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A rendering of the forthcoming Blue Roast coffee bar at the Amex Centurion Lounge in Philadelphia with digitally rendered baristas and customers
Air Travel News
Amex Unveils 4 Major Centurion Airport Lounge Updates
As lounges become increasingly sought after—and consequently more crowded—Amex is overhauling and expanding several of its lounge spaces.
October 12, 2026 06:29 PM
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Bailey Berg
A bit of fog and some clouds hug the winding coast along California's Highway 1 in the Big Sur region
Trending News
Highway 1 Through Big Sur Is Open Again After the Wildfires. Here’s What’s Still Closed.
October 12, 2026 04:43 PM
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Bailey Berg
Left: Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai; right: Showcase DXB
Style + Design
Dubai Is Famous for the New. Its Coolest Shopping Scene Is All About the Old
October 12, 2026 01:40 PM
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Katy Gillett
Left: Old Mission Lighthouse; right: aerial view of Traverse City, Michigan
Where to Go in Fall
Why You Should Skip the Crowds and See Fall Foliage in This Michigan City
October 12, 2026 01:33 PM
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Sucheta Rawal
Avila Beach House - exterior with pool and palm tees
Hotel News + Openings
Skip the Big City: 6 New Hotels Making Smaller U.S. Destinations Worth a Trip This Fall
October 12, 2026 11:34 AM
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Devorah Lev-Tov
Left: Fall Colors in Peacham, Vermont; right: Maple creemee pickup in Vermont
Food + Drink
This Vermont Sweet Treat Now Has Its Own Passport
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
The Swiss Story Behind the World's Sturdiest Watch
Packing Tips + Gear
The Swiss Story Behind the World’s Sturdiest Watch
June 21, 2016 06:35 PM
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Jeremy Kirkland
Why Shanghai Disneyland Differs So Much From the Others
Family Travel
Why Shanghai Disneyland Differs So Much From the Others
June 21, 2016 05:07 PM
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Matt Villano
An Open Letter to Donald Trump from AFAR Cofounder Greg Sullivan
Founder’s Note
An Open Letter to Donald Trump from AFAR Cofounder Greg Sullivan
June 20, 2016 02:48 PM
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Greg Sullivan
Can You Actually Go on an Ethical Safari?
Safari
Can You Actually Go on an Ethical Safari?
June 17, 2016 06:53 PM
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Mark Byrne
Wandering Chef: Charlie Palmer's Love Letter to Le Bristol Paris
Food + Drink
Wandering Chef: Charlie Palmer’s Love Letter to Le Bristol Paris
June 16, 2016 08:07 PM
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Nicoletta Richardson
Edward Readicker-Henderson: A Writer Who Knew How to Live
People
Edward Readicker-Henderson: A Writer Who Knew How to Live
June 16, 2016 02:24 PM
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Jeremy Saum
Vail Rolls Out a New Summer Attraction
Outdoor Adventure
Vail Rolls Out a New Summer Attraction
June 16, 2016 02:17 PM
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Matt Villano
6 Ways to Travel Deeper in Rio During the Olympics
Festivals + Events
6 Ways to Travel Deeper in Rio During the Olympics
June 15, 2016 07:42 PM
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Nick Pachelli
Close Encounters of the Wild Kind in Namibia’s Desert
Safari
Close Encounters of the Wild Kind in Namibia’s Desert
June 15, 2016 06:29 PM
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Sarah Gold
Why You Need to Visit This Redeemed Gangster’s Paradise
History + Culture
Why You Need to Visit This Redeemed Gangster’s Paradise
June 14, 2016 06:54 PM
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Erum Jilani
The Advent of a New “Traveling Class”
Trending News
The Advent of a New “Traveling Class”
June 14, 2016 12:48 PM
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Matt Villano
What Happens When Life Turns You Into a New Kind of Traveler?
Family Travel
What Happens When Life Turns You Into a New Kind of Traveler?
June 14, 2016 11:28 AM
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Leslie Jamison
The Check-In: 4 Hotels That Will Help You Get (and Stay) Healthy
Health + Wellness
The Check-In: 4 Hotels That Will Help You Get (and Stay) Healthy
June 10, 2016 07:22 PM
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Nicoletta Richardson
Everything You Need to Know About Philly's Buzzing BYOB Scene
Bars + Nightlife
Everything You Need to Know About Philly’s Buzzing BYOB Scene
June 10, 2016 03:47 PM
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Will McGough
American Airlines Changes Its Loyalty Program Rules Yet Again
Air Travel News
American Airlines Changes Its Loyalty Program Rules Yet Again
June 10, 2016 03:41 PM
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Ramsey Qubein
6 San Francisco Dive Bars to Visit While You Still Can
Bars + Nightlife
6 San Francisco Dive Bars to Visit While You Still Can
June 9, 2016 06:19 PM
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Sarah Baird
4 After-Dark Hotel Programs for Night Owls
Hotels
4 After-Dark Hotel Programs for Night Owls
June 9, 2016 06:13 PM
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Nicoletta Richardson
You Can Live—and Cook—Like Julia Child at This Airbnb in France
Food + Drink
You Can Live—and Cook—Like Julia Child at This Airbnb in France
June 8, 2016 09:26 PM
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Keith Flanagan
AFAR Conversations: A Discussion and Dinner in L.A.
AFAR Company Updates
AFAR Conversations: A Discussion and Dinner in L.A.
June 8, 2016 06:00 PM
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Kate Appleton
Can Taking the Myers-Briggs Personality Test Help You Figure out How to Travel?
Family Travel
5 Unique Vacations for the Entire Family
June 8, 2016 01:34 PM
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Nicoletta Richardson
How to Pull Off a Week-Long Hike in Sweden's Samiland
Hiking + Cycling
How to Pull Off a Week-Long Hike in Sweden’s Samiland
June 7, 2016 07:45 PM
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Kyana Moghadam
What It’s Like to Trek Through Sweden’s Reindeer Country
Hiking + Cycling
An Epic Trek Through Sweden’s Reindeer Country
June 7, 2016 07:12 PM
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Jennifer Kahn
The Women Who Are Rocking Iran’s Art World—For Now
Art + Architecture
The Women Who Are Rocking Iran’s Art World—For Now
June 7, 2016 05:45 PM
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Sarah Purkrabek
5 Ways to Embrace Weird, Weird Iquitos, Peru
History + Culture
5 Ways to Embrace Weird, Weird Iquitos, Peru
June 7, 2016 03:19 PM
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Karen Catchpole
Visit Cincinnati by bike or foot on the endless Little Miami Scenic Trail.
Bars + Nightlife
4 Reasons to Travel to The Rust Belt
June 6, 2016 02:28 PM
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Andrew Richdale
Galle Face Hotel in 2015
Hotels
This Historic Hotel in Colombo, Sri Lanka Just Got a Major Upgrade
June 6, 2016 02:23 PM
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Sandra Ramani
What It's Like to Sail on the World's Largest Cruise Ship
Cruise
What It’s Like to Sail on the World’s Largest Cruise Ship
June 3, 2016 07:13 PM
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Anne Kalosh
Why You Need to Float in the (Nearly) Dead Sea
Epic Trips
Why You Need to Float in the (Nearly) Dead Sea
June 3, 2016 06:10 PM
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Hilary Elkins
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