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These Are the World’s 25 Safest Airlines—and Only 3 U.S. Carriers Made the Cut

Last year saw deadly crashes in the U.S. and India, yet air travel remains one of the safest forms of transportation. These are the world’s safest airlines, according to a recent report.

February 6, 2026 01:16 PM

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Barbara Peterson

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Ocean Cruises

5 Amazing Excursions Curated by Afar

Go stargazing in Norway with expert astronomers, learn to play the bagpipe, and enjoy more enriching cultural excursions with Atlas Ocean Voyages.

Sponsored by Atlas Ocean Voyages

Port of Santa Lucia and Castel dell¥Ovo, Naples. Italy

Air Travel News

Delta Is Expanding to These European Cities Next Summer

Summer 2024 will see the largest-ever transatlantic flight schedule for Delta Air Lines.

October 5, 2023 10:54 AM

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Bailey Berg

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Art + Culture

HBO Max’s Gilded Age Is Back. Experience It for Yourself in Newport, Rhode Island

Explore the famed coastal “cottages,” don tennis whites for a friendly match, and cruise the harbor in a vintage schooner.

July 3, 2025 08:15 AM

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Robin Catalano

Restaurants + Cafés

Want to Support Your Favorite American Restaurant? Here’s How.

As we wait to revisit our favorite restaurants around the country, buying a cookbook (and actually cooking from it!) is an excellent way to show our love.

May 28, 2020 08:26 PM

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Aislyn Greene

Two kayakers in a bay in North-west Greenland, Baffin Bay, Kullorsuaq.

Expedition Cruises

Experience the Spectacular Arctic Region on a Luxury Cruise

Embark on an epic journey where you’ll get to know the Inuit people of this remote region, see wildlife in natural surroundings, and learn about the polar way of life.

Bruce Munro’s popular light installation is once again on view in Paso Robles—this time, until September 5, 2022

March 11, 2022 04:42 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

Family Travel

5 Places to Travel Abroad With Your Kids This Year

London, Lapland, and Tanzania are on the cards in 2024.

April 19, 2024 11:09 AM

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Tim Chester

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Cities We Love

Where to Go, What to Eat, and Where to Stay in Mexico City’s Roma Neighborhood

The neighborhood is perfect for wandering around and enjoying some of the best cuisine in the city.

September 28, 2023 11:03 AM

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Maliah West

COVID + Travel

Australia to Lift 18-Month COVID-19 Travel Ban Next Month

Vaccinated Australians can soon travel overseas, marking the end of one of the longest and strictest COVID lockdowns among democratic nations.

October 1, 2021 11:22 AM

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Rod McGuirk

Food + Drink

The 14 Best Food Gifts for People Who Travel to Eat

These gift ideas will take your favorite food lover on a culinary journey.

November 4, 2022 04:01 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Longreads

Hitchhiking Along the U.S.-Mexico Border

In this excerpt, a French writer heads to the U.S.-Mexico border for a road trip and recounts the characters he meets along the way.

November 2, 2020 11:09 AM

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Sylvain Prudhomme

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