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Weekend Getaways

The Sweetest Small Towns in the U.S. to Visit in Summer

Veer off the beaten path to small-town U.S.A.

July 17, 2020 02:15 PM

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Ashlea Halpern

Family Travel

How to Navigate the Holidays if You Can’t Go Home

One expat writer reflects on life far away from home when travel is not an option.

November 23, 2020 10:45 AM

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Tim Chester

Art + Architecture

Why You Need to Visit Seattle to Experience Glass Art

The heart of America’s studio glass community—and home to Dale Chihuly, a pioneer of the studio glass movement—finally has a festival to celebrate it.

October 18, 2019 03:22 PM

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Allison Williams

History + Culture

In Haida Gwaii, an Indigenous People Thrives

The protectors of North Pacific indigenous culture connect with the past while embracing the future on Canada’s remote Haida Gwaii archipelago.

December 7, 2017 02:21 PM

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Marcello Di Cintio

Loyalty + Rewards

How to Get Serious Loyalty Mileage From Your Lyft Ride

From a new Hilton Honors partnership, to gaining Delta and JetBlue miles, these are the ways your Lyft ride can (and should) be helping you rack up points.

May 14, 2019 06:24 PM

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Michelle Baran

Epic Trips

There’s More to Kenya Than Safaris

In Nairobi, the Maasai Mara, and beyond, a safari veteran has a distinctive new experience.

October 7, 2019 04:16 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

Air Travel News

How Airport XpresSpas Could Help Restart Travel Amid a Pandemic

Coming to an airport near you: COVID-19 testing and flu shots ... at the spa.

November 9, 2020 04:20 PM

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Michelle Baran

Road Trips

The Complete Guide to Taking an RV Road Trip in the U.S.

For travelers who are ready to hit the road in a recreational vehicle, these are the resources you will need to get rolling.

October 6, 2020 12:59 PM

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Michelle Baran

Highway 170 in West Texas flowering with blue bonnets.

Road Trips

The 8 Most Scenic Road Trips in Texas

Even if you only have a day or two to explore, these road trips deliver natural swimming holes, stunning views, and good eats aplenty.

November 10, 2023 11:27 AM

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Mae Hamilton

History + Culture

UNESCO World Heritage Sites That Are Even Better to Visit During Winter

Crack open your history books and then dig out your mittens: The past comes alive as temperatures fall at these primed-for-winter UNESCO sites.

December 4, 2019 08:28 PM

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Eleanor Aldridge

AFAR Travelers’ Awards

The Best Trips Around the World: AFAR Travelers’ Awards

There’s never been a better time to dream about your next great trip—starting with these epic adventures.

December 2, 2020 02:25 PM

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Staff

Aerial of Zion's Red Rock Formations and Springdale Community

National Parks

These Gateway Towns Might Be Cooler Than the National Parks Next Door

Use one of these singular towns as a base for your next outdoor adventure.

February 4, 2026 12:05 PM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

Tips + News

Visa-Free Travel Just Got Even Easier in China

As of December 1, many international travelers with layovers up to six days can enter Chongqing, Xi’an, and Ningbo without a visa.

October 29, 2019 02:27 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

History + Culture

Here’s Why Bermuda Is the Perfect Winter Adventure Getaway

Mild weather and clear water make for thrilling outdoor adventures all winter long.

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