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5 Services That Help Neurodivergent Travelers Travel Confidently

Travel is getting easier—and more enjoyable—for people with autism, thanks to a growing list of support programs and certifications.

April 4, 2025 01:54 PM

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Jamie Davis Smith

Hotels

Under Canvas Bryce Canyon Is Now Open

Just 15 minutes from Bryce Canyon National Park’s entrance, Under Canvas is bringing glamping to southern Utah’s rugged landscape.

August 4, 2022 02:14 PM

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Mae Hamilton

Maine is truly a four-season state, with each one offering new treasures and surprises. In summer, enjoy the coastline at Popham Beach, Higgins Beach, or even a <a href="https://www.afar.com/places/greenville-greenville-61131aa6-6637-43e3-9eec-ded2a5c1bf79" target="_blank">Moose Safari</a>. The leaves put on a show in the fall around the Bigelow Mountains and <a href="https://www.afar.com/places/acadia-national-park-maine" target="_blank">Acadia National Park</a>. Winter offers snow-covered ski trails at Sugarloaf, Sunday River, and Shawnee Peak. And spring brings new life blooming along the Appalachian Trail. From Portland's culinary sophistication to the rustic beauty of the Appalachian Trail’s “100 Mile Wilderness,” you can find what you’re looking for in Maine, at any time of year.

Where to Travel Next

A 93-Mile Trail and Hobbit Homes: New England’s Latest Reasons to Visit

Ahead of fall foliage season, New England’s got plenty going on this summer and autumn.

June 24, 2024 08:47 PM

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Miles Howard

Health + Wellness

In Barcelona for Vacation—and Fertility Treatments

When I traveled to Barcelona at the height of the pandemic, it was an insurance plan for the future.

March 7, 2022 12:55 PM

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Yulia Denisyuk

Loyalty + Rewards

Earn up to 175,000 Bonus Points With IHG Rewards Credit Cards’ Record-Breaking Offers

Those points are good toward stays at Indigo Hotels, InterContinental, Six Senses, Kimpton, and more.

January 30, 2023 11:58 AM

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Paul Rubio

Abu Dhabi, UAE, Skyline, Louvre interior

Where to Travel Next

These Will Be Among the Most Popular Destinations in 2025, According to Expedia

The booking giant also predicts that JOMO and set-jetting will continue to inspire travelers.

December 12, 2024 06:37 PM

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Blane Bachelor

A lounge area at Eleven Revelstoke Lodge with stone fireplaces and floor to ceiling windows.

Stay Here Next

Ski Runs, Saunas, and Summer Trails: A New Lodge for All Seasons in British Columbia

Heli-ski in winter, or hike, bike, and paddle in summer at Eleven Revelstoke Lodge, a revamped heritage property in Revelstoke, British Columbia.

July 1, 2025 11:09 AM

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Carolyn B. Heller

The railing and side of a cruise ship sailing Antarctica.

Summer 2023

Which Cruise is for You?

23 itineraries for every type of adventure and every type of traveler, on every continent.

September 13, 2023 08:00 AM

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Kelsey Lindsey

Beer, Wine, + Spirits

Some of the World’s Most Unusual Wines Are Available in D.C.

At Maydan restaurant, wine director Maria Bastasch is working to bring the little-known wines of Lebanon, Turkey, Africa, and more to a wider audience.

September 18, 2019 11:37 AM

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Natalie Beauregard

This New Mexico Road Trip Is the Ultimate Introduction to the Land of Enchantment

Road Trips

The New Mexico Road Trip Itinerary That Takes You off the Beaten Path

Learn about Pueblo history, relax in healing hot springs, and, yes—eat green chile cheeseburgers.

August 21, 2023 08:04 PM

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Adam H. Graham

Where to Travel Next

Where to Go in 2026: Places That Are on the Rise and Off the Beaten Path

Our 2026 picks champion a better way to travel the world: responsibly, creatively, and with eyes on places long overlooked.

December 4, 2025 07:16 AM

NYC’s New Observation Deck Is Delightfully Disorienting

Opening October 21, Summit One Vanderbilt is full of multi-sensory experiences.

October 19, 2021 04:03 PM

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Devorah Lev-Tov

National Parks

Big Bend National Park Welcomes Biggest Bluebonnet Bloom in Years

California isn’t the only place experiencing a super bloom this spring.

March 15, 2019 06:27 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

History + Culture

Hygge: The Danish Concept of Comfort We Need Now More Than Ever

The Scandinavian term encompasses a feeling of coziness, contentment, and well-being found through cherishing the little things.

January 20, 2025 01:44 PM

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Sarah Buder

East Nanjing pedestrian shopping street in Shanghai during the evening

COVID + Travel

China Finally Reopens to Tourists—What You Need to Know

After three years of COVID border restrictions, the Chinese embassy and consulates in the United States will begin issuing tourist visas again on March 15.

March 14, 2023 04:05 PM

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Michelle Baran

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