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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
People With Nut Allergies Will Get Early Boarding on American
Air Travel News
People With Nut Allergies Will Get Early Boarding on American
November 14, 2018 07:27 PM
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Michelle Baran
These Travel Companies Will Help You Aid in California’s Wildfire Relief Efforts
Tips + News
These Travel Companies Will Help You Aid in California’s Wildfire Relief Efforts
November 14, 2018 05:02 PM
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Michelle Baran
Baby on Board: 5 Luxury Cruise Lines That Actually Cater to Kids
Small Ship Cruises
Baby on Board: 5 Luxury Cruise Lines That Actually Cater to Kids
November 14, 2018 12:17 PM
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Elissa Garay
Oenophiles Rejoice: The Most Interesting Wines of the Napa Valley Rival Those of Italy
Beer, Wine, + Spirits
Oenophiles Rejoice: The Most Interesting Wines of the Napa Valley Rival Those of Italy
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Blondie Is Traveling to Cuba for a Landmark Concert Series
Festivals + Events
Blondie Is Traveling to Cuba for a Landmark Concert Series
November 13, 2018 08:33 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Miami’s 9 Coolest Rooftop Bars
Bars + Nightlife
Miami’s 9 Coolest Rooftop Bars
November 13, 2018 05:10 PM
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Shayne Benowitz
8 Places Around the U.S. to Go for Holiday Tea
Holiday Travel
8 Places Around the U.S. to Go for Holiday Tea
November 12, 2018 05:52 PM
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Rachel Mabe
See the Northern Lights at 36,000 Feet on This Chartered 737 Flight
Natural Wonders
See the Northern Lights at 36,000 Feet on This Chartered 737 Flight
November 9, 2018 08:52 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Scientists Spill About the Best Places to See Sharks Around the World
Water Sports
Scientists Spill About the Best Places to See Sharks Around the World
November 9, 2018 07:09 PM
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Melissa Hobson
Give the Gift of Transformative Travel, and Give Everything
Outdoor Adventure
Give the Gift of Transformative Travel, and Give Everything
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This Tiny Country Is Europe’s Fastest Growing Destination
Tips + News
This Tiny Country Is Europe’s Fastest Growing Destination
November 9, 2018 09:41 AM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Beyond the Safari in Africa’s Other National Parks
National Parks
Beyond the Safari in Africa’s Other National Parks
November 8, 2018 07:22 PM
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Will McGough
How to See the World’s Most Glorious Glaciers Before It’s Too Late
Expedition Cruises
How to See the World’s Most Glorious Glaciers Before It’s Too Late
November 8, 2018 03:21 PM
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Sarah Purkrabek
Why You Should Go to Charleston This Winter
Where to Go in Winter
Why You Should Go to Charleston This Winter
November 8, 2018 02:09 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
You’ll Be Able to Travel to the International Space Station by 2020
Tips + News
You’ll Be Able to Travel to the International Space Station by 2020
November 7, 2018 01:33 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Raising a Glass to Boston's Seaport District
Food + Drink
Raising a Glass to Boston’s Seaport District
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See the Winners of the First-Ever AFAR Travel Photography Awards
Photo Essays
Winners of The 2018 AFAR Photo Awards
November 7, 2018 09:36 AM
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Staff
Delta’s New Planes Will Be Carrier’s First With Bathroom Windows
Air Travel News
Delta’s New Planes Will Be Carrier’s First With Bathroom Windows
November 6, 2018 06:39 PM
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Michelle Baran
7 Rules for Surviving a Cruise With Your Mother
Ocean Cruises
7 Rules for Surviving a Cruise With Your Mother
November 6, 2018 05:18 PM
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Ashlea Halpern
An Epic Solo Safari Through Kenya
Solo Travel
An Epic Solo Safari Through Kenya
November 6, 2018 04:54 PM
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Megan Murphy
Tibet is a Sensory Feast You Have to Experience to Believe
Epic Trips
Tibet is a Sensory Feast You Have to Experience to Believe
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This Company Is Enticing Voters to the Polls With a Free Vacation
Travel Tips + Etiquette
This Company Is Enticing Voters to the Polls With a Free Vacation
November 5, 2018 06:09 PM
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Michelle Baran
Thailand Wants to Pay You to Travel the Country Like a Local
Epic Trips
Thailand Wants to Pay You to Travel the Country Like a Local
November 2, 2018 06:13 PM
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Michelle Baran
Mexico Vote Puts Partially-Built “Airport of the Future” on Hold
Air Travel News
Mexico Vote Puts Partially-Built “Airport of the Future” on Hold
November 2, 2018 03:59 PM
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Michelle Baran
Why Finnish Lapland Is the Ultimate Winter Destination
Holiday Travel
Why Finnish Lapland Is the Ultimate Winter Destination
November 2, 2018 03:38 PM
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Mary Holland
Inside the First National Museum Dedicated to Honoring U.S. Veterans
Museums + Galleries
Inside the First National Museum Dedicated to Honoring U.S. Veterans
November 2, 2018 03:38 PM
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Sarah Buder
The Best Cities in America for Football Fanatics
Where to Travel Next
The Best Cities in America for Football Fanatics
November 1, 2018 10:43 AM
Here's Why You Should Definitely Head to San Miguel de Allende
Destination Spotlight
Here’s Why You Should Definitely Head to San Miguel de Allende
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