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Outdoor Adventure
Why Travelers Are Looking for Great White Sharks Where the Movie Jaws Took Place
Can shark tours in Cape Cod help both animals and humans?
July 21, 2026 12:59 PM
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Asia London Palomba
A family eating Fideuà
Travel Tips + Etiquette
Do You Tip in Spain? Sometimes—Here’s When and How Much to Give
July 21, 2026 11:35 AM
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Becca Blond
Beautiful village Stein am Rhein, Switzerland
Where to Travel Next
5 Charming Swiss Towns for Fondue, Medieval Castles, and Alpine Lakes
July 21, 2026 02:12 AM
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Melanie Haiken
People in red polar gear on a Zodiac in the Canadian Arctics seen between two people blurred in the foreground
Expedition Cruises
On a Recent Arctic Expedition Cruise, My Itinerary Completely Unraveled. Here’s What Happened Next
July 20, 2026 05:45 PM
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Stefanie Waldek
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Food + Drink
11 Essential Foods to Eat on a Trip to Puerto Rico
July 18, 2026 08:08 AM
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Chloe Arrojado
View of the Manila skyline
Air Travel News
Delta Just Launched a New Nonstop Flight to One of Asia’s Most Exciting Cities
July 17, 2026 06:30 PM
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Bailey Berg
Haifoss waterfall in Iceland with the sun just peaking out over the horizon
Trending News
It’s Not Too Late to Book a Trip to See the August 2026 Eclipse—Here’s How You Can Do It
July 17, 2026 01:58 PM
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Bailey Berg
Emirates Begins Testing Passengers for Coronavirus Prior to Boarding
Air Travel News
Emirates Begins Testing Passengers for Coronavirus Prior to Boarding
April 15, 2020 07:17 PM
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Michelle Baran
How to Help the World When You Can’t Leave the House
Travel for Good
How to Help the World When You Can’t Leave the House
April 15, 2020 06:52 PM
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Maggie Fuller
What Italy’s Beaches Will Look Like After Lockdown
Tips + News
What Italy’s Beaches Will Look Like After Lockdown
April 15, 2020 03:32 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Are You (Literally) Dreaming About Travel Lately? You’re Not Alone
Travel Tips + Etiquette
Are You (Literally) Dreaming About Travel Lately? You’re Not Alone
April 15, 2020 02:57 PM
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Laura Dannen Redman
The Best Things to Do in Chicago
Travel Tips + Etiquette
The Best Things to Do in Chicago
April 15, 2020 02:09 PM
7 Must-See Museums in Chicago
Museums + Galleries
7 Must-See Museums in Chicago
April 15, 2020 02:08 PM
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Tim Chester
A Year After Blaze, Notre Dame Restoration Halted by Coronavirus
Tips + News
A Year After Blaze, Notre Dame Restoration Halted by Coronavirus
April 15, 2020 01:00 PM
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Elaine Ganley
Turn Your Home Into a Wellness Retreat With These Little Luxuries Under $50
Health + Wellness
Turn Your Home Into a Wellness Retreat With These Little Luxuries Under $50
April 14, 2020 06:47 PM
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Maggie Fuller
What Happens to Your Points and Status During the Great Pause of 2020
Air Travel News
What Happens to Your Points and Status During the Great Pause of 2020
April 14, 2020 04:19 PM
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Michelle Baran
Can the U.S. Government’s Coronavirus Relief Package Save the Travel Industry?
COVID + Travel
Can the U.S. Government’s Coronavirus Relief Package Save the Travel Industry?
April 14, 2020 03:36 PM
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Michelle Baran
14 Things to Do in Belgrade
Cities We Love
14 Things to Do in Belgrade
April 14, 2020 03:07 PM
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Mekalyn Rose
Required Eating: Chicago’s Classic Foods
Food + Drink
Required Eating: Chicago’s Classic Foods
April 14, 2020 02:51 PM
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Nicole Schnitzler
Scenic Destinations to Follow on Instagram So Your Feed Is More Soothing
Photo Essays
Scenic Destinations to Follow on Instagram So Your Feed Is More Soothing
April 13, 2020 05:16 PM
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Sarah Buder
People Are Re-creating Famous Works of Art at Home in Isolation
Tips + News
People Are Re-creating Famous Works of Art at Home in Isolation
April 13, 2020 03:38 PM
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Daniel Kozin
How Sicily’s Last UNESCO-Recognized Puppeteers Are Fighting to Save Their Tradition
History + Culture
How Sicily’s Last UNESCO-Recognized Puppeteers Are Fighting to Save Their Tradition
April 13, 2020 01:15 PM
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Jessica Vincent
Indagare’s Global Classroom Is Virtual Travel Done Really Well—See You in the Bahamas
AFAR Advisor
Indagare’s Global Classroom Is Virtual Travel Done Really Well—See You in the Bahamas
April 13, 2020 12:46 PM
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Annie Fitzsimmons
MoMA Is Offering Free Online Art Courses You Can Take at Home
Museums + Galleries
MoMA Is Offering Free Online Art Courses You Can Take at Home
April 10, 2020 03:55 PM
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Sarah Buder
The Next Generation of Hotels Giving Tradition a Modern Twist
From the Editor
The Next Generation of Hotels Giving Tradition a Modern Twist
April 10, 2020 12:31 PM
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Julia Cosgrove
You Can Virtually Tour Tim Burton’s Original Art Exhibit at the Neon Museum in Las Vegas
Art + Architecture
You Can Virtually Tour Tim Burton’s Original Art Exhibit at the Neon Museum in Las Vegas
April 9, 2020 03:30 PM
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Sarah Buder
What “Hospitality” Really Means During a Crisis
Hotels
What “Hospitality” Really Means During a Crisis
April 9, 2020 01:25 PM
With Humans Away, Whales Play off the Coast of Southern France
Tips + News
With Humans Away, Whales Play off the Coast of Southern France
April 9, 2020 12:57 PM
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John Leicester
Recreate Travel Experiences at Home With Airbnb’s New Online Platform
Tips + News
Recreate Travel Experiences at Home With Airbnb’s New Online Platform
April 9, 2020 08:57 AM
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Lyndsey Matthews
This Virtual Tour of the Great Barrier Reef With David Attenborough Is the Escape We Need
Water Sports
This Virtual Tour of the Great Barrier Reef With David Attenborough Is the Escape We Need
April 8, 2020 06:27 PM
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Maggie Fuller
Puffins, Koalas, and Pandas: Wildlife Webcams to Watch During Quarantine
Travel Tips + Etiquette
Puffins, Koalas, and Pandas: Wildlife Webcams to Watch During Quarantine
April 8, 2020 04:46 PM
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Sarah Buder
Rewilding Australia
Travel Tales
Rewilding Australia
April 8, 2020 02:18 PM
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Emma John
How Rio’s Samba Schools Are Aiding the Coronavirus Effort in Brazil
COVID + Travel
How Rio’s Samba Schools Are Aiding the Coronavirus Effort in Brazil
April 8, 2020 01:05 PM
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Diarlei Rodrigues
76-Day Lockdown Ends in Wuhan, China’s Coronavirus Epicenter
Tips + News
76-Day Lockdown Ends in Wuhan, China’s Coronavirus Epicenter
April 8, 2020 12:38 PM
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Sam McNeil
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Hotels
The Best New Hotels in the World: The 2020 Stay List
April 8, 2020 11:45 AM
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Jennifer Flowers
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