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Scenic view of Nyhavn Canal with colorful buildings and boats in Copenhagen, Denmark on a sunny day.
Trending News
This Is the World’s Most Livable City for 2026
Where’s the best place in the world to live? The Economist Intelligence Unit has released its annual index of the world’s most livable cities, and this European capital of cool—known for its canals, cuisine, and biking culture—tops the list.
July 23, 2026 02:02 PM
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Bailey Berg
A car on a road leading to Enchantment Resort in Sedona with snow-dusted red rocks all around
Hotels
Arizona Makes the Perfect Family Road Trip—If You Choose the Right Hotels
July 23, 2026 01:54 PM
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Michelle Baran
The New Contemporary American Art Gallery at the Crystal Bridges Museum with people looking at modern artworks
Air Travel News
United Is Launching 4 New U.S. Routes—Let Them Inspire Your Fall Getaways
July 23, 2026 01:42 PM
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Bailey Berg
Asheville, NC - Hemingway’s Cuba Rooftop Restaurant & Bar
Food + Drink
Asheville’s Best Rooftop Bars: 7 Spots to Drink Above It All
July 23, 2026 10:55 AM
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Erin McGrady
small town of white buildings with red roofs rising up against the ocean in Algarve Portugal
Destination Spotlight
12 Places You Must Visit on a Trip to Portugal
July 23, 2026 10:36 AM
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Charmaine Noronha
NewTree Ranch in Healdsburg, California with a pool in the foreground surrounded by a lawn, hammock and loungers
Family Travel
A New Generation of Full-Service Vacation Homes Is Redefining the Group Trip
July 22, 2026 08:08 PM
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Chris Colin
Road in White Sands National Monument in New Mexico, USA
Road Trips
Sled Down Sand Dunes, Soak in Hot Springs, and Taste Fiery Chiles on This 3-Day, 459-Mile New Mexico Road Trip
July 22, 2026 06:21 PM
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Sophie Friedman
Cinque Terre Warns Travelers to Avoid Hiking in Flip-Flops—or Risk Being Fined Up to $2,800
Hiking + Cycling
Cinque Terre Warns Travelers to Avoid Hiking in Flip-Flops—or Risk Being Fined Up to $2,800
March 7, 2019 05:20 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Empowering, Female-Only Trips Connect Global Women From Different Walks of Life
History + Culture
Empowering, Female-Only Trips Connect Global Women From Different Walks of Life
March 7, 2019 05:04 PM
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Jill K. Robinson
What to Know if You’re in Bali on the  Annual Day of Silence
History + Culture
What to Know if You’re in Bali on the Annual Day of Silence
March 7, 2019 03:38 PM
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Kathryn Romeyn
Hidden Tunnels and Civil War–Era Buildings Found Below Alcatraz Prison
History + Culture
Hidden Tunnels and Civil War–Era Buildings Found Below Alcatraz Prison
March 7, 2019 12:15 PM
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Associated Press (AP)
Egypt Opens 105-Mile Hiking Trail in the Red Sea Mountains
Hiking + Cycling
Egypt Opens 105-Mile Hiking Trail in the Red Sea Mountains
March 7, 2019 12:09 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
The Ultimate Guide to Tipping in Europe
Travel Tips + Etiquette
The Ultimate Guide to Tipping in Europe
March 7, 2019 09:28 AM
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Chris Ciolli
Michelin Returns to Los Angeles With Its First California Statewide Guide
Restaurants + Cafés
Michelin Returns to Los Angeles With Its First California Statewide Guide
March 6, 2019 12:21 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
5 Beautifully Designed Hotels to Inspire Your Next Trip
Hotels
5 Beautifully Designed Hotels to Inspire Your Next Trip
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The suite boasts a phenomenal view of the Vegas strip.
Hotels
An Insider’s Look at One of the World’s Most Expensive Hotel Suites
March 5, 2019 06:33 PM
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Aislyn Greene
Making Multigenerational Travel Memories in Bermuda
Beaches
Making Multigenerational Travel Memories in Bermuda
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Southwest Finally Launches Hawaii Flights With $49 One-Way Fares
Air Travel News
Southwest Finally Launches Hawaii Flights With $49 One-Way Fares
March 4, 2019 12:26 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Why You Should Go to Washington, D.C., This Spring
Cities We Love
Why You Should Go to Washington, D.C., This Spring
March 1, 2019 06:38 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Two Magical Days in the Napa Valley with AFAR
Weekend Getaways
Two Magical Days in the Napa Valley with AFAR
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5 Orlando Resorts You Won’t Want to Leave for a Theme Park
Family Travel
5 Orlando Resorts You Won’t Want to Leave for a Theme Park
March 1, 2019 03:23 PM
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Elissa Garay
Here's Where to Revel in Santa Barbara's Cool Community Vibe
Cities We Love
Here’s Where to Revel in Santa Barbara’s Cool Community Vibe
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This Istanbul Shop Is the Last to Make a Turkish Breakfast Staple the Traditional Way
History + Culture
This Istanbul Shop Is the Last to Make a Turkish Breakfast Staple the Traditional Way
February 28, 2019 01:48 PM
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Melanie Haiken
Venice Is Charging a New Tax for Day-Trippers
Tips + News
Venice Is Charging a New Tax for Day-Trippers
February 27, 2019 08:15 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
You Could Win a Year of Free Flights—If You’re Willing to Delete Your Instagram Feed
Air Travel News
You Could Win a Year of Free Flights—If You’re Willing to Delete Your Instagram Feed
February 27, 2019 09:04 AM
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Lyndsey Matthews
What It’s Like to Feel Truly Secluded at Indonesia’s Bawah Reserve
Epic Trips
What It’s Like to Feel Truly Secluded at Indonesia’s Bawah Reserve
February 26, 2019 08:24 PM
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Carey Jones
Chicago’s 9 Best Kid-Friendly Restaurants
Family Travel
Chicago’s 9 Best Kid-Friendly Restaurants
February 26, 2019 11:20 AM
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Nicole Schnitzler
What to Know About the InterContinental Hotels Group Loyalty Program—and Which Hotels Are Right for You
Loyalty + Rewards
What to Know About the InterContinental Hotels Group Loyalty Program—and Which Hotels Are Right for You
February 25, 2019 12:04 PM
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Ramsey Qubein
The Influencer: Justin Devillier, Chef
Cities We Love
The Influencer: Justin Devillier, Chef
February 22, 2019 03:27 PM
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Andrew Parks
Indiana Now Has Its First National Park
National Parks
Indiana Now Has Its First National Park
February 21, 2019 02:59 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
9 Essential Tips to Help You Get Better Sleep on a Plane
Air Travel News
9 Essential Tips to Help You Get Better Sleep on a Plane
February 21, 2019 02:39 PM
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Kate Bratskeir
Grand Canyon National Park Is Turning 100—Here’s How to Celebrate
National Parks
Grand Canyon National Park Is Turning 100—Here’s How to Celebrate
February 20, 2019 08:36 PM
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Lindsay Lambert
How to Explore Napa Valley’s Vineyards—Without Driving
Beer, Wine, + Spirits
How to Explore Napa Valley’s Vineyards—Without Driving
February 20, 2019 01:44 PM
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Edmund Vallance
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Weekend Getaways
The Best Weekend Getaways in the United States
February 20, 2019 10:53 AM
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Julia Cosgrove
Get Beyond the Beads: The 101 on Mardi Gras “Throws” in New Orleans
Festivals + Events
Get Beyond the Beads: The 101 on Mardi Gras “Throws” in New Orleans
February 20, 2019 10:48 AM
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Lavinia Spalding
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