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Aerial view of the bowed, grass-covered rooftop of the Museum of Ethnography in Hungary

Why Hungary Is an Epic Vacation for Culture Lovers

From Michelin-starred restaurants to Europe’s newest cultural district, Budapest’s top experiences speak to past, present, and future.

Sponsored by Visit Hungary

National Parks

Most of Yellowstone to Reopen Within 2 Weeks—to a Limited Number of Visitors

Portions of the national park along its southern loop roads will reopen on June 22, but some of the recovery efforts could take months, if not longer.

June 21, 2022 04:13 PM

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Associated Press (AP)

Cruise

Even If Your Family Has Never Been on a Cruise Before, This Might Be the No. 1 Reason to Consider It

Afar’s cruise writer, who has sailed on more than 170 ships, outlines the many ways in which cruises make travel easier and more enjoyable for a very specific group.

May 13, 2025 01:18 PM

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Fran Golden

Trains

Amtrak Is Adding Private Rooms to Overnight Northeast Regional Trains

Take the edge off a red-eye and skip the coach seat.

March 10, 2021 05:43 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Man with dark hair wearing a backpack standing at a lookout point in Thailand overlooking the sea and tree-covered islands

People

The Best Jobs for People Who Want to Travel and Live Abroad

Looking to spend more time outside the U.S.? Consider these eight jobs.

January 25, 2024 11:56 AM

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Ashlea Halpern

Slanted trees line the edge of a beach in Aruba.

Islands

For a Caribbean Beach Vacation Without a Hurricane Risk, Head to the ABC Islands

Aruba, Curaçao, and Bonaire have postcard-perfect beaches and plenty of activities—plus, they’re outside the Caribbean hurricane belt.

June 1, 2026 02:26 PM

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Brian Major

Some of Playa Viva's accommodations are treehouses that hover six feet off the ground.

Hotels

15 Magical Tree House Hotels Around the World

Eat, sleep, and live your childhood dream with a bird’s-eye view at one of these tree house hotels.

September 11, 2023 10:07 AM

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Ann Abel

Where to Go in Summer

Fitzgerald’s and Picasso’s Favorite French Riviera Beach Town Still Feels Like the Roaring 20s

Once a beloved vacation spot for notable artists in the early 20th century, this town keeps its creative spirit alive.

May 2, 2025 03:26 PM

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Sophie Friedman

4 Days In

How to Spend 4 Perfect Days in Los Angeles, According to Locals

Soak up the sun, eat your heart out, and venture beyond Hollywood Boulevard in California’s cultural capital.

October 1, 2025 09:40 AM

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Sheila Yasmin Marikar

Emmett Till's status was erected in Mississippi more than 60 years after his murder.

National Parks

A New National Monument Has Been Named, Protecting a Civil Rights Legacy

The new Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument is the latest in a series of national monuments recognizing the civil rights movement.

July 26, 2023 03:52 PM

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Bailey Berg

Hotels

6 Great New French Hotels Outside Paris

Storybook castles, leafy country retreats in deep Provence, and contemporary palaces—France’s new hotels mix new and old.

October 20, 2021 06:15 PM

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Lanie Goodman

Aerial view of the fjords around Bodo, Norway.

In the Magazine

Why This Nordic Country Should Be at the Top of Your Travel Bucket List

Greener travel ideas invite visitors to explore Norway’s Arctic culture, world-class restaurants, and famous fjords in new ways.

November 28, 2023 08:59 AM

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Laura Hall

A photo of a guest room at the Muir hotel in Halifax, with a tartan blanket designed exclusively for the hotel on the bed.

Stay Here Next

Stay Here Next: The Muir Hotel in Halifax, Nova Scotia

A new addition to the Halifax waterfront channels Nova Scotia’s maritime history—and future.

February 28, 2023 08:45 PM

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Aislyn Greene

Stay Here Next

Stay Here Next: Playa Viva in Juluchuca, Mexico

This resort on Mexico’s Pacific Coast just became a certified B Corporation for its environmentally and socially responsible hospitality.

February 27, 2023 06:15 PM

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Kathryn Romeyn

A mountain near Park City, Utah covered in snow

Weekend Getaways

Winter Is the Best Time to Visit Park City, Utah—Here’s What You Need To Know

It’s no secret that Park City offers some of the best skiing and snowboarding in the Beehive State.

January 14, 2024 12:17 PM

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Lisa Trottier

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