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Image of a downtown Chicago street at dusk with streetlights on, cars parked on the street but no traffic and several office buildings

Amtrak predicts the new train will welcome more than 200,000 passengers aboard within its first year of service, and it’s expected to greatly reduce car use along the Midwestern route.

May 8, 2024 05:57 PM

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Bailey Berg

A person taking a picture if another person on a rock.

Winter 2024

Behind the Scenes: How We Chose the AFAR 2024 Where to Go List

In the editor’s letter of the latest issue of AFAR, deputy editor Tim Chester explains the process behind the annual Where to Go list.

January 9, 2024 01:43 PM

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Tim Chester

For some, crossing the Atlantic via cruise ship represents a way to connect with history.

Ocean Cruises

The Thrill of an Off-Season Transatlantic Cruise, Rough Seas and All

Late fall and winter sailings across the Atlantic on Cunard line’s classic “Queen Mary 2” ocean liner can bring unpredictable weather. For enthusiasts, that’s part of the appeal.

January 5, 2023 09:14 PM

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Fran Golden

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Travel Tips + Etiquette

This Is How You Should Tip Hotel Staff in the USA

Your cheat sheet of whom to tip, how much, and when while staying at a hotel.

November 29, 2023 11:57 AM

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Bailey Berg

Father and son, Xavier and Jeronimo Cervantes, canoe in a lake on the family's Pope Valley ranch.

Travel Insiders

The In-the-Know Guide to Napa Valley According to Its Stars

We sat down with five local tastemakers from this iconic California destination to discover their favorite restaurants, bars, hiking trails, and other go-to spots. Here are their picks.

Sponsored by Visit Napa Valley

Food + Drink

For Some of the Best Food in Puerto Rico, Head to the “Pork Highway”

“Lechoneras” are ubiquitous across Puerto Rico, but none are more celebrated than those along a road in Guavate known as “la ruta de lechón.”

August 22, 2023 01:16 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

Tips + News

Cancun, Los Cabos Reopen to Tourists in June

The state of Quintana Roo and Los Cabos have started receiving tourists for the first time in two months. But what changes need to happen to really get people to return?

June 19, 2020 12:12 PM

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Laura Dannen Redman

Sedona, AZ, USA - 1-9-2020: Interior of Chapel of the Holy Cross with people praying

Art + Architecture

Discover Desert Modernism on This Arizona Architecture Road Trip—From Frank Lloyd Wright to Retro Futurism

For travelers chasing daring design, Arizona shimmers as a midcentury oasis.

March 19, 2026 01:07 PM

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Zoey Goto

A Delta One business class seat featuring new darker materials and coloring that will soon be installed on all Delta planes

Air Travel News

Delta’s Entire Fleet Is Getting New Cabin Designs—Here’s a First Look

All of the airline’s planes will be upgraded during an extensive interior overhaul. The first aircraft sporting the new design will begin flying this year.

October 16, 2024 11:41 AM

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Dennis Green

Art + Culture

Remember the Alamo—but Don’t Sleep on These Underrated Things to Do in San Antonio

There’s way more to San Antonio than the Alamo—here’s how to experience the city like a local.

June 16, 2023 04:55 PM

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Mae Hamilton

TSA mandated masks on airplanes and at airports during the pandemic.

Air Travel News

TSA Is Allowed to Institute Mask Mandates, Supreme Court Rules

According to the ruling, the agency acted within its authority when it required that masks be worn on airplanes and in U.S. airports during the pandemic.

November 2, 2022 06:13 PM

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Michelle Baran

Air Travel News

This Low-Cost Airline Just Made It Easier to Get to Paris—and Tahiti

French Bee has linked up with Alaska Airlines for smoother connections among the carriers’ flight networks.

February 5, 2020 06:38 PM

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Michelle Baran

One&Only Palmilla has one of Cabo's rare swimmable beaches.

Hotels We Love

The 15 Best Resorts in Mexico

Whether you’re looking for an ocean escape, a jungle retreat, or a beach town, you’ll find it here in our expertly curated list of the 15 best Mexico retreats of 2023.

June 12, 2023 07:53 PM

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Mary Holland

15 Beautiful, Abandoned Places Around the World

History + Culture

17 Beautiful, Abandoned Places Around the World

From a deserted Bolivian “train cemetery” to an empty, Romanian salt mine, these are some of the world’s most fascinating and unusual tourist attractions.

February 26, 2024 08:37 PM

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Sarah Buder

Las Vegas, DEC 25, 2020 - Beautiful sunset view of the Tivoli Village

Cities We Love

Locals and Travel Advisors Reveal How to Do Vegas Like a Pro

Sin City is known for casinos and clubs—but it’s also home to great vegan restaurants, outdoor adventure, and top spas.

February 12, 2025 04:00 PM

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Cat Sposato

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