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Hotels

Hotels That Feel like $1,000 a Night but Are Only $300

These hotels feel like thousand dollar per night stays but actually cost much less.

November 21, 2023 01:14 PM

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A man wearing a green polo shirt, a cream sweater tired around his neck and a cream baseball cap leaning in towards a hotel employee (seen from beyond) wearing a red blazer

As U.S.–Canada relations remain strained, a charming Québec tourist region has launched a campaign of reassurance and acceptance.

July 16, 2025 03:26 PM

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Charmaine Noronha

Islands

For the Love of Rum and Sand: A Return to Turks and Caicos

After a two-year hiatus, a writer makes her way back to the serene Caribbean for sun, sand, and of course, rum.

March 21, 2022 11:43 AM

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Kristin Braswell

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Air Travel News

United Unveils a New Boarding Procedure That It Claims Will Speed Up the Process

Where you’re sitting in a given row will dictate when you board. Here’s what to know about United Airlines’ new boarding groups.

October 18, 2023 05:34 PM

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Chris Dong

Brooklyn Bridge Park could soon welcome an exciting new amenity that will have visitors splashing around in the East River.

Years in the works, the NYC floating pool project will finally become a reality thanks to recent backing from New York Governor Kathy Hochul and NYC Mayor Eric Adams.

February 15, 2024 07:41 AM

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Devorah Lev-Tov

Beaches

Italy Issues New Rules for Driving the Amalfi Coast

You may want to rethink renting a car in Amalfi this summer. If you’re looking for something less crowded and complicated, we offer some scenic alternatives along Italy’s coastline.

June 24, 2022 03:23 PM

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Laura Itzkowitz

Villa Majorelle Yves Saint Laurent mansion

LGBTQ Travel

Morocco Used to Be a Haven for Gay Artists. It’s a Bit More Complicated Now

Like many other countries, Morocco exists in the liminal space between vibrant LGBTQ culture and a hostile legal framework. What does that mean for travelers?

June 9, 2023 03:28 PM

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Adam H. Graham

Air Travel News

You Can Still Get a Good Flight Deal This Year—Here’s How

Airfares are on the rise, but between several new low-cost carriers that have recently come on the scene and some insider tips and tricks, there are still deals to be found.

April 8, 2022 09:08 PM

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Barbara Peterson

a man and women walk into a cabin wearing Cotopaxi Allpa 35 liter backpacks

AFAR Approved

The Cotopaxi Allpa 35L Is My Go-To Travel Bag

Thanks to its smart design, this Cotopaxi travel pack is a carry-on, duffel, and backpack, all in one. Get it for only $160 right now.

October 6, 2023 04:48 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

The visa pages of a passport full of stamps

Visas + Passports

Damaged Your Passport? Here’s What to Do

First step—don’t panic. Here’s everything you need to know about replacing a bum passport.

February 2, 2024 01:25 PM

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Mae Hamilton

Travel for Good

How to Google Your Way to a Greener Trip

A handful of new tools from the search giant is making it easier than ever to make sustainable choices while traveling.

October 6, 2021 04:37 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

Water Sports

How the UNESCO of Surf Is Saving the Planet—One Beach at a Time

Through a number of different approaches, this organization is preserving some of the world’s most beautiful coastal regions for surfers and non-surfers alike.

November 21, 2017 05:38 PM

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Dean LaTourrette

National Parks

Cascading Waterfalls and Craggy Peaks: The Ultimate Southwestern Colorado Road Trip

This loop around the San Juans soars over stunning mountain passes and into Victorian-era mining towns, spanning some of the most rugged terrain in the lower 48.

June 24, 2019 05:45 PM

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Brad Japhe

Videos

5 Tapas You Can Only Find in Barcelona [VIDEO]

Plus, how to eat them like a local.

September 30, 2023 05:39 PM

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Claudia Cardia

Festivals + Events

How and Where to Celebrate Juneteenth in 2021

Black tourism and hospitality experts across the U.S. share the Juneteenth events they’re looking forward to this year.

June 15, 2021 11:23 AM

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Raven Briana McMillan

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