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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

AFAR Approved

Bombas Are (Really) the Best Compression Socks for Travel—and They’re 25 Percent off Right Now

You should always wear compression socks when you fly.

November 10, 2023 01:03 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Hotels

Hilton’s New Hotel Brand Gives the Hostel an Upgrade

The urban lifestyle Motto by Hilton hotels will feature flexible room configurations, community-oriented common spaces, and app-controlled amenities.

October 23, 2018 06:55 PM

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Michelle Baran

rows of empty airplane seats, taken from the center aisle. The seats have purple cushions

Air Travel News

Is There a Safest Seat on an Airplane?

Experts debate whether there is a safest place to sit on an airplane in the case of an emergency.

December 6, 2023 08:07 AM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

People

Hawaii’s New Remote Work Program Includes Free Flights

Those who are selected must stay for at least one month (brutal, we know) and volunteer with a nonprofit for a few hours each week.

December 18, 2020 04:08 PM

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Michelle Baran

COVID + Travel

Travelers Still Need a COVID Test to Enter the U.S.

Neither the White House nor the CDC has provided any indication that the mandatory testing rule will be relaxed anytime soon.

May 19, 2022 07:58 PM

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Michelle Baran

United Airlines will become the first U.S. carrier to introduce different tiers for business class, but the lowest-priced tickets come with notable restrictions.

April 9, 2026 05:21 PM

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Bailey Berg

Two men on paddle boards, with sand dunes on one side

Road Trips

This Florida Mini Road Trip Rolls Along 24 Miles of Powdery Beaches, Dune Lakes, and Seafood Restaurants

Florida Scenic Highway 30A is the easy, one-day alternative to a Florida Keys road trip.

April 8, 2026 02:15 PM

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Terry Ward

Castle Hot Springs in Arizona - grounds shot with mountains in the background and palm trees and a pool

Hotel News + Openings

Few Hotels and Restaurants Join Relais & Châteaux Each Year. Here Are the Latest Additions—and How They Got In

The newest members include a forest retreat in Georgia, a reef-side resort in Belize, and a Michelin-starred restaurant in Alsace.

March 16, 2026 10:17 AM

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Vicki Denig

This beach in the Philippines is one of the best in the world, chosen by voters and experts.<br/>

International Beaches

7 Best Beaches in the World Right Now, With Fiery Rocks, Protected Waters, and an Island You Can Walk To

Find your escape this year in a quiet corner of the Caribbean or a mythical Greek shore.

February 25, 2026 02:45 PM

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Vanita Salisbury

Natural Wonders

What’s Actually Happening to the Great Barrier Reef?

A new expedition lets you make the decision for yourself.

January 16, 2018 05:25 PM

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Carrie Miller

A dish at Thomas Keller's Regiis Ova Caviar & Champagne Lounge.

Food and Drink

A New Napa Valley Dining Experience Is Demystifying Caviar

Regiis Ova Caviar & Champagne Lounge from chef Thomas Keller supports sustainable caviar while celebrating it as an everyday luxury.

December 14, 2022 12:46 PM

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Jillian Dara

Aerial view of the Oak Island Lighthouse on Caswell Beach.

U.S. Beaches

6 Romantic Beaches That Offer a Quieter NC Coast

Fewer crowds, slower days, and plenty of space to reconnect on the Brunswick Islands

Sponsored by Brunswick County Tourism Development Authority

A glass house nestled on a cliff in Big Sur, surounded by trees and shrubs

Art + Culture

6 Hotels That Immerse You in Local Culture

From falconry in the California desert to olive oil tasting in Spain, these immersive hotel stays connect you to place.

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