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An aerial view of the Oceania Vista cruise ship sailing
Cruise News
Oceania Is Launching a First-Ever Entirely Gluten-Free Cruise, and It Will Sail the British Isles
The 12-night sailing will depart from Southampton in May 2028 and will take place on the 1,200-passenger Oceania Vista.
September 10, 2026 05:35 PM
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Bailey Berg
Mandarin Oriental, Vienna lobby with banquettes and a glass atrium
Stay Here Next
I Checked Into a 1908 Vienna Courthouse. It’s Now One of the City’s Most Stylish Hotels
September 10, 2026 04:32 PM
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Anya von Bremzen
An empty Wine Bar by Wolfgang Puck in Terminal 6 at LAX with rows of lights lining the ceilings and tables along the windows
Air Travel News
At Select Airports, TSA PreCheck Members Can Now Head to the Gate Without a Boarding Pass
September 9, 2026 06:35 PM
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Bailey Berg
a US passport with a Global Entry form poking out of it. both sit on a wood background
Travel Tips + Etiquette
How to Gift a TSA PreCheck or Global Entry Membership—for Free
September 9, 2026 02:10 PM
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Bailey Berg
train tracks through fall foliage in New Hampshire
Outdoor Adventure
Going Car-Free Is the Best Way to See Fall Foliage
September 9, 2026 12:46 PM
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Miles Howard
A train travels through picturesque sunflower fields in rural Italy, showcasing agricultural beauty
Train Travel
The Best Way to Explore Europe Is by Train. This Pass Gives You Rail Access to 33 Countries.
September 9, 2026 11:57 AM
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Sophie Friedman
aerial view of Alonnisos Island in Greece, surrounded by blue water, mountainous green islands, and a sailboat
Trending News
This Global “Not Hot List” Reveals 10 Under-the-Radar Places Ready to Welcome More Visitors
September 9, 2026 11:55 AM
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Billie Cohen
A tall, green mountain surrounded by rolling green mountains and mist, beneath a blue sky
Travel Tips + Etiquette
Yes, U.S. Citizens Need a Visa to Travel to These 9 Countries—Including a New One
October 13, 2025 01:05 PM
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Sophie Friedman
Easter Island Moai sculptures and interior hotel room of Nayara Hangaroa
Hotels
At These Hotels, the Best Souvenir Was Made by You
October 13, 2025 08:47 AM
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Jordi Lippe-McGraw
Saint James Paris
Hotel News + Openings
These Hotels Around the Globe Were Just Given Michelin’s Elite Three-Keys Distinction
October 10, 2025 04:50 PM
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Rachel Chang
Aerial view of Messina Sicily showing the harbor, the town and mountains in the distance
Train Travel
The World’s Longest Bridge Will Soon Connect Sicily to Mainland Italy (and Some People Aren’t Happy About It)
October 10, 2025 03:34 PM
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Laura Itzkowitz
Diptych showing Tierra Atacama's terrace (left) and vicunas in front of volcanic mountains in San Pedro de Atacama Chile (right)
Stay Here Next
Stargazing, Flamingo-Filled Lagoons, and Indigenous Craft at a Reimagined Atacama Desert Design Hotel
October 10, 2025 05:26 AM
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Nicholas DeRenzo
A future Outset Collection property is in Moab.
Hotel News + Openings
Hilton’s New Boutique Hotel Collection Will Let You Check Into a Moab Base Camp and an Artsy Chicago Property
October 9, 2025 03:09 PM
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Blane Bachelor
Puglia, Italy is one of four new just-announced routes that United Airlines will be serving from the U.S.
Air Travel News
United Just Announced 4 New Routes to Some of Our Favorite (and Lesser-Traveled) European Cities
October 9, 2025 03:02 PM
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Chris Dong
Woman with backpack and knit hat walking on path in autumn forest.
Travel Tips + Etiquette
You Don’t Have to Be Young, Single, or Adventurous to Take a Solo Trip. Here’s What I’ve Learned.
October 9, 2025 02:12 PM
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Pat Tompkins
Front exterior of summer
Restaurants + Cafés
Some of America’s Best Restaurants Are Its Oldest: A New List Recognizes Historic Small Eateries
October 9, 2025 01:08 PM
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Pat Tompkins
Exposure to sunlight helps your body clock adjust to time changes.
Air Travel News
This Flight Just Broke Records as the Longest in the World
October 9, 2025 10:38 AM
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Bailey Berg
Al Andalus train exterior
Train Travel
This New Luxury Train in Spain Goes to Ancient Seaside Towns, Wine Country, and the Don Quixote Windmills
October 8, 2025 04:35 PM
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Bailey Berg
Two ceramic skulls displayed on a Dia de los Muertos altar.
Festivals + Events
This Vibrant Holiday Is Not the Mexican Version of Halloween. Here’s When and Where to Celebrate It in Mexico.
October 8, 2025 10:02 AM
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Sarah Buder
Hand holding a U.S. passport over a wooden surface
Visas + Passports
Need a New U.S. Passport Really Fast? That’ll Be $950.
October 8, 2025 02:11 AM
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Sophie Friedman
Amazing thunderstorm on the Grand Canyon North Rim
Trending News
The Grand Canyon’s North Rim Is Partially Open Again—but Not for Much Longer This Season
October 7, 2025 12:19 PM
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Bailey Berg
Aerial view of Beaches of Placencia in the Stann Creek District of southern Belize
Destination Spotlight
The Right Crowd-Free Beach for Every Month of the Year
October 7, 2025 10:31 AM
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Becca Blond
Kemuri Tatsu-Ya
Where to Travel Next
Brisket Ramen, Injera Nachos, Tandoori Smoked Turkey: An Immigrant-Led Barbecue Revival Is Underway in Texas
October 7, 2025 09:14 AM
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Naomi Tomky
Katsuo-ji temple in Minoh, Osaka, Japan seen with fall foliage
Travel Tips + Etiquette
The Best Time to Visit Japan For Every Type of Trip
October 7, 2025 02:46 AM
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Sophie Friedman
Harry's Guest House
Hotels We Love
The New Era of B&Bs: Zebra Prints, Cannabis Gardens, and Maximalist Mansions
October 6, 2025 01:16 PM
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Matt Kirouac
Airbus A321 Neo operated by Play Airlines taxiing for take off at Kevlavik airport.
Trending News
Another Budget Airline Just Ended Operations. Does This Foreshadow a Larger Industry Trend?
October 6, 2025 12:23 PM
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Barbara Peterson
Aerial view of the SkyWheel at Myrtle Beach
Journeys: Nature + Outdoors
Myrtle Beach, Your Way
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Katmai National Park
Outdoor Adventure
These 3 Tours Get You (Responsibly) Close to Grizzlies, Polar Bears, and Even Rare Spirit Bears
October 3, 2025 01:02 PM
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Susan Portnoy
(Left) Mara Wittorp, (Right) The Mark Hotel in NYC
Hotels
What Happens When One of NYC’s Most Famous Hotels Opens the City Just For You?
October 3, 2025 12:09 PM
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John Wogan
View from the top of the Duomo
4 Days In
4 Days in Milan: A Wes Anderson–Designed Art Café, Risotto Alla Milanese, and a Must-See da Vinci
October 3, 2025 08:19 AM
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Laura Itzkowitz
A white lighthouse with a bright red roof sits atop a green cliff jutting out into the ocean in the Azores
Cruise
These Are the Best Cruises for Solo Travelers
October 2, 2025 06:27 PM
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Jeri Clausing
Colorful homes line a stepped, cobblestoned street in Portugal's historic Ribeira district
Air Travel News
Delta Just Announced New Flights to This Enchanting European Wine City
October 2, 2025 11:07 AM
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Bailey Berg
Left: Peranakan houses blend Chinese, Malay, and Singaporean design elements. Right: Kaya toast, filled with coconut jam, and is a popular Singaporean breakfast snack.
Off The Tourist Trail
My Perfect Singapore: An Afar Editor Shares Her Favorite Hometown Haunts
October 2, 2025 09:05 AM
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Elizabeth See
Minnewaska Park in New York, cliffs and water
Weekend Getaways
10 Weekend Getaways From NYC for Lobster Rolls, Contemporary Art, and Fall Foliage
October 2, 2025 02:20 AM
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Sarah Buder
Numerous people milling about in Washington, D.C.'s National Mall with the Washington Monument in the background
Trending News
Airports, National Parks, and Amtrak—What the October 2025 Government Shutdown Means for Travel
October 1, 2025 03:01 PM
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Bailey Berg
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