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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
Thailand Plans Quarantine-Free Entry for Vaccinated Tourists
Tips + News
Thailand Plans Quarantine-Free Entry for Vaccinated Tourists
March 26, 2021 04:53 PM
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Associated Press (AP)
Promising Texas Bluebonnet Season Predicted Despite Winter Storm
Natural Wonders
Promising Texas Bluebonnet Season Predicted Despite Winter Storm
March 26, 2021 04:22 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Vaccinated Americans Can Cruise in Greece This June
Cruise
Vaccinated Americans Can Cruise in Greece This June
March 26, 2021 03:45 PM
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Michelle Baran
Crowds Flock to Iceland Volcano as Lava Spills
Natural Wonders
Crowds Flock to Iceland Volcano as Lava Spills
March 25, 2021 11:17 AM
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Associated Press (AP)
How Can We Improve Diversity in Luxury Travel? Start Young.
AFAR Advisor
How Can We Improve Diversity in Luxury Travel? Start Young.
March 25, 2021 08:50 AM
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Annie Fitzsimmons
Miami Beach Votes to Extend Spring Break Curfew Into April
Tips + News
Miami Beach Votes to Extend Spring Break Curfew Into April
March 24, 2021 05:53 PM
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Kelli Kennedy
Hike, Soak, Repeat: How to Visit Kyushu, Japan’s “Onsen Island”
Health + Wellness
Hike, Soak, Repeat: How to Visit Kyushu, Japan’s “Onsen Island”
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Super Nintendo World Is Now Open in Japan
Travel Tips + Etiquette
Super Nintendo World Is Now Open in Japan
March 24, 2021 04:17 PM
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Nicole Antonio
Tourism Groups Push U.S. Government to Eliminate International Travel Restrictions
Tips + News
Tourism Groups Push U.S. Government to Eliminate International Travel Restrictions
March 24, 2021 02:27 PM
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David Koenig
Not Just for Kids: Theme Parks and Museums We’re Obsessing Over
Family Travel
Not Just for Kids: Theme Parks and Museums We’re Obsessing Over
March 23, 2021 02:48 PM
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Staff
Kimpton Hotels Now Offer a Curated Book Lending Program to Guests
Hotels
Kimpton Hotels Now Offer a Curated Book Lending Program to Guests
March 22, 2021 09:20 PM
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Michelle Baran
Spectators From Abroad to Be Barred From Tokyo Olympics
Tips + News
Spectators From Abroad to Be Barred From Tokyo Olympics
March 22, 2021 12:11 PM
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Stephen Wade
Kids Review Michelle Obama’s New Netflix Show “Waffles + Mochi”
Family Travel
Kids Review Michelle Obama’s New Netflix Show “Waffles + Mochi”
March 19, 2021 06:30 PM
7 Lessons Learned From the Happiest Country in the World
Health + Wellness
7 Lessons Learned From the Happiest Country in the World
March 19, 2021 04:13 PM
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Kathleen Rellihan
It’s Time to Stop Asian Hate. Here Are 6 Actions You Can Take Now
Trending News
It’s Time to Stop Asian Hate. Here Are 6 Actions You Can Take Now
March 19, 2021 01:50 PM
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Staff
Local Getaways: Escape to the Mendocino Coast
Weekend Getaways
How to Spend a Weekend on California’s Mendocino Coast
March 19, 2021 01:21 PM
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Aislyn Greene
Japan’s First Woman Soy Sauce Sommelier Is Here to Help Save Tradition
Food + Drink
Japan’s First Woman Soy Sauce Sommelier Is Here to Help Save Tradition
March 18, 2021 02:39 PM
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Katherine LaGrave
How to Travel Your Roots by Zoom
AFAR Advisor
How to Travel Your Roots by Zoom
March 18, 2021 12:25 PM
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Annie Fitzsimmons
Disneyland Is Reopening in California in April
Tips + News
Disneyland Is Reopening in California in April
March 17, 2021 01:27 PM
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Associated Press (AP)
Europe Proposes Certificate to Reopen Travel by Summer
The Future of Travel
Europe Proposes Certificate to Reopen Travel by Summer
March 17, 2021 12:55 PM
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Samuel Petrequin
How to Enjoy a Weekend in Palm Springs
Weekend Getaways
How to Enjoy a Weekend in Palm Springs
March 16, 2021 08:16 PM
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Tim Chester
Data Shows a Summer Travel Surge Is Coming. Will Airfares Surge, Too?
Air Travel News
Data Shows a Summer Travel Surge Is Coming. Will Airfares Surge, Too?
March 16, 2021 02:53 PM
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Michelle Baran
The Most In-Depth “Alice in Wonderland” Exhibit Ever Will Debut in London This Month
Art + Architecture
The Most In-Depth “Alice in Wonderland” Exhibit Ever Will Debut in London This Month
March 16, 2021 12:47 PM
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Sarah Buder
A Beginner’s Guide to the Dizzying World of Caribbean Rum
Bars + Nightlife
A Beginner’s Guide to the Dizzying World of Caribbean Rum
March 16, 2021 12:35 PM
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Jake Emen
How to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day and Tartan Day From Home
Bars + Nightlife
How to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day and Tartan Day From Home
March 16, 2021 09:06 AM
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Laura Dannen Redman
France Needs to Confront Its Racial History, Says New Immigration Museum Director
Tips + News
France Needs to Confront Its Racial History, Says New Immigration Museum Director
March 15, 2021 02:32 PM
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Associated Press (AP)
Haunting Images Reveal China’s Most Severe Sandstorm in a Decade
Trending News
Haunting Images Reveal China’s Most Severe Sandstorm in a Decade
March 15, 2021 02:00 PM
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Associated Press (AP)
Paradise Found: From Aloha to ‘Ohana, How Kukui‘ula’s Hawai‘ian Spirit Makes for The Ultimate Family Retreat
U.S. Beaches
Paradise Found: From Aloha to ‘Ohana, How Kukui‘ula’s Hawai‘ian Spirit Makes for The Ultimate Family Retreat
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