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A houseboat in Minnesota's Voyageurs National Park sits beneath the green and magenta ribbons of the northern lights.

Hotels

The Best Hotels for Seeing the Northern Lights in the Lower 48 States

Aurora sightings are on the rise in the lower 48 states—here are the best places to stay to scout them all year.

March 25, 2023 09:00 AM

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Stephanie Vermillion

Rosewood Le Guanahani St. Barth is located on a secluded peninsula with white-sand beaches.

Hotels We Love

The 15 Best Family-Friendly Resorts in the Caribbean

Whether you’re traveling with toddlers, teens, grandparents, or in-laws, these Caribbean retreats offer a balance of ocean and cultural adventures, plus endless opportunities for play.

December 30, 2023 10:00 AM

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Laura Dannen Redman

Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport featuring a row of red velvet chairs lining a counter with some two-top dining tables, photos on the walls and plants accenting the art-deco style space

Loyalty + Rewards

Chase Just Announced 5 New Upscale Lounges Opening at These U.S. Airports

Select cardholders are gaining access to some exciting new spaces at major hubs across the country.

November 25, 2024 01:44 PM

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Bailey Berg

Style + Design

Paris to Transform the Champs-Élysées Into “Extraordinary Garden”

The landmark Parisian avenue is set to undergo a major revamp with busy roads converted into pedestrian-friendly green spaces in the center of the city.

January 11, 2021 03:57 PM

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Sarah Buder

two people in traditional Canadian indigenous clothing standing with their backs to the camera while looking at a bridge across a river in a city

Travel for Good

9 Inspiring Companies Changing the Way We Travel: Afar’s 2024 Travel Vanguard

In our annual Travel Vanguard awards, Afar honors nine companies that in 2024 have been working to improve the world and how travelers experience it.

December 16, 2024 11:18 AM

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Ellen Carpenter

The Teton mountains rising in the background of a field filled with brown horses and a forest of trees behind them

Family Travel

6 Underrated Spring Break Destinations for Families, According to a Well-Traveled Mom of 4

Whether you’re looking for an urban or a nature-filled escape, these spring break travel destinations offer a less-crowded alternative to more popular family getaways.

February 19, 2025 03:30 PM

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Jamie Davis Smith

Trains

12 of Europe’s Most Beautiful Train Stations

With their historical significance and elaborate architecture and design, these handsome buildings are destinations in themselves.

February 12, 2026 10:53 AM

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Chris Ciolli

the Cathedral of St. Peter and Paul towers above Brno.

Where to Travel Next

This Music-Filled City Is Stepping Out of Prague’s Shadow

Every corner of Brno, Czechia, thrums with music, art, and self-expression.

November 28, 2023 08:59 AM

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Emma John

A port town on the island of Crete in Greece with colorful buildings and a waterfront lined with small boats and outdoor dining terraces

Cruise

This Is the New Way to Cruise the Mediterranean

A new generation of expedition cruise ships are bringing a completely reimagined style of cruising to the Mediterranean.

September 19, 2024 06:27 PM

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Jeri Clausing

Left: Jean-Pierre-Cavigelli; right: Tate Geological Center exterior

Epic Trips

This Man Will Take You to Wyoming’s Best Dinosaur Digs

Fossil-rich Wyoming draws amateur paleontologists from all over the world. Jean-Pierre Cavigelli shows them how it’s done.

April 9, 2026 03:15 PM

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Leilani Marie Labong

Family Travel

Hotels With Truly Genius Kids’ Amenities

Change a good family vacation into a really awesome one by staying at a place where kids get to do the coolest things.

July 28, 2021 11:45 AM

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Ann Shields

Two women in traditional Latvian clothes behind a man in white clothing

Festivals + Events

9 Festivals Around the World Worth Traveling For

Celebrate good times at these places around the world.

July 24, 2024 07:30 AM

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Chloe Arrojado

Braille signage featured on an overhead compartment in a United plane

Air Travel News

United Just Became the First U.S. Carrier to Add This Helpful Signage in Its Airplanes

The airline will add Braille to designate seating and bathrooms across its fleet.

July 31, 2023 07:00 PM

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Bailey Berg

Mexico City, Mexico - March 15, 2022 : Locals and tourists, shops and restaurants on famous Madero Avenue, a historically significant pedestrian street of Mexico City

4 Days In

The Perfect 4 Days in Mexico City, According to Locals

Six tastemakers reveal the best new exhibitions, the top tostadas, and the perfect place for a cocktail.

December 11, 2024 02:50 PM

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Mary Holland

COVID + Travel

COVID Passes Now Required to Enter Eiffel Tower, Paris Museums

To get the pass, visitors must show they are either fully vaccinated, have a negative COVID test result, or show proof that they recently recovered from COVID.

July 21, 2021 06:16 PM

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