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The Gear You Need to Make Barista-Level Coffee While Camping

How to make the best camp coffee? So glad you asked.

May 26, 2021 09:47 AM

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Svati Kirsten Narula

The Puffy Vest drink coozy in Seafoam, Banana Yellow Brown, Tan, Green Blue1

Camping

25 Great Camping Gift Ideas, According to an Avid Camper

Camping cookbooks, comfy loungewear, and a flask with camp-ready features are only a few of our ideas for the outdoor adventurers on your list.

November 5, 2024 07:21 PM

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Jessie Beck

Left: Midpoint Cafe exterior; right: "Ugly Crust Pie"

Road Trips

7 Tasty Desserts on Route 66 to Stop and Try—From Root Beer Bread Pudding to Oatmeal Pie

Diners and cafés along the Mother Road dish out nostalgic sweet treats, good enough to stay on menus for nearly 100 years.

April 24, 2026 12:50 PM

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Amy Bizzarri

COVID + Travel

Why Airlines Canceled Hundreds of Holiday Flights

Illnesses largely tied to the Omicron variant of COVID-19 have taken a toll on flight crew numbers during the busy holiday travel season.

December 27, 2021 12:05 PM

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Joe McDonald

Air Travel News

The Cost of TSA PreCheck Just Dropped

Just in time to skip the long lines during the busy holiday travel season.

November 4, 2022 08:00 PM

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Michelle Baran

A sunset view over downtown Asheville with some evening lights illuminating parts of the city

Afar’s cofounders spent three days on the ground in the North Carolina mountain town and came back with a reminder of the positive impact travel dollars can have.

January 29, 2025 02:38 PM

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Joe Diaz

The Academy Museum in Los Angeles will debut an exhibit that explores both the triumphs and challenges of Black American filmmakers.

Art + Culture

Five Essential Exhibits Worth Traveling for This Summer and Beyond

Build an entire itinerary around these groundbreaking exhibits and anticipated museum openings.

July 21, 2022 10:52 AM

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Alesandra Dubin

Mercato, on the ground floor of Janu Tokyo, serves Italian comfort food in a light-filled space featuring a large living tree.

Stay Here Next

Aman’s New Lifestyle Hotel Brand Is Finally Open—Here’s What It’s Like

Janu Tokyo has finally opened its doors, launching the playful, wellness-focused, and slightly more affordable new luxury lifestyle brand from Aman Resorts.

March 29, 2024 02:18 PM

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Chris Schalkx

Road Trips

The Best Winter Road Trips in the U.S.

Why winter is the best time to take a leisurely trip through the South or visit Utah’s popular national parks.

December 5, 2023 01:02 PM

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Chloe Arrojado

Air Travel News

What Happens When You Skip Your Connecting Flight?

It’s called skiplagging, a travel hack that some fliers use to score cheaper airfares. Here are the airlines’ policies regarding the practice.

July 18, 2023 07:12 PM

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Michelle Baran

Loyalty + Rewards

How to Earn, Redeem, and Maximize Marriott Bonvoy Points

Marriott Bonvoy is the world’s largest hotel loyalty program. Here’s how to take full advantage of it.

January 8, 2021 04:55 PM

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Eric Rosen

Willard InterContinental Washington, D.C. lobby with potted plants, warm lighting, colorful rugs, and elegant furnishings

Hotels We Love

These Are the 16 Best Hotels in Washington, D.C.

History meets modern luxury at these 16 hotels we love—perfect for your next getaway in Washington, D.C.

May 25, 2026 12:28 PM

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Shayla Martin

Hotels

The 13 Most Exciting Hotel Openings in the U.S. and Europe for 2021

When planning your next trip, don’t miss these exciting openings from New York and Boston to Italy and Montenegro, slated to open throughout 2021.

January 27, 2021 09:01 AM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

Art + Culture

All True Book Lovers Need to Visit This NYC Institution

No, it’s not the New York Public Library.

January 7, 2022 12:24 PM

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Pat Tompkins

Tips + News

No 2021 Mardi Gras Parades in New Orleans, City Says

Instead, officials are seeking ideas for COVID-friendly ways to celebrate the holiday.

November 19, 2020 04:44 PM

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Michelle Baran

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