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Banff National Park, AB, Canada
Trains
This Summer Only: You Can Take a Rare Train Ride Through Jasper and Banff National Parks
Rocky Mountaineer’s new route delivers a front-row seat to the Canadian Rockies’ most dramatic landscapes on a limited 2026 schedule.
March 24, 2026 12:21 PM
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Bailey Berg
2XK0J6J July 13, 2024: Day 1 of July 2024 Black Mesa photo trip at Black Mesa State Park in Kenton, OK.
Astrotourism
Black Mesa Is One of the Loneliest, Darkest Corners of America. That’s Exactly Why You Should Go.
March 24, 2026 12:08 PM
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Heide Brandes
As festivals like Coachella grow in scale and cultural influence, disabled attendees like Shailynn Taylor continue to navigate the gap between access on paper and the realities on the ground.
Accessible Travel
Your Music Festival Is ADA Compliant. It’s Still Not Accessible.
March 24, 2026 10:20 AM
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Maayan Ziv
People sitting on the grass in a park in Copenhagen with older city buildings in the background
Trending News
This Is the Happiest City in the World
March 23, 2026 07:17 PM
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Bailey Berg
A smattering of people walking through the terminal at LaGuardia Airport
Air Travel News
New York’s LaGuardia Airport Briefly Shut Down Following Air Canada Crash—Here’s the Latest
March 23, 2026 06:42 PM
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Barbara Peterson
Long TSA security lines on Sunday, Mar 22, 2026, in Terminal 5 at JFK airport
Air Travel News
ICE Agents Head to U.S. Airports Amid TSA Staffing Issues—Here’s What Travelers Need to Know
March 23, 2026 05:57 PM
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Jeri Clausing
Breathtaking scenic aerial view of Doubtful Lake from Sahale Arm on the Cascade Pass Trail in North Cascades National Park.
National Parks
11 Underrated, Crowd-Free U.S. National Parks to Visit in 2026 With No Foreign Visitor Fees
March 23, 2026 02:28 PM
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Emily Pennington
The Eastern & Oriental Express rolls through the jungle
Trains
The Eastern & Oriental Express Is Back—With Two New Routes
September 12, 2023 04:48 PM
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Bailey Berg
Traveling by e-bike rental provided by Haida Tide Cultural Tours, guests enjoying Hiellen Longhouse Village and totem pole carved by master carver Christian White
History + Culture
Why You Should Visit the Canadian Archipelago of Haida Gwaii
September 12, 2023 08:00 AM
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Greg Sullivan
Father with child son in carrier backpack walking through streets of the old center of Ljubljana, Slovenia.
Visas + Passports
Passports for Babies Have Special Rules: Here’s What You Need to Know to Get One
September 12, 2023 07:38 AM
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Devorah Lev-Tov
passengers seated in a two-aisle aircraft with flight attendants walking through, viewed from behind
Air Travel News
This Airline Has an Adults-Only Zone on Select Flights. Should Others Do the Same?
September 11, 2023 10:33 AM
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Marianne Perez-Fransius
Wooden tree house cabin surrounded by pine forest
Hotels
Take Leaf Peeping to the Next Level at These 16 Tree House Airbnbs
September 11, 2023 10:16 AM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Some of Playa Viva's accommodations are treehouses that hover six feet off the ground.
Hotels
15 Magical Tree House Hotels Around the World
September 11, 2023 10:07 AM
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Ann Abel
Artisan is making traditional pottery by hands in the Cham village of Ninh Thuan province (Vietnam)
Art + Culture
What Are UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage Lists—and What’s on Them?
September 11, 2023 09:48 AM
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Tim Chester
People toasting each other with bottles of beer.
Bars + Nightlife
From Slang to Glass Sizes, Here’s How to Order a Beer in Australia
September 10, 2023 06:12 PM
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Christina Pickard
The suites at the Shinola Hotel in Detroit feature turntables that guests can use during their stay.
Hotels
Things You Can And Cannot Take From Hotel Rooms
September 09, 2023 10:03 PM
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Nora Zelevansky
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Videos
An Honest Review of JetKids by Stokke, a Ride-On Suitcase for Kids [VIDEO]
September 09, 2023 05:54 PM
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Michelle Baran
Buggy ride in Jebel Hafit Desert Park
Epic Trips
Explore Nature and Then Unwind in Luxury in Al Ain
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Exploring Al Ain Oasis
Epic Trips
How to Make the Most of a Long Weekend or Stopover in Al Ain
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A person charging a Ford Mustang in front of a Hilton hotel
Hotels
Hilton and Tesla Are About to Supercharge the EV Road Trip—Here’s How
September 08, 2023 08:00 AM
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Michelle Baran
Why North Fork, Long Island, Is the Coastal Escape You Need
Weekend Getaways
Why North Fork, Long Island, Is the Coastal Escape You Need
September 08, 2023 05:26 AM
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Kathleen Rellihan
A colorful illustration of people walking across a rainbow crosswalk.
Summer 2023
The Unexpected Past—and Present—of Gay Paris
September 07, 2023 08:19 PM
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Sally Kohn
Hawaiian Airlines new premium cabin has pod style seating
Air Travel News
You Can Now Book Flights on Hawaiian Airlines’ Swanky New Airplanes
September 07, 2023 04:50 PM
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Bailey Berg
A boat of tourists floats through the water of New Zealand's Waitomo Glowworm Caves. A guide is standing in the boat pointing to the ceiling where many many small blue lights shine like a starry night, but it's inside the cave
Outdoor Adventure
Bioluminescent Bays, Caves, and Parks: What Causes the Glow and Where to See It
September 07, 2023 04:45 PM
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Nathalie Alonso
Home to more than 2.5 million people, is one of New York City's most bustling—and exciting—neighborhoods.
In the Magazine
What to Do, Eat, and See in Brooklyn, New York
September 06, 2023 07:13 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
A busy, full dining room at Brooklyn Palestinian restaurant, Tanoreen.
Summer 2023
For More than 25 Years, Tanoreen Has Served Up Palestinian Food and Community in Brooklyn
September 06, 2023 07:11 PM
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Mayukh Sen
Lounge area at the Capital One Lounge at Dulles
Air Travel News
Homemade Pop Tarts and Midcentury Design: Capital One Opens New Airport Lounge at Washington Dulles
September 06, 2023 05:21 PM
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Paul Rubio
Under Canvas Just Opened 2 New Glamping Sites This Spring
Trending News
This Is the First Dark Sky Lodge … Ever
September 06, 2023 04:48 PM
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Bailey Berg
Vermont Airbnb
Hotels
15 Cozy Airbnbs in Vermont to Book for a Great Escape up North
September 06, 2023 03:12 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Shrugs, a two-year-old rescue Ragdoll, frequently hikes with his owners in Sedona.
Hiking + Cycling
Think Only Dogs Make Good Hiking Companions? Think Again.
September 06, 2023 10:06 AM
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Melinda Fulmer
People at beach relaxing under umbrella
Longreads
What is ‘Vacation Brain’—and Is It Real?
September 06, 2023 10:00 AM
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Mark Ellwood
What It Means When You Have “SSSS” on Your Boarding Pass
Air Travel News
What It Means When You Have “SSSS” on Your Boarding Pass
September 06, 2023 09:40 AM
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Matt Villano
Hyatt Ziva Puerto Vallarta
International Beaches
10 Mexico and Caribbean Resorts That Take All-Inclusive to New Heights
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Beach with stone formation on a sunny day.
Quizzes
Put Your Travel Knowledge to the Test With AFAR’s New Quiz
September 05, 2023 05:05 PM
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Pat Tompkins
United Airlines airplane getting towed at Newark International Airport
Air Travel News
All United Flights Were Briefly Grounded—Here’s What to Know
September 05, 2023 04:33 PM
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Michelle Baran
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