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Water Sports

Tiwal 3: The Airline-Checkable Sailboat in a Suitcase

Ready for travel, this tough inflatable sailing dinghy stows in two tidy duffel bags. Popeye sailor’s cap not included.

March 21, 2018 05:25 PM

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David K. Gibson

See the Winners of the First-Ever AFAR Travel Photography Awards

Photo Essays

Winners of The 2018 AFAR Photo Awards

In partnership with United Airlines and LensCulture, this global photography competition opened the gateway for travel photographers to share their unique perspectives.

November 7, 2018 09:36 AM

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Staff

Hotels

The Most Anticipated European Hotel Openings of 2019

From a historic ship-turned-hotel docked in Edinburgh to the first Four Seasons in Greece, these are the 10 best new hotels opening across Europe in the new year.

December 20, 2018 05:44 PM

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Sandra Ramani

Hotels

The World’s Coolest, Quirkiest Hotel Jobs

From an on-site falconer to a sleep ambassador, these hotel jobs go way beyond the usual bellhops and concierges.

March 7, 2018 01:25 PM

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Ashlea Halpern

The overwater villas at Six Senses Laamu were built using sustainable local timber.

Hotels We Love

The 15 Best Luxury Beach Resorts in the World

The world’s best beach resorts put cultural and environmental preservation front and center.

June 2, 2023 05:16 PM

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Kathryn Romeyn

History + Culture

These UNESCO Monuments Celebrate the Women of Ancient Egypt

Here’s where to venture beyond the pyramids and learn the legacies of powerful Egyptian queens and goddesses.

March 10, 2020 02:25 PM

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Gulnaz Khan

Bars + Nightlife

3 Perfect—and Perfectly Carefree—Days at the Ultimate Las Vegas Resort

At The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, here’s how three types of travelers can pick from the endless options for fun.

Sponsored by The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas

Hiking + Cycling

Now Is Your Chance to Bike Across the Country

Search and State’s (new) annual cross-country ride is about to kick off, and you’re welcome to join.

May 31, 2017 07:24 PM

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Maggie Fuller

COVID + Travel

How to Get a COVID Test for International Travel

A negative COVID test continues to be a requirement to travel the world—including for entry into the United States. Here’s how to get the right test when you need it.

December 9, 2021 04:49 PM

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Michelle Baran

Health + Wellness

Tuning Forks, Singing Bowls, and Sound Baths: Where to Try Sonic Therapy in the USA

Noise can stress us out—but if used right, it can also ground us (and make for a memorable experience while on the road). Here are six places around the USA to have an auditory experience.

February 1, 2019 07:46 PM

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Ashlea Halpern

History + Culture

Touring Black Asheville With DeWayne Barton

The history of things now unseen and a future not yet made.

April 6, 2021 02:09 PM

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Cynthia R. Greenlee

Cruise

These Cruises Will Require Guests to Have COVID Vaccinations

Will the move entice passengers back to the high seas?

April 5, 2021 07:29 PM

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Michelle Baran

History + Culture

D-Day 75th Anniversary Tours for Every Type of Traveler

Discover the World War II battlefields of Normandy by boat, bike, or on foot.

April 8, 2019 08:32 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Air Travel News

First U.S. Biometric Screening Terminal Opens in Atlanta

Delta passengers can now use facial recognition at check-in, to go through security, and to board their flight. And the carrier is expanding the program to Detroit, next.

December 3, 2018 06:48 PM

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Michelle Baran

The Future of Travel

AI, Electric SUVs and More: 8 Trends That Will Change the Way You Travel

Technology is changing the way we shop, drive, and socialize. Here’s how it’s transforming travel, too.

September 25, 2018 07:34 PM

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Staff

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