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Burned Out? The Simple Act of Planning for Vacation Can Boost Your Spirits

Think of National Plan for Vacation Day as an antidote to stress and anxiety.

January 25, 2022 11:59 AM

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JetBlue to Team with Norwegian to Fly You to Europe

A new union between the two carriers will allow JetBlue customers to connect to Norwegian’s low-fare transatlantic flights in a single booking.

October 24, 2019 06:48 PM

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Michelle Baran

Beautiful port of Nafplio city in Greece with small boats, palm trees and Bourtzi castle on the water

Where to Go in Summer

10 Best Places to Travel in July

There’s plenty of sunshine, sand, and celebration to go around come July.

April 1, 2026 09:58 PM

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Mark Ellwood

The pool at sunset at Shutters on the Beach in Santa Monica, California.

Hotels We Love

The 19 Best Luxury and Boutique Hotels in Los Angeles

In a city known for its luxury, these 19 hotels are standouts. Each offers a unique take on world-class hospitality and L.A. glamour.

June 9, 2025 10:58 AM

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Chris Dong

A collage of photos comprising the Twin Cities' Hmong, Somali, and Nordic communities.

In the Magazine

This Midwestern Metropolis Is One of the Most Diverse Places in the Country

An inside look at three dynamic diaspora communities thriving in Minnesota’s Twin Cities.

September 26, 2023 10:59 AM

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Ashlea Halpern

People walking around in front of the Santa Iglesia Catedral Basílica de la Encarnación in Málaga, Spain, an ornate off-white colored cathedral with several towers

As cities in Spain continue to implement measures to restrict short-term vacation housing, the messaging has been misconstrued. Here’s the latest on travel to and within Spain.

February 21, 2025 04:30 PM

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Jessica Benavides Canepa

Tips + News

Your Best Family Travel Photos Can Win You a Free Vacation Rental

Post a throwback family travel photo for a chance to win a $5K stay at a Vrbo vacation home.

October 6, 2020 03:16 PM

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Michelle Baran

Museums + Galleries

Smithsonian Magazine’s Free Museum Day Canceled Over Coronavirus Fears

The 2020 event was supposed to take place on April 4, but was canceled as a public health precaution.

March 12, 2020 05:56 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Tips + News

The Most—and Least—Ecofriendly Ways to Travel

What type of transportation should you take if you want to leave the smallest carbon footprint? The answer is not that simple.

October 28, 2019 07:29 PM

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Michelle Baran

Where to Travel Next

The Most Authentic Places to Shop and Dine in Los Angeles

Explore the best of the city and get a true taste of LA culture and cuisine

Sponsored by Los Angeles Tourism

Autumn Aurora: Where to See the Northern Lights in the Fall

Natural Wonders

Where to Go to See Northern Lights in Autumn

Think the aurora borealis only comes out in winter? Think again: Fall is prime time for this natural phenomenon in the planet’s northernmost locales.

September 20, 2023 04:40 PM

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Terry Ward

Air Travel News

Norse Atlantic Launches With U.S.–Europe Flights From $116

Calling all former Norwegian Air admirers—the bargain-basement transatlantic carrier from Scandinavia has been reborn (sort of) and is offering low-cost flights to Oslo, London, and Berlin.

June 9, 2022 06:49 PM

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Barbara Peterson

UNESCO World Heritage

UNESCO Adds 33 New Sites to Its 2021 World Heritage List

The latest additions—from Europe’s great spa towns to a nearly 100-year-old railway in Iran—are definitely worthy of a detour or even planning your next trip around.

July 30, 2021 03:04 PM

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Pat Tompkins

Travel Tales

We’re Back! “Travel Tales by AFAR” Podcast Returns for Season 2

Ready to travel again? So are we. Each week, in season two of our podcast, launching June 10, we’ll bring you tales to get the travel juices flowing.

June 10, 2021 10:30 AM

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Aislyn Greene

A mirror image reflection of people and buildings outside the Opera House in Oslo, Norway

Air Travel News

Norse Atlantic Launches Europe Flash Sale With Flights From $137 One-Way

Fly to Oslo from $137, to Paris from $165, or to Rome from $197 one-way with these new offers from the Norwegian low-cost carrier.

March 30, 2023 07:47 PM

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Michelle Baran

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