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Brooklyn Bridge Park could soon welcome an exciting new amenity that will have visitors splashing around in the East River.

Years in the works, the NYC floating pool project will finally become a reality thanks to recent backing from New York Governor Kathy Hochul and NYC Mayor Eric Adams.

February 15, 2024 07:41 AM

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Devorah Lev-Tov

Clockwise from top left: Drinks and food at Six Senses Zighy Bay in Oman (1st and 3rd); Alesund, Norway; Abu Dhabi, UAE, The Aquarium near Margaret River in Western Australia; street scene in Istanbul, Turkiye; Antwerp, Belgium; Koks Restaurant in Greenland

Where to Travel Next

We Took Hundreds of Trips This Year and These Are the Places We Would Go Back to in a Heartbeat

Afar’s team roamed wide in 2024. These were our favorite spots from a year of exploring.

December 13, 2024 01:33 PM

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Tim Chester

Stay Here Next

Copenhagen’s Former Canadian Embassy Is Now a Luxurious Villa Rental

This 1918 mansion in the Danish capital’s posh Østerbro neighborhood has been given new life as a private villa with seven bedrooms and bespoke amenities.

May 11, 2023 11:33 AM

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Lyndsey Matthews

WASHINGTON, DC JULY 3, 2018: TSA Precheck and Global Entry line at security checkpoint at Reagan National Airport

If you’ve been meaning to sign up for the security screening expediting service, look for the TSA PreCheck enrollment trucks that are rolling through the United States.

September 16, 2022 06:46 PM

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Michelle Baran

Cities We Love

How to Visit Austin From Home for a Day

Breakfast tacos, margaritas, and killer concerts? Yes, you can get those in your living room. You can even create your own little Barton Springs too.

June 8, 2020 08:10 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Tips + News

Experts Say Atlantic Hurricane Season Will Be Less Active This Year

Even though meteorologists at NOAA are predicting a “below-normal” Atlantic hurricane season, they’re still urging people to be prepared.

August 21, 2018 08:01 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Health + Wellness

How Horses Can Help Travelers Heal

“Equus coaching” is an interactive therapeutic experience now available at some properties that can help improve mindfulness and relieve stress.

July 15, 2022 05:49 PM

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Anna Haines

At the Populus Hotel in Denver, an on-site biodigester turns food waste into compost for local farms.

Longreads

Hotels Waste 79,000 Tons of Food Per Year. Can AI and Fish Crackers Help?

Kitchens are trimming waste thanks to biodigesters, buffet cancellations, AI-enabled trash cans, and other creative solutions.

May 27, 2025 10:40 AM

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Jen Rose Smith

Outdoor Adventure

The Puerto Rico Most Travelers Miss

Ditch the crowds at the beach and venture into Puerto Rico’s remote central mountain region to find waterfalls, hidden lakes, and plenty of peace and quiet.

January 7, 2022 11:57 AM

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Jhoni Jackson

Air Travel News

How United Is Working to Save SFO’s Owls

The airline is bringing its “raptor relocation” project to San Francisco.

May 22, 2019 09:12 AM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Festivals + Events

Airbnb’s Newest Experiences Take Pride Online

To coincide with Pride 2020, the platform released its latest collection of Online Experiences, which include a number of virtual activities led by LGBTQ hosts around the world.

June 19, 2020 02:54 PM

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Sarah Buder

Packing Tips + Gear

L.A. to Vegas for $2.99: Europe’s Flixbus Rolls Into the United States

With high-tech flair, the intercity bus line kicks off service in Southern California and the Southwest on May 31.

May 16, 2018 01:44 PM

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Matthew Phenix

The ship is slated to start sailing in 2024.

Cruise News

You Could Permanently Live at Sea on This Residential Cruise Ship

The vessel will navigate the globe indefinitely, and residences start at $1 million.

September 7, 2022 06:32 PM

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Bailey Berg

An A-frame Airbnb cabin in Canada sitting atop granite rocks with a smattering of tall, slender pine trees around and a sunset in the distance

Loyalty + Rewards

Chase Sapphire Preferred Just Added Major New Card Benefits—While Removing Some Others

There’s good news (for Airbnb and Vrbo dwellers), and bad news (for Hyatt lovers). Here’s a full breakdown of the changes.

June 11, 2026 06:33 PM

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Jamie Davis Smith

The view from the Ritz-Carlton Suite at the Ritz-Carlton, Istanbul.

Loyalty + Rewards

Marriott Launches 2 New Credit Cards

Plus, the Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant™ American Express® Card gets a major upgrade—and heftier annual fee.

September 27, 2022 02:56 PM

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Paul Rubio

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