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Weekend Getaways

Why Cambria Is Central California’s Most Relaxing Weekend Break

Spend your days watching whales, strolling on the sand, and sipping local wines on the Central Coast.

May 13, 2021 06:18 PM

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Tim Chester

The islands of Greece are a perfect destination for summer travel.

AFAR Advisor

This Intimate Cruise Makes Peak Seasonal Travel Easy

Explore tulips, wine harvests, and Christmas markets without the stress on Emerald Cruises.

Sponsored by Emerald Cruises & Tours

Air Travel News

Long Flights vs. Layovers: The Pros and Cons of Flying Nonstop

Is 19 hours on a plane too long?

July 5, 2024 07:25 AM

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Michelle Baran

Kenneth C. Griffin Exploration Atrium at the Gilder Center

Museums + Galleries

A First Look Inside the American Museum of Natural History’s New Wing

Inspired by canyons of the American Southwest, New York’s new Gilder Center is home to exhibits featuring butterflies and other live insects.

May 4, 2023 04:18 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Humpback whale breaching off the coast of Santa Barbara, California, USA.

Family Travel

Traveling the Whale Trail in Santa Barbara

Off the coast of this Southern California city, a new Whale Heritage Area allows marine life to thrive—and visitors to explore responsibly.

June 29, 2024 02:20 AM

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Julia Cosgrove

How are social issues affecting travelers’ choices about where to visit—and spend their hard-earned vacation dollars?

Some travelers have decided to forgo travel to places whose politics don’t match their own.

May 31, 2022 05:30 PM

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Victoria M. Walker

A loft with wooden bench, king size bed, and a movie being projected on a wall

Family Travel

6 Chic Paris Hotels With Rooms Big Enough for Families

Certain rooms at these stylish Paris hotels are spacious enough for families to spread out.

May 2, 2025 03:03 AM

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Celeste Moure

comfy armchairs at the Capital One Lounge at DFW Airport

Air Travel News

An Honest Guide to the Airport Lounges at Dallas Fort Worth International

DFW has 19 airport lounges and lounge alternatives. Here’s the scoop on how to allocate your time at the best—plus how to access them.

February 8, 2024 02:19 PM

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Paul Rubio

Tips + News

What Life Looks Like in Countries Coming Out of Lockdown

As some regions open up from COVID-19 restrictions, we ask citizens what the post-quarantine world looks like.

May 27, 2020 02:46 PM

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Terry Ward

A series of yellow, overwater cabins in Bocas Del Toro, Panam

Ocean Cruises

From Canada to the Caribbean, These Are the Best Cruises That Sail Out of Florida

More cruises depart from Florida than from anywhere else in the world. These are our top picks.

April 9, 2025 06:55 AM

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Fran Golden

Weekend Getaways

Why Big Bear Is One of Southern California’s Favorite Mountain Retreats

The mountain town offers outdoor fun all year round.

May 30, 2024 04:03 PM

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Tim Chester

Hotels

This New Paris Hotel Feels Like a Chic Friend’s Apartment

Pavillon Faubourg—a stylish unification of three distinct 17th-century buildings—opened in April 2022 in the sixth arrondissement.

October 13, 2022 11:41 AM

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Supriya Kalidas

An image of an historic windjammer sailing on calm seas near Maine.

Small Ship Cruises

Sailing the Coast of Maine on a Historic Windjammer

Windjammers are century-old multi-masted sailboats that have been reborn as cruise ships run by young captains keeping history intact.

August 17, 2022 09:48 PM

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Iona Brannon

A birds-eye view of sailboats anchored near the shore of Lake Harriet in Minnesota.

Water Sports

7 Picture-Perfect Minnesota Lakes You Need to Visit

Go canoeing, relax by the shore while sipping wine, and shop in these charming lake towns.

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