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A random smattering of roller bags on a baggage claim carousel

Air Travel News

Checking Your Bags Will Now Cost More if You Fly With These U.S. Airlines

U.S. airlines earned more than $5.5 billion in 2023 in baggage fees alone. Apparently that wasn’t enough.

February 23, 2024 03:53 PM

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Chris Dong

Aerial photo of Buckhead neighborhood at Sunset (L); Pastries at Little Tart Bakeshop (R)

4 Days In

Whiskey Slushies, Green Eggs, and Georgia Shrimp: 4 Days Eating Your Way Through Atlanta

A food writer’s essential itinerary for a long weekend in Georgia’s state capital.

January 29, 2026 10:47 AM

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Lia Picard

Museums + Galleries

This Spiral Museum Just Opened in a Swiss Alpine Village

The new Musée Atelier Audemars Piguet in Switzerland’s Vallée de Joux chronicles 145 years of luxury watchmaking traditions in the Jura Mountain region.

June 30, 2020 04:40 PM

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Sarah Buder

Off The Tourist Trail

The Ultimate Guide to New Orleans’s Hidden Gems, From Mausoleums to a Monster Shop

Roam the French Quarter at daybreak, discover mini cities or a lighthouse, and find locally loved Indian-spiced catfish.

January 7, 2026 02:49 PM

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Jenny Adams

COVID + Travel

These Baby Goat and Sheep Webcams Will Help You Through Quarantine

Self-isolating in the midst of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic can take its toll mentally, which is why we’ve never been so thankful for animal livestreams.

March 24, 2020 03:01 PM

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Sarah Buder

AFAR Advisor

How to Travel Your Roots by Zoom

Until we can travel again, find your heritage on Zoom through expert genealogists, DNA kits, and trip planners.

March 18, 2021 12:25 PM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

The Perfect Weekend Retreat in Monterey, California, Is All About Food, Wine, and Nature

Weekend Getaways

The Perfect Weekend in Monterey, California, Is All About Food, Wine, and Nature

This central California region’s idyllic coastlines, fine dining scene, and world-class vineyards make for a relaxing getaway.

July 8, 2022 07:36 PM

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Maggie Fuller

The old Point Comfort Lighthouse in Hampton, Virginia

History + Culture

Hampton, Virginia, Has Become a Tourism Destination. Why Now?

Long overlooked for Colonial Williamsburg, Hampton is reconciling with its pivotal history—and drawing travelers in the process.

August 15, 2022 11:07 AM

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Victoria M. Walker

dining table with eight chairs at the Toscana on the Oceania Vista cruise ship

Ocean Cruises

Oceania’s First New Cruise Ship in a Decade Sets High Bar for Fine Dining at Sea

The 1,200-passenger “Vista” also offers some of the best new solo cabins as well as impressive onboard and in-port immersive experiences.

May 26, 2023 07:30 PM

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Terry Ward

Food + Drink

Sipping Tequila With the Boss: Casa Dragones CEO Bertha González Nieves

As the first woman to be named “maestra tequilera,” González Nieves wants to showcase tequila in a different light.

October 29, 2021 03:49 PM

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Yolanda Evans

International Beaches

The Best Beaches in Cuba

Cuba, the largest island in the Caribbean, has no shortage of postcard-perfect shores, from family-friendly snorkeling spots to standout black-sand beaches.

March 26, 2019 08:10 PM

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Conner Gorry

Where to Go in Winter

5 Reasons Why Switzerland Is the Ultimate Winter Escape for Every Traveler

From off-piste skiing to a scenic train ride called “the window to the Swiss Alps,” these are the best ways to experience the season in the Playground of Europe.

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