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Health + Wellness
My Favorite Wellness Travel Tip? Talk to Strangers in the Sauna
Forget silent spa sessions—in London, Amsterdam, and elsewhere, saunas are embracing their communal side.
January 27, 2026 01:42 PM
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Lucy Kehoe
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
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
No, You Can’t Pack Full-Size Sunscreen Bottles in Your Carry-On
Air Travel News
No, You Can’t Pack Full-Size Sunscreen Bottles in Your Carry-On
April 13, 2021 04:29 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
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September / October 2021
The 2021 AFAR Travel Vanguard
April 13, 2021 09:08 AM
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Jennifer Flowers
Hawai‘i Outlines Plans for COVID Vaccine Passport
Tips + News
Hawai‘i Outlines Plans for COVID Vaccine Passport
April 12, 2021 03:25 PM
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Associated Press (AP)
“Huge” Explosion Rocks Caribbean’s St. Vincent as Volcano Keeps Erupting
Trending News
“Huge” Explosion Rocks Caribbean’s St. Vincent as Volcano Keeps Erupting
April 12, 2021 02:15 PM
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Dánica Coto
A How-To Guide for the Camping Curious
Camping
A How-To Guide for the Camping Curious
April 12, 2021 10:01 AM
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Katherine LaGrave
Briggs & Riley Is Holding a Luggage Drive for Kids in Foster Care
Travel for Good
Briggs & Riley Is Holding a Luggage Drive for Kids in Foster Care
April 09, 2021 03:41 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Why Tulsa, Oklahoma, Should Be on Your Must-Visit List
Cities We Love
Why Tulsa, Oklahoma, Should Be on Your Must-Visit List
April 09, 2021 03:08 PM
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Katherine LaGrave
Can Venice Prevent an Overtourism Replay Postpandemic?
Tips + News
Can Venice Prevent an Overtourism Replay Postpandemic?
April 09, 2021 12:58 PM
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Laura Itzkowitz
Ancient Lost City Is Most Important Archeological Find Since King Tut’s Tomb, Egyptologists Say
History + Culture
Ancient Lost City Is Most Important Archeological Find Since King Tut’s Tomb, Egyptologists Say
April 09, 2021 12:58 PM
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Associated Press (AP)
Napa’s in Bloom: How to Plan the Perfect Spring Weekend
Weekend Getaways
Napa’s in Bloom: How to Plan the Perfect Spring Weekend
April 08, 2021 06:42 PM
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Aislyn Greene
Away Just Launched 5 New Products—and None Are Luggage
Packing Tips + Gear
Away Just Launched 5 New Products—and None Are Luggage
April 08, 2021 06:42 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
United Just Launched a New Credit Card With up to 100,000 Bonus Miles
Loyalty + Rewards
United Just Launched a New Credit Card With up to 100,000 Bonus Miles
April 08, 2021 06:19 PM
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Eric Rosen
New York and Connecticut Drop Mandatory Quarantine; NJ Loosens Restrictions
Tips + News
New York and Connecticut Drop Mandatory Quarantine; NJ Loosens Restrictions
April 08, 2021 05:55 PM
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Laura Dannen Redman
Africa CDC Says Vaccine Passports “Inappropriate” for Now
Tips + News
Africa CDC Says Vaccine Passports “Inappropriate” for Now
April 08, 2021 12:09 PM
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Rodney Muhumuza
CDC Says You Can Travel in the U.S. but Not Cruise—So Cruise Lines Are Going Abroad
Cruise
CDC Says You Can Travel in the U.S. but Not Cruise—So Cruise Lines Are Going Abroad
April 07, 2021 09:39 PM
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Fran Golden
The Wildlife Rescue Warriors Who Rule Fort Lauderdale
Travel for Good
The Wildlife Rescue Warriors Who Rule Fort Lauderdale
April 07, 2021 03:16 PM
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Paul Rubio
All-Female Climbing Trips, Sailing in Italy, and Other Ways to Get Outside Right Now
Outdoor Adventure
All-Female Climbing Trips, Sailing in Italy, and Other Ways to Get Outside Right Now
April 06, 2021 02:18 PM
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Laura Dannen Redman
Touring Black Asheville With DeWayne Barton
History + Culture
Touring Black Asheville With DeWayne Barton
April 06, 2021 02:09 PM
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Cynthia R. Greenlee
These Cruises Will Require Guests to Have COVID Vaccinations
Cruise
These Cruises Will Require Guests to Have COVID Vaccinations
April 05, 2021 07:29 PM
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Michelle Baran
Egypt Parades Royal Mummies to New Museum
Museums + Galleries
Egypt Parades Royal Mummies to New Museum
April 05, 2021 12:50 PM
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Samy Magdy
Where Should You Hike Near Asheville? We Asked a Local
Hiking + Cycling
Where Should You Hike Near Asheville? We Asked a Local
April 03, 2021 11:49 AM
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Melanie Haiken
Attractions You Can Only Find in Asheville
Destination Spotlight
Attractions You Can Only Find in Asheville
April 03, 2021 11:46 AM
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Joanne O’Sullivan
How to Make the Most of Your Expiring Pandemic Flight Credits
Air Travel News
How to Make the Most of Your Expiring Pandemic Flight Credits
April 02, 2021 10:55 PM
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Michelle Baran
What’s It Like to Travel to South Africa Right Now?
COVID + Travel
What’s It Like to Travel to South Africa Right Now?
April 02, 2021 03:53 PM
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Annie Fitzsimmons
It’s Official—Fully Vaccinated People Can Travel, CDC Says
COVID + Travel
It’s Official—Fully Vaccinated People Can Travel, CDC Says
April 02, 2021 01:43 PM
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Michelle Baran
Cruises Resume in Italy as U.S. Sailings Still on Hold
Cruise
Cruises Resume in Italy as U.S. Sailings Still on Hold
April 02, 2021 01:31 PM
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Maria Grazia Murru
What Alaska Airlines Joining the Oneworld Alliance Means for You
Air Travel News
What Alaska Airlines Joining the Oneworld Alliance Means for You
April 01, 2021 03:34 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
AutoCamp’s Airstream-Fueled Version of Glamping Is Now Open on Cape Cod
Outdoor Adventure
AutoCamp’s Airstream-Fueled Version of Glamping Is Now Open on Cape Cod
April 01, 2021 03:20 PM
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Maggie Fuller
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