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Travel Tips + Etiquette

Royal Scotsman Belmond Train Unveils New Grand Suites—and They’re Every Bit as Lavish as You’d Expect

Starting in 2024, the Royal Scotsman rail experience through the Scottish Highlands will be even more luxurious.

April 12, 2023 11:56 PM

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Bailey Berg

View of Wienachtsdorf Chistmas Market at night

Holiday Travel

The Most Beautiful Christmas Markets in Switzerland

From lakeside villages to alpine towns, Switzerland’s Christmas markets shine with festive lights, fondue chalets, flying Santas, and more.

Sponsored by Switzerland Tourism

Travel Tips + Etiquette

Exploring U.S. National Parks Just Got Easier With This New Google Maps Feature

Want to see a trail route? If the path is paved and/or dog friendly? There’s now a helpful app update for that.

April 11, 2023 05:29 PM

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Bailey Berg

Air Travel News

United, Hawaiian, Alaska, and American to Offer COVID-19 Testing to Passengers

U.S. airlines are racing to introduce rapid-result testing options to help spur travel to Hawaii, the Caribbean, and beyond.

September 30, 2020 09:17 PM

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Michelle Baran

Road Trips

An Outdoor Lover’s Road Trip on the Oregon Coast

From crabbing to kayaking, Oregon’s stretch of 101 has nature, scenic beauty, and adventure in spades.

May 8, 2024 01:21 PM

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Ami Kealoha

COVID + Travel

Despite COVID, the World’s Largest Bagpiping Festival Goes On

In Glasgow, Scotland, Piping Live! 2021 adapts to the pandemic with hybrid online and in-person concerts this month, hoping to reach even more music lovers around the globe.

August 3, 2021 06:21 PM

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Mae Hamilton

Air Travel News

JetBlue Adds New Carry-On and Change Fees

The move applies to Blue Basic fares—aka the cheap seats.

February 18, 2021 12:33 PM

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Michelle Baran

View of Kelvingrove Park full of people enjoying the Scottish summer with the main building of Glasgow University on the top of the hill.

Where to Travel Next

This Crowd-Free Scottish City Offers Buzzy Restaurants, Free Museums, and Shaggy Highland Cows

Glasgow is turning 850 years old this year, but it’s more creative and forward-thinking than ever before.

August 20, 2025 09:28 AM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

A huge sargassum bloom is back. Experts explain what it is, why it’s gotten so bad, and how it might affect your upcoming getaway.

August 15, 2025 06:41 PM

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Terry Ward

Mother and child sitting on grass next to black backpack diaper bag from No Reception Club

Packing Tips + Gear

The Best Family Travel Gear, According to Well-Traveled Parents

AFAR’s parents (and their kids) tested strollers, diaper bags, and even toys on road trips and overnight flights to find the best family travel gear worth the investment.

August 10, 2023 04:55 PM

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Michelle Baran

Off The Tourist Trail

How to Visit Tuscany Without the Crowds

Visit under-the-radar towns, take a cooking class with a cookbook author, and eat at an agriturismo in the countryside.

August 6, 2025 01:27 PM

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Laura Itzkowitz

Visas + Passports

Need a New U.S. Passport? Wait Times Are (Finally) Coming Down

The U.S. State Department still recommends that travelers start the process several months before traveling abroad—to be on the safe side.

November 18, 2021 04:45 PM

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Michelle Baran

Longreads

Welcome to the New All-Inclusive

Goodbye, buffet lines and colored wristbands. Hello, butler service and yachts. Making the case for a different type of luxury resort.

April 25, 2024 02:50 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

Hotels

These Luxury Hotels Are Hotspots for Music, Food, and Wellness

Luxury hotels are as much for locals as they are for travelers.

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