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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
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Hiking + Cycling
So You Want to Plan a Cycling Vacation?
April 19, 2021 09:09 AM
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Aislyn Greene
9 Great Seattle Airbnbs to Rent for a Truly Local Stay
Hotels
9 Great Seattle Airbnbs to Rent for a Truly Local Stay
April 16, 2021 04:05 PM
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Lora Shinn
To Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Germany Will Swap Planes for Trains on Domestic Routes
Train Travel
To Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Germany Will Swap Planes for Trains on Domestic Routes
April 16, 2021 11:43 AM
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Associated Press (AP)
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Where to Travel Next
13 Trips to Fuel Your Passions
April 15, 2021 09:07 AM
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Staff
Rothy’s New Summer Totes Come With a Clever Detail for Travelers
Style + Design
Rothy’s New Summer Totes Come With a Clever Detail for Travelers
April 14, 2021 02:08 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Travel to Make the World a Better Place
September / October 2021
Travel to Make the World a Better Place
April 14, 2021 12:31 PM
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Julia Cosgrove
A Singapore-Style Hawker Center Is Coming to Las Vegas This Summer
Food + Drink
A Singapore-Style Hawker Center Is Coming to Las Vegas This Summer
April 14, 2021 10:37 AM
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Laura Dannen Redman
Inside the Thrilling, Slightly Terrifying World of Austrian Hut-to-Hut Hiking
May / June 2021
Inside the Thrilling, Slightly Terrifying World of Austrian Hut-to-Hut Hiking
April 13, 2021 05:37 PM
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Chris Colin
No, You Can’t Pack Full-Size Sunscreen Bottles in Your Carry-On
Air Travel News
No, You Can’t Pack Full-Size Sunscreen Bottles in Your Carry-On
April 13, 2021 04:29 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
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September / October 2021
The 2021 AFAR Travel Vanguard
April 13, 2021 09:08 AM
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Jennifer Flowers
Hawai‘i Outlines Plans for COVID Vaccine Passport
Tips + News
Hawai‘i Outlines Plans for COVID Vaccine Passport
April 12, 2021 03:25 PM
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Associated Press (AP)
“Huge” Explosion Rocks Caribbean’s St. Vincent as Volcano Keeps Erupting
Trending News
“Huge” Explosion Rocks Caribbean’s St. Vincent as Volcano Keeps Erupting
April 12, 2021 02:15 PM
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Dánica Coto
A How-To Guide for the Camping Curious
Camping
A How-To Guide for the Camping Curious
April 12, 2021 10:01 AM
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Katherine LaGrave
Briggs & Riley Is Holding a Luggage Drive for Kids in Foster Care
Travel for Good
Briggs & Riley Is Holding a Luggage Drive for Kids in Foster Care
April 9, 2021 03:41 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Why Tulsa, Oklahoma, Should Be on Your Must-Visit List
Cities We Love
Why Tulsa, Oklahoma, Should Be on Your Must-Visit List
April 9, 2021 03:08 PM
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Katherine LaGrave
Can Venice Prevent an Overtourism Replay Postpandemic?
Tips + News
Can Venice Prevent an Overtourism Replay Postpandemic?
April 9, 2021 12:58 PM
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Laura Itzkowitz
Ancient Lost City Is Most Important Archeological Find Since King Tut’s Tomb, Egyptologists Say
History + Culture
Ancient Lost City Is Most Important Archeological Find Since King Tut’s Tomb, Egyptologists Say
April 9, 2021 12:58 PM
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Associated Press (AP)
Napa’s in Bloom: How to Plan the Perfect Spring Weekend
Weekend Getaways
Napa’s in Bloom: How to Plan the Perfect Spring Weekend
April 8, 2021 06:42 PM
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Aislyn Greene
Away Just Launched 5 New Products—and None Are Luggage
Packing Tips + Gear
Away Just Launched 5 New Products—and None Are Luggage
April 8, 2021 06:42 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
United Just Launched a New Credit Card With up to 100,000 Bonus Miles
Loyalty + Rewards
United Just Launched a New Credit Card With up to 100,000 Bonus Miles
April 8, 2021 06:19 PM
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Eric Rosen
New York and Connecticut Drop Mandatory Quarantine; NJ Loosens Restrictions
Tips + News
New York and Connecticut Drop Mandatory Quarantine; NJ Loosens Restrictions
April 8, 2021 05:55 PM
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Laura Dannen Redman
Africa CDC Says Vaccine Passports “Inappropriate” for Now
Tips + News
Africa CDC Says Vaccine Passports “Inappropriate” for Now
April 8, 2021 12:09 PM
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Rodney Muhumuza
CDC Says You Can Travel in the U.S. but Not Cruise—So Cruise Lines Are Going Abroad
Cruise
CDC Says You Can Travel in the U.S. but Not Cruise—So Cruise Lines Are Going Abroad
April 7, 2021 09:39 PM
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Fran Golden
The Wildlife Rescue Warriors Who Rule Fort Lauderdale
Travel for Good
The Wildlife Rescue Warriors Who Rule Fort Lauderdale
April 7, 2021 03:16 PM
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Paul Rubio
All-Female Climbing Trips, Sailing in Italy, and Other Ways to Get Outside Right Now
Outdoor Adventure
All-Female Climbing Trips, Sailing in Italy, and Other Ways to Get Outside Right Now
April 6, 2021 02:18 PM
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Laura Dannen Redman
Touring Black Asheville With DeWayne Barton
History + Culture
Touring Black Asheville With DeWayne Barton
April 6, 2021 02:09 PM
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Cynthia R. Greenlee
These Cruises Will Require Guests to Have COVID Vaccinations
Cruise
These Cruises Will Require Guests to Have COVID Vaccinations
April 5, 2021 07:29 PM
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Michelle Baran
Egypt Parades Royal Mummies to New Museum
Museums + Galleries
Egypt Parades Royal Mummies to New Museum
April 5, 2021 12:50 PM
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Samy Magdy
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