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Alyeska Nordic Spa - Relaxation Pool (L) & Signate Sauna Building (R)
Winter Sports
The Après-Ski Trend That Ditches Alcohol for a Different Kind of Relaxation
Spas are changing the game for post-ski recovery, with IV treatments, cryo-ultrasound therapy, and AI massages.
January 16, 2026 04:25 PM
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Bailey Berg
View of the rock Big Sur coast as seen through some tree branches in the foreground
Weekend Getaways
Big Sur, We Missed You. How to Spend the Perfect Weekend in California’s Coastal Paradise
January 16, 2026 04:12 PM
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Michelle Baran
A wooden building surrounded by trees covered in snow and Christmas lights, with a mountain in the background.
Winter Sports
These 7 U.S. Ski Towns Have Schnitzel, Spätzle, and Plenty of European Charm
January 16, 2026 03:00 PM
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Anna Fiorentino
Overhead view of a tray of Texas barbecue, including brisket, chicken and sausage and sides of mac and cheese and greens
Air Travel News
Is Barbecue What First-Class Travelers Want? This Major U.S. Airline Thinks So
January 15, 2026 05:06 PM
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Bailey Berg
Different foreign passports from many countries
Visas + Passports
The 2026 World’s Most Powerful Passport Rankings Are In. Where Does the U.S. Rank?
January 15, 2026 03:15 PM
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Bailey Berg
L-R (clockwise): Summer at Meijer Gardens; Route 66, Tulsa, Oklahoma; Spoleto Festival; Ohio BLINK 2024 - The Mystic Eye Drone Show by Durham Studio & Sky Elements; Remi Wolf performing at Treefort Music Fest 2025; New Hampshire's Highland Games & Festival - Highland Dancers compete while attendees watch the artistry of each dancer; a second line parade weaves through the fairgrounds at New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival.
Art + Culture
Your Month-by-Month Guide to the Most Exciting Cultural Events in the U.S. in 2026
January 15, 2026 12:23 PM
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Ellen Carpenter
Aerial view of the beach in Santa Monica with numerous beach goers both in the water and on the sand and office buildings and hotels in the background
Air Travel News
Forget LAX—This Regional Los Angeles Airport Is Getting Its First Regular Flights
January 14, 2026 06:04 PM
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Chris Dong
The entryway of Relais Christine, on Paris's Left Bank
The entryway of Relais Christine, on Paris's Left Bank
Hotels We Love
Looking for a Different Paris? Book One of These Left Bank Hotels
September 04, 2025 12:34 PM
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Mary Winston Nicklin
An early autumn foliage scene of houses in Woodstock, Vermont mountains
Where to Travel Next
Celebrate Sweater Weather in These 11 New England Small Towns
September 04, 2025 10:19 AM
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Chloe Arrojado
Cactus on Isla San Francisco with a view of the coast.
Cruise
The Best Way to See Baja is a Small Ship Cruise. Here’s Why
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Family of woman, man and young child taking a selfie in front of the Arc de triomphe in Paris, France
Cities We Love
The Ultimate Guide to Visiting Paris With Kids: Things to Do, Where to Stay, What to Eat
September 03, 2025 02:17 PM
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Elissa Garay
Boats cruise along a canal in Berlin with the Berlin Cathedral in the background
Trending News
3 European Cities to Adopt Copenhagen’s System of Rewarding Travelers for Eco-Friendly Behaviors
September 03, 2025 12:08 PM
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Bailey Berg
Chicari Camp is surrounded by wilderness in Gorongosa National Park, Mozambique.
Stay Here Next
I’ve Been on Dozens of Safaris. This Camp Taught Me Something New
September 03, 2025 11:51 AM
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Melanie van Zyl
group of five middle aged people standing at a fence overlooking a green mountain valley. The travelers are wearing shorts, tshirts, backpacks and hat of all colors.
Where to Travel Next
No Kids, No Work, No Limits
September 03, 2025 11:28 AM
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Billie Cohen
Ilma cruising through a European port
AFAR Advisor
5 Yacht Destinations for Arts and Culture Lovers
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A Premium Suite on the Blue Jasmine Train Journey with a double bed up against a window with gold curtains and a view of the Thai countryside
Trending News
A Restored Sleeper Train to Launch From Bangkok to Chiang Mai, With Temples and Regional Cuisine Along the Way
September 02, 2025 06:56 PM
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Bailey Berg
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Epic Trips
From Poutine to Pierogi: 4 Must-Try Street Eats
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Rangiroa aerial drone video of atoll island motu and coral reef in French Polynesia, Tahiti. Amazing nature landscape with blue lagoon and Pacific Ocean. Tropical island paradise in Tuamotus Islands.
Travel Tips + Etiquette
We Asked 5 Americans: What Is It Really Like to Retire Abroad?
September 02, 2025 03:44 PM
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Terry Ward
The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore Republic Bar
AFAR Advisor
These Are the Best Cities for Food Lovers—Here’s Where to Stay When You Get There
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A park-lined waterfront in Panama City with a large collection of skyscrapers in the background
Trending News
The Best Country for Living Abroad Is Closer to the U.S. Than You Might Think
September 02, 2025 12:58 PM
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Michelle Baran
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Stay Here Next
I Swapped NYC Subway Delays for Saddles at This New Catskills Ranch
September 01, 2025 11:53 AM
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Susan Portnoy
A child and an adult swimming in turquoise water with rocks seen down below and a pink Bougainvillea in the foreground
Family Travel
Should You Travel With Kids When They’re Too Young to Remember Anything?
August 29, 2025 06:54 PM
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Lara Kramer
A map with numerous colorful lines swooping all across it to indicate numerous flight paths
Loyalty + Rewards
The Elusive World of Million-Mile Fliers
August 29, 2025 05:49 PM
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Katherine Fan
Summer sunrise at Staithes from Cowbar Nab.
Off The Tourist Trail
Castles, Moors, and Storybook Towns Without the Crowds—This Is England at Its Best
August 29, 2025 05:23 PM
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Lottie Gross
Berlin
4 Days In
How to Spend 4 Days in Berlin, According to Locals
August 29, 2025 12:53 PM
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Blane Bachelor
The Panorama Terrace at Amsterdam Schiphol where a decommissioned KLM City Hopper Fokker 100 is available for visits
Air Travel News
The Secretly Amazing Things You Can Do in One of Europe’s Busiest Airports
August 28, 2025 07:27 PM
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Blane Bachelor
People stand on a train platform looking out at forests, a raging river and mountains in Alaska
Cruise
On an Emotional Cruise in Alaska, Reconnecting with My Family History—Including a Famous Ancestor
August 28, 2025 07:25 PM
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Paul J. Heney
Blude Ridge in the fall
Where to Go in Fall
Blue Ridge Parkway in Fall Hues, Award-Winning Restaurants, and Reborn Hotels—Asheville Is Calling
August 28, 2025 04:06 PM
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Shayla Martin
An alleyway in Gozo featuring a cat.
Epic Trips
This Lesser-Known Island Is Malta’s Quieter Little Sister
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The natural limestone arch, Wied il-Mielaħ
Epic Trips
Where to Stay, Eat, and Swim in Gozo
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Floating sauna Nimbo Bay
Stay Here Next
At This Remote Canadian Lodge, I Discovered New Ways to See the Rainforest
August 28, 2025 01:16 PM
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Jennifer Flowers
A polar bear walks on a snowy patch of floating ice in Svalbard, Norway
Expedition Cruises
As New Conservation Rules Go Into Effect, Can You Still See Polar Bears on a Svalbard Expedition Sailing?
August 27, 2025 07:27 PM
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Kristen Pope
A State cabin on the Eastern and Oriental Express with a velvet blue chair and couch and a table facing the window
Trains
11 Incredible Luxury Train Trips Around the World
August 26, 2025 02:20 PM
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Nicole Edenedo
Glacier Express
Trains
These 6 Glass-Roof Trains Have the Best Scenic Views, From the Grand Canyon to Machu Picchu
August 26, 2025 02:09 PM
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Nicole Edenedo
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Trains
Travel to the Early 1900s on This Glamorous Train Journey Along Vietnam’s Scenic Coast
August 26, 2025 02:07 PM
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Anna Haines
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