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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
Hands holding cacao beans
Food + Drink
Utah Is the Wild Frontier of America’s Bean-to-Bar Chocolate Movement
November 11, 2022 02:45 PM
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Mae Hamilton
The Minneapolis skyline seen from the Minneapolis River
Trending News
Visit 10 Different U.S. States During This Epic 23-Day River Cruise
November 10, 2022 07:09 PM
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Bailey Berg
Skiers hiking to the top of a mountain in Taos Ski Valey
Travel for Good
In New Mexico, You Can Take a Guilt-Free, Ecofriendly Ski Vacation
November 10, 2022 06:24 PM
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Mae Hamilton
Take a good look at the glaciers in Yosemite—in a few decades they could well be gone.
Trending News
These UNESCO World Heritage Glaciers Are Set to Disappear by 2050
November 10, 2022 04:48 PM
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Michelle Baran
Two people reading a map in Greece with two suitcases in front of them
Packing Tips + Gear
Save up to $100 on Luggage During Away’s Black Friday Sale
November 10, 2022 03:56 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
woman posing with Away suitcases
Packing Tips + Gear
Away’s 2022 Holiday Collection Is a Nostalgic Throwback
November 10, 2022 01:50 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Newton Vineyard
Food + Drink
Wine and Wellness Pair Brilliantly on This Weekend Napa Itinerary
November 10, 2022 11:51 AM
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Kristin Braswell
French toast with syrup being poured over it
Air Travel News
United Airlines Is Now Serving Kids’ Meals
November 9, 2022 07:51 PM
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Michelle Baran
Lusail Stadium in Doha, Qatar
Trending News
Qatar Relaxes COVID Rules in Time for World Cup—but Will Fans Come?
November 9, 2022 07:07 PM
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Bailey Berg
A Harris hawk with its winds outstretched lands on a falconers gloved hand
Outdoor Adventure
Some Luxury Hotels Now Have a Few Unusual Staff Members—Falcons, Hawks, and Eagles
November 9, 2022 06:24 PM
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Bailey Berg
Sliabh Liag, in Donegal, are some of Ireland's highest sea cliffs—and some of the highest in Europe.
Hiking + Cycling
Yes, You Can Now Hike the Appalachian Trail—in Ireland
November 9, 2022 02:33 PM
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Jacqueline Kehoe
Woodabe men dressed in traditional regalia for the Gerewol Festival.
Art + Culture
4 African Cultural Traditions Travelers Can Participate In
November 9, 2022 02:29 PM
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Wendy Watta
Two people with suitcases walk past the outside of the new United Lounge in Denver.
Air Travel News
In United’s New Lounge Concept, Taking Snacks Is Encouraged
November 8, 2022 09:41 PM
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Bailey Berg
A man checks rates at a money exchange house in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Trending News
Argentina Adds Another Exchange Rate—for Tourists Only
November 8, 2022 07:07 PM
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Associated Press (AP)
Required Eating: 8 Meals Not to Miss in Charleston
Food + Drink
Required Eating: 8 Meals Not to Miss in Charleston
November 8, 2022 03:05 PM
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Stratton Lawrence
Children build a snowman out of sand
Cities We Love
8 Festive Ways to Celebrate the Holidays in Charleston
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Ask a Local: Where Should I Hang Out in Charleston?
Cities We Love
Ask a Local: Where Should I Hang Out in Charleston?
November 7, 2022 07:22 PM
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M.K. Quinlan
A red-hued blood moon against a black sky
Trending News
How to See the Total Lunar Eclipse—the Last One for 3 Years
November 7, 2022 04:32 PM
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Bailey Berg
An illustration depicting a family gathered around a person playing an instrument.
Fall 2022
The Future of Travel: Longer, More Meaningful Trips That Uplift Local Communities
November 7, 2022 02:30 PM
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Elaine Glusac
Charleston’s Best Local Gifts to Shop Right Now
Style + Design
Charleston’s Best Local Gifts to Shop Right Now
November 7, 2022 12:52 PM
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Arabella Bowen
TSA security screening Denver airport
Air Travel News
The Cost of TSA PreCheck Just Dropped
November 4, 2022 08:00 PM
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Michelle Baran
Organic vineyards near Mendoza in Argentina with Andes in the background
Packing Tips + Gear
11 Gifts for the Wine Lovers in Your Life
November 4, 2022 04:47 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Jars of Fly By Jing spices
Food + Drink
The 14 Best Food Gifts for People Who Travel to Eat
November 4, 2022 04:01 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
A Kyrgyz shepherd shears the wool from one of his sheep.
Art + Culture
Of Sheep and Wool: How Modern Artisans Revived the Kyrgyz Art of Felting
November 3, 2022 07:14 PM
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Alexandra Marvar
Alaska Airlines Launches Monthly Subscription for West Coast Flights
Air Travel News
Get Automatic Elite Status With Alaska Airlines’ Flight Pass Program
November 3, 2022 05:12 PM
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Michelle Baran
Picturesque Little Cayman
Where to Travel Next
Why Island-Hopping in the Cayman Islands Is the Trip You Need Now
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Seven Mile Beach
Where to Travel Next
10 Ways to Play—and Relax—in This Dreamy Caribbean Destination
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Packing Tips + Gear
AFAR’s Gift Guide for Shopping Small Businesses
November 3, 2022 01:24 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
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