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Where to Travel Next
The 10 Best Islands to Move to After Retiring
Leaving the working world behind? From Central America to Asia, here’s where to retire on an island, how to do it, and what it costs.
September 16, 2026 11:53 AM
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Lyndsey Matthews
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Accessible Travel
What Patagonia Taught Me About Who Gets to Travel
September 16, 2026 11:02 AM
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Álvaro Silberstein
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Road Trips
17 Great Places to Stop Along California’s Pacific Coast Highway
September 16, 2026 10:02 AM
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Sara Button
(Left) Bamberg, Germany, (Right) Bamberg, Germany - May 26, 2026 - a glass of Aecht Schlenkerla smoked beer
Hiking + Cycling
Walk Pint-to-Pint on This Beer Hiking Trail in Germany
September 16, 2026 09:10 AM
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Adam H. Callaghan
A mock-up of two premium economy seats from Emirates with a divider between them and a small smartphone stand on the tray table of the seat in the foreground
Air Travel News
Emirates Is Bringing Business-Class Privacy to Premium Economy
September 15, 2026 05:13 PM
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Bailey Berg
Glamping tent with wood floors and canvas walls
Hotel News + Openings
A New Under Canvas Glampsite Near Santa Fe Will Have Saunas, High-Desert Trails, and World-Class Art
September 15, 2026 09:41 AM
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Bailey Berg
Airelles Palladio, Venice lobby with wingback chair and gilt details and large chandelier and coffered wood ceiling
Hotel News + Openings
In Venice, Even Building a Luxury Hotel Happens by Boat
September 14, 2026 07:46 PM
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Laura Rysman
Gaya Tumuli in the Republic of Korea consists of large grass covered ancient burial mounds punctuated by trees
Trending News
UNESCO Just Named 42 New World Heritage Sites—Here’s the Full List
September 26, 2023 10:57 AM
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Bailey Berg
A harvest moon rising over Lady Bird Lake in Austin, Texas
Natural Wonders
How to Get the Best View of the 2024 Total Eclipse in Texas
September 26, 2023 10:54 AM
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Mae Hamilton
Tall, rounded orange rocks in the sunlight
National Parks
8 Most Breathtaking Utah National Parks and Monuments
September 26, 2023 07:13 AM
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Jacqueline Kehoe
Apple Air Tag Review: Why You Need this Travel Accessory if You Check Bags
AFAR Approved
Apple AirTag Review: Why You Need This Travel Accessory if You Check Bags
September 25, 2023 05:20 PM
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Bailey Berg
Cafe table on a balcony overlooking lake and mountains in Switzerland
Hotels
9 Airbnbs With Breathtaking Views
September 25, 2023 01:55 PM
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Nicholas DeRenzo
The Real Cost of Bad Airplane Behavior, Ranked
Air Travel News
The Real Cost of Bad Airplane Behavior
September 25, 2023 12:10 PM
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Maggie Fuller
Qatar Airways airplane flying in a clear blue sky
Air Travel News
Qatar Airways Is Adding 18 New Airports to Its Network
September 25, 2023 08:00 AM
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Bill Fink
Mountains during sunset with a river running in front
Outdoor Adventure
When Is the Best Time to Visit Alaska? It Depends on Your Travel Plans.
September 24, 2023 11:02 AM
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Bailey Berg
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Travel Tips + Etiquette
How to Apply for a U.S. Passport
September 24, 2023 08:33 AM
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Ramsey Qubein
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Stay Here Next
Utah’s New Under Canvas Retreat Takes Glamping to a New Level
September 23, 2023 11:18 AM
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Bailey Berg
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Outdoor Adventure
The 12 Best Places to Visit in Colorado, in Every Season
September 23, 2023 08:05 AM
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Kelly Bastone
Lake Tahoe Visitor Authority, LTVA Heavenly Mountain Family Skiing, Lifestyle
Outdoor Adventure
How to Enjoy the Best of Everything That Lake Tahoe Has to Offer
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Air Travel News
Air Travel Has a Serious Problem That Will Take Years to Fix
September 22, 2023 09:48 AM
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Barbara Peterson
Palau
Cruise News
A New Four Seasons Floating Resort Is Launching in Palau
September 21, 2023 05:53 PM
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Bailey Berg
How to Avoid Airbnb Scams and Find Legit Vacation Rentals Online
Travel Tips + Etiquette
How to Avoid Airbnb Scams and Find Legit Vacation Rentals Online
September 21, 2023 05:07 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
coastal cliffs and the shoreline in Santa Barbara on California's Central Coast
Air Travel News
Delta Unveils New Domestic Routes to West Coast Beaches, National Parks, and Mountain Towns
September 20, 2023 06:48 PM
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Bailey Berg
Autumn Aurora: Where to See the Northern Lights in the Fall
Natural Wonders
Where to Go to See Northern Lights in Autumn
September 20, 2023 04:40 PM
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Terry Ward
The Moxy hotel in Chelsea has floor-to-ceiling glass walls and plant-filled common areas.
Hotels
What Does an “LGBTQ+ Friendly” Hotel Look Like?
September 20, 2023 10:46 AM
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Mark Ellwood
Two people embracing near the harbor of Mumbai.
In the Magazine
An Insider’s Guide to Mumbai, India
September 20, 2023 10:42 AM
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Sarika Bansal
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Air Travel News
Have Airfares and Hotel Prices Finally Peaked?
September 20, 2023 08:30 AM
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Michelle Baran
People near the banks of a river in India.
In the Magazine
Meeting Mumbai Again After a Life-Changing Loss
September 19, 2023 10:00 AM
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Shruti Swamy
Travelers in front of the Trevi Fountain, Rome, Italy
Longreads
Are Travelers Ruining Travel?
September 19, 2023 09:44 AM
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Kathleen Rellihan
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Air Travel News
Lufthansa Is Adding These New North America Routes for 2024
September 19, 2023 07:51 AM
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Bailey Berg
The aurora borealis could be visible in the Lower 48 through September 30 through October 3.
Natural Wonders
The Northern Lights Could Appear in Lower 48 Tonight
September 18, 2023 06:59 PM
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Bailey Berg
Facade of a couple classic brick apartment buildings in New York City
Hotels
Do New Airbnb Restrictions Mean the End of Vacation Rentals in New York City?
September 18, 2023 08:00 AM
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Devorah Lev-Tov
A group of people on a boat off the coast of Malta in the ocean on a sunny day.
Islands
The 15 Best Things to Do in Malta, Mediterranean’s Most Underrated Destination
September 17, 2023 10:34 AM
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Jessie Beck
Escape Utah’s Mobbed National Parks at These 7 Lesser-Known Natural Wonders
National Parks
7 Underrated Utah Parks and Monuments for Avoiding the Crowds
September 17, 2023 10:26 AM
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Erin Van Rheenen
Local Getaways: Why Catalina Island Is the Mediterranean Escape Every Southern Californian Needs
Weekend Getaways
This Little Island Offers a Slice of the Mediterranean in California
September 16, 2023 11:25 AM
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Tim Chester
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