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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
7 Brilliant Collapsible Bags for the Space-Challenged Traveler
Packing Tips + Gear
9 Brilliant Pieces of Collapsible Luggage for the Space-Challenged Traveler
September 13, 2023 08:05 AM
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Adrienne Jordan
The railing and side of a cruise ship sailing Antarctica.
Summer 2023
Which Cruise is for You?
September 13, 2023 08:00 AM
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Kelsey Lindsey
The Eastern & Oriental Express rolls through the jungle
Train Travel
The Eastern & Oriental Express Is Back—With Two New Routes
September 12, 2023 04:48 PM
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Bailey Berg
Traveling by e-bike rental provided by Haida Tide Cultural Tours, guests enjoying Hiellen Longhouse Village and totem pole carved by master carver Christian White
History + Culture
Why You Should Visit the Canadian Archipelago of Haida Gwaii
September 12, 2023 08:00 AM
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Greg Sullivan
Father with child son in carrier backpack walking through streets of the old center of Ljubljana, Slovenia.
Visas + Passports
Passports for Babies Have Special Rules: Here’s What You Need to Know to Get One
September 12, 2023 07:38 AM
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Devorah Lev-Tov
passengers seated in a two-aisle aircraft with flight attendants walking through, viewed from behind
Air Travel News
This Airline Has an Adults-Only Zone on Select Flights. Should Others Do the Same?
September 11, 2023 10:33 AM
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Marianne Perez-Fransius
Wooden tree house cabin surrounded by pine forest
Hotels
Take Leaf Peeping to the Next Level at These 16 Tree House Airbnbs
September 11, 2023 10:16 AM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Some of Playa Viva's accommodations are treehouses that hover six feet off the ground.
Hotels
15 Magical Tree House Hotels Around the World
September 11, 2023 10:07 AM
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Ann Abel
Artisan is making traditional pottery by hands in the Cham village of Ninh Thuan province (Vietnam)
Art + Culture
What Are UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage Lists—and What’s on Them?
September 11, 2023 09:48 AM
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Tim Chester
People toasting each other with bottles of beer.
Bars + Nightlife
From Slang to Glass Sizes, Here’s How to Order a Beer in Australia
September 10, 2023 06:12 PM
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Christina Pickard
The suites at the Shinola Hotel in Detroit feature turntables that guests can use during their stay.
Hotels
Things You Can And Cannot Take From Hotel Rooms
September 9, 2023 10:03 PM
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Nora Zelevansky
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Videos
An Honest Review of JetKids by Stokke, a Ride-On Suitcase for Kids [VIDEO]
September 9, 2023 05:54 PM
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Michelle Baran
Buggy ride in Jebel Hafit Desert Park
Epic Trips
Explore Nature and Then Unwind in Luxury in Al Ain
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Exploring Al Ain Oasis
Epic Trips
How to Make the Most of a Long Weekend or Stopover in Al Ain
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A person charging a Ford Mustang in front of a Hilton hotel
Hotels
Hilton and Tesla Are About to Supercharge the EV Road Trip—Here’s How
September 8, 2023 08:00 AM
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Michelle Baran
Why North Fork, Long Island, Is the Coastal Escape You Need
Weekend Getaways
Why North Fork, Long Island, Is the Coastal Escape You Need
September 8, 2023 05:26 AM
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Kathleen Rellihan
A colorful illustration of people walking across a rainbow crosswalk.
Summer 2023
The Unexpected Past—and Present—of Gay Paris
September 7, 2023 08:19 PM
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Sally Kohn
Hawaiian Airlines new premium cabin has pod style seating
Air Travel News
You Can Now Book Flights on Hawaiian Airlines’ Swanky New Airplanes
September 7, 2023 04:50 PM
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Bailey Berg
A boat of tourists floats through the water of New Zealand's Waitomo Glowworm Caves. A guide is standing in the boat pointing to the ceiling where many many small blue lights shine like a starry night, but it's inside the cave
Outdoor Adventure
Bioluminescent Bays, Caves, and Parks: What Causes the Glow and Where to See It
September 7, 2023 04:45 PM
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Nathalie Alonso
Home to more than 2.5 million people, is one of New York City's most bustling—and exciting—neighborhoods.
In the Magazine
What to Do, Eat, and See in Brooklyn, New York
September 6, 2023 07:13 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
A busy, full dining room at Brooklyn Palestinian restaurant, Tanoreen.
Summer 2023
For More than 25 Years, Tanoreen Has Served Up Palestinian Food and Community in Brooklyn
September 6, 2023 07:11 PM
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Mayukh Sen
Lounge area at the Capital One Lounge at Dulles
Air Travel News
Homemade Pop Tarts and Midcentury Design: Capital One Opens New Airport Lounge at Washington Dulles
September 6, 2023 05:21 PM
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Paul Rubio
Under Canvas Just Opened 2 New Glamping Sites This Spring
Trending News
This Is the First Dark Sky Lodge … Ever
September 6, 2023 04:48 PM
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Bailey Berg
Vermont Airbnb
Hotels
15 Cozy Airbnbs in Vermont to Book for a Great Escape up North
September 6, 2023 03:12 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Shrugs, a two-year-old rescue Ragdoll, frequently hikes with his owners in Sedona.
Hiking + Cycling
Think Only Dogs Make Good Hiking Companions? Think Again.
September 6, 2023 10:06 AM
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Melinda Fulmer
People at beach relaxing under umbrella
Longreads
What is ‘Vacation Brain’—and Is It Real?
September 6, 2023 10:00 AM
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Mark Ellwood
Hyatt Ziva Puerto Vallarta
International Beaches
10 Mexico and Caribbean Resorts That Take All-Inclusive to New Heights
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Beach with stone formation on a sunny day.
Quizzes
Put Your Travel Knowledge to the Test With AFAR’s New Quiz
September 5, 2023 05:05 PM
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Pat Tompkins
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