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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
Urban Foraging: An Excellent (and Totally Legal) Way to Get a Taste of a City
Travel Tips + Etiquette
Urban Foraging: An Excellent (and Totally Legal) Way to Get a Taste of a City
November 19, 2018 02:45 PM
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Matt Jancer
A New Train and Terminal Upgrades Promise to Reinvent LAX
Air Travel News
A New Train and Terminal Upgrades Promise to Reinvent LAX
November 16, 2018 07:41 PM
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Michelle Baran
These Adorable Photos of Antarctica’s Emperor Penguins Will Warm Your Heart
Photo Essays
These Adorable Photos of Antarctica’s Emperor Penguins Will Warm Your Heart
November 16, 2018 06:06 PM
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Sarah Buder
8 Reasons to Go to East Africa Now
Epic Trips
8 Reasons to Go to East Africa Now
November 16, 2018 03:37 PM
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Lottie Gross
A Guide to Creating Your Dominican Republic Bucket List 
Islands
A Guide to Creating Your Dominican Republic Bucket List
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Score a Classic Car Rental With a Stay at These Southern California Hotels
Road Trips
Score a Classic Car Rental With a Stay at These Southern California Hotels
November 15, 2018 12:48 AM
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Lyndsey Matthews
People With Nut Allergies Will Get Early Boarding on American
Air Travel News
People With Nut Allergies Will Get Early Boarding on American
November 14, 2018 07:27 PM
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Michelle Baran
These Travel Companies Will Help You Aid in California’s Wildfire Relief Efforts
Tips + News
These Travel Companies Will Help You Aid in California’s Wildfire Relief Efforts
November 14, 2018 05:02 PM
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Michelle Baran
Baby on Board: 5 Luxury Cruise Lines That Actually Cater to Kids
Small Ship Cruises
Baby on Board: 5 Luxury Cruise Lines That Actually Cater to Kids
November 14, 2018 12:17 PM
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Elissa Garay
Oenophiles Rejoice: The Most Interesting Wines of the Napa Valley Rival Those of Italy
Beer, Wine, + Spirits
Oenophiles Rejoice: The Most Interesting Wines of the Napa Valley Rival Those of Italy
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Blondie Is Traveling to Cuba for a Landmark Concert Series
Festivals + Events
Blondie Is Traveling to Cuba for a Landmark Concert Series
November 13, 2018 08:33 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Miami’s 9 Coolest Rooftop Bars
Bars + Nightlife
Miami’s 9 Coolest Rooftop Bars
November 13, 2018 05:10 PM
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Shayne Benowitz
8 Places Around the U.S. to Go for Holiday Tea
Holiday Travel
8 Places Around the U.S. to Go for Holiday Tea
November 12, 2018 05:52 PM
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Rachel Mabe
See the Northern Lights at 36,000 Feet on This Chartered 737 Flight
Natural Wonders
See the Northern Lights at 36,000 Feet on This Chartered 737 Flight
November 9, 2018 08:52 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Scientists Spill About the Best Places to See Sharks Around the World
Water Sports
Scientists Spill About the Best Places to See Sharks Around the World
November 9, 2018 07:09 PM
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Melissa Hobson
Give the Gift of Transformative Travel, and Give Everything
Outdoor Adventure
Give the Gift of Transformative Travel, and Give Everything
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This Tiny Country Is Europe’s Fastest Growing Destination
Tips + News
This Tiny Country Is Europe’s Fastest Growing Destination
November 9, 2018 09:41 AM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Beyond the Safari in Africa’s Other National Parks
National Parks
Beyond the Safari in Africa’s Other National Parks
November 8, 2018 07:22 PM
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Will McGough
How to See the World’s Most Glorious Glaciers Before It’s Too Late
Expedition Cruises
How to See the World’s Most Glorious Glaciers Before It’s Too Late
November 8, 2018 03:21 PM
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Sarah Purkrabek
Why You Should Go to Charleston This Winter
Where to Go in Winter
Why You Should Go to Charleston This Winter
November 8, 2018 02:09 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
You’ll Be Able to Travel to the International Space Station by 2020
Tips + News
You’ll Be Able to Travel to the International Space Station by 2020
November 7, 2018 01:33 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Raising a Glass to Boston's Seaport District
Food + Drink
Raising a Glass to Boston’s Seaport District
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See the Winners of the First-Ever AFAR Travel Photography Awards
Photo Essays
Winners of The 2018 AFAR Photo Awards
November 7, 2018 09:36 AM
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Staff
Delta’s New Planes Will Be Carrier’s First With Bathroom Windows
Air Travel News
Delta’s New Planes Will Be Carrier’s First With Bathroom Windows
November 6, 2018 06:39 PM
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Michelle Baran
7 Rules for Surviving a Cruise With Your Mother
Ocean Cruises
7 Rules for Surviving a Cruise With Your Mother
November 6, 2018 05:18 PM
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Ashlea Halpern
An Epic Solo Safari Through Kenya
Solo Travel
An Epic Solo Safari Through Kenya
November 6, 2018 04:54 PM
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Megan Murphy
Tibet is a Sensory Feast You Have to Experience to Believe
Epic Trips
Tibet is a Sensory Feast You Have to Experience to Believe
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This Company Is Enticing Voters to the Polls With a Free Vacation
Travel Tips + Etiquette
This Company Is Enticing Voters to the Polls With a Free Vacation
November 5, 2018 06:09 PM
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Michelle Baran
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