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21 Places to Learn About African American History

Across the country, a number of compelling museums, monuments, and landmark trails commemorate significant moments in African American history.

February 8, 2021 09:23 AM

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Sarah Buder

Aerial image at sunrise off the coast over Hanalei Bay and pier on Hawaiian island of Kauai with a man standing alone on the beach

Off The Tourist Trail

I Was Born and Raised in Hawaiʻi—Here’s Where Locals Go to Escape the Crowds

You can get off the tourist trail in the islands. Travel in the spring or fall, avoid chain restaurants, or volunteer on your vacation.

February 10, 2026 12:56 PM

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Catherine Toth Fox

Colorful buildings line the waterfront in Gdansk, Poland

Visas + Passports

If You Have Family From These 9 Countries, You Can Get Dual Citizenship

Americans yearning for a second citizenship, and the benefits it provides, check your family tree. Some countries offer an easier path to citizenship based on your heritage.

March 31, 2025 06:20 PM

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Jamie Davis Smith

The Future of Travel

Virgin Galactic Is Giving Away 2 Seats on a Flight to Space

Don’t have $250,000? You still have a chance to go to space with Sir Richard Branson’s space tourism company.

July 12, 2021 05:28 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

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

turquoise water of Diablo lake surrounded by pine tree covered mountains in North Cascades National Park, Washington, USA

National Parks

How to Visit the National Parks for Free in 2025

The U.S. National Park Service has announced the select dates in 2025 when you can enter the parks without paying a fee.

December 31, 2024 06:30 AM

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Michelle Baran

Sensoji Temple, Tokyo with red columns, a tall pagoda, and red, black, and gold lanterns with Japanese characters on them

Air Travel News

Alaska Airlines Will Begin Flying New International Routes in 2025—Here’s Where

Following the acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines and its longer-range aircraft, Alaska is expanding its international and domestic flight network for 2025 and adding lounges.

December 30, 2024 09:58 AM

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Bailey Berg

Lassen Peak perfectly mirrored in Manzanita Lake

National Parks

These Cooler, Less-Crowded National Parks Are Best in Summer

From Alaska to Maine, here’s where to swim, hike, and camp all summer long.

May 21, 2025 03:34 AM

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Chloe Arrojado

Shrimp, mussels, and other seafoods in a bed of yellow rice and peas.

Food + Drink

12 Iconic Spanish Foods and Where to Try Them

From patatas bravas to paella, these Spanish dishes are a must-try.

October 10, 2023 09:33 AM

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Chloe Arrojado

AFAR Approved

The Foldable Kayak That You Really Can Take Anywhere Is Now on Sale

Don’t buy an Oru Kayak if you’re the shy, retiring type, because you’re going to get in a lot of conversations.

March 23, 2023 03:08 AM

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Tim Chester

Horseback riding is just one of many outdoors pursuits at The Ranch at Rock Creek in Montana.

Hotels

This Is the Destination Families Can’t Get Enough of Right Now, According to Travel Experts

Vacations to U.S. ranches and lodges are on the rise—and here’s why.

April 28, 2023 06:44 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

The Best Free Things to Do in Charleston

Cities We Love

The 10 Best Free Things to Do in Charleston

Visiting Charleston doesn’t have to break the bank—you can get a great sense of the city while saving your vacation budget to spend on fried chicken, she-crab soup, and craft cocktails.

November 14, 2022 10:09 PM

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Ann Shields

The visa pages of a passport full of stamps

Visas + Passports

Damaged Your Passport? Here’s What to Do

First step—don’t panic. Here’s everything you need to know about replacing a bum passport.

February 2, 2024 01:25 PM

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Mae Hamilton

Man sitting on a green couch in a hotel lobby cafe while using free Wi-Fi to browse online. He is seated with his suitcase next to him with a lobby reception desk in the background.

Travel Tips + Etiquette

How Safe Is Hotel Wi-Fi Really?

It can be. But sometimes it isn’t. Here’s what you need to know to use hotel Wi-Fi wisely.

August 1, 2024 07:35 AM

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Bailey Berg

Journey to Italy’s Amalfi coast, where Positano’s warren of alleyways and lanes invite exploration.

International Beaches

10 Beautiful Beach Destinations That Offer a Side of Culture

There’s more to these locations than sand, sun, and surf.

August 15, 2022 07:07 PM

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Tanvi Chheda

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