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Turquoise cardboard containers of raspberries, blackberries, cherries, and strawberries
Travel Tips + Etiquette
At U.S. Customs, a Single Piece of Fruit Can Cost You $300. Here’s How to Avoid Being Fined.
The best way to avoid being fined at U.S. customs is to know what you can—and can’t—bring in.
July 8, 2026 02:20 AM
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Sophie Friedman
Rocky hill with some trees, turquoise water with sunbathers and some white boats
Where to Travel Next
5 Easy Alternatives to Crowded Summer Destinations in France
July 7, 2026 03:49 PM
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Sophie Friedman
Theodore Roosevelt National Park, North Dakota, USA
Road Trips
This Summer Road Trip Crosses 700 Miles of One of the Most Underrated U.S. States
July 7, 2026 02:59 PM
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Nicholas DeRenzo
Different foreign passports from many countries
Visas + Passports
The 2026 World’s Most Powerful Passport Rankings Are In. Where Does the U.S. Rank?
July 7, 2026 02:23 AM
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Bailey Berg
United States Of America Florida Florida Keys Key Largo John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park snorkeling on the coral reef
Water Sports
This Florida Island Is One of the Best in the World for Snorkeling
July 6, 2026 10:36 PM
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Charlene Fang
The backside of person in a robe and cloth cap sitting on a bed and looking out through the windows in a glass dome structure to a sea dotted with floating ice
Cruise
Sleeping Under the Stars—Cruises That Offer Glamping Aboard
July 6, 2026 07:44 PM
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Erica Silverstein
TORQUAY,ENGLAND-AUGUST 20: Boats sit peacefully on the water in Torquay on August 20, 2012. Torquay was the childhood home of Agatha Christie, and a festival is held in her honor yearly.
Books
Visit Agatha Christie’s Favorite Places in Devon 50 Years After Her Death
July 6, 2026 01:58 PM
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Tina Lofthouse
Keys to a BMW? Free Museum Tickets? The Best Hidden Hotel Perks
Hotels
Keys to a BMW? Free Museum Tickets? The Best Hidden Hotel Perks
August 15, 2019 07:55 PM
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Ramsey Qubein
Round-Trip Flights to Singapore From New York Just Dropped to $640
Air Travel News
Round-Trip Flights to Singapore From New York Just Dropped to $640
August 15, 2019 06:36 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
10 Things I Wish I’d Known Before Traveling to Borneo
Epic Trips
10 Things I Wish I’d Known Before Traveling to Borneo
August 15, 2019 06:35 PM
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Maggie Fuller
Marriott Bonvoy’s New Award Pricing System: What You Need to Know
Loyalty + Rewards
Marriott Bonvoy’s New Award Pricing System: What You Need to Know
August 15, 2019 05:05 PM
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Katherine LaGrave
A Short Guide to Dining in Vienna
AFAR Advisor
A Short Guide to Dining in Vienna
August 15, 2019 04:40 PM
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Annie Fitzsimmons
An Insider’s Look at a Rome Hotel You Need to Know
AFAR Advisor
An Insider’s Look at The Hotel de la Ville in Rome, Italy
August 15, 2019 04:37 PM
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Annie Fitzsimmons
How to Take Your Kids out of School and Travel
Family Travel
How to Take Your Kids out of School and Travel
August 15, 2019 10:56 AM
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Janeen Christoff
12 Questions With J.MAK (!)
AFAR Advisor
12 Questions With J.MAK (!)
August 15, 2019 10:41 AM
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Annie Fitzsimmons
This New Ship Has Reinvented the Classic Danube Cruise
AFAR Advisor
This New Ship Has Reinvented the Classic Danube Cruise
August 15, 2019 09:39 AM
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AmaWaterways
Why Lebanon’s 293-Mile Hiking Trail Is More Than a Trekking Route
Hiking + Cycling
Why Lebanon’s 293-Mile Hiking Trail Is More Than a Trekking Route
August 14, 2019 08:20 PM
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Sabine Hrechdakian
You Can Now Fly to These Luxury Cruises on a Private Jet
Small Ship Cruises
You Can Now Fly to These Luxury Cruises on a Private Jet
August 14, 2019 07:49 PM
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Michelle Baran
Indonesia Wants to Develop Tourism Sites Beyond Bali
Tips + News
Indonesia Wants to Develop Tourism Sites Beyond Bali
August 14, 2019 04:57 PM
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Karin Laub
Spend the Night in a Room Inspired by a Signature Edward Hopper Painting
Museums + Galleries
Spend the Night in a Room Inspired by a Signature Edward Hopper Painting
August 14, 2019 04:44 PM
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Sarah Buder
Some Apple Laptops Are Now Banned From Flights
Tips + News
Some Apple Laptops Are Now Banned From Flights
August 14, 2019 04:23 PM
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Katherine LaGrave
This New York City Hotel Comes With Amazing Insider Access
Hotels
This New York City Hotel Comes With Amazing Insider Access
Sponsored by
For Select Flights, Google Will Refund the Difference if Your Airfare Drops
Air Travel News
For Select Flights, Google Will Refund the Difference if Your Airfare Drops
August 12, 2019 07:35 PM
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Michelle Baran
Beyond Borders and Binaries: A Trans Traveler Shares What It’s Like to Navigate the World
LGBTQ Travel
Beyond Borders and Binaries: A Trans Traveler Shares What It’s Like to Navigate the World
August 12, 2019 06:49 PM
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Bani Amor
Photoville Exhibit
Art + Architecture
The Free, Pop-Up Photo Festival You Can’t Miss in New York City
August 12, 2019 04:57 PM
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Sarah Buder
Clearer Guidelines Established for Flying With Emotional Support Animals
Air Travel News
Clearer Guidelines Established for Flying With Emotional Support Animals
August 9, 2019 05:35 PM
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Michelle Baran
This New Footbridge to a Medieval Castle Is Not for People With a Fear of Heights
Tips + News
This New Footbridge to a Medieval Castle Is Not for People With a Fear of Heights
August 9, 2019 03:10 PM
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Katherine LaGrave
New Orleans Bans Airbnb-Style Rentals From Garden District, Most of French Quarter
Hotels
New Orleans Bans Airbnb-Style Homes From Garden District, Most of French Quarter
August 9, 2019 12:55 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
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In the Magazine
AFAR Celebrates 10 Years
August 9, 2019 10:54 AM
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Sara Button
American Airlines Is Making Its First Foray Into Africa
Air Travel News
American Airlines Is Making Its First Foray Into Africa
August 8, 2019 07:51 PM
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Michelle Baran
Smokey Bear Is Turning 75: Here’s Where You Can Celebrate
Tips + News
Smokey Bear Is Turning 75: Here’s Where You Can Celebrate
August 8, 2019 06:43 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
The Thrill of Animal Encounters Is Dissipating for Travelers
Tips + News
The Thrill of Animal Encounters Is Dissipating for Travelers
August 8, 2019 05:13 PM
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Michelle Baran
Venice May Reroute Large Cruise Ships From City Center
Tips + News
Venice May Reroute Large Cruise Ships From City Center
August 8, 2019 04:13 PM
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Katherine LaGrave
Tennessee’s Coolest City? It’s All About Knoxville
Where to Travel Next
Tennessee’s Coolest City? It’s All About Knoxville
August 8, 2019 01:57 PM
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Ashley M. Biggers
What Are the Best Hotel Perks?
Hotels
What Are the Best Hotel Perks?
August 8, 2019 09:47 AM
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Annie Fitzsimmons
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