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Left: Fall Colors in Peacham, Vermont; right: Maple creemee pickup in Vermont
Food + Drink
This Vermont Sweet Treat Now Has Its Own Passport
The Vermont Creemee passport, launched this year, includes info about 189 shops and has pages to collect stamps.
October 9, 2026 06:58 PM
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Michele Herrmann
Exterior of the Head of the Lakes private railcar on Lake Superior with the water and train yard in the background
Train Travel
This Railcar Was the Private Jet of Its Day—Now You Can Experience It on a Train Ride Along Lake Superior
October 9, 2026 09:36 AM
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Bailey Berg
Chesa Marchetta summer scenery and summer food
Stay Here Next
A Centuries-Old Swiss Alpine Inn Gets an Art-Filled Second Life
October 8, 2026 05:54 PM
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Adam H. Graham
AFAR Magazine Still Life Shoot
Visas + Passports
Big Changes Are Coming for U.S. Passports—Here’s What to Know
October 8, 2026 02:22 PM
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Lydia Price
TALLINN, ESTONIA - DECEMBER 29, 2022. Christmas market at Town Hall Square (Raekoja Plats) and Town Hall, Old Town, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Tallinn, Estonia, Europe. On a cold winter morning.
Where to Go in Winter
10 Best Places to Visit in December
October 8, 2026 02:04 PM
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Mark Ellwood
photo of a man accessing United's in-flight entertainment system to connect to onboard Wi-Fi
Loyalty + Rewards
United Will Match Your Delta or American Status as It Takes a Swipe at Rivals’ Wi-Fi
October 8, 2026 09:26 AM
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Harriet Baskas
Left: Pickles exterior: right: TK
Food + Drink
Romania Has Given Me a New, Fermented Obsession
October 8, 2026 05:48 AM
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Danielle Hallock
This Airline Is Using Social Media in the Best Way
Air Travel News
This Airline Is Using Social Media in the Best Way
June 23, 2017 02:18 PM
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Ramsey Qubein
Yes, You Can Take Your Kids to Turkey
Family Travel
Yes, You Can Take Your Kids to Turkey
June 22, 2017 08:03 PM
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Jacob Baynham
What Greece Can Teach You About Cooking—and Life
Restaurants + Cafés
What Greece Can Teach You About Cooking—and Life
June 22, 2017 06:07 PM
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Sarah Purkrabek
7 Ways to Escape the Tourists on Oahu
Off The Tourist Trail
7 Ways to Escape the Tourists on Oahu
June 22, 2017 02:52 PM
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Nick Pachelli
5 Unique Ways to Cruise Southern Europe
Small Ship Cruises
5 Unique Ways to Cruise Southern Europe
June 21, 2017 06:53 PM
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Elissa Garay
New All-Accessible Water Park Makes a Splash in Texas
Family Travel
New All-Accessible Water Park Makes a Splash in Texas
June 21, 2017 06:28 PM
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Matt Villano
5 Different Ways to Take a Cruise
Small Ship Cruises
5 Different Ways to Take a Cruise
June 21, 2017 11:20 AM
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Nicholas Gill
Iconic Artist Yayoi Kusama Comes Full Circle
Art + Architecture
Iconic Artist Yayoi Kusama Comes Full Circle
June 20, 2017 02:17 PM
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Maggie Fuller
A Guide to Flying Around the World at Every Budget
Air Travel News
A Guide to Flying Around the World at Every Budget
June 20, 2017 12:22 PM
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Sarah Purkrabek
Where to Watch the Total Solar Eclipse in August
Festivals + Events
Where to Watch the Total Solar Eclipse in August
June 19, 2017 06:25 PM
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Frederick Reimers
A Preview of the Learning AFAR Trip to Costa Rica
Travel for Good
A Preview of the Learning AFAR Trip to Costa Rica
June 19, 2017 03:03 PM
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World of Hyatt
What Does Trump’s Latest Policy Mean for Travel to Cuba?
The Future of Travel
What Does Trump’s Latest Policy Mean for Travel to Cuba?
June 16, 2017 08:04 PM
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Sarah Buder
Is This the Most Magical City in Mexico?
Art + Culture
Is This the Most Magical City in Mexico?
June 16, 2017 06:52 PM
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Dana Brindle
Aztec Sites Discovered Beneath Modern Mexico City
Tips + News
Aztec Sites Discovered Beneath Modern Mexico City
June 16, 2017 02:24 PM
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Matt Villano
Seeing the World Through Rainbow-Colored Glasses
LGBTQ Travel
Seeing the World Through Rainbow-Colored Glasses
June 16, 2017 12:33 PM
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Aislyn Greene
6 Ways to Get Out of the Safari Vehicle
Safari
6 Ways to Get Out of the Safari Vehicle
June 15, 2017 08:37 PM
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Jennifer Flowers
A Blind Man’s Trip Will Change the Way You Think About Safaris
Travel Tales
A Blind Man’s Trip Will Change the Way You Think About Safaris
June 15, 2017 08:30 PM
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Ryan Knighton
You May Soon Be Flying on Pilotless Planes
Air Travel News
You May Soon Be Flying on Pilotless Planes
June 15, 2017 05:11 PM
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Matt Villano
This Polynesian Canoe Sails Around the World Using Only the Stars
History + Culture
This Polynesian Canoe Sails Around the World Using Only the Stars
June 15, 2017 05:02 PM
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Allison Montroy
The 7 Best Places to Celebrate Canada’s 150th Anniversary
Festivals + Events
The 7 Best Places to Celebrate Canada’s 150th Anniversary
June 15, 2017 12:50 PM
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John Newton
How to Master the Art of the Minibreak
Hotels
How to Master the Art of the Minibreak
June 14, 2017 07:03 PM
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Jennifer Flowers
Humpback Whales Return to Water Around NYC
Natural Wonders
Humpback Whales Return to Water Around NYC
June 14, 2017 01:48 PM
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Matt Villano
How to Travel Deeper in Tokyo
Travel Tips + Etiquette
How to Travel Deeper in Tokyo
June 14, 2017 01:35 PM
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World of Hyatt
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In the Magazine
The Ideal Iceland May Only Exist in Your Mind
June 13, 2017 08:19 PM
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Taffy Brodesser-Akner
Coolest Travel Jobs: What It’s Like to Be an Avalanche Forecaster
Winter Sports
Coolest Travel Jobs: What It’s Like to Be an Avalanche Forecaster
June 13, 2017 07:46 PM
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Ashlea Halpern
How to Survive and Thrive at America’s Cup 35
Festivals + Events
How to Survive and Thrive at America’s Cup 35
June 13, 2017 05:39 PM
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David LaHuta
Where to Go in Canada According to Locals
Epic Trips
Where to Go in Canada According to Locals
June 12, 2017 07:04 PM
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Ashlea Halpern
The Nicaraguan Islands You’ll Never Want to Leave
Outdoor Adventure
The Nicaraguan Islands You’ll Never Want to Leave
June 12, 2017 06:30 PM
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Anna Vodicka
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