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At 84, Puerto Rico’s Most Celebrated Artist Will “Never” Stop Painting

Called “one of Puerto Rico’s greatest cultural ambassadors,” Antonio Martorell was recently awarded a National Medal of Arts.

August 7, 2023 12:21 PM

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Herson Guerrero

Air Travel News

All Major U.S. Airlines Are Now Requiring Passengers to Wear Face Masks

JetBlue, American, Delta, United, and Southwest are all making it mandatory for customers to wear a face covering.

May 1, 2020 07:03 PM

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Michelle Baran

Spring 2025

These Are the Best New Hotels of 2025

Afar’s picks for the 25 best new hotels in the world.

April 3, 2025 08:59 AM

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Jennifer Flowers

Travel Tips + Etiquette

Tourists Return to Hawai‘i Amid New Pandemic Rules

Visitors who test negative for COVID-19 within 72 hours of their arrival no longer have to quarantine.

October 16, 2020 12:53 PM

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Associated Press (AP)

A Native Texan’s List of the 8 Best Barbecue Joints in the Lone Star State

Food + Drink

A Texan’s List of the 10 Best Barbecue Joints in the Lone Star State

The tea is sweet and the only salad we got here is potato, honey.

August 29, 2023 07:49 PM

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Mae Hamilton

Trains

Amtrak Is Having a Half-Off Sale Right Now—but It Ends Soon

The two-day sale ends on August 17, so you’ll have to act quickly.

August 16, 2019 03:51 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

A modern building with a glass wall under a pink sky

Hotels

14 Airbnb Alternatives for Every Kind of Vacation Home Seeker

Our favorite vacation rental companies offer everything from luxurious villas and design-forward dwellings to stylish family-friendly cribs.

July 23, 2024 09:36 AM

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Michelle Baran

History + Culture

Help Preserve Women’s History at These Sites Across the United States

This year, an annual campaign to restore U.S. landmarks will focus on local community buildings and sites that celebrate the contributions of women.

September 26, 2019 12:57 PM

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Sarah Buder

Loyalty + Rewards

5 Great Ways to Use the Chase Sapphire Preferred Introductory Bonus

The 80,000-point introductory bonus can be redeemed for $1,000 toward relief efforts in Ukraine, business-class tickets on Air France, and more.

May 13, 2022 01:33 PM

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Paul Rubio

Trains

This Newly Updated Luxury Train Takes Travelers Deeper Into the Balkans

The new 2026 route of the Golden Eagle Danube Express from Venice to Istanbul spends more time in Eastern Europe, including Croatia and Bosnia and Herzegovina.

June 17, 2026 11:56 AM

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Nicole Trilivas

Cities We Love

NYC’s Neighborhoods Not to Miss

A well-trafficked tourist circuit links sights like Central Park, Times Square, and the Statue of Liberty. To discover the New York City the locals know, travel a little deeper.

May 20, 2022 12:41 PM

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John Newton

Chef Jose Andres distributes food in Ukraine as part of his World Central Kitchen efforts.

Loyalty + Rewards

9 Loyalty Programs That Let You Turn Points and Miles Into Charitable Donations

This holiday season, support your favorite charities and nonprofit organizations by donating points and miles.

December 22, 2022 03:32 PM

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Paul Rubio

Watch your language: Enjoy the view but don't call it “leaf peeping.” <br/>

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