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Books

New U.S. Civil Rights Trail Book Highlights “History You Can Touch”

The travel guide, released in January 2021, gives readers a road map to exploring the legacy of the movement.

February 4, 2021 12:35 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

Space tourism is quickly becoming a tangible reality—what effect will the industry have on the environment?

Fall 2022

The Promise and Peril of Space Tourism

A space tourism industry is being built on the proposition of personal and existential transformation. But at what cost?

October 11, 2022 01:28 PM

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Jessica Camille Aguirre

Air Travel News

8 Ways to Get Business-Class Seats on Your Next Flight—Without Paying Full Price

From repositioning flights to the power of an informed newsletter, there are a variety of ways you can upgrade to the front of the plane without breaking the bank.

March 19, 2025 09:36 AM

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Bailey Berg

Cruise

How to Experience the Best of Vancouver When Your Cruise Ship Docks

Whether you have three hours or three days, these insider recommendations will help you make the most of your time in this outdoorsy Pacific Northwest city.

October 29, 2024 04:45 PM

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Chloe Bergé

Trains

Inside the Speakeasy-Style Train Bar That’s Located . . . in a Desert Strip Mall?

Platform 18 is built to look like a replica of a 1927 Pullman train car, delivering an immersive experience along with your drink.

December 21, 2021 03:36 PM

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Kara Newman

Air Travel News

Can America’s Airports Come Back Better?

For some U.S. airports, the pandemic pause presented an opportunity to innovate and become models for the future of air travel.

July 28, 2021 07:40 PM

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Barbara Peterson

A child walking between sequoia trees in a national Park

National Parks

Sequoias Versus Redwoods: What’s the Difference and How to Compare the California National Parks

Should you visit the tallest or the biggest trees in the world?

October 28, 2025 03:35 PM

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Suzie Dundas

11 Awesome St. Patrick’s Day Celebrations Around the World

Festivals + Events

9 Destinations Around the World That Go All Out for St. Patrick’s Day

Ireland isn’t the only place that gets its green on—pack your bags (with leprechaun gear) for these global destinations, too.

March 13, 2023 09:15 PM

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Dana Brindle

Air Travel News

How to Figure Out What Type of Plane You’re Flying In

The type of plane you fly on can affect everything from how much luggage space you’ll have to how you can pick the best seat.

January 17, 2024 05:45 PM

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Ramsey Qubein

Claridge's, one of London's most historic hotels, first opened in 1812.

Food + Drink

Why This Iconic London Hotel Is Our Newest Dining Destination

Chef Daniel Humm of the three Michelin-starred Eleven Madison Park is making his U.K. debut.

December 9, 2019 10:18 AM

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Jennifer Flowers

Everdene Restaurant at Virgin Hotels New York City

Loyalty + Rewards

Capital One Adds Major Perks for Boutique Hotel Bookings

When booking through Capital One’s new Lifestyle Collection of design-forward hotels, select credit cardholders will get $50 experience credits, space-available room upgrades, and more.

August 29, 2023 05:23 PM

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Paul Rubio

Tips + News

This Hotel Will Take You to Tatooine, No Millennium Falcon Required

Live out your Jedi fantasies, lightsaber and all.

December 20, 2019 04:51 PM

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Nicole Antonio

Cities We Love

5 Ways Tradition Meets Innovation in Leipzig—and Why You Should Visit Now

Home to world-class music festivals, historic landmarks, idyllic nature, and inspiring galleries, the past and future are inextricably intertwined in this charming metropolis.

Sponsored by the German National Tourist Board

A cove with cliffs, people on paddle boards, and a crowded beach

International Beaches

7 Northern European Beaches Where You Can Beat the Heat This Summer

What they might lack in blazing sunshine these beaches more than make up for with postcard-worthy scenery and opportunities for coastal adventures.

July 29, 2024 03:44 PM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

Cities We Love

Why I Still Love San Francisco, Despite Recent Headlines

Foggy evenings and buzzy restaurants remind AFAR’s CEO and cofounder of the city’s charms.

August 24, 2023 04:24 PM

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Greg Sullivan

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