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Food + Drink

America’s Tuscany: 9 Amazing Olive Oil Orchards to Visit in the U.S.

Tired of winetasting? Try olive oil tasting.

August 18, 2020 09:29 AM

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Dawn Reiss

History + Culture

What in the World Are You Wearing?

Unravel the social status, historic figures, and far-flung places behind your clothes to go around the world in your closet.

July 2, 2020 09:45 AM

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Pat Tompkins

Air Travel News

This New Nonstop Flight to Guadeloupe Is a Game Changer for Your Winter Travels

With the addition of its JFK-PTP route, JetBlue now flies to the French overseas department three days a week. AFAR was on the inaugural flight.

February 11, 2020 03:28 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

COVID + Travel

Italy Is Reopening to Travelers—Here’s Everything You Need to Know

An Italy-based writer on what travelers need to know and whether Italy really is ready to relax its borders.

May 18, 2021 01:36 PM

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Julia Buckley

Hiking + Cycling

Ride On: 5 New Bike Routes Through America’s Offbeat Locales

The expanding U.S. Bicycle Route system allows plenty of unique opportunities to traverse lesser-known roads and explore America on two wheels.

February 1, 2019 03:30 PM

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Rebecca Dalzell

A full moon over the mountains and the Columbia River in Oregon's Columbia River Gorge

Hiking + Cycling

This Scenic Stretch Outside Portland, Oregon, Offers Wildflowers, Waterfalls, and More

The Columbia River Gorge is Portland’s favorite playground, thanks to mossy trails, cherry blossoms, and fresh seafood.

July 31, 2024 12:02 PM

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Sophie Friedman

The living room of the Hanover Suite at the Mandarin Oriental Mayfair in London features white sofas and floral themed wallpaper.

Stay Here Next

This New London Hotel Feels Like Your Own Private Flat

Sleek design. Hot chefs. Prime location. The alluring new Mandarin Oriental Mayfair is the first new hotel to open in this London neighborhood in a decade.

July 29, 2024 02:59 PM

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Sara Hamdan

The willows and aspen of California's June Lake Loop provide just one the state's many autumnal hues.

Outdoor Adventure

Think New England Is the Only Place for Fall Foliage? Try California

We’re not knocking the Northeast’s fall colors—but the third-largest state has some prime places for vibrant leaves as well.

October 2, 2023 12:13 PM

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Pat Tompkins

Bars + Nightlife

This Bar Was Just Named the Best in North America

The second annual North America’s 50 Best Bars list has been released—and a New York City venue has (once again) grabbed the top spot.

May 18, 2023 07:15 PM

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Bailey Berg

Cruise

Cruises Resume in Italy as U.S. Sailings Still on Hold

As European cruises set sail once again, the United States cruise industry may not reopen again until this fall.

April 2, 2021 01:31 PM

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Maria Grazia Murru

U.S. Beaches

7 Delightful Ways to Go Beyond the Shore in This Beach Destination

With its high-energy Boardwalk, treasure trove of boutique shopping, and time-tested seafood shacks, this coastal South Carolina destination offers so much more than beautiful beaches.

Sponsored by Visit Myrtle Beach

History + Culture

How Archaeology Showed Me a Different Side of Italy

For one writer, digging outside the Umbrian hill town of Orvieto brought her closer to its past and present.

May 12, 2020 04:52 PM

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Sara Button

Southwest Airlines experienced a total operational meltdown over the holiday travel season. Now, it wants to earn back travelers' trust.

Air Travel News

Is Southwest Still Canceling Flights? (And How to Make Sure You Get a Refund If Your Flight Was Canceled)

After scrapping more than 15,000 flights during the holidays, the airline addresses its current state of operations and what it’s doing to make things right for affected customers.

January 4, 2023 10:07 AM

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Michelle Baran

Road Trips

The Perfect Road Trip on the Minnesota River Valley National Scenic Byway

A drive along this southern route reveals endangered landscapes, historic sites, and a German-style brewery that survived Prohibition.

September 28, 2021 05:27 PM

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Cinnamon Janzer

An aerial view of the Corinth Canal, a narrow waterway passing between limestone cliffs with a boat passing through it and some bushes on the sides

Cruise

For a Thrilling Cruise Experience, Book a Sailing Through This Underrated Canal in Greece

Added bonus: It offers a passage to harder-to-reach areas of Greece from the Mediterranean Sea.

July 18, 2024 06:49 PM

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Fran Golden

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