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People sitting in the food court at Minneapolis-St.Paul International Airport with a graphic brown-and-white ceiling overhead
Air Travel News
This Midwestern City Has North America’s Best Airport Three Years Running
J.D. Power’s 2026 survey ranks airports in North America based on passenger satisfaction. These airports came out on top across three categories.
September 17, 2026 01:56 AM
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Michelle Baran
The Poppin airport lounge in Atlanta with a colorful central counter with a red design feature atop it and a turquoise wall lined with grab-and-go snacks and sweets
Air Travel News
This Quietly Growing Airport Lounge Trend Is Perfect for Travelers Who Are Short on Time
September 16, 2026 06:43 PM
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Bailey Berg
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Where to Travel Next
The 10 Best Islands to Move to After Retiring
September 16, 2026 11:53 AM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Wheel of The World Group
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
MoMA Is Offering Free Online Art Courses You Can Take at Home
Museums + Galleries
MoMA Is Offering Free Online Art Courses You Can Take at Home
April 10, 2020 03:55 PM
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Sarah Buder
The Next Generation of Hotels Giving Tradition a Modern Twist
From the Editor
The Next Generation of Hotels Giving Tradition a Modern Twist
April 10, 2020 12:31 PM
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Julia Cosgrove
You Can Virtually Tour Tim Burton’s Original Art Exhibit at the Neon Museum in Las Vegas
Art + Architecture
You Can Virtually Tour Tim Burton’s Original Art Exhibit at the Neon Museum in Las Vegas
April 9, 2020 03:30 PM
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Sarah Buder
What “Hospitality” Really Means During a Crisis
Hotels
What “Hospitality” Really Means During a Crisis
April 9, 2020 01:25 PM
With Humans Away, Whales Play off the Coast of Southern France
Tips + News
With Humans Away, Whales Play off the Coast of Southern France
April 9, 2020 12:57 PM
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John Leicester
Recreate Travel Experiences at Home With Airbnb’s New Online Platform
Tips + News
Recreate Travel Experiences at Home With Airbnb’s New Online Platform
April 9, 2020 08:57 AM
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Lyndsey Matthews
This Virtual Tour of the Great Barrier Reef With David Attenborough Is the Escape We Need
Water Sports
This Virtual Tour of the Great Barrier Reef With David Attenborough Is the Escape We Need
April 8, 2020 06:27 PM
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Maggie Fuller
Puffins, Koalas, and Pandas: Wildlife Webcams to Watch During Quarantine
Travel Tips + Etiquette
Puffins, Koalas, and Pandas: Wildlife Webcams to Watch During Quarantine
April 8, 2020 04:46 PM
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Sarah Buder
Rewilding Australia
Travel Tales
Rewilding Australia
April 8, 2020 02:18 PM
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Emma John
How Rio’s Samba Schools Are Aiding the Coronavirus Effort in Brazil
COVID + Travel
How Rio’s Samba Schools Are Aiding the Coronavirus Effort in Brazil
April 8, 2020 01:05 PM
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Diarlei Rodrigues
76-Day Lockdown Ends in Wuhan, China’s Coronavirus Epicenter
Tips + News
76-Day Lockdown Ends in Wuhan, China’s Coronavirus Epicenter
April 8, 2020 12:38 PM
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Sam McNeil
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Hotels
The Best New Hotels in the World: The 2020 Stay List
April 8, 2020 11:45 AM
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Jennifer Flowers
The Most Delicious Side of Belgrade Embraces Its Roots
Food + Drink
The Most Delicious Side of Belgrade Embraces Its Roots
April 7, 2020 02:43 PM
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Nicholas Schmidle
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Packing Tips + Gear
The Avid Traveler’s Guide to Buying Luggage
April 7, 2020 11:26 AM
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Lyndsey Matthews
One Great Day in Paris, According to Meghan Donovan
AFAR Advisor
How Influencer Meghan Donovan’s Would Spend a Day in Paris
April 7, 2020 09:46 AM
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Annie Fitzsimmons
Airlines Told They Must Issue Refunds for Coronavirus Cancellations
Air Travel News
Airlines Told They Must Issue Refunds for Coronavirus Cancellations
April 6, 2020 07:34 PM
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Michelle Baran
The Unexpected Paris Neighborhood to Stay in on Your Next Trip
Hotels
The Unexpected Paris Neighborhood to Stay in on Your Next Trip
April 6, 2020 04:37 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
How to Visit a National Park Without Actually Visiting a National Park
National Parks
How to Visit a National Park Without Actually Visiting a National Park
April 6, 2020 04:32 PM
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Maggie Fuller
Overlooked American Stories Come to Life at These New Museums
Museums + Galleries
Overlooked American Stories Come to Life at These New Museums
April 6, 2020 02:28 PM
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Devorah Lev-Tov
Grand Canyon Joins Growing List of Closed National Parks
Tips + News
Grand Canyon Joins Growing List of Closed National Parks
April 6, 2020 02:07 PM
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Maggie Fuller
These Photos Show How Lockdown Has Stilled Bustling London Life
Tips + News
These Photos Show How Lockdown Has Stilled Bustling London Life
April 6, 2020 01:29 PM
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Associated Press (AP)
What an Epic Canadian Train Trip Can Teach You About Kindness
Travel Tales
What an Epic Canadian Train Trip Can Teach You About Kindness
April 3, 2020 02:54 PM
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Colleen Kinder
New Zealand Makes Lockdown Bear-Able by Embracing International Movement
Tips + News
New Zealand Makes Lockdown Bear-Able by Embracing International Movement
April 3, 2020 02:46 PM
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Nick Perry
Funny New Posters Depict Staying Home as a Travel Adventure
Art + Architecture
Funny New Posters Depict Staying Home as a Travel Adventure
April 3, 2020 02:07 PM
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Ann Shields
The 11 Best Sunscreens for Your Face, According to Your Skin Type
Packing Tips + Gear
The 11 Best Sunscreens for Your Face, According to Your Skin Type
April 2, 2020 05:19 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Angry Elephants and Mysterious Stenches: AFAR Editors Remember Embarrassing Travel Stories
Tips + News
Angry Elephants and Mysterious Stenches: AFAR Editors Remember Embarrassing Travel Stories
April 2, 2020 04:53 PM
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Tim Chester
Is Anyone Still Flying? What Air Travel During a Pandemic Looks Like
Air Travel News
Is Anyone Still Flying? What Air Travel During a Pandemic Looks Like
April 2, 2020 03:31 PM
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Michelle Baran
Watch This Orchestra Perform “Bolero” in Lockdown
Art + Culture
Watch This Orchestra Perform “Bolero” in Lockdown
April 2, 2020 01:45 PM
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John Leicester
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