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Natural Wonders

How to Glamp Under the Midnight Sun in Norway This Summer

Stay in a traditional Sami tent—or lavvu—outfitted with fine linens while exploring the archipelago.

May 23, 2019 04:16 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Food + Drink

Egg Tarts in Lisbon, Iberian Pork in Évora: Eat These 14 Dishes on Your Next Trip to Portugal

For vegetarians, pescetarians, and carnivores, this is what to eat in Portugal and where to find it.

June 5, 2026 01:59 AM

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Kevin Raub

River Cruises

The Better Way to Cruise in Venice

Large ocean cruise ships are banned from the city’s historic center but smaller, more environmentally friendly ships can still sail in the Venetian Lagoon.

September 10, 2021 04:24 PM

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Jeri Clausing

Health + Wellness

10 Places to Relax and Recharge in Monterey County

Enjoy remote working and learning with a view (while you still can)—or simply kick back—on a getaway in one of California’s most gorgeous coastal areas.

Sponsored by See Monterey

COVID + Travel

Haven’t Booked Spring Break Travel Yet? It’s Not Too Late With These Tips

Demand for spring break 2022 is high, but travel advisors say there are still plenty of vacation opportunities, provided you’re willing to be flexible.

February 18, 2022 07:28 PM

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Bailey Berg

AFAR Approved

Apple AirTag Review: Why You Need This Travel Accessory if You Check Bags

This quarter-sized device makes keeping track of your luggage when you fly (at least a little) less stressful.

September 25, 2023 05:20 PM

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Bailey Berg

Left: Venice, Italy - Doge's Palace; right: Maayan Ziv

Accessible Travel

Exploring Venice as a Wheelchair User Showed Me a Side of the City Most Tourists Never See

Disability activist Maayan Ziv had been warned about the Italian city’s inaccessibility—but her experience was much more nuanced and rewarding.

April 13, 2026 01:45 PM

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Maayan Ziv

Summer 2022

What Chinatown Means to America—and to Me

In the wake of a nationwide surge of anti-Asian hate crimes, writer Bonnie Tsui reflects on the resiliency of Chinatowns.

September 13, 2022 03:37 PM

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Bonnie Tsui

A group of diners being served at a table in the elegant Mister Charles restaurant in the Knox-Henderson neighborhood of Dallas, Texas.

Restaurants + Cafés

The Best Restaurants in Every Dallas Neighborhood

From coastal seafood to innovative global cuisine, discover Michelin-recommended restaurants.

The unusually low tides are making it challenging for gondolas, water taxis, and ambulances to move through Venice’s famed canals.

February 21, 2023 11:41 AM

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Associated Press (AP)

The Future of Travel

Your Guide to Avoiding the Crowds in 5 Popular Places

Take a closer look at how some of the world’s most popular destinations are coping with overtourism—and learn a few ways you can travel more conscientiously.

September 25, 2018 05:01 PM

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Sara Button

A guest room at Firefall Ranch featuring a bed next to a fireplace and soaring windows

Hotel News + Openings

Coming to Yosemite National Park: New Outdoor-Focused Lodges and Glamping Resorts

One of the big challenges of visiting Yosemite National Park—in addition to the crowds—is the relatively limited accommodations. But that’s about to change with several new openings.

May 7, 2024 12:34 PM

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Bailey Berg

Travel Tips + Etiquette

12 Ways to Make Sure Your Bags Don’t Get Lost When You Fly

Every flier wants their checked luggage to arrive at their destination with them at the end of a flight. But not every flier takes these simple precautions.

March 5, 2025 09:20 AM

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Bailey Berg

Where to Travel Next

Warm Your Winter With These 11 Hot Cocktails From Around the World

Whether it’s a festive “feuerzangenbowle” in Germany or a hot buttered rum fit for a sailor on the Atlantic, raise a glass of one of these warming drinks and toast to cold weather.

January 22, 2021 01:12 PM

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Audrey Bruno

Festivals + Events

Striking J’ouvert Celebration Portraits From Grenada

Photographer Wayne Lawrence captures the raw and vivid predawn revelry of J’ouvert.

February 12, 2020 09:48 AM

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Sara Button

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