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Europe Unveils Plans to Open to Vaccinated Americans

The wait is over: American travelers who have been fully vaccinated for COVID-19 may soon enter the European Union, the head of the European Commission said.

April 25, 2021 08:44 PM

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Michelle Baran

Spring 2022

Finding Common Ground Through Travel

It’s never been more critical to slow down, open ourselves up to new cultures, and marvel at the world.

April 12, 2022 03:26 PM

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Sarika Bansal

Visit Pacific Rim National Park Reserve and you'll experience an ecosystem that interweaves the land and ocean.

National Parks

9 Canadian National Parks to Visit for a Beautiful Escape

Nothing solves a bad case of cabin fever like a national park, and Canada is in good supply.

November 6, 2024 04:21 PM

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Chloe Arrojado

Cruise

CDC Says You Can Travel in the U.S. but Not Cruise—So Cruise Lines Are Going Abroad

We still don’t know if big ship cruises from U.S. ports will be able to sail this summer. Cruise lines are fed up with waiting.

April 7, 2021 09:39 PM

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Fran Golden

Stay Here Next

Utah’s New Under Canvas Retreat Takes Glamping to a New Level

Ulum, a new spin-off of the Under Canvas brand, offers travelers to Moab a more elevated experience.

September 23, 2023 11:18 AM

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Bailey Berg

Sunset view of Lisbon old town on Tagus river with medieval buildings and castle. Lisboa, Portugal skyline. Travel destination

Cities We Love

Why Lisbon Is Impossible to Resist Right Now

Don’t leave the Portuguese capital without trying these 12 experiences.

February 20, 2026 12:45 PM

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Chadner Navarro

A suite with a view of the ocean at the Fairmont Kea Lani.

Hotels We Love

The 10 Best Hawaiʻi Resorts

Beach enclaves, wellness getaways, green retreats: These are the 10 best resorts in the Hawaiian Islands.

January 30, 2024 01:12 PM

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Jill K. Robinson

Books

13 of the Best, Most Community-Oriented Black-Owned Bookstores in the U.S.

Community centers, sources of literary and cultural inspiration, inequality busters . . . Black-owned bookstores are forces of change and inspiration.

February 24, 2025 08:45 AM

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Tykesha Spivey Burton

Airside Terrace at the new Centurion Lounge at Atlanta International Airport

Air Travel News

Outdoor Terraces, Soul Food, and a Whiskey Bar: AmEx Opens Its Largest Airport Lounge Yet in Atlanta

AFAR got a first look inside the new Centurion Lounge at Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport.

February 16, 2024 11:37 AM

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Paul Rubio

Child on skis with a wide stance, leaning on ski poles.

With new beginner-friendly terrain and age-appropriate lessons, these U.S. ski resorts are making skiing and snowboarding more inclusive for newbies.

December 14, 2022 07:37 PM

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Bailey Berg

Air Travel News

9 Ways to Get Over Postflight Aches Fast

Tried-and-true tips from achy travelers.

April 28, 2023 09:33 PM

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Rana Good

This beach in the Philippines is one of the best in the world, chosen by voters and experts.<br/>

International Beaches

7 Best Beaches in the World Right Now, With Fiery Rocks, Protected Waters, and an Island You Can Walk To

Find your escape this year in a quiet corner of the Caribbean or a mythical Greek shore.

February 25, 2026 02:45 PM

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Vanita Salisbury

Jennifer Coolidge sitting with luggage in season two of the White Lotus

Packing Tips + Gear

All the Luggage I Could Identify From The White Lotus: Season 2

Now that the guests have checked out, it’s time to check out some luggage.

December 12, 2022 05:17 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

A black marble covered sprawling bathroom with double vanity and large window in the Regent Suite on the Seven Seas Splendor

Cruise News

The World’s Most Expensive Cruise Runs Up to Nearly $1 Million Per Person And Will Sail to 40 Countries

Ultraluxury cruise line Regent Seven Seas Cruises has unveiled a record-breaking 140-day world cruise that will visit 71 ports in 40 countries on 6 continents.

April 11, 2024 06:34 PM

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Jeri Clausing

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