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The Essential English City to Visit—and the Best Things to Do There

Manchester has always been radical, so it’s no surprise that the northern English city is pushing the country’s arts and culture scenes into new territory as well.

December 12, 2023 09:53 AM

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Billie Cohen

The Lexington Avenue entrance of the Waldorf Astoria New York features two white statues and two large staircases.

Hotels

This Legendary Hotel Will Be One of New York City’s Most Important Debuts in Years

Afar’s hotel expert Jennifer Flowers got a hard-hat tour of the soon-to-reopen New Waldorf Astoria New York—here’s what it was like.

January 29, 2025 09:54 AM

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Jennifer Flowers

Books

7 UNESCO Cities of Literature Every Bookworm Should Visit

Make the most of your readerly passions at these global cities recognized for their vibrant literary communities.

November 27, 2023 11:06 AM

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Devorah Lev-Tov

Want to Get Global Entry Fast? Here’s How to Speed Up the Process

Visas + Passports

The Secret Way to Get Global Entry Fast

There are currently long waits for Global Entry interviews. But there’s a secret way to cut the line.

September 15, 2023 08:25 AM

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Tim Chester

American Airlines Plane at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport

Loyalty + Rewards

American Airlines’ Loyalty Program Is Changing for the Better in 2024

In addition to offering more ways to earn and redeem points in 2024, AAdvantage will reward all members from the get-go, regardless of elite status.

January 9, 2024 11:34 AM

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Paul Rubio

A 200-year-old hotel in Dublin is a great place to start tracing your Irish roots, with the help of a genealogy butler.

History + Culture

This Dublin Hotel’s Genealogy Butler Can Find Your Irish Roots

Helen Kelly has helped hundreds of guests at the Shelbourne hotel in Dublin track down their ancestors.

August 19, 2022 03:06 PM

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Juliet Izon

A man putting a plastic bag of toiletries into a TSA security tray containing a wallet, phone, and belt

Air Travel News

Help! I Left Something on the Plane or at TSA. How Do I Get It Back?

Forgot your laptop or keys at airport security or that beloved coat in the overhead bin? Here’s how to up your chances of getting them back.

May 12, 2025 11:11 AM

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Stacey Lastoe

The train will pass through the Hudson Valley, Green Mountains, and by the shores of Lake Champlain.<br/>

The new train extension rolls out on July 29.

August 2, 2022 10:50 AM

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Bailey Berg

Packing Tips + Gear

The Toiletry Bags and Dopp Kits Our Editors Never Travel Without

Your toiletry bag probably goes on every trip you do, so it needs to be more than simply durable and practical—it should also look really good too.

May 28, 2021 03:11 PM

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Maggie Fuller

A view of the palace and famous pyramid of Paris' Louvre museum.

Museums + Galleries

The Louvre Announces 30,000 Daily Visitor Limit in Response to Huge Crowds

After decades of being overloved and overrun by visitors, the famed Parisian museum is implementing a waitlist to reduce daily attendance by a third.

January 10, 2023 05:42 PM

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Mae Hamilton

Camping

9 U.S. Beach Camping Spots for Incredible Views and Oceanside Relaxation

These waterfront camping sites offer unbeatable sunrise and sunset views.

May 28, 2024 04:31 PM

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Adrienne Jordan

U.S. Beaches

Skip the Coast This Summer and Go to One of These Beautiful Lake Beaches Instead

What could be more all-American than escaping your everyday routine and holing up in a cozy retreat by one of the country’s picturesque lakes?

May 9, 2024 01:06 AM

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Laura Itzkowitz

Split your time between soaking up this vast city's history and exploring its vibrant contemporary side. Travelers will find most of the major monuments in the compact Sultanahmet district, and many galleries, museums, shops, and cafés in and around Beyoğlu, on Istanbul's European side. It's worth exploring the neighborhoods of Üsküdar and Kadıköy on the Asian side of the city, where you can see the thrum of modern life. What's most important, though, is to get out on the river—the Bosphorus divides two continents and provides top views of Istanbul's minarets, palaces, and modern high-rises.

Air Travel News

Turkish Airlines Is Launching New Flights to Istanbul From the USA

The new routes are slated to start in November 2023.

July 12, 2023 07:06 PM

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Bailey Berg

The polar air arrives as an earlier storm buried parts of the northeastern U.S. in snow—including Vermont.

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