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Makkum, The Netherlands-February 2021; View over the frozen water of the IJsselmeer close to Makkum with four recreational ice boats on the ice and endless ice landscape in the back
Winter Sports
What to Do With All This Cold? Race Sailboats Across Frozen Lakes, From New York to Finland
Watch ice boats race across the ice—or try it yourself.
January 27, 2026 12:50 PM
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Francesca Krempa
View of a train passing by the Mediterranean, with pastel houses on cliffs on the righthand side
Trains
Europe’s Most Beautiful Train Rides Roll Along the Mediterranean, Past Fjords, and Across the Highlands
January 27, 2026 06:59 AM
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Catherine Bennett
Left: Airplane landing with a golden light of sunset; right: View of Madrid during the sunset
Air Travel News
Want to Fly Business Class to Europe for Less? Try This Airline You’ve Never Heard of
January 26, 2026 09:08 PM
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Barbara Peterson
A gate area at London Heathrow airport
Air Travel News
Getting Through Security at London’s Heathrow Airport Just Got Much Easier
January 26, 2026 06:30 PM
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Blane Bachelor
A person viewed from behind skiing in Antarctica with a backpack on with neon rope on it, and snowy landscapes all around
Expedition Cruises
Cruises Are Boring? On These Sailings, You Can Ski in Antarctica, Hike the Himalayas, and Bike Through Europe
January 26, 2026 05:49 PM
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Andrea Zelinski
St. Ninians Isle
Health + Wellness
My Favorite Wellness Travel Tip? Bring Your Dog
January 26, 2026 04:30 AM
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Lottie Gross
Left: Boca Chita Lighthouse Biscayne National Park; right: EVERGLADES, USA - NOVEMBER 30, 2013: group of international tourists leaving from the airboat pier. The Everglades are a natural region of wetlands in the southern portion of the US state of Florida.
National Parks
Which Florida National Park Fits You Better? Everglades Versus Biscayne
January 23, 2026 06:19 PM
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Jesse Scott
What It’s Like to Hike to See Iceland’s Erupting Volcano
Hiking + Cycling
What It’s Like to Hike to See Iceland’s Erupting Volcano
June 08, 2021 04:47 PM
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Laura Dannen Redman
How to See California Where the Redwoods Meet the Vineyards
AFAR Advisor
How to See California Where the Redwoods Meet the Vineyards
June 08, 2021 06:09 AM
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Annie Fitzsimmons
Hawai‘i to Lift All Travel Restrictions Once Most Residents Are Vaccinated
COVID + Travel
Hawai‘i to Lift All Travel Restrictions Once Most Residents Are Vaccinated
June 07, 2021 07:52 PM
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Michelle Baran
Large Cruise Ships Return to Venice Despite a Recently Approved Ban
Cruise
Large Cruise Ships Return to Venice Despite a Recently Approved Ban
June 07, 2021 05:53 PM
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Colleen Barry
You Can Get America’s Most Iconic Foods Shipped to You, Wherever You Are
Food + Drink
You Can Get America’s Most Iconic Foods Shipped to You, Wherever You Are
June 07, 2021 04:18 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
U.S. Cruising Set to Resume June 26
Cruise
U.S. Cruising Set to Resume June 26
June 07, 2021 03:44 PM
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Michelle Baran
Tourists in Sardinia Fined up to $3,600 for Beach Souvenirs
Tips + News
Tourists in Sardinia Fined up to $3,600 for Beach Souvenirs
June 07, 2021 03:36 PM
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Associated Press (AP)
Singapore’s Gardens by the Bay Just Got a Lot More Colorful
Art + Architecture
Singapore’s Gardens by the Bay Just Got a Lot More Colorful
June 07, 2021 10:06 AM
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Lester V. Ledesma
California With the Kids: A Family Travel Guide
AFAR Advisor
California With the Kids: A Family Travel Guide
June 07, 2021 05:13 AM
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Annie Fitzsimmons
This New Study Abroad Program for Grown-Ups Is Selling out Fast
Tips + News
This New Study Abroad Program for Grown-Ups Is Selling out Fast
June 04, 2021 04:02 PM
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Raven Briana McMillan
Cyprus Has the Cleanest Swimming Water in Europe
International Beaches
Cyprus Has the Cleanest Swimming Water in Europe
June 04, 2021 01:05 PM
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Associated Press (AP)
Checking In: California’s Post Ranch Inn Continues to Innovate
AFAR Advisor
Checking In: California’s Post Ranch Inn Continues to Innovate
June 04, 2021 11:23 AM
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Annie Fitzsimmons
The Healing Power of Maine’s Forests
Travel Tales
The Healing Power of Maine’s Forests
June 04, 2021 09:42 AM
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Abdi Nor Iftin
Inside a Daring Giraffe Rescue in Kenya
Travel Tales
Inside a Daring Giraffe Rescue in Kenya
June 04, 2021 09:34 AM
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Ami Vitale
The Best Europe Cruises for 2021 and Beyond
Cruise
The Best Europe Cruises for 2021 and Beyond
June 03, 2021 05:11 PM
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Fran Golden
Amsterdam Tests Electric Autonomous Boats on Its Canals
Tips + News
Amsterdam Tests Electric Autonomous Boats on Its Canals
June 03, 2021 02:48 PM
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Mike Corder
The Best Smaller Islands to Visit in the BVIs
Islands
The Best Smaller Islands to Visit in the BVIs
June 03, 2021 10:45 AM
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Staff
New Avengers Campus, New Safety Protocols—What It’s Like to Visit Disneyland Right Now
Family Travel
New Avengers Campus, New Safety Protocols—What It’s Like to Visit Disneyland Right Now
June 02, 2021 11:13 PM
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Tim Chester
The 8 Best Things to Do in the BVI
Islands
The 8 Best Things to Do in the BVI
June 02, 2021 07:35 PM
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Brian Major
For $500, You Can Get Unlimited Stays at Graduate Hotels This July
Hotels
For $500, You Can Get Unlimited Stays at Graduate Hotels This July
June 02, 2021 05:36 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
What It’s Like to Be a “Passenger” on a Capsizing Ship
Books
What It’s Like to Be a “Passenger” on a Capsizing Ship
June 02, 2021 03:15 PM
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Laura Dannen Redman
U.K.’s Heathrow Airport Opens Terminal for High-Risk Travelers
COVID + Travel
U.K.’s Heathrow Airport Opens Terminal for High-Risk Travelers
June 02, 2021 02:53 PM
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Jill Lawless
Best BVI Hotels and Resorts for a Truly Local Stay
Hotels
Best BVI Hotels and Resorts for a Truly Local Stay
June 01, 2021 05:21 PM
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Lori A. May
Required Eating: 6 Meals Not to Miss in the BVI
Food + Drink
Required Eating: 6 Meals Not to Miss in the BVI
June 01, 2021 05:01 PM
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Laine Doss
Finding Good Vibes, Beach Culture, and Street Art in Santa Monica
U.S. Beaches
Finding Good Vibes, Beach Culture, and Street Art in Santa Monica
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Protecting The Ocean, One Rum Cocktail at a Time
Food + Drink
Protecting The Ocean, One Rum Cocktail at a Time
Sponsored by
How Taking Care on Maui Makes for a More Meaningful Vacation
Islands
How Taking Care on Maui Makes for a More Meaningful Vacation
Sponsored by
A Global Search for Vaccines Fuels a Different Kind of Tourism
COVID + Travel
A Global Search for Vaccines Fuels a Different Kind of Tourism
May 28, 2021 03:14 PM
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John Newton
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