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As the FIFA Women’s World Cup crisscrosses the country, so do we with these of-the-moment recommendations for where to eat, stay, and play.

August 9, 2023 05:05 PM

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Laura Dannen Redman

Astrotourism

The Next Solar Eclipse Tours Are Already Filling Up—Here’s How to Pick Now Between Iceland Versus Spain

See the 2026 eclipse while sipping wine on a vineyard near a castle or from a hot spring overlooking a glacier-topped volcano?

August 21, 2025 11:24 AM

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Cassandra Brooklyn

Left: a white sand beach dotted with subathers in a rocky cove with turquoise water; hikers on a steep trail with Mediterranean flora on either side

With routes inspired by Hercules and Hermes, the 1,000-plus-mile Peloponnese Trails network is scheduled to launch in June.

April 13, 2026 08:46 AM

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Helen Iatrou

Road Trips

Stargazing, Planetariums, Dark Sky Cities: The Best Places for Astronomy Lovers Along Route 66

Route 66’s attractions aren’t just along the roadside—they’re in the night sky, too.

August 12, 2025 11:25 AM

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Stefanie Waldek

COVID + Travel

Some European Christmas Markets Close Due to COVID, but Some Remain Open

After a year when most were canceled, some of Europe’s festive markets are back on again for the 2021 holiday season. Not all have been spared, though, as pandemic problems linger.

November 22, 2021 08:14 PM

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Billie Cohen

Cruise

7 Best Mediterranean Cruises for Every Type of Traveler

A sailing in the Mediterranean is awash with art, architecture, sun-kissed coastlines, and world-class cuisine.

September 23, 2022 08:05 PM

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Elissa Garay

Yellow water taxis cruising and docked in Tampa Bay with a mix of buildings, palm trees, and umbrellas in the background including some skyscrapers

Cruise News

For the First Time, a Luxury Cruise Line Will Set Sail From This Lesser-Known Florida Port

While Miami and Orlando get much of the Florida cruise attention, don’t overlook this rising star on Florida’s Gulf Coast.

August 31, 2024 11:37 AM

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Susan B. Barnes

Makkum, The Netherlands-February 2021; View over the frozen water of the IJsselmeer close to Makkum with four recreational ice boats on the ice and endless ice landscape in the back

Winter Sports

What to Do With All This Cold? Race Sailboats Across Frozen Lakes, From New York to Finland

Watch ice boats race across the ice—or try it yourself.

January 27, 2026 12:50 PM

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Francesca Krempa

AFAR Approved

It’s a Rain Boot. It’s a Snow Boot—and I Pack It All Winter Long

The new-in-2022 Colter Footwear Collection by outdoor lifestyle brand Stio is as versatile as they come.

February 18, 2023 01:19 PM

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Laura Dannen Redman

Cities We Love

I Was a Tour Guide in Venice—Here’s Why Winter Is Hands-Down the Best Time to Visit

Venice in the off season is its most cinematic.

October 14, 2024 05:30 PM

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Mark Ellwood

Los Milics Vineyards - steel columns almost hidden by vineyard vineys; exterior tasting room in vinyard

Beer, Wine, + Spirits

This Southwestern State Is Producing Some of the Most Interesting Wines in the U.S.

Arizona’s winemakers are crafting distinctive bottles from high-altitude vineyards, making the most of obscure grapes, bold blends, and the desert terroir.

January 13, 2026 01:25 PM

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Naomi Tomky

Museums + Galleries

Norway’s Next Architectural Masterpiece Is a Whale-Watching Museum in the Arctic Circle

The curved structure will resemble a giant rock rising from the shores of Andøya, a northern Norwegian island that’s considered one of the world’s best places to spot migrating whales.

December 30, 2020 12:36 PM

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Sarah Buder

Trains

On the Rocky Mountaineer Train, Seeing the West—and Taking It Slow

Aboard the new luxury train that travels through some of the most scenic landscapes in Utah and Colorado.

October 1, 2021 11:38 AM

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Sebastian Modak

Air Travel News

Bye-Bye, Biscoff! Delta Discontinues Snack and Drink Service on Short Flights

The move comes as airlines are grappling with increasing costs.

May 6, 2026 02:45 PM

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Bailey Berg

National Parks

13 National Parks That Are Also UNESCO World Heritage Sites

If you’ve visited any of these parks, you may not have known you were also visiting one of the country’s UNESCO-designated spots.

April 20, 2020 04:30 PM

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Pat Tompkins

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