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The Quest to Save the Pink Apples of Italy

The pink apple’s history goes back at least to Ancient Rome—but its future is a little less certain.

June 28, 2022 12:07 PM

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Agostino Petroni

Family Travel

How Summer Camp Became Family Camp With Parents Going Along for the Ride

Summer camp wasn’t the same this year. For many it was better, as they got to experience the annual event as a family.

September 3, 2020 05:17 PM

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Tim Chester

A pair of hands passing off a bottle of buy spray

Packing Tips + Gear

AFAR’s Gift Guide for Shopping Small Businesses

Delight the travel lover in your life—and feel good about your holiday shopping this year—with these 23 gift ideas from small businesses around the world.

November 3, 2022 01:24 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

USA, Washington, D.C. - The Howard Theatre is a historic theater, located at 620 T Street, Northwest, Washington, D.C.

Art + Culture

Diving Into Washington, D.C.'s Music History—From Jazz to Punk, Go-Go And Beyond

Several walking tours will immerse you in the city’s rich musical heritage.

February 15, 2024 01:27 PM

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Karen Carmichael

Hotels

New Local Owners Make This Charleston Hotel the City’s Living Room

Sponsored by The Charleston Place

Tips + News

These Companies Will Pay You to Travel and Pursue Your Dream

Two new contests will pay big for those looking to shake up their 9 to 5.

August 20, 2019 09:29 AM

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Katherine LaGrave

Many things can affect travel, but weather is a doozy.

Air Travel News

These Are the Weather Conditions Most Likely to Cancel or Delay Your Flight

Knowing how weather affects air travel won’t make your flight cancellations any less frustrating. But it will make you smarter—and maybe a little calmer.

August 20, 2024 07:00 AM

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Bailey Berg

Christ the Redeemer in the background behind apartment buildings in Rio de Janeiro

Air Travel News

Delta Is Adding These New South America Flights

Some of our favorite destinations are joining the Delta route network.

February 8, 2023 06:02 PM

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Michelle Baran

Tips + News

Italy Signals It Will Reopen to U.S. Travelers in June

Italy’s Foreign Affairs Minister Luigi Di Maio said the goal is for quarantine-free travel from the United States to begin next month.

May 13, 2021 02:35 PM

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Michelle Baran

Hotel News + Openings

Italy Has More to Offer Than Tuscany—This New Piedmont B&B in a Historic Building Is Proof

Located in the hilly outskirts of Turin, La Giardina has four rooms, an on-site art gallery, and interiors featuring a mix of antiques and contemporary works.

April 9, 2026 01:34 PM

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Blane Bachelor

View of Downtown Vancouver and Burrard Bridge at False Creek during sunny sunset.

Weekend Getaways

The Perfect Weekend in Vancouver Is All About Indigenous Culture, Exceptional Asian Food, and a 1,000-Acre Park

Natural sights and urban delights—Vancouver has it all.

July 29, 2022 05:00 AM

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Bianca Bujan

Miraflores in Lima, Peru near the Pacific Ocean

Where to Travel Next

6 Can’t-Miss Places to Visit in Peru, Beyond Machu Picchu

From exploring a coastal city to indulging in Amazonian cuisine, there’s plenty to do in Peru.

May 1, 2023 11:20 PM

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Marianne Perez-Fransius

Where to Go in Winter

10 Best Places to Visit in January

Begin your year of adventure on the right foot—be it with an island treasure hunt, a final film fest, or a newly opened national park.

November 20, 2025 07:06 AM

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Mark Ellwood

A white wooden building with green roof and two porches on which sit blue and white striped umbrellas

Hotels

Where to Stay in the Catskills and Hudson Valley, New York, in 2025

11 snug boutique hotels for a weekend escape from the concrete jungle

May 29, 2025 03:02 PM

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Sophie Friedman

A cruise ship parked in arctic ice with people walking around it.

Expedition Cruises

9 Things to Know Before Going on an Arctic Cruise

From the key to staying warm to expecting the unexpected, here’s what you should know before visiting the polar north by boat.

October 26, 2022 10:57 AM

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Bailey Berg

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