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A row of United aircraft all parked at airport gates alongside each other
Air Travel News
United Airlines Removes Thousands of Flights From Its Summer Schedule
The carrier has reduced its domestic seat capacity by nearly 5 percent. Here’s what travelers need to know.
July 10, 2026 02:20 PM
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Bailey Berg
Left: sheep in a meadow at Errington Cheese Farm in Scotland. Right: wheels of Lanark Blue cheese resting on a shelf
Food + Drink
Scotland’s Cheese Trail Is the Farmhouse Food Adventure You Didn’t Know You Needed
July 10, 2026 11:45 AM
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Camille Berry
A colorful display of traditional Mexican dishes served on a vibrant tablecloth with authentic ceramics.
Travel Tips + Etiquette
Here’s How Much and When You Should Tip When Traveling in Mexico
July 9, 2026 02:43 PM
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Meagan Drillinger
Left hand picture: a person looking at a wall of framed art at the Quentin Blake Centre for Illustration exterior; right-hand picture is the brick exterior of the museum which was a historic waterworks building
Museums + Galleries
Britain’s First Illustration Museum Has Opened—Here’s What to See
July 9, 2026 10:56 AM
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Lucy Kehoe
River view of Indianapolis's White River with kayakers and city skyline in the background
Outdoor Adventure
This Midwestern Capital Wants to Be America’s Newest River City
July 9, 2026 08:00 AM
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Matt Kirouac
A single boat glides along the dark-blue water in Malta with a large, sand-colored cliff along the shore
Where to Travel Next
The Mediterranean’s Best-Kept Secret Is Now Easier Than Ever to Reach—Here’s Why You Should Go
July 8, 2026 12:09 PM
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Heidi Mitchell
Vista of green cliffs along West Texas Highway 170 on Mexico Border and Rio Grande River
Road Trips
The 10 Best Scenic Drives in Texas, From Wildflower Fields to Cajun Country
July 8, 2026 10:05 AM
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Mae Hamilton
Virgin Galactic Offers a Look Inside the World’s First Commercial Spaceport
Tips + News
Virgin Galactic Offers a Look Inside the World’s First Commercial Spaceport
August 16, 2019 08:15 PM
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Michelle Baran
Amtrak Is Having a Half-Off Sale Right Now—but It Ends Soon
Train Travel
Amtrak Is Having a Half-Off Sale Right Now—but It Ends Soon
August 16, 2019 03:51 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
It’s Now Even Easier (and Cheaper) to Get to Hawaii
Air Travel News
It’s Now Even Easier (and Cheaper) to Get to Hawaii
August 16, 2019 03:20 PM
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Michelle Baran
You’ll Soon Be Able to Use Mobile Passport in Puerto Rico
Air Travel News
You’ll Soon Be Able to Use Mobile Passport in Puerto Rico
August 16, 2019 02:46 PM
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Katherine LaGrave
What It’s Like to Go Winetasting at Robert Mondavi Winery
Beer, Wine, + Spirits
What It’s Like to Go Winetasting at Robert Mondavi Winery
August 16, 2019 02:30 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Keys to a BMW? Free Museum Tickets? The Best Hidden Hotel Perks
Hotels
Keys to a BMW? Free Museum Tickets? The Best Hidden Hotel Perks
August 15, 2019 07:55 PM
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Ramsey Qubein
Round-Trip Flights to Singapore From New York Just Dropped to $640
Air Travel News
Round-Trip Flights to Singapore From New York Just Dropped to $640
August 15, 2019 06:36 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
10 Things I Wish I’d Known Before Traveling to Borneo
Epic Trips
10 Things I Wish I’d Known Before Traveling to Borneo
August 15, 2019 06:35 PM
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Maggie Fuller
Marriott Bonvoy’s New Award Pricing System: What You Need to Know
Loyalty + Rewards
Marriott Bonvoy’s New Award Pricing System: What You Need to Know
August 15, 2019 05:05 PM
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Katherine LaGrave
A Short Guide to Dining in Vienna
AFAR Advisor
A Short Guide to Dining in Vienna
August 15, 2019 04:40 PM
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Annie Fitzsimmons
An Insider’s Look at a Rome Hotel You Need to Know
AFAR Advisor
An Insider’s Look at The Hotel de la Ville in Rome, Italy
August 15, 2019 04:37 PM
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Annie Fitzsimmons
How to Take Your Kids out of School and Travel
Family Travel
How to Take Your Kids out of School and Travel
August 15, 2019 10:56 AM
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Janeen Christoff
12 Questions With J.MAK (!)
AFAR Advisor
12 Questions With J.MAK (!)
August 15, 2019 10:41 AM
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Annie Fitzsimmons
This New Ship Has Reinvented the Classic Danube Cruise
AFAR Advisor
This New Ship Has Reinvented the Classic Danube Cruise
August 15, 2019 09:39 AM
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AmaWaterways
Why Lebanon’s 293-Mile Hiking Trail Is More Than a Trekking Route
Hiking + Cycling
Why Lebanon’s 293-Mile Hiking Trail Is More Than a Trekking Route
August 14, 2019 08:20 PM
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Sabine Hrechdakian
You Can Now Fly to These Luxury Cruises on a Private Jet
Small Ship Cruises
You Can Now Fly to These Luxury Cruises on a Private Jet
August 14, 2019 07:49 PM
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Michelle Baran
Indonesia Wants to Develop Tourism Sites Beyond Bali
Tips + News
Indonesia Wants to Develop Tourism Sites Beyond Bali
August 14, 2019 04:57 PM
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Karin Laub
Spend the Night in a Room Inspired by a Signature Edward Hopper Painting
Museums + Galleries
Spend the Night in a Room Inspired by a Signature Edward Hopper Painting
August 14, 2019 04:44 PM
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Sarah Buder
Some Apple Laptops Are Now Banned From Flights
Tips + News
Some Apple Laptops Are Now Banned From Flights
August 14, 2019 04:23 PM
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Katherine LaGrave
This New York City Hotel Comes With Amazing Insider Access
Hotels
This New York City Hotel Comes With Amazing Insider Access
Sponsored by
For Select Flights, Google Will Refund the Difference if Your Airfare Drops
Air Travel News
For Select Flights, Google Will Refund the Difference if Your Airfare Drops
August 12, 2019 07:35 PM
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Michelle Baran
Beyond Borders and Binaries: A Trans Traveler Shares What It’s Like to Navigate the World
LGBTQ Travel
Beyond Borders and Binaries: A Trans Traveler Shares What It’s Like to Navigate the World
August 12, 2019 06:49 PM
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Bani Amor
Photoville Exhibit
Art + Architecture
The Free, Pop-Up Photo Festival You Can’t Miss in New York City
August 12, 2019 04:57 PM
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Sarah Buder
Clearer Guidelines Established for Flying With Emotional Support Animals
Air Travel News
Clearer Guidelines Established for Flying With Emotional Support Animals
August 9, 2019 05:35 PM
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Michelle Baran
This New Footbridge to a Medieval Castle Is Not for People With a Fear of Heights
Tips + News
This New Footbridge to a Medieval Castle Is Not for People With a Fear of Heights
August 9, 2019 03:10 PM
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Katherine LaGrave
New Orleans Bans Airbnb-Style Rentals From Garden District, Most of French Quarter
Hotels
New Orleans Bans Airbnb-Style Homes From Garden District, Most of French Quarter
August 9, 2019 12:55 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
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In the Magazine
AFAR Celebrates 10 Years
August 9, 2019 10:54 AM
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Sara Button
American Airlines Is Making Its First Foray Into Africa
Air Travel News
American Airlines Is Making Its First Foray Into Africa
August 8, 2019 07:51 PM
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Michelle Baran
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