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Packing Tips + Gear

This Is Everything You Need to Pack for Your Next Cruise

No need to go overboard packing for your cruise. Here’s exactly what you need to bring for a wide range of activities.

March 3, 2026 05:24 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Art + Culture

HBO’s “Chernobyl” Sends Curious Tourists to Lithuania

The acclaimed miniseries has sparked global interest in the 1986 Chernobyl disaster and boosted tourism in the Baltic country, where the show was filmed.

July 30, 2019 03:25 PM

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Liudas Dapkus

Air Travel News

Global Entry Will Soon Be Quicker—but at What Privacy Cost?

The get-through-customs-quicker program has added facial biometrics to its kiosks.

October 24, 2019 06:38 PM

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Billie Cohen

Style + Design

Where to Shop in Cape Town: 8 Great Boutiques

Bring home a piece of the city by visiting stylish stores from local fashion, accessory, and home-decor designers.

March 21, 2022 04:17 PM

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Kathryn Romeyn

Where to Travel Next

Why You Should Go to Miami This Winter

The temps are cooler and so is the art scene. Head south to sample the newest hotels, the tastiest bites, the latest art, and, of course, the always-buzzing beach.

October 23, 2019 09:46 PM

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Ann Shields

LGBTQ Travel

Why Ft. Lauderdale Is Among the Most Welcoming Cities for LGBTQ+

Searching for somewhere over the rainbow? Try South Florida.

February 24, 2021 10:21 AM

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Paul Rubio

The Future of Travel

Being Careful Doesn’t Mean Not Traveling

One dinner out inspires AFAR’s CEO to rediscover his home state of California.

June 12, 2020 06:27 PM

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Greg Sullivan

9 Charming Houseboat Rentals for a Socially Distanced Summer Trip

Epic Trips

9 Charming Houseboats in the U.S. to Rent for Your Next Summer Getaway

Planning your next trip is smooth sailing with these floating getaways on Airbnb and Vrbo.

June 11, 2020 11:37 PM

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Maggie Fuller

River Cruises

Are Europe’s Waterways Getting Too Crowded?

Despite a recent spate of collisions, insiders insist that river cruising remains a very safe and satisfying way to see the continent.

June 5, 2019 07:41 PM

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Michelle Baran

Packing Tips + Gear

Pack Like a Pro: What a British Airways Pilot Never Leaves Behind

In this series, we interview figures in business, entertainment, and fashion about their travel essentials.

August 27, 2018 05:47 PM

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Mike Arnot

Tips + News

This Is the City Americans Are Flocking to Most for the Holidays

Christmas in paradise sounds very merry, indeed.

December 10, 2019 06:04 PM

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Michelle Baran

Travel Tales

Ghana’s Outstretched Hand

Recalling her first trip to Africa, a Black journalist reflects on missed opportunities—and a legacy she’s finally ready to explore.

December 16, 2020 02:57 PM

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Heather Greenwood Davis

Ocean Cruises

Why Your Alaska Cruise Should Include Extra Time in Anchorage

We have five good reasons to allot extra time ashore in Anchorage before or after your cruise ship adventure.

April 2, 2019 06:10 PM

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Jenna Schnuer

Air Travel News

Delta Just Seriously Improved the Way It Does Upgrades

A middle seat in a better cabin category isn’t necessarily an upgrade for everyone.

December 9, 2019 03:47 PM

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Michelle Baran

Day time aerial view of Playa Balandra, an iconic beach in La Paz, Baja California Sur, Mexico.

International Beaches

Hidden, Pristine, With Eggshell-Blue Water: These Are the 11 Most Beautiful Beaches in Mexico

Explore all the ways water shows off across Mexico.

November 12, 2025 08:40 AM

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Meagan Drillinger

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