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Lavender labyrinth in Rogoznica, Croatia

Health + Wellness

Why You Need to Experience the Meditative Power of Labyrinths

Visiting a labyrinth can change the nature of your trip.

January 9, 2023 02:55 PM

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Judith Fein

Grenada is home to the world's first underwater garden.

Islands

7 Lesser-Visited Caribbean Islands for Tropical Hikes, White Sand Beaches, and Crystal Clear Water

Find a sunny slice of tranquility on these idyllic Caribbean islands.

August 14, 2025 12:10 PM

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Kristin Braswell

Why Only Some Flights Are Canceled in Bad Weather

Air Travel News

Will My Flight Get Canceled Due to Bad Weather?

When there’s snowfall, heavy rain, a big storm, or extreme winds, here’s how airlines decide which flights to operate and which ones to cancel or delay.

November 27, 2024 02:05 PM

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Barbara Peterson

Long, wide tunnel walkway at airport with blue and purple lighting and passengers, plus moving walkways on each side

Longreads

People Who Hate Airports Can’t See What Makes Them Magical

Airports are maddening. But they’re also magical, I think—even after getting stranded in one for eight hours.

December 11, 2025 11:02 AM

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Heather Radke

Air Travel News

Southwest Just Announced Some Major News

This week, the Dallas-based airline made public a mix of upcoming changes.

July 25, 2019 04:24 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

Health + Wellness

Smell Your Way to Better Travel Memories

Scent is inexorably linked to memory. Author Maggie Downs explores what makes aromas so enduring—and how we can sniff out more powerful travel experiences.

November 19, 2021 12:45 PM

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Maggie Downs

Food + Drink

Required Eating: 8 Meals Not to Miss in Charleston

Credit for much of Charleston’s celebrated cuisine goes to the enslaved Africans and downhome cooks of yore who found the tastiest ways to showcase the local bounty.

November 8, 2022 03:05 PM

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Stratton Lawrence

Longreads

What is ‘Vacation Brain’—and Is It Real?

You know that lovely mind fog you feel when you’re on a trip? Experts have been studying what it is, why it happens, and whether it’s just a figment of our relaxed imaginations.

September 6, 2023 10:00 AM

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Mark Ellwood

U.S. Beaches

The 10 Best Beaches in Maui—and Where to Stay

With sugary sands, turquoise waters, coral reefs, surf breaks, and more, Maui’s best beaches offer something for everyone.

March 20, 2024 11:32 AM

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Amanda Castleman

4 Days In

4 Days in Tokyo: Vintage Denim Boutiques, Playful Museums, and Surprisingly Great Pizza

Don’t let the city overwhelm you—use this local-created guide to find the best neighborhoods, shops, and food.

February 12, 2026 03:36 PM

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Yukari Sakamoto

The tail of an American Airlines aircraft in the foreground and one taxing in the background with a control tower and terminal behind it at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

Air Travel News

American Airlines Has Started Holding Some Tight Flight Connections for Customers—Here’s How It Works

At select U.S. airports, American Airlines passengers may now have a better chance of making their connecting flight.

December 19, 2025 05:45 PM

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Sophie Friedman

Maine is truly a four-season state, with each one offering new treasures and surprises. In summer, enjoy the coastline at Popham Beach, Higgins Beach, or even a <a href="https://www.afar.com/places/greenville-greenville-61131aa6-6637-43e3-9eec-ded2a5c1bf79" target="_blank">Moose Safari</a>. The leaves put on a show in the fall around the Bigelow Mountains and <a href="https://www.afar.com/places/acadia-national-park-maine" target="_blank">Acadia National Park</a>. Winter offers snow-covered ski trails at Sugarloaf, Sunday River, and Shawnee Peak. And spring brings new life blooming along the Appalachian Trail. From Portland's culinary sophistication to the rustic beauty of the Appalachian Trail’s “100 Mile Wilderness,” you can find what you’re looking for in Maine, at any time of year.

Where to Travel Next

A 93-Mile Trail and Hobbit Homes: New England’s Latest Reasons to Visit

Ahead of fall foliage season, New England’s got plenty going on this summer and autumn.

June 24, 2024 08:47 PM

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Miles Howard

Air Travel News

Boeing Suspends Production of the 737 Max

Southwest and American have now grounded their Boeing 737 Max planes until April. Will the troubled aircraft ever fly again?

December 17, 2019 04:10 PM

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Tom Krisher

Packing Tips + Gear

16 Memorial Day Sales Travelers Shouldn’t Miss

Get up to 75 percent off some of our favorite travel gear before your summer getaways.

May 26, 2022 04:05 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

History + Culture

This Ancient French City Has More Intact Roman Ruins Than Anywhere Outside Italy

Nîmes is a sultry city of lived-in historical monuments and avant-garde architecture. Here’s a quick guide to exploring the “French Rome.”

April 15, 2026 09:28 AM

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Alexander Lobrano

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