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red baby bunting, backpack, and yellow puffer jacket from Patagonia on a white and purple background

Packing Tips + Gear

Patagonia Gear Is Marked Down Up to 50 Percent Off Right Now

Save big on past season jackets, sweaters, and more for men, women, and children.

January 22, 2024 04:39 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Trains

Amtrak Quietly Ends Its Beloved Dining Car Service

In a bid to appeal to a new set of riders, the train company has switched up its meal selection and done away with white tablecloths on long-haul rides.

October 9, 2019 07:54 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

The front of the Alamo in San Antonio, Texas.

Art + Culture

Phil Collins’s Treasured Alamo Memorabilia Collection Finally Goes on Display

Can you feel it in the air tonight? Alamo superfan Phil Collins’s personal assemblage of artifacts will soon be on view.

February 23, 2023 02:42 PM

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Mae Hamilton

Pacific Ocean Laps On Narrow Beaches of Anacapa Island in Channel Islands National Park

National Parks

16 Underrated U.S. National Parks You Really Should Visit This Year

These parks may not have the same international reputation as Yellowstone or the Grand Canyon, but that doesn’t make them any less spectacular.

May 29, 2026 06:03 PM

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Bailey Berg

Cruise

Introducing the World’s Newest Ocean

The National Geographic Society for the first time named the Southern Ocean as the newest of Earth’s five oceans. Dive into what it means for conservation—and travelers.

August 26, 2021 02:00 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

Coral Hill villa at Bequia Beach Hotel overlooks the turquoise waters of the Caribbean Sea.

Hotels

Why Your Next Hotel Booking Could Be . . . a Villa Rental

More hotels than ever are offering villa rentals that pair ultra-private experiences with resort-style amenities.

March 31, 2023 02:05 PM

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Mary Holland

One&Only Palmilla has one of Cabo's rare swimmable beaches.

Hotels We Love

The Top 10 Hotels and Resorts for Honeymoons

These retreats are the top places in the world for a honeymoon getaway.

February 15, 2024 02:01 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

Cruise

The Hottest Cruise Destination of 2022 Isn’t Where You Might Think

A flock of sleek new ships is sailing here—and it isn’t far from home.

June 28, 2022 02:55 PM

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Fran Golden

Tips + News

Airbnb Lists “The Royal Tenenbaums” House for Just $20 per Night

This Memorial Day weekend, two people will get to check into the NYC house featured in the Wes Anderson film. Here’s how to book the one-time-only listing.

May 24, 2021 07:10 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Air Travel News

Why Buenos Aires Just Got More Convenient

New nonstop service from United makes it a fine time to visit the Argentine capital, where there’s always something new to discover.

October 11, 2017 08:36 AM

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United

Two children with their father at the edge of a stream in West Maui

Family Travel

Should You Take Your Kids Out of School to Travel?

Is missing school a detriment to your child’s education or an enhancement?

February 23, 2024 05:32 PM

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Michelle Baran

Food + Drink

7 Hangover Foods From Around the World

Author Lauren Shockey’s colorful book presents hangover cures and remedies found across the globe, in the form of traditional and delicious dishes.

December 30, 2021 04:37 PM

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Ashlea Halpern

Hotels

14 Upscale Motels in California with 1950s-Style Pools, Retro Design, and Pacific Ocean Views

Midcentury charm meets modern comfort at these 14 hotels all over California.

July 23, 2025 12:21 PM

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Mae Hamilton

AFAR Advisor

Luxury Travel News: November 14, 2019

Our favorite luxury travel news for this week

November 14, 2019 09:10 AM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

This guest room at Shinta Mani Mustang in Nepal has stone walls and floor to ceiling windows facing alpine views.

Stay Here Next

This Design-Centric Lodge Is Nepal’s Most Exciting New Luxury Hotel

A stay at the new Shinta Mani Mustang in Nepal puts sublime landscapes, ancient kingdoms, and remote monasteries within easy reach.

January 8, 2024 09:00 AM

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Katie Lockhart

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