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Eurail Just Added Two New Countries to Its Global Pass

Travelers can now access Estonia and Latvia with the all-in-one train pass in 2020.

January 2, 2020 04:44 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Borgo Santandrea's pastries and croissants, and a view from the terrace.

Hotels

The Breakfast Test: Why the Morning Meal Is the Most Revealing Way to Judge a Luxury Hotel

Around the world, breakfast is emerging as the moment when a luxury hotel’s ambition—and its core values—become most visible.

November 21, 2025 06:37 PM

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Mark Ellwood

COVID + Travel

I Went on a Dream Cruise to Antarctica—and Then I Got COVID

What happens when you test positive in one of the most remote corners of the world.

May 28, 2022 10:35 AM

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Mary Holland

Taba restaurant faces landmasses that make up the Indonesian archipelago.

Stay Here Next

Looking for an Alternative to Bali? Head to This New Luxury Resort on a Less-Visited Indonesian Island

Dragons. Culture. Overwater bungalows. Ta’aktana, a Luxury Collection Resort, is one of Indonesia’s most exciting new island getaways.

October 17, 2024 12:25 PM

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Chris Dong

Clockwise from top left: Drinks and food at Six Senses Zighy Bay in Oman (1st and 3rd); Alesund, Norway; Abu Dhabi, UAE, The Aquarium near Margaret River in Western Australia; street scene in Istanbul, Turkiye; Antwerp, Belgium; Koks Restaurant in Greenland

Where to Travel Next

We Took Hundreds of Trips This Year and These Are the Places We Would Go Back to in a Heartbeat

Afar’s team roamed wide in 2024. These were our favorite spots from a year of exploring.

December 13, 2024 01:33 PM

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Tim Chester

When you have hundreds of breweries to choose from in Colorado (and thousands of beers), why not get a flight?

Food + Drink

14 Essential Colorado Breweries to Visit

Colorado has a lot to offer travelers who love beer—add a visit to notable Colorado breweries like Cerebral, WeldWerks, and Bierstadt Lagerhaus while there.

August 23, 2022 05:12 PM

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Bailey Berg

A view of the Shore House’s oceanfront pool and a sky of soft patchy clouds at Hotel del Coronado in California.

U.S. Beaches

The Ultimate Beachfront Escape at Hotel del Coronado

With sun, surf, and spa treatments, Hotel del Coronado is an unbeatable summer destination.

Sponsored by Hotel del Coronado

Air Travel News

Thousands of Spring Break Flights Were Canceled—What’s the Issue?

JetBlue, Southwest, Alaska, and American were all affected.

April 4, 2022 12:53 PM

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Tali Arbel

River Cruises

What It’s Like to Take a River Cruise Through Europe Right Now

With COVID rules and restrictions varying by country, crossing the border by boat has its own new challenges—but there are some advantages, too.

September 22, 2021 06:20 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

COVID + Travel

Haven’t Booked Spring Break Travel Yet? It’s Not Too Late With These Tips

Demand for spring break 2022 is high, but travel advisors say there are still plenty of vacation opportunities, provided you’re willing to be flexible.

February 18, 2022 07:28 PM

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Bailey Berg

COVID + Travel

CDC Asks Americans to Stay Home for the Holidays

The agency is reminding people that the safest way to celebrate is with the people you live with.

December 10, 2020 03:05 PM

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Michelle Baran

Tips + News

These Are the World’s Most Environmentally Friendly Countries

Go green on your next trip. These 5 destinations are doing the most to tackle important environmental issues.

October 24, 2019 07:08 PM

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Sarah Buder

Tips + News

Iceland Is Now Welcoming More International Travelers

The island nation opens its borders to more visitors from outside the EU/Schengen area—but not U.S. travelers.

July 16, 2020 02:59 PM

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Sara Button

Safari

Botswana’s Chobe Game Lodge Is Changing Safaris With All-Women Guide Teams

One game lodge in Botswana is revolutionizing the safari industry with its team of “Chobe’s Angels.”

May 17, 2022 02:13 PM

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Sucheta Rawal

Food + Drink

16 Delicious French Pastries to Try—That Aren’t Croissants

Embrace la belle vie, one bite at a time.

July 24, 2024 04:01 AM

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Eleanor Aldridge

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