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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
Children swimming in the water by some rocks
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
Ireland’s Tradition of Kissing Blarney Stone Halted for the First Time Ever
Tips + News
Ireland’s Tradition of Kissing Blarney Stone Halted for the First Time Ever
March 14, 2020 04:37 PM
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Pan Pylas
During the Pandemic, It’s Time to Stay Put—and It Goes Against Our Core Values
Tips + News
During the Pandemic, It’s Time to Stay Put—and It Goes Against Our Core Values
March 14, 2020 02:13 PM
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Greg Sullivan
The U.S. Ban on Travel Now Includes Europe, the U.K., and Ireland—What You Need to Know
Tips + News
The U.S. Ban on Travel Now Includes Europe, the U.K., and Ireland—What You Need to Know
March 14, 2020 02:06 PM
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Michelle Baran
If You Need Me, I’ll Be Cuddling Rescued Animals at This Upstate Farm Stay
Travel for Good
If You Need Me, I’ll Be Cuddling Rescued Animals at This Upstate Farm Stay
March 13, 2020 06:58 PM
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Maggie Fuller
How LEGO Kits Help Us Learn About the World (Even When We Can’t Travel)
Family Travel
How LEGO Kits Help Us Learn About the World (Even When We Can’t Travel)
March 13, 2020 05:35 PM
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Ann Shields
Paris’s Historic Musée d’Orsay Announces a Massive Future Expansion
Museums + Galleries
Paris’s Historic Musée d’Orsay Announces a Massive Future Expansion
March 13, 2020 03:58 PM
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Sarah Buder
This Hut-to-Hut Ski Trip in Colorado Is the Escape You Need Right Now
Winter Sports
This Hut-to-Hut Ski Trip in Colorado Is the Escape You Need Right Now
March 13, 2020 12:57 PM
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Maggie Fuller
Mount Everest Closed for Season Over Coronavirus Fears
Tips + News
Mount Everest Closed for Season Over Coronavirus Fears
March 13, 2020 12:34 PM
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Binaj Gurubacharya
Smithsonian Magazine’s Free Museum Day Canceled Over Coronavirus Fears
Museums + Galleries
Smithsonian Magazine’s Free Museum Day Canceled Over Coronavirus Fears
March 12, 2020 05:56 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
This New Travel Subscription Company Will Change the Way You Book Hotels
Packing Tips + Gear
This New Travel Subscription Company Will Change the Way You Book Hotels
March 12, 2020 05:48 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Splurge vs. Steal: A Tokyo Trip on Two Budgets
Tips + News
Splurge vs. Steal: A Tokyo Trip on Two Budgets
March 12, 2020 04:25 PM
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Katherine LaGrave
7 U.S. National Parks That Shine in the Spring
National Parks
7 U.S. National Parks That Shine in the Spring
March 12, 2020 01:33 PM
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Erika Hueneke
A Love Letter to the Travel Industry
AFAR Advisor
A Love Letter to the Travel Industry
March 12, 2020 12:54 PM
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Annie Fitzsimmons
Why We Should All Aim to Be Perennial Travelers
AFAR Advisor
Why We Should All Aim to Be Perennial Travelers
March 12, 2020 11:07 AM
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Annie Fitzsimmons
What Airlines Are Doing to Prove Their Planes Are (Extra) Clean
Air Travel News
What Airlines Are Doing to Prove Their Planes Are (Extra) Clean
March 11, 2020 07:39 PM
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Barbara Peterson
Ski Into Spring at the Best Warm-Weather Skiing Spots
Winter Sports
Ski Into Spring at the Best Warm-Weather Skiing Spots
March 11, 2020 07:15 PM
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Matt Hansen
The Highest Outdoor Observation Deck in the Western Hemisphere Is Now Open
Tips + News
The Highest Outdoor Observation Deck in the Western Hemisphere Is Now Open
March 11, 2020 06:05 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
How Bosnia’s Only Female Coppersmith Is Reinventing Tradition
Longreads
How Bosnia’s Only Female Coppersmith Is Reinventing Tradition
March 11, 2020 05:48 PM
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Sarah Khan
The Sweetest Small Towns in the U.S. to Visit During Spring
Weekend Getaways
The Sweetest Small Towns in the U.S. to Visit During Spring
March 11, 2020 05:42 PM
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Ashlea Halpern
What Italy’s Lockdown Actually Means During the Coronavirus Outbreak
COVID + Travel
What Italy’s Lockdown Actually Means During the Coronavirus Outbreak
March 11, 2020 04:47 PM
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Laura Itzkowitz
A Recent Trip to Asia Reveals the Toll of Coronavirus on Tourism
Tips + News
A Recent Trip to Asia Reveals the Toll of Coronavirus on Tourism
March 10, 2020 07:55 PM
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Jessie Beck
This “Once-in-a-Lifetime Exhibit” Includes the Most Stolen Artwork Ever
Museums + Galleries
This “Once-in-a-Lifetime Exhibit” Includes the Most Stolen Artwork Ever
March 10, 2020 06:56 PM
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Sarah Buder
This Pacific Island Just Became the World’s First Dark Sky Nation
Tips + News
This Pacific Island Just Became the World’s First Dark Sky Nation
March 10, 2020 05:42 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
These UNESCO Monuments Celebrate the Women of Ancient Egypt
History + Culture
These UNESCO Monuments Celebrate the Women of Ancient Egypt
March 10, 2020 02:25 PM
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Gulnaz Khan
It’s Now a Lot Easier to Change or Cancel a Cruise Booking
Cruise
It’s Now a Lot Easier to Change or Cancel a Cruise Booking
March 9, 2020 08:37 PM
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Michelle Baran
What Traveling With Cerebral Palsy Has Taught Me About Kindness
Longreads
What Traveling With Cerebral Palsy Has Taught Me About Kindness
March 9, 2020 05:23 PM
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Kelly Dawson
The New Amex Centurion Lounge at LAX Is 13,900 Square Feet of Calm Amid Chaos
Air Travel News
The New Amex Centurion Lounge at LAX Is 13,900 Square Feet of Calm Amid Chaos
March 9, 2020 05:16 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
For Croatia Without the Crowds, Head to the Slovenian Riviera
Where to Travel Next
For Croatia Without the Crowds, Head to the Slovenian Riviera
March 9, 2020 02:58 PM
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Carl Pettit
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