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5 Urban Trails That Connect U.S. Cities to the Great Outdoors

You don’t have to get out of town to have rewarding encounters with nature. These green spaces offer ample opportunities to hike, walk, bike, glide or ride in the heart of the city.

July 16, 2021 06:38 PM

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Kristin Braswell

COVID + Travel

Ireland to Open to Vaccinated Travelers on July 19

Travelers from the United States will soon be able to head to the Emerald Isle.

June 10, 2021 10:38 PM

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Michelle Baran

Bars + Nightlife

Why Spain Is the Best Place to Rekindle a Love of Late Nights

AFAR spins the globe and sends novelist Mira T. Lee on a last-minute trip to Spain, where she rediscovers a forgotten side of herself.

July 24, 2019 03:29 PM

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Mira T. Lee

An illustration of people arriving at a hotel and bell boys loading a trolley.

Spring 2023

Hospitality Staff Often Feel Invisible—Here’s How to Make Them Feel Seen

How to honor the workers who make our travel experiences memorable.

April 20, 2023 04:23 PM

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Latria Graham

UNESCO World Heritage

These Are the World’s Most Endangered UNESCO Sites—and How You Can Help Save Them

There are several challenges threatening UNESCO’s beloved World Heritage sites.

November 21, 2023 02:02 PM

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Chloe Arrojado

Solo Travel

I Spent a Month Solo Hiking in the Himalayas. I Recommend It to Everyone.

As cliché as it sounds, sometimes you have to lose yourself to find yourself.

August 13, 2025 12:41 PM

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Kate McMahon

Spring 2022

What Are Carbon Offsets?

Carbon offsets may not be the end-all-be-all to eliminating emissions generated by travel, but they are a first step.

March 25, 2022 02:04 PM

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Tim Chester

Books

Airbnb Lists a House Fit for Winnie-the-Pooh in the Original Hundred Acre Wood

No Heffalumps or Woozles allowed.

September 14, 2021 05:15 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

several Southwest Airlines planes all parked side by side

Air Travel News

All Southwest Flights Were Temporarily Grounded Today—What Happened?

The Federal Aviation Administration issued a nationwide pause on all Southwest Airlines departures on Tuesday due to a “technical issue,” which the agency later lifted.

April 18, 2023 02:36 PM

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Michelle Baran

The St. Regis Bora Bora Resort's overwater bungalows are located in a private lagoon.

Hotels

These Are the 6 Best Hotel Rewards Programs

When it comes to hotels, it pays to be loyal.

November 18, 2023 12:14 PM

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Chris Dong

Air Travel News

United to Cut 50 Domestic Flights per Day at a Major U.S. Airport

The root of the problem is congestion and air traffic control staffing, the carrier explains.

June 27, 2022 08:44 PM

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Michelle Baran

Art + Architecture

Ominous Whipped Cream Art Comes to London’s Trafalgar Square

Heather Phillipson’s work, titled “The End,” is scheduled to stay up until spring 2022.

August 3, 2020 04:41 PM

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Associated Press (AP)

A kayak balanced on some rocks on the side of a lake

Travel for Good

Can U.S. National Parks Truly Go Carbon-Free? The Answer Lies in Lake Superior

The ambitious five-park plan serves as a climate-fighting call to action.

April 17, 2023 11:01 AM

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Jacqueline Kehoe

Art + Culture

A Literary Tour of Tuscany

Set your senses alight with the sights and flavors of this legendary Italian region as you follow in the footsteps of famous writers throughout history.

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COVID + Travel

Hawai‘i to Lift All Travel Restrictions Once Most Residents Are Vaccinated

When the state reaches a 60 percent vaccination rate, vaccinated Americans can bypass the testing requirement. When it reaches 70 percent, all restrictions will end.

June 7, 2021 07:52 PM

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Michelle Baran

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