travel Tips + Etiquette
At U.S. Customs, a Single Piece of Fruit Can Cost You $300. Here’s How to Avoid Being Fined.
The best way to avoid being fined at U.S. customs is to know what you can—and can’t—bring in.
July 8, 2026 02:20 AM
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Sophie Friedman
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Where to Travel Next
5 Easy Alternatives to Crowded Summer Destinations in France
July 7, 2026 03:49 PM
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Sophie Friedman
Theodore Roosevelt National Park, North Dakota, USA
Road Trips
This Summer Road Trip Crosses 700 Miles of One of the Most Underrated U.S. States
July 7, 2026 02:59 PM
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Nicholas DeRenzo
Different foreign passports from many countries
Visas + Passports
The 2026 World’s Most Powerful Passport Rankings Are In. Where Does the U.S. Rank?
July 7, 2026 02:23 AM
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Bailey Berg
United States Of America Florida Florida Keys Key Largo John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park snorkeling on the coral reef
Water Sports
This Florida Island Is One of the Best in the World for Snorkeling
July 6, 2026 10:36 PM
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Charlene Fang
The backside of person in a robe and cloth cap sitting on a bed and looking out through the windows in a glass dome structure to a sea dotted with floating ice
Cruise
Sleeping Under the Stars—Cruises That Offer Glamping Aboard
July 6, 2026 07:44 PM
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Erica Silverstein
TORQUAY,ENGLAND-AUGUST 20: Boats sit peacefully on the water in Torquay on August 20, 2012. Torquay was the childhood home of Agatha Christie, and a festival is held in her honor yearly.
Books
Visit Agatha Christie’s Favorite Places in Devon 50 Years After Her Death
July 6, 2026 01:58 PM
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Tina Lofthouse
Hike Turkey’s Carian Trail, Ponder the History of Western Civilization
In the Magazine
Hike Turkey’s Carian Trail, Ponder the History of Western Civilization
December 1, 2021 02:31 PM
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Jenna Scatena
As Copenhagen Expands Rapidly, Its Future Is in Its Outskirts
In the Magazine
As Copenhagen Expands Rapidly, Its Future Is in Its Outskirts
December 1, 2021 02:30 PM
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Lisa Abend
Sri Lanka Has Come Into Its Own as a Nature Lover’s Paradise
In the Magazine
Sri Lanka Has Come Into Its Own as a Nature Lover’s Paradise
December 1, 2021 02:30 PM
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Zinara Rathnayake
A Road Trip Through Abu Dhabi Reveals Its History
In the Magazine
A Road Trip Through Abu Dhabi Reveals Its History
December 1, 2021 02:28 PM
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Nicola Chilton
Find the “Real” Jamaica in This Laid-Back Neighborhood
In the Magazine
Find the “Real” Jamaica in This Laid-Back Neighborhood
December 1, 2021 02:26 PM
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Sheryl Nance-Nash
Get Outside in Luxor, Egypt, to Walk Among the Kings
In the Magazine
Get Outside in Luxor, Egypt, to Walk Among the Kings
December 1, 2021 02:25 PM
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Colleen Kinder
Around the World in 39 Places
In the Magazine
Around the World in 39 Places
December 1, 2021 02:19 PM
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Julia Cosgrove
As the Pandemic (Hopefully) Wanes, Chicago Is Back and Stronger Than Ever
In the Magazine
As the Pandemic (Hopefully) Wanes, Chicago Is Back and Stronger Than Ever
December 1, 2021 02:08 PM
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Elaine Glusac
The Best New Restaurants in Chicago
Cities We Love
The Best New Restaurants in Chicago
December 1, 2021 12:53 PM
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Nina Kokotas Hahn
Barbados Bids Farewell to British Monarchy as It Becomes a Republic
History + Culture
Barbados Bids Farewell to British Monarchy as It Becomes a Republic
December 1, 2021 12:26 PM
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Dánica Coto
The Best Things to Do in Chicago Right Now
Cities We Love
The Best Things to Do in Chicago Right Now
December 1, 2021 12:22 PM
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Elaine Glusac
Reinventing the Classic London Trip
History + Culture
Reinventing the Classic London Trip
Sponsored by
Exploring Lesser-Known England by Rail
UNESCO World Heritage
Exploring Lesser-Known England by Rail
Sponsored by
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Where to Travel Next
The Best Places to Travel in 2022
December 1, 2021 10:52 AM
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Staff
Why You Should Walk Your Way Through Great Britain
Hiking + Cycling
Why You Should Walk Your Way Through Great Britain
Sponsored by
You Can Now Book the Real-Life “Home Alone” House on Airbnb
Holiday Travel
You Can Now Book the Real-Life “Home Alone” House on Airbnb
December 1, 2021 08:26 AM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Josephine Baker Becomes First Black Woman Inducted at the Panthéon in Paris
History + Culture
Josephine Baker Becomes First Black Woman Inducted at the Panthéon in Paris
November 30, 2021 07:28 PM
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Sylvie Corbet
Eat Well, Do Good: Restaurants That Give Back
Food + Drink
Eat Well, Do Good: Restaurants That Give Back
November 30, 2021 07:15 PM
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Billie Cohen
New COVID Variant Spurs Cascade of International Travel Bans
COVID + Travel
New COVID Variant Spurs Cascade of International Travel Bans
November 29, 2021 05:06 PM
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Michelle Baran
Why Some Fully Vaccinated Foreign Travelers Still Can’t Enter the U.S.
COVID + Travel
Why Some Fully Vaccinated Foreign Travelers Still Can’t Enter the U.S.
November 26, 2021 08:51 AM
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Victoria Milko
Person with a rolling suitcase at an airport
Air Travel News
Why You Should Use a Two-Wheeled Suitcase, According to a Flight Attendant
November 24, 2021 12:42 PM
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Rosalie Tinelli
The 7 Best Global Gifts for Whiskey Lovers
Food + Drink
The 7 Best Global Gifts for Whiskey Lovers
November 24, 2021 12:22 PM
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Laura Dannen Redman
Is It Time for Kids to Cruise Again?
COVID + Travel
Is It Time for Kids to Cruise Again?
November 24, 2021 09:56 AM
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Fran Golden
Apple’s AirPods Pro Are a Game Changer for Travelers, and You Can Get Them for Over 30 Percent off Now
AFAR Approved
Apple’s AirPods Pro Are a Game Changer for Travelers, and You Can Get Them for Over 30 Percent off Now
November 23, 2021 04:50 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Exploring the Other Side of Haiti
Islands
Exploring the Other Side of Haiti
November 23, 2021 02:00 PM
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Mariette Williams
Add Some Sparkle to Your Travels With Away’s Limited-Edition Holiday Collection
Packing Tips + Gear
Add Some Sparkle to Your Travels With Away’s Limited-Edition Holiday Collection
November 23, 2021 12:19 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
A Thoughtful and Inclusive Tour of Historic Charleston Plantations
History + Culture
A Thoughtful and Inclusive Tour of Historic Charleston Plantations
Sponsored by
Some European Christmas Markets Close Due to COVID, but Some Remain Open
COVID + Travel
Some European Christmas Markets Close Due to COVID, but Some Remain Open
November 22, 2021 08:14 PM
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Billie Cohen
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