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Image of a downtown Chicago street at dusk with streetlights on, cars parked on the street but no traffic and several office buildings

Amtrak predicts the new train will welcome more than 200,000 passengers aboard within its first year of service, and it’s expected to greatly reduce car use along the Midwestern route.

May 8, 2024 05:57 PM

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Bailey Berg

Two people embracing near the harbor of Mumbai.

In the Magazine

An Insider’s Guide to Mumbai, India

Everything you need to know about one of the world’s most populous cities.

September 20, 2023 10:42 AM

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Sarika Bansal

Loyalty + Rewards

How to Book Flights to Hawai‘i Using Airline Miles and Credit Card Points

Haven’t used your airline miles this year so far? Here’s why a trip to Hawai‘i might be the best way to take advantage of them.

October 27, 2020 05:18 PM

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Eric Rosen

Sedona, AZ, USA - 1-9-2020: Interior of Chapel of the Holy Cross with people praying

Art + Architecture

Discover Desert Modernism on This Arizona Architecture Road Trip—From Frank Lloyd Wright to Retro Futurism

For travelers chasing daring design, Arizona shimmers as a midcentury oasis.

March 19, 2026 01:07 PM

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Zoey Goto

For some, crossing the Atlantic via cruise ship represents a way to connect with history.

Ocean Cruises

The Thrill of an Off-Season Transatlantic Cruise, Rough Seas and All

Late fall and winter sailings across the Atlantic on Cunard line’s classic “Queen Mary 2” ocean liner can bring unpredictable weather. For enthusiasts, that’s part of the appeal.

January 5, 2023 09:14 PM

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Fran Golden

Art + Culture

Remember the Alamo—but Don’t Sleep on These Underrated Things to Do in San Antonio

There’s way more to San Antonio than the Alamo—here’s how to experience the city like a local.

June 16, 2023 04:55 PM

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Mae Hamilton

Tips + News

Cancun, Los Cabos Reopen to Tourists in June

The state of Quintana Roo and Los Cabos have started receiving tourists for the first time in two months. But what changes need to happen to really get people to return?

June 19, 2020 12:12 PM

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Laura Dannen Redman

A Delta One business class seat featuring new darker materials and coloring that will soon be installed on all Delta planes

Air Travel News

Delta’s Entire Fleet Is Getting New Cabin Designs—Here’s a First Look

All of the airline’s planes will be upgraded during an extensive interior overhaul. The first aircraft sporting the new design will begin flying this year.

October 16, 2024 11:41 AM

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Dennis Green

Blue Water And Sky Lake Natoma And Rainbow Bridge Folsom California With Trees Reflected In Water People Paddling

History + Culture

This California Gold Rush Site Holds a Hidden Chapter of Black History

Visitors come to paddle, picnic, and bike along Folsom Lake, rarely realizing they’re standing on the site of a once-booming Black Gold Rush settlement.

February 6, 2026 12:43 PM

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Erika Mailman

Las Vegas, DEC 25, 2020 - Beautiful sunset view of the Tivoli Village

Cities We Love

Locals and Travel Advisors Reveal How to Do Vegas Like a Pro

Sin City is known for casinos and clubs—but it’s also home to great vegan restaurants, outdoor adventure, and top spas.

February 12, 2025 04:00 PM

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Cat Sposato

Collage of 8 photos, most showing hotels

Hotels We Love

The 40 Best New Hotels of 2026

Afar’s picks for the 40 best new and renovated hotels around the world.

June 10, 2026 10:00 AM

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Jennifer Flowers

Spring 2022

After COVID Restrictions, Cruises Are Back and Looking Toward the Future

Emerging from the pandemic pause, cruise companies are newly focused on health, sustainability, and the wellbeing of local communities.

April 27, 2022 01:42 PM

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Fran Golden

The sail-shaped Burj Al Arab Jumeirah, left, is surrounded by the blue waters of the Arabian Gulf. Jumeirah Al Naseem, right, is located right on the beach nearby.

Hotels

These Luxury Dubai Hotels Double as a Wildlife Sanctuary

Dubai’s sail-shaped Burj Al Arab and its sleek sister property, Jumeirah Al Naseem, are home to the Middle East’s first turtle rehabilitation project.

January 28, 2024 08:00 AM

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Nicola Chilton

A view of the pool and surrounding desert mountains at Tommy Bahama Miramonte Resort in the Greater Palm Springs, California

Health + Wellness

Treat Yourself to a Wellness Weekend in This Desert Oasis

From sound baths to hot springs and farm-fresh cuisine, this peaceful region makes it easy to care for your body and soul.

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