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Food + Drink

This Subscription Snack Box Is Helping Me See the World

Universal Yums is helping me keep the spirit of exploration alive.

March 27, 2020 11:21 AM

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Ashlea Halpern

Holland America Line's 'MS Nieuw Amsterdam' ship sailing through Alaska's Inside Passage with green snow-capped mountains all around

Cruise

The Best Alaska Cruises to Book in 2026, From New Luxury Yachts to Nature-Focused Expeditions

Whether you’re looking for a family-friendly adventure, an adults-only sailing, or a truly luxurious escape, these are the best Alaska cruises for every type of traveler.

January 28, 2026 01:22 PM

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Bailey Berg

two people in traditional Canadian indigenous clothing standing with their backs to the camera while looking at a bridge across a river in a city

Travel for Good

9 Inspiring Companies Changing the Way We Travel: Afar’s 2024 Travel Vanguard

In our annual Travel Vanguard awards, Afar honors nine companies that in 2024 have been working to improve the world and how travelers experience it.

December 16, 2024 11:18 AM

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Ellen Carpenter

There are no government rules about cleaning requirements or schedules.

Air Travel News

How Do They Clean Those Airplane Blankets, Really?

Pillows, blankets, seats, bathrooms, dishes, and trays—how the heck are airplanes cleaned? And how often?

July 25, 2023 12:35 PM

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Jennifer M. Wood

Where to Go in Summer

What to Know Before Visiting the U.K. This Summer

Coronations, Eurovision finals—and that’s just in May.

April 13, 2023 12:01 PM

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Laura Dannen Redman

Outdoor Adventure

New York State Needs Volunteer Leaf Peepers

These are the fall foliage hot spots prospective applicants (and avid leaf lovers) should scope out.

September 3, 2020 07:25 PM

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Michelle Baran

Off The Tourist Trail

Yes, You Can Actually Enjoy Italy Without the Crowds. Here’s How.

Enlist the help of local outfitters, stay at boutique hotels, and plan your trip in the off season.

June 18, 2024 01:27 PM

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Laura Itzkowitz

Hotels

This New Paris Hotel Feels Like a Chic Friend’s Apartment

Pavillon Faubourg—a stylish unification of three distinct 17th-century buildings—opened in April 2022 in the sixth arrondissement.

October 13, 2022 11:41 AM

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Supriya Kalidas

People sitting on a ski lift in Breckenridge, Colorado.

Winter Sports

Epic, Ikon, or Independent: How to Find the Best Multi-Resort Ski Pass

Find out whether Epic or Ikon is the ski pass for you—or if there’s an alternative you should consider.

December 16, 2022 04:43 PM

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Cindy Hirschfeld

U.S. Beaches

The Best Beaches in North Carolina

Whether you’re looking for a family-friendly spot to lay down your towel or an empty sand dune-fringed stretch for long walks, we’ve got you covered.

May 28, 2022 11:58 AM

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Staff

Outdoor Adventure

Get Inspired by This Award-Winning Adventure Travel Film

December 3, 2018 02:02 PM

Longreads

“Moon” Travel Is The Latest Trend in Tourism. But What Is It?

Babymoons. “Memoons.” We’re all on moons these days.

February 18, 2025 09:53 AM

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Jen Rose Smith

The Madison Suite Bedroom at the Ritz Carlton NoMad, featuring a palette of brown and bronze and a view of New York City.

Hotels We Love

The 15 Best Hotels in New York City

These are the finest places to stay in the Big Apple.

October 31, 2023 09:00 AM

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Jennifer Flowers

Hotels

California Hotels Are Opening Amid Unclear Rules

Even though the state and L.A. County are at odds about whether it’s safe and even permitted, hotels across California are reopening to leisure travelers.

June 4, 2020 02:01 PM

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Natalie Beauregard

The dining room at and/or, which serves modern Canadian cuisine and is one of Toronto’s newest restaurants.

Where to Travel Next

What Makes These New and Creative Toronto Restaurants So Good

An innovative mix of cultures stars in one of the world’s top culinary scenes.

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