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The Case for Having Both TSA PreCheck and Clear

A new bundle offer from Clear makes it easier and cheaper to enroll in both security expediting programs—and here’s why you should.

February 28, 2024 12:18 PM

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Bailey Berg

Natural Wonders

How to Watch the Geminid Meteor Shower This December

The brightest meteor shower of the year peaks on Monday, December 13.

October 28, 2021 03:33 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Outdoor Adventure

I’ve Hiked in More Than 100 European National Parks—These Are the Most Beautiful

Glaciers, volcanoes, wildlife-rich wetlands, and Stone Age calendars: These are among the wonders you can find in Europe’s national parks.

December 18, 2024 02:47 PM

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Phoebe Smith

Bluebonnets and Indian paintbrushes blooming on the side of a road in Texas

Outdoor Adventure

This State Gets Some of the Country’s Most Amazing Bluebonnet and Wildflower Displays—Here’s How to See Them

From bluebonnets to prickly poppies and paintbrushes, wildflowers are putting on their annual, colorful springtime show. Here’s your guide to the best places and times for viewing them.

March 25, 2025 06:23 PM

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Mae Hamilton

Festivals + Events

3 “Ideas” Festivals That Will Melt Your Brain This Summer

In a good way.

May 24, 2022 08:17 PM

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Chloe Arrojado

An A-frame Airbnb cabin in Canada sitting atop granite rocks with a smattering of tall, slender pine trees around and a sunset in the distance

Loyalty + Rewards

Chase Sapphire Preferred Just Added Major New Card Benefits—While Removing Some Others

There’s good news (for Airbnb and Vrbo dwellers), and bad news (for Hyatt lovers). Here’s a full breakdown of the changes.

June 11, 2026 06:33 PM

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Jamie Davis Smith

Islands

Island Hopping in the Seychelles

Come for the pristine turquoise beaches. Stay for the granite boulders, bold curries, wild hiking, and warm-hearted people.

February 14, 2022 01:02 PM

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Sarika Bansal

Chiang Mai,Thailand-May 5th 2024:Exterior view of Wat Chiang Man-3th-century temple with a gold chedi offering ancient Buddha and elephant statues on scenic grounds.

Off The Tourist Trail

Beat the White Lotus Crowds at These Lesser-Known Thailand Destinations

Thailand is experiencing a tourism boom in 2025. Here’s how to beat the crowds while there.

February 18, 2025 12:41 PM

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Cat Sposato

Hotels

Airbnb Just Made It Easier to Find Quality Listings

CEO Brian Chesky asked, “What if we could combine the uniqueness of an Airbnb with the reliability that you’ve come to expect of a hotel?”

November 8, 2023 11:11 AM

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Lyndsey Matthews

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

Open suitcase filled with folded clothes against a striped carpet.

Packing Tips + Gear

19 Travel Packing Tips From Frequent Travelers

Use these tips from Afar staff and other travel experts to pack more efficiently and stay organized on the road.

March 17, 2025 09:41 AM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Road Trips

A Puerto Rico Road Trip That Puts Indigenous Culture First

Those wanting to experience a deeper, lesser-known side of Puerto Rico should consider a self-guided road trip along the Taino Route.

June 9, 2023 06:01 PM

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Jen Ruiz

California’s Stunning “Field of Light” Is Back

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