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I Tried 4 AI Travel Planning Apps. Did Any of Them Actually Make Booking a Trip Easier?

Some AI travel tools work, but you need to know the tricks.

May 2, 2025 11:53 AM

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Craig Stoltz

Trains

A New High-Speed Train Will Connect These 2 Iconic Italy Destinations Directly

Starting in 2024, travelers will be able to take a single train (versus a cumbersome connection) to travel from the capital to this famed archaeological site.

June 16, 2023 03:00 PM

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Bailey Berg

A canopy of tall oak trees leading to a fountain

Cities We Love

Jazz Festivals, Historic House Tours, and a Century-Old Ice Cream Shop—This Is What to Do in Savannah

For foodies, history buffs, and architecture enthusiasts, here’s where to go in Savannah, Georgia.

April 3, 2026 05:26 AM

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Chloe Arrojado

The interior of the National Air and Space Museum in Washington D.C.

Art + Culture

10 Must-Visit Museums in Washington, D.C.

The best part about museums in Washington, D.C.? Most are free.

December 19, 2023 01:57 PM

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Mae Hamilton

Graduate Homes is currently operating nine vacation rentals, like this one, in Oxford, Mississippi.

Hotels

Graduate Hotels Enters Short-Term Home Rental Market

Fans of the Ole Miss Rebels and Michigan Wolverines now have more options for game-day accommodations.

September 30, 2022 11:02 AM

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Bailey Berg

The new three floor United Club features two bar areas—one of which feels like a downtown Denver brewery.

Air Travel News

United Just Unveiled Its Largest Ever Club Lounge

The new lounge near gate B44 nods to the Centennial State with locally produced art and beer flights.

September 13, 2023 03:00 PM

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Bailey Berg

View of Kauai's Na Pali Coast as seen from the Kalalau Trail.

Hotels

10 Airbnb Stays Near Spectacular Hiking Trails

Lace up your hiking boots: These vacation rentals are perfectly situated for adventurers who love to explore on foot.

March 5, 2024 02:49 PM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

Park City, Utah is an excellent destination to ski and apres-ski.

Winter Sports

11 U.S. Ski Resorts Every Skier Needs to Experience

With world-famous runs, top-notch facilities, and sustainability efforts that make a difference, these are the ski destinations to put on your list this season.

December 9, 2024 01:39 PM

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Frederick Reimers

A large valley Oak tree along a waterway in the Dos Rios State Park

Outdoor Adventure

This Scenic River Junction Is California’s Newest State Park

When it opens on June 12, Dos Rios in the San Joaquin Valley will be California’s first new state park in nearly a decade.

May 2, 2024 11:40 AM

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Michelle Baran

View of a dome room at Clear Sky Resorts-Bryce Canyon, including a bed, sitting area and floor-to-ceiling windows

Hotel News + Openings

A New Glass Dome Resort Is Coming to Bryce Canyon National Park

When a destination is as beautiful as southern Utah, you never want to stop looking all around you. At the new Clear Sky Resorts–Bryce Canyon, you won’t have to.

April 22, 2024 05:46 PM

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Bailey Berg

Panoramic view from Cotswold Way walking trail of picturesque Chipping Camden English countryside landscape, Cotswolds, Gloucestershire, England, UK

Hiking + Cycling

This Pub-to-Pub Hike Is 102 Miles of English Countryside, Cottages, and Castles

Only a short train ride from London, the Cotswolds Way immerses travelers in bucolic landscapes and villages.

June 5, 2025 01:27 PM

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Danielle Hallock

Modern Adventure connects you with local communities in each country it visits, including Peru.

Epic Trips

13 Years Later, Seeing Machu Picchu in a Completely New Way

One AFAR editor retraces the steps of a college spring break trip with the help of local guides, a celebrity chef, and a few new friends.

October 14, 2022 06:03 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

US passport sticking out of black luggage pocket

Visas + Passports

Having Trouble Getting a Passport Appointment? Here’s Why, and What to Do About It.

Some passport applications require an in-person appointment, but those reservations can be hard to get. This is what you need to know to get your passport in time.

November 2, 2023 08:35 AM

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Bailey Berg

How to Get an International Driver’s Permit

Travel Tips + Etiquette

How to Get an International Driver’s License

Driving legally in a foreign country isn’t as easy as just showing up with your license. In many cases, you’ll need a special permit.

September 27, 2023 11:19 AM

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Chris Ciolli

A white building tucked into a dramatic, steep cliffside lined with rocks and trees in Fonzaso, Italy

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