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Yes, You Can Visit Venice Without the Crowds. Here’s How.

Visit Piazza San Marco after dark, explore the outer islands, including Giudecca and San Giorgio, and support the city’s glassmakers, lace makers, and other artisans.

March 13, 2025 05:37 PM

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Laura Itzkowitz

Loyalty + Rewards

These Credit Cards Currently Offer 100,000 Points or More

Whether you want airline miles or hotel points, the deals right now are off the charts.

September 13, 2021 05:55 PM

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Eric Rosen

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Travel Tips + Etiquette

Why Do You Have to Claim and Recheck Your Bag for a Connecting International Flight in the USA?

If you’ve ever wondered why you have to collect and recheck your suitcase after landing in the United States, we sought out some answers.

August 24, 2023 08:05 AM

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Bailey Berg

The mountainous area around Punakha River Lodge in Bhutan.

Fall 2023

The 2023 AFAR Travel Vanguard

Celebrating seven companies that are changing the travel industry in bigger, better, and more human-focused ways.

November 9, 2023 11:50 AM

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Sebastian Modak

Videos

The Best Places to Go in Asia [VIDEO]

Discover some of the best places to visit in Asia, along with why you’ll want to add them to your travel plans this year.

October 24, 2024 12:08 PM

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Chloe Arrojado

Epic Trips

How to Make the Most of a Long Weekend or Stopover in Al Ain

From historic palaces to lively markets and stylish hotels, this lush garden city is an oasis of calm outside Abu Dhabi city.

Sponsored by Experience Abu Dhabi

Writing out a list is one of the easiest ways to make sure nothing is forgotten.

Travel Tips + Etiquette

Your Easy Travel Checklist: 9 Steps to a Stress-Free Trip

A step-by-step guide to making sure you don’t forget anything important in the rush to get out the door.

December 3, 2024 05:55 AM

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Bailey Berg

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Fall 2024

The Best Way to See Switzerland? Jump Into a River

Writer Bonnie Tsui travels to three Swiss cities to take part in the country’s beloved tradition of river swimming.

November 1, 2024 03:55 PM

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Bonnie Tsui

resorts line the coastline of Cabo San Lucas, Mexico

Los Cabos

Overview

May 23, 2018 03:08 PM

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Julie Schwietert Collazo

An event at this year's San Francisco Pride pays homage to the 1970s, in part to subtly commemorate the aftermath of the historical Stonewall Riots.

LGBTQ Travel

Travel to These 5 U.S. Pride Events for Music, Art, and a Roller-Disco

From D.C. to Dallas, these Pride events around the country celebrate the diversity of the LGBTQ community.

June 6, 2025 02:11 PM

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Joey Skladany

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Where to Travel Next

6 Hauntingly Beautiful Ghost Towns in the United States

These eerie, abandoned settlements have fascinating histories.

September 29, 2024 07:42 PM

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Bailey Berg

Moving from the Caribbean to Texas, the dust storm is about to impact Florida.

A 2,000-mile-wide plume will affect asthma conditions, sunsets, temperatures, and even hurricanes.

June 4, 2025 11:36 AM

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Kinsey Gidick

The Future of Travel

How Hospitality Has Changed

These developments are likely to outlast the pandemic.

August 18, 2021 10:28 AM

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Michelle Baran

Air Travel News

For Select Flights, Google Will Refund the Difference if Your Airfare Drops

For price guaranteed flights booked between August 13 and September 2, Google will pay you up to $500 if the price comes down prior to take-off.

August 12, 2019 07:35 PM

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Michelle Baran

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Air Travel News

Air Canada Flight Attendants Strike Ends, But Service Disruptions Expected to Persist—What to Know

A days-long standoff has finally come to an end, but it will take some time before operations fully return to normal.

August 19, 2025 03:52 PM

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Charmaine Noronha

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