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You Could Win 25 Years of Free Annual Trips From This Tour Operator

Exodus Travels is offering travelers the chance to receive one free trip every year for the next quarter century—and all you have to do is enter an online contest.

November 6, 2019 05:20 PM

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Sarah Buder

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Packing Tips + Gear

AFAR’s Gift Guide for Shopping Small Businesses

Delight the travel lover in your life—and feel good about your holiday shopping this year—with these 23 gift ideas from small businesses around the world.

November 3, 2022 01:24 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

In the Magazine

The Private Companies Pioneering the (New) Space Race

It’s a brave new world for space travel.

October 11, 2022 03:41 PM

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Lina Tran

Tips + News

The Jersey Shore’s Iconic “Lucy the Elephant” Is Listed on Airbnb

Time to pack your trunk for a stay in an Airbnb with another type of, er, trunk.

February 28, 2020 04:35 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

A long line at security at Denver airport

Air Travel News

How Early Should You Get to the Airport? It Depends.

Whether you want ample time to roam the terminal or prefer to get to the gate just as the plane is boarding, here’s when to arrive at the airport so that you don’t miss your flight.

November 1, 2024 12:30 PM

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Michelle Baran

An illustration depicting a family gathered around a person playing an instrument.

Fall 2022

The Future of Travel: Longer, More Meaningful Trips That Uplift Local Communities

Modern travelers hunger for cultural connection and emotional resonance on their trips.

November 7, 2022 02:30 PM

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Elaine Glusac

Art + Culture

You Could Get Paid $1,000 to Binge-Watch Classic Travel Movies

This winter, a travel website is hiring one dedicated movie-watcher to take detailed notes on journey-inspired films.

November 19, 2020 02:49 PM

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Sarah Buder

Amsterdam Bans Tours of Its Red-Light District

The city’s government doesn’t want sex workers to be treated as a tourist attraction.

March 29, 2019 01:16 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Weekend Getaways

How to Enjoy a Weekend in Palm Springs

There’s a reason L.A. types have been flocking to the desert since the Rat Pack days.

March 16, 2021 08:16 PM

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Tim Chester

The new American Express Centurion Lounge at Atlanta Airport

Air Travel News

A Guide to Every AmEx Centurion Airport Lounge in the United States

Here’s the scoop on all 16 American Express Centurion Lounges in airports across the country—including where to find them, and what food, beverages, and services they offer.

February 17, 2026 05:41 PM

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Paul Rubio

Tips + News

Antiracism Protests Ignite in Cities Around the World

The May 25 police killing of George Floyd in Minnesota has sparked worldwide protests against systemic racism and police brutality.

June 8, 2020 12:44 PM

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Pan Pylas

Where to Go in Winter

9 of the World’s Most Romantic Winter Wonderlands

Snowy backdrops and cozy firesides are the best for snuggling up to your special someone. Here’s where to plan your next romantic winter trip.

December 10, 2018 07:26 PM

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Dana Brindle

National Parks

See America One State Park at a Time

No, not national parks. We’re touring 50 great state parks, from sea to shining sea.

September 15, 2020 09:18 AM

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Aislyn Greene

Art + Architecture

A New Arts District Is Transforming Napa

This burgeoning area in downtown Napa boasts public art and a new spin on cool.

November 26, 2018 05:41 PM

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Matt Villano

Food + Drink

6 of the Most Mouth-Watering Chocolate Treats Made in the United States

From new-school candy bars to chocolate sauce worth eating with a spoon, these are the sweetest highlights of this year’s Good Food Awards.

February 12, 2018 01:27 PM

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Aislyn Greene

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