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Washington, D.C.’s Neighborhoods Not to Miss

Venture beyond the Mall to explore the restaurants in Columbia Heights, the music scene at the Wharf, and the art in Blagden Alley.

January 5, 2022 12:32 PM

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Natalie Beauregard

Man arranges a campfire on a Snow Peak grill in his backyard

AFAR Approved

Why This Japanese Outdoors Brand Is Our Go-To for Camp Kitchen Gear

Meet the brand beloved by foodies in the outdoor industry, direct from Japan.

May 21, 2024 06:06 PM

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Jessie Beck

Want the best gelato-filled brioche in Sicily? Head to Letojanni.

Destination Spotlight

I Live in Rome. Here’s Where I Go When I Want an Italian Beach Getaway Like No Other

Whether you want chic-with-shopping or hidden and tranquil, there’s a sublime Italian beach town for every need.

September 8, 2025 08:56 PM

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Erica Firpo

COVID + Travel

Ongoing Pandemic Travel Bans Continue to Keep Loved Ones Apart

For many loved ones who live across international borders, they still don’t know when they’ll be able to see each other again.

August 4, 2021 06:04 PM

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Tali Arbel

Hotels

Hyatt Now Offers Free COVID Testing at All Its Mexico, Costa Rica, and Caribbean Hotels

The global hotel company has made it easier for guests to get the now-mandatory test to re-enter the U.S. after international travel.

January 26, 2021 02:25 PM

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Michelle Baran

Road Trips

The Ultimate Road Trip From Phoenix to the Grand Canyon

This Arizona road trip serves up major doses of scenery, hiking, biking, and some serious “me time,” whether at the spa or on your second plate of enchiladas.

August 21, 2023 02:10 PM

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Laura Dannen Redman

The views from the Sable Hotel on Chicago's Navy Pier are hard to beat.

Hotels

The Best New Hotels in Chicago

Whether you’re after downtown luxe or an intro to a new neighborhood, we’ve got you covered.

August 4, 2022 12:08 PM

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Elaine Glusac

U.S. Passport booklet filled with stamps

Visas + Passports

You Can Now Get Your U.S. Passport Faster, the State Department Says

The estimated processing times for passport applications have dropped.

November 7, 2023 07:21 PM

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Michelle Baran

The courtyard at Sea Ranch Lodge is an example of the community's non-intrusive architecture.

Hotels

The Sea Ranch Lodge Has Reopened

Fine dining, a café, shopping, classes, and live performances are now all on offer, with rooms coming in 2023.

February 2, 2024 02:38 PM

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Michelle Baran

River Cruises

European River Cruises Are Setting Sail This Summer

With Europe set to reopen to Americans, rolling along the Danube, Seine, or Douro River just became a very real possibility for summer 2021.

May 26, 2021 03:29 PM

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Michelle Baran

As delays in U.S. passport processing mount, the U.S. State Department is hosting a series of events throughout the country to help travelers submit their passport applications.

July 11, 2023 08:43 AM

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Michelle Baran

Outdoor Adventure

Discover California’s Venerable Giant Trees—Without the Crowds

When crowds are small, these titans of Mother Nature loom larger.

May 26, 2022 04:15 PM

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Jacqueline Kehoe

Air Travel News

All Major U.S. Airlines Are Now Requiring Passengers to Wear Face Masks

JetBlue, American, Delta, United, and Southwest are all making it mandatory for customers to wear a face covering.

May 1, 2020 07:03 PM

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Michelle Baran

Museums + Galleries

New Smithsonian Exhibition Celebrates a Century of Women Writers

The exhibition features some of the most influential poets, novelists, and memoirists of the past 100 years.

September 18, 2020 01:25 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

Guests on AmaWaterways' inaugural Soulful Epicurean Experience sailing look out at vines at Domain de Fond-Vieille in France’s Beaujolais wine region

River Cruises

Black Passengers Are in the Minority on River Cruises—This New France Sailing Aims to Change That

AmaWaterways’ new Soulful Epicurean Experience is the first Black heritage-focused itinerary in the river cruise industry.

November 28, 2023 03:40 PM

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Nicole Edenedo

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