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The entryway of the Centurion Lounge in Amxsterdam with armchairs surrounding a coffee and a portrait of a bulldog commissioned by Dutch artist Mieke Jonker
Loyalty + Rewards
AmEx Just Opened Its First Amsterdam Lounge With Heineken on Tap, Stroopwafels, and Delftware Details
The lounge is the first in Western Europe and only the third in all of Europe, joining existing Centurion lounges in London’s Heathrow and Stockholm.
September 17, 2026 05:52 PM
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Bailey Berg
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
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
What Traveling to Every Country in the World Taught Me About Race
Longreads
What Traveling to Every Country in the World Taught Me About Race
February 3, 2020 05:46 PM
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Jessica Nabongo
The Best Souvenirs to Bring Home From Washington, D.C.
Cities We Love
The Best Souvenirs to Bring Home From Washington, D.C.
February 3, 2020 02:29 PM
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Natalie Beauregard
There’s a New Type of Aurora to Look for on Your Next Northern Lights Trip
Natural Wonders
There’s a New Type of Aurora to Look for on Your Next Northern Lights Trip
January 31, 2020 08:56 PM
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Maggie Fuller
Is It OK to Ditch Your Travel Partner at TSA PreCheck?
Travel Tips + Etiquette
Is It OK to Ditch Your Travel Partner at TSA PreCheck?
January 31, 2020 03:25 PM
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Staff
What I Learned From Traveling the World With René Redzepi
Books
What I Learned From Traveling the World With René Redzepi
January 31, 2020 01:23 PM
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Sara Button
How an Eagle Festival Is Changing Tourism in Mongolia
Longreads
How an Eagle Festival Is Changing Tourism in Mongolia
January 31, 2020 12:34 PM
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Billie Cohen
Explore the Wildest Parts of Chile With This Pop-Up Glamping Experience
Camping
Explore the Wildest Parts of Chile With This Pop-Up Glamping Experience
January 30, 2020 08:43 PM
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Zoe Baillargeon
Ethiopia Is Spending $5 Billion to Build Africa’s Largest Airport
Air Travel News
Ethiopia Is Spending $5 Billion to Build Africa’s Largest Airport
January 30, 2020 07:43 PM
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Michelle Baran
You Can Go Glamping Next Door to a Chocolate Factory in Slovenia
Camping
You Can Go Glamping Next Door to a Chocolate Factory in Slovenia
January 30, 2020 04:55 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Japan’s First Ace Hotel Is Accepting Reservations Now
Hotels
Japan’s First Ace Hotel Is Accepting Reservations Now
January 30, 2020 04:00 PM
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Sarah Buder
Will Luxury Travel Drop in an Election Year?
AFAR Advisor
Will Luxury Travel Drop in an Election Year?
January 30, 2020 12:22 PM
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Annie Fitzsimmons
Will Travel Save—or Destroy—the Maldives?
Travel for Good
Will Travel Save—or Destroy—the Maldives?
January 30, 2020 12:06 PM
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Lisa Abend
Some of Japan’s Ancient Castles Are Opening for Overnight Stays
Epic Trips
Some of Japan’s Ancient Castles Are Opening for Overnight Stays
January 29, 2020 06:24 PM
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Sarah Buder
A Racial Justice Lawyer’s Guide to the Real Detroit
Cities We Love
A Racial Justice Lawyer’s Guide to the Real Detroit
January 29, 2020 04:46 PM
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Ashlea Halpern
The Best Airfares for February—Which Will Be the Lowest They’ve Been in Years
Air Travel News
The Best Airfares for February—Which Will Be the Lowest They’ve Been in Years
January 29, 2020 01:06 AM
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Michelle Baran
In Berlin, Everybody’s Willkommen!
Cities We Love
In Berlin, Everybody’s Willkommen!
January 28, 2020 06:44 PM
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Emma John
Why Chiang Mai Is So Much More Than a Backpacker’s Destination
Hiking + Cycling
Why Chiang Mai Is So Much More Than a Backpacker’s Destination
January 28, 2020 05:49 PM
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Joe Mungo Reed
Go for the (Rose) Gold: Away’s Aluminum Luggage Available in New Metallic Shades
Packing Tips + Gear
Go for the (Rose) Gold: Away’s Aluminum Luggage Available in New Metallic Shades
January 28, 2020 01:13 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Splurge vs. Steal: A Miami Weekend on Two Budgets
Art + Culture
Splurge vs. Steal: A Miami Weekend on Two Budgets
January 28, 2020 10:39 AM
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Jennifer Flowers
Airbnb Wants to Send You on a Sabbatical to the Bahamas
Tips + News
Airbnb Wants to Send You on a Sabbatical to the Bahamas
January 28, 2020 12:01 AM
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Lyndsey Matthews
California’s Central Coast Just Opened 11 Miles of Trails in a New Preserve
Trending News
California’s Central Coast Just Opened 11 Miles of Trails in a New Preserve
January 27, 2020 08:45 PM
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Maggie Fuller
New Visa Rule Could See Pregnant Travelers Denied Entry to the U.S.
Tips + News
New Visa Rule Could See Pregnant Travelers Denied Entry to the U.S.
January 27, 2020 06:32 PM
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Cassie Shortsleeve
You’re Invited Onboard the Original Orient Express for a Murder Mystery Party
Train Travel
You’re Invited Onboard the Original Orient Express for a Murder Mystery Party
January 27, 2020 02:20 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Please Stop Packing Your Dirty Shoes With Clean Clothes
Packing Tips + Gear
Please Stop Packing Your Dirty Shoes With Clean Clothes
January 27, 2020 01:32 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
A Tiffany & Co. Designer Takes a Trip to Africa
Travel for Good
A Tiffany & Co. Designer Takes a Trip to Africa
January 27, 2020 12:24 PM
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Reed Krakoff
This New Vacation Rental Service Is Changing the Game for Women Travelers
Tips + News
This New Vacation Rental Service Is Changing the Game for Women Travelers
January 24, 2020 06:20 PM
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Maggie Fuller
How to Experience an Unexpected Side of Belize
History + Culture
How to Experience an Unexpected Side of Belize
January 24, 2020 05:56 PM
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Ashlea Halpern
Meet the Israeli Chef Cooking Up Coexistence
Food + Drink
Meet the Israeli Chef Cooking Up Coexistence
January 24, 2020 02:20 PM
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Sara Lieberman
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