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The Best Meteor Shower of the Year Peaks This Weekend

The Perseid Meteor Shower Will Peak in August—Here’s How to See It

The Perseids can be seen from anywhere in the Northern Hemisphere that’s dark enough—and the display will be most dazzling this year on August 12.

July 11, 2024 07:52 AM

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Lyndsey Matthews

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I Swapped NYC Subway Delays for Saddles at This New Catskills Ranch

At Driftwood Ranch Resort in the Catskills, Western-style charm pairs with mountain air and outdoor adventures.

September 1, 2025 11:53 AM

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Susan Portnoy

Travel Tips + Etiquette

Considering Global Entry? Here’s What You Need to Know First

Your guide to how Global Entry works, what it includes, how much it costs, and if it’s worth it.

February 3, 2023 06:48 PM

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Bailey Berg

As the tide goes out around Mozambique's Bazaruto Archipelago, miles of white sand dunes are exposed, creating an exceptional landscape.

Where to Travel Next

The Best Places AFAR Staffers Visited in 2023

In a travel-packed year, we hiked in bogs, met mountain gorillas, and discovered much of the USA by EV.

December 27, 2023 11:00 AM

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Tim Chester

Restaurants + Cafés

Vodka! Borscht! Toasts! Inside the World of Russian-Style Restaurants

In cities around the globe, another dimension of dining experiences awaits.

February 10, 2020 01:21 PM

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Flora Tsapovsky

Beer, Wine, + Spirits

Drink Your Way Around the World With These Wine Delivery Services

Ease your own lockdown with these bespoke wine clubs that will serve drinks to your doorstep.

May 8, 2020 05:54 PM

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Tim Chester

Loyalty + Rewards

American Airlines’ Top Credit Card Is Offering a Record-Breaking 100,000-Mile Bonus

Get Admirals Club access plus 100,000 AAdvantage bonus miles with the current offer on the Citi® / AAdvantage® Executive World Elite Mastercard®.

July 24, 2023 05:28 PM

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Paul Rubio

Air Travel News

Travelers No Longer Need a COVID Test to Enter the U.S.

The testing requirement that created numerous hurdles for international travelers has been scrapped—at least for now. Here’s what you need to know.

June 13, 2022 08:27 PM

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Michelle Baran

Tips + News

Iceland Is Now Welcoming More International Travelers

The island nation opens its borders to more visitors from outside the EU/Schengen area—but not U.S. travelers.

July 16, 2020 02:59 PM

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Sara Button

Safari

The Best International Trips for Wildlife Lovers

A curated list of ethical (and magical) experiences viewing wild animals around the world.

May 23, 2022 02:41 PM

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Bailey Berg

Weekend Getaways

11 Easy, Drivable Weekend Getaway Ideas From San Francisco

Get away from the city with one of these close-by destinations throughout Northern and Central California.

May 9, 2024 03:50 PM

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Jessie Beck

Break up a transpacific leg of an around-the-world flight with a restful stop in O'ahu, Hawai'i.

Air Travel News

You Can Fly Around the World Starting at $3,000. Here’s How.

From major airline alliances like Oneworld and Star Alliance to individual travel agencies, there are several ways to score an around-the-world flight ticket. Here’s what to know.

January 26, 2024 09:00 AM

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Bailey Berg

Air Travel News

Delta Air Lines Is Saying Goodbye to These U.S. Airports

And . . . “Hej” to Stockholm.

December 13, 2021 07:05 PM

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Michelle Baran

Cities We Love

27 Non-Touristy Things to Do in San Francisco

Here’s what to do to get to know the multifaceted City by the Bay, from classic attractions to quirky events.

May 1, 2024 12:06 PM

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Jessie Beck

Aerial view of the Lighthouse in Maunabo, Puerto Rico

Outdoor Adventure

9 Eye-Popping Views in Puerto Rico That Most People Don’t See

Get your camera ready, because you won’t want to forget these postcard-worthy places.

May 27, 2025 02:05 PM

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Herson Guerrero

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