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International Beaches
Europe’s Most Beautiful Beaches Aren’t Always Where You Would Expect
Scattered across islands, national parks, medieval towns, and rugged coastlines, these are the shorelines worth building a European trip around.
June 27, 2026 03:59 AM
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Lottie Gross
Chimney Rock National Monument defining rock formation to the back drop of a two-toned evening, part turquoise, part dark blue, with a faint moon up above
Road Trips
Colorado Wants You to Stay Up Late on This New Stargazing Road Trip
June 26, 2026 07:36 PM
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Bailey Berg
Santa Maria Beach, Los Cabos, Baja California sur, Mexico
Trending News
The Best Time to Visit These Hot-Weather Destinations May Be the Hottest Time of Year
June 26, 2026 05:31 PM
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Jon Bailey
People in a fishing skift operated by the Boat Company with forest-covered cliffs in the background in Alaska
Small Ship Cruises
This Nonprofit Cruise Line Wants to Make You Fall in Love with Alaska—So That You’ll Help Protect It
June 26, 2026 01:03 PM
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Jeri Clausing
Folia Bar + Kitchen
Stay Here Next
This New California Wine Country Hotel Is Built Around Great Food
June 26, 2026 11:54 AM
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Michelle Baran
Kansas City - FIFA Fan Fest June 16th 2026
Cities We Love
Why World Cup Fans Are Falling for Kansas City, the Tournament’s Smallest Host City
June 26, 2026 05:19 AM
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Lauren Keith
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Trending News
The Cheapest Day to Book Flights Is Not When You Think
June 26, 2026 03:00 AM
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Bailey Berg
Numerous boats out on the water and colorful houses in hues of orange, cream, pink, and white stacked along the waterfront cliffs of Positano, Italy
Air Travel News
American Airlines Just Launched 2 New Dreamy Italy Routes
November 1, 2024 06:17 PM
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Bailey Berg
This hallway at Palazzo Talìa features large green banquette seating and floor to ceiling curtains.
Hotels
The 4 Most Exciting New Hotels in Rome
November 1, 2024 05:09 PM
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Laura Itzkowitz
Switzerland swimming beach river sunshine
Fall 2024
The Best Way to See Switzerland? Jump Into a River
November 1, 2024 03:55 PM
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Bonnie Tsui
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Sustainable Travel
Mount Everest Is Covered in Trash Left Behind by Climbers. What’s Being Done About It?
November 1, 2024 12:43 PM
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Sarika Bansal
A long line at security at Denver airport
Air Travel News
How Early Should You Get to the Airport? It Depends.
November 1, 2024 12:30 PM
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Michelle Baran
Town covered in snow and framed by trees
Holiday Travel
Winter Is Travel’s Most Underrated Season. Here’s Why (and Where) to Take a Trip This Time of Year
November 1, 2024 08:00 AM
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Billie Cohen
Bird's eye view of a sandwich and coffee from La Lucha Sanguchería Criolla at the Lima airport
Air Travel News
You Can Have a Truly Tasty Meal at the Airport These Days—These Are Our Favorites
October 31, 2024 07:48 PM
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Michelle Baran
Travelers waiting around at an American Airlines boarding gate, C37, at Dallas Fort Worth for a flight headed to Austin, Texas
Air Travel News
American Airlines Is Testing a New Alert System for Those Who Dare to Jump the Boarding Gate Line
October 31, 2024 06:14 PM
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Bailey Berg
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Hotels
5-Star Hotels Aren’t Always Better Than 4-Star Hotels. Here’s Why.
October 30, 2024 07:30 PM
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Katherine LaGrave
Seaplane over turquoise blue water
International Beaches
Beautiful Beaches in the Caribbean for a Getaway Without the Crowds
October 30, 2024 01:22 PM
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Laura Begley Bloom
Aerial view of Kongde Lodge,one of the world’s highest resorts, offers views of the Himalayas.
Fall 2024
I Took the Paths Less Traveled to Everest Base Camp
October 30, 2024 12:24 PM
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Sarika Bansal
A row of lodgings line a snowy ski slope at Deer Valley Resort
Trending News
This Ski-Only Utah Mountain Is Getting a Luxury Hotel, 100 New Trails, and Its First Bubble Chairlift
October 30, 2024 11:12 AM
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Stacey Lastoe
A villa at Soneva Secret in the Maldives with thatched roofs and a waterslide.
Stay Here Next
For an Ultra-Private Getaway, This New Luxury Resort Is the Only Hotel on This Remote Maldives Island
October 29, 2024 05:25 PM
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Chris Schalkx
Photographer: Goran Kosanovic
Cruise
How to Experience the Best of Vancouver When Your Cruise Ship Docks
October 29, 2024 04:45 PM
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Chloe Bergé
Beach Pavilion accommodations at Amanzoe in Greece feature a private pool.
Fall 2024
These Are the 16 Best Hotels and Resorts in Greece
October 29, 2024 10:27 AM
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Nicola Chilton
Two people skiing in Gstaad in the Swiss Alps on freshly groomed snow with soaring snow-topped in the background
Packing Tips + Gear
You Can Get Free Ski Tickets When You Buy Winter Gear From This Iconic Outerwear Brand
October 28, 2024 06:56 PM
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Cat Sposato
Courtesy Museum of Broken Relationships
Longreads
This Museum Wants Your Stories of Heartbreak
October 28, 2024 11:35 AM
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Erika Hobart
The Rockefeller Center Christmas tree entices tourists and locals when it
Holiday Travel
A Guide to Surviving—and Enjoying—Holiday Travel This Year
October 28, 2024 08:30 AM
An aeriel view of Mont Saint-Michel, a historic island commune topped with a striking abbey, in France, with moody sunset lighting and clouds
Ocean Cruises
6 Best France Cruises for Food, Wine, History, and Art
October 25, 2024 06:10 PM
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Fran Golden
Afar's Photo Director, Michelle Heimerman, shooting the Khumbu Ice Fall at Everest Base Camp.
Packing Tips + Gear
I Just Hiked to Everest Base Camp—Here’s Everything I Packed for the 12-Day Trek
October 25, 2024 03:39 PM
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Michelle Heimerman
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Fall 2024
These 18 Epic Cruises Offer Unforgettable Trips Around the World
October 25, 2024 02:26 PM
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Nicholas DeRenzo
Illustration of a blue station wagon with two dark skinned people in the front seats and two suitcases on the roof rack.
Travel Tips + Etiquette
TSA and AAA’s Tips on How to Handle Thanksgiving Travel
October 25, 2024 12:08 PM
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Michelle Baran
an airplane wing inflight with views of Indonesian islands below
Air Travel News
To Get the Best Price, This Is When to Book Your Flight
October 24, 2024 06:45 PM
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Michelle Baran
Detroit, Michigan skyline
Fall 2024
Detroit Is Alive With New Possibilities—but Don’t Call It a Comeback
October 24, 2024 01:25 PM
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Sarah Bence
Videos
6 Must-Visit Places in Spain [VIDEO]
October 24, 2024 12:25 PM
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Chloe Arrojado
Videos
The Best Places to Go in Asia [VIDEO]
October 24, 2024 12:08 PM
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Chloe Arrojado
An elderly woman in line at the inspection of things on the checkpoint, security through a scanner before leaving for a flight at the airport or after arrival, a plastic box with luggage closeup.
Air Travel News
How to Choose Between TSA PreCheck, Global Entry, and Clear
October 24, 2024 10:31 AM
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Ramsey Qubein
Peter Knego with the former <i>Augustus</i> Italian liner of 1952 in Alang, India. Much of the ship is now with Knego in his home in Oceanside, California.
Longreads
This Is Where Cruise Ships Go to Die. Meet the Man Saving Them
October 24, 2024 10:26 AM
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Jen Rose Smith
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