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Beaches
12 Best Beach Blankets to Pack for Summer Trips
Whether you’re looking for a sand-proof beach blanket or an extra large one that fits the entire family, we’ve found something that deserves a spot on your packing list.
July 23, 2021 10:09 AM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Hotels
These 6 Hotels Bridge the Divide Between Travelers and Locals
Don’t just book a place to sleep; check into lodgings that will connect you to locals.
January 22, 2020 12:46 PM
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Staff
Cities We Love
The African Cities You Should Visit Now
Africa’s natural wonders tend to hog the spotlight, but increasingly, travelers are falling in love with creative urban hubs across the continent like Kigali and Nairobi.
May 29, 2019 01:08 AM
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Jennifer Flowers
Travel for Good
We’re All Going to Be Better Travelers Now, Right? A Comedian on Our New Global Future
In a transformed world, Negin Farsad asks: What does it mean to be well-traveled?
October 27, 2020 03:20 PM
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Negin Farsad
Road Trips
The Best Road Trips in the South
Get to know the American South on these top road trips. We’ve got one for every state, spotlighting Gulf Coast beaches and bayous to Civil Rights landmarks, mountain drives, music trails, and unforgettable food stops.
March 18, 2026 09:20 AM
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Ashlea Halpern
River Cruises
This European River Cruise Truly Lets You Sail the AFAR Way
AFAR and AmaWaterways have teamed up for an exclusive Rhine River cruise in 2020.
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Family Travel
Leap of Faith: 1 Dad, 2 Teenagers, and a Last-Minute Trip to Oman
Pulitzer Prize–winning author Anthony Doerr watches his twin boys jump from cliffs as his preconceptions melt away.
April 1, 2019 03:02 PM
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Anthony Doerr
Tips + News
Greece May Open to U.S. Travelers This Summer
Since June 15, international travelers from certain nations with “acceptably low” COVID-19 infection rates have been able to visit Greece.
July 15, 2020 06:17 PM
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Katherine LaGrave
Health + Wellness
Our Brains Make Taste Memories When We Travel—Here’s How
Sensory evaluation expert Orietta Gianjorio on how to better savor your food—and your travels.
November 19, 2021 12:45 PM
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Aislyn Greene
Islands
The Best Hawaiian Islands to Visit for Different Kinds of Travelers
Escape the cold with a visit to one or more postcard-perfect Hawaiian islands—plus, how to give back while you’re there.
December 19, 2025 12:59 PM
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Amanda Castleman
Hotels
The 10 Best Hotels for Architecture and Design
From a reimagined safari camp to an art-filled Canadian outpost, these 10 hotels get high marks for their innovative architecture and purposeful design.
September 1, 2023 04:23 PM
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Nicholas DeRenzo
Small Ship Cruises
Virgin Voyages’ First Season to Be as Progressive as Its Rule-Breaking Ship
The new cruise line from Richard Branson will be piloted by a Canadian woman, host an LGBTQ voyage, and have midnight sail-aways. Why are we not surprised?
June 28, 2019 08:11 PM
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Michelle Baran
Books
Selema Masekela on the True African Origins of Surfing
The sports commentator and activist shares his thoughts on his new book, the launch of his surf brand Mami Wata in the United States, and the unique spirit of African surf culture.
October 13, 2021 04:49 PM
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Mae Hamilton
Travel Tales
Chasing Flavor: A Filipino American Chef’s Search for a Lost Family Recipe
Mau‘i-based chef Sheldon Simeon thought his grandmother’s pork adobo recipe was lost to history. Then he traveled to the Philippines to film an episode of “Family Recipes” and discovered that the recipe was right where his grandmother left it.
July 1, 2021 06:37 PM
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Sheldon Simeon
Longreads
In France, a Swimming Pool With a Story
In Rennes, one writer discovers the Piscine Saint-Georges—and in turn, more about herself.
June 24, 2024 01:35 PM
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Aislyn Greene
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