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Should Airplane Window Shades Stay Open or Closed? AFAR’s Cofounders Have Strong (Opposing) Opinions

Having a window seat and those great sky-high views earns you the right to open your shade whenever you so choose. Right?

October 18, 2019 03:51 PM

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Michelle Baran

Travel for Good

Electric Planes Are Coming Sooner Than You Think

Electric aviation is no flight of fancy: Leading airlines like United and EasyJet are onboard as early adopters, with the first U.S. commercial routes slated for 2026.

March 3, 2022 03:00 PM

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Elissa Garay

A blue and gold train on an arched bridge with fall foliage and mountains in the background.

Trains

The Alaska Railroad Reveals Spectacular Views and Remote Communities

The unique train line traverses 500 miles of unmissable terrain and turns 100 next year.

December 22, 2022 07:01 PM

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Bailey Berg

History + Culture

Explore Jewish Cultural Heritage with these Fascinating New Tours

Visit centuries-old synagogues and sample traditional dishes for an insightful introduction to the continent’s Jewish communities.

July 22, 2019 02:22 PM

Packing Tips + Gear

Pack Like a Pro: What an Instagram Influencer Never Leaves Behind

In this series, we interview figures in business, entertainment, and fashion about their travel essentials.

August 15, 2018 12:29 PM

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Mike Arnot

Hotels

What to Expect from Blackberry Farm’s Dreamy New Project in the Great Smoky Mountains

Plus, how to spend a perfect day there when it opens, according to its proprietor, Mary Celeste Beall

September 8, 2017 04:27 PM

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Brooke Porter Katz

A remote retreat off Utah’s scenic Byway 12 offers road trippers a desert oasis to disappear to.

Hotels

Finding Calm Amid Crisis at a Desert Retreat in Utah

When personal tragedy strikes, two friends seek healing on an adventure-filled trip to Yonder Escalante.

January 11, 2023 08:02 PM

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Michelle Baran

Winter Sports

7 Valuable Lessons Learned on a Ski Trip With a Toddler

Taking a toddler to snowy peaks is doable, with the right amount of perseverance, planning, and acceptance that those plans may fall apart.

February 6, 2019 03:35 PM

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Tim Chester

Outdoor Adventure

Keeping the World’s Last Mountain Gorillas Safe During COVID-19

Gorilla trekking in Rwanda—with a number of new rules in place.

October 19, 2020 03:33 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

The Courtyard Pool Villas at the Siam were designed by Bangkok-based Bill Bensley with a striking cream and black theme.

Hotels

The 11 Best Hotels in Bangkok

These are the best places to stay in Bangkok, whether you’re looking for a contemporary boutique hotel or a riverside grande dame.

November 15, 2022 01:52 PM

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Chris Schalkx

Beaches

Your Next Dream Trip is Closer Than You Think

From golden beaches and superyachts to world-class art and award-winning dining, you can have a fabulous vacation in Greater Fort Lauderdale without even stamping your passport.

Sponsored by Visit Lauderdale

Family Travel

This Beautiful Region of France Is Best Seen From the Sea

The Brittany coastline offers plenty of empty beaches and characterful harbors. Sailing between them offers a new perspective.

April 29, 2020 07:45 PM

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Tim Chester

Style + Design

Where to Celebrate 100 Years of Bauhaus in Germany This Year

New museums, extensive exhibitions, and inspired events across Germany commemorate the centennial of Bauhaus—the most influential design movement of the 20th century.

March 11, 2019 10:12 AM

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Amy S. Eckert

People playing in a riverbed in Slovenia.

Fall 2023

Learning the Value of Slowing Down on Slovenia’s Juliana Trail

Cheese dumplings, medieval towns, and ancient mountains—one writer hikes the 167-mile-long Juliana Trail.

December 1, 2023 01:06 PM

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Peggy Orenstein

Museums + Galleries

The World’s First Floating Museum Is Opening in Paris

Float into summer on Fluctuart, a new museum dedicated to street art set on a barge in the Seine.

May 23, 2019 06:45 PM

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Sara Lieberman

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