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International Beaches
Europe’s Most Beautiful Beaches Aren’t Always Where You Would Expect
Scattered across islands, national parks, medieval towns, and rugged coastlines, these are the shorelines worth building a European trip around.
June 27, 2026 03:59 AM
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Lottie Gross
Chimney Rock National Monument defining rock formation to the back drop of a two-toned evening, part turquoise, part dark blue, with a faint moon up above
Road Trips
Colorado Wants You to Stay Up Late on This New Stargazing Road Trip
June 26, 2026 07:36 PM
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Bailey Berg
Santa Maria Beach, Los Cabos, Baja California sur, Mexico
Trending News
The Best Time to Visit These Hot-Weather Destinations May Be the Hottest Time of Year
June 26, 2026 05:31 PM
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Jon Bailey
People in a fishing skift operated by the Boat Company with forest-covered cliffs in the background in Alaska
Small Ship Cruises
This Nonprofit Cruise Line Wants to Make You Fall in Love with Alaska—So That You’ll Help Protect It
June 26, 2026 01:03 PM
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Jeri Clausing
Folia Bar + Kitchen
Stay Here Next
This New California Wine Country Hotel Is Built Around Great Food
June 26, 2026 11:54 AM
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Michelle Baran
Kansas City - FIFA Fan Fest June 16th 2026
Cities We Love
Why World Cup Fans Are Falling for Kansas City, the Tournament’s Smallest Host City
June 26, 2026 05:19 AM
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Lauren Keith
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Trending News
The Cheapest Day to Book Flights Is Not When You Think
June 26, 2026 03:00 AM
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Bailey Berg
Travelers wait to retrieve their bags after Southwest canceled their flights.
Air Travel News
Massive Southwest Cancellations Continue—What Went Wrong
December 27, 2022 01:02 PM
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Associated Press (AP)
Kuranda Village Centre
Family Travel
Podcast: Riding Higher, Down Under
December 27, 2022 06:00 AM
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Michelle Law
China is one of the last major travel destinations in the world to still have strict COVID protocols for travelers—but not for much longer.
COVID + Travel
China Drops COVID Quarantine for International Arrivals
December 26, 2022 06:38 PM
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Associated Press (AP)
A collection of Monos Hybrid Luggage in various colors
Packing Tips + Gear
15 Essential Travel Items AFAR Editors Bought (and Loved) in 2022
December 23, 2022 07:08 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
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Travel Tips + Etiquette
A Love Letter to Room Service Cheeseburgers
December 23, 2022 09:22 AM
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Rosalie Tinelli
A blue and gold train on an arched bridge with fall foliage and mountains in the background.
Train Travel
The Alaska Railroad Reveals Spectacular Views and Remote Communities
December 22, 2022 07:01 PM
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Bailey Berg
Tired of waiting in long TSA security lines? Help is on the way.
Air Travel News
Getting Through TSA Will Be Easier and Quicker in 2023—Here’s Why
December 22, 2022 04:50 PM
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Michelle Baran
Chef Jose Andres distributes food in Ukraine as part of his World Central Kitchen efforts.
Loyalty + Rewards
9 Loyalty Programs That Let You Turn Points and Miles Into Charitable Donations
December 22, 2022 03:32 PM
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Paul Rubio
Coral reef off of Yabou Island in the Red Sea, part of Neom, Saudi Arabia.
Travel for Good
Can Travel Curb Its Global Emissions and Create a Better Future?
December 22, 2022 08:37 AM
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Greg Sullivan
Airlines are warning travelers of delays and cancellations due to winter storms.
Trending News
How to Salvage Your Holiday Travel Plans as Winter Storms Loom
December 21, 2022 04:14 PM
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Michelle Baran
Main lounge area with chairs at the Charlotte Airport Centurion Lounge
Loyalty + Rewards
New Guest Fees Are Coming to Amex’s Centurion Lounges—Here’s How to Avoid Them
December 21, 2022 11:59 AM
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Paul Rubio
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Packing Tips + Gear
The Best Ski Gear for the Eco-Minded Traveler
December 21, 2022 11:01 AM
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Courtney Holden
Grand Baroque details at Zwinger Palace in Dresden
Where to Travel Next
How to Explore German History, Architecture, and Delicious Food on a Green Vacation
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Winter 2023
If Air Travel Is Hard on the Planet, Should We Stop Flying? A Climate Reporter Investigates
December 20, 2022 04:11 PM
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Kendra Pierre-Louis
On the newly launched <i>Evrima</i> mega-yacht, there are Ritz-Carlton touches throughout, including in the sprawling suites.
Ocean Cruises
These Luxury Hotel Brands Are Bringing the Resort Experience to the High Seas
December 20, 2022 04:04 PM
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Fran Golden
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Food + Drink
Visiting the Biggest Tea Garden in the U.S.
December 20, 2022 03:39 PM
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Victoria M. Walker
Close up of a mans hand holding a phone with the Lyft app open
Trending News
How to Earn Airline Miles on Lyft Rides
December 19, 2022 08:30 PM
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Bailey Berg
The polar air arrives as an earlier storm buried parts of the northeastern U.S. in snow—including Vermont.
Trending News
Arctic Front Threatens to Disrupt Holiday Travel as Temperatures Plummet
December 19, 2022 02:27 PM
People sitting on a ski lift in Breckenridge, Colorado.
Winter Sports
Epic, Ikon, or Independent: How to Find the Best Multi-Resort Ski Pass
December 16, 2022 04:43 PM
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Cindy Hirschfeld
The Salon Jupiter in the Musée National Picasso-Paris
Museums + Galleries
Paris’s Picasso Museum Will Offer 2 Special Exhibits to Honor the Artist’s Life
December 16, 2022 02:48 PM
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Mae Hamilton
A woman in a hotel rooms looks out a window in an illustration by Melanie Lambrick
Trending News
How to Set (Actually) Meaningful Travel Resolutions for 2023
December 16, 2022 12:30 PM
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Kayla Stewart
Illustration of a bus and flowers by Simone Noronha
Winter 2023
The Quiet Power of Visiting a Place Again (and Again)
December 16, 2022 11:37 AM
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Anu Taranath
American Airlines plane from the side
Trending News
American Airlines Is Making It Harder to Get Status
December 15, 2022 10:13 PM
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Bailey Berg
Vail Mountain covered in snow
Destination Spotlight
The Best Places to Eat, Stay, and Adventure in Vail, Colorado
December 15, 2022 08:01 PM
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Bailey Berg
Portia and Tanya eat breakfast on the patio of the White Lotus, with stunning Taormina views.
Art + Culture
Where to Go in Sicily if You Liked ‘The White Lotus’
December 15, 2022 12:29 PM
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Laura Itzkowitz
Bell Rock in Sedona
Where to Travel Next
8 Reasons to Relax and Recharge in Arizona
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Child on skis with a wide stance, leaning on ski poles.
Trending News
Where to Go for a Beginner-Friendly Ski Experience
December 14, 2022 07:37 PM
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Bailey Berg
The Casa Vicens in Barcelona opened to the public for the first time in 2017.
Art + Culture
7 UNESCO-Approved Stops on a Wonderful, Weird Tour of Gaudí’s Barcelona
December 14, 2022 07:16 PM
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Sherri Eisenberg
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