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How to Take the Houseboat Vacation of Your Dreams This Summer

The relaxing vacation that’s a little like a camping trip with all the amenities, a little like a private river cruise, and a whole lot of fun.

May 24, 2019 12:15 PM

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Sherry Ott

A bellman carries suitcases up a staircase at the Raffles OWO.

Spring 2024

It’s a Big Year for Hotels

AFAR’s cofounder and CEO, Greg Sullivan, reflects on how marquee hotels are increasingly becoming destinations themselves.

April 23, 2024 12:36 PM

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Greg Sullivan

Longreads

Black Boxes Are Key to Solving Plane Crashes. So Why Do We Still Have Unsolved Mysteries?

The idea of capturing data from inside an aircraft dates back to the inception of air travel—but the developments haven’t kept pace with technology.

March 14, 2023 02:42 PM

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Barbara Peterson

Where to Travel Next

The Most Charming Small Towns in Ireland

You can find these hamlets among some of the country’s most peaceful landscapes.

August 8, 2024 02:26 PM

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Vic O’Sullivan

LGBTQ Travel

Why Washington, D.C. Is an Especially Meaningful Place to Celebrate Pride

Visiting historic sites connected to the fight for LGBTQ+ rights combined with the Capital Pride Festival in June makes for the ultimate way to observe Pride month.

Sponsored by washington.org

A beach with golden sand, turquoise water, palm trees, and moss-covered cliff beneath which sits a tunnel carved into the stone.

Visas + Passports

Do You Need a Passport to Go to Puerto Rico?

All you need to know about travel requirements to visit Puerto Rico.

January 8, 2025 03:12 AM

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Bailey Berg

Emirates airplane on the tarmac with a set of boarding steps drawn up to the plane's left side

Air Travel News

You’ll Never Board a Plane on the Right-Hand Side. Here’s Why.

One of aviation’s little mysteries—solved

January 16, 2024 08:00 AM

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Bailey Berg

Cities We Love

These Dream-Like Gardens in London Are Perfect in All Seasons

One writer on how a sliver of land along the Thames became her go-to spot for solace, joy, and rest.

March 25, 2020 01:36 PM

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Kelly Dawson

Packing Tips + Gear

Roll Into Spring With Our Favorite Travel-Ready Wheels

From a feather-light folding bike to off-road roller skates, we’ve found five brilliant ways to celebrate the season.

January 26, 2018 05:25 PM

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David K. Gibson

Cruising along Bermuda’s coastline for an unforgettable experience

Where to Travel Next

8 Epic Ways to Celebrate in Style in Bermuda

Private catamaran cruises, spa retreats, ocean-view rooms and more—here’s how to craft a memorable getaway in Bermuda.

Sponsored by Bermuda Tourism Authority

Packing Tips + Gear

This Limited Edition Outdoor Blanket Raises Money to Protect the Great Plains

For every High West X Coalatree Kachula Adventure Blanket sold, $30 goes toward the American Prairie Reserve’s conservation efforts.

August 25, 2020 05:58 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

A photo of a guest room at the Muir hotel in Halifax, with a tartan blanket designed exclusively for the hotel on the bed.

Stay Here Next

Stay Here Next: The Muir Hotel in Halifax, Nova Scotia

A new addition to the Halifax waterfront channels Nova Scotia’s maritime history—and future.

February 28, 2023 08:45 PM

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Aislyn Greene

Where to Travel Next

Where Travelers Are Going for the Holidays in 2020

Turns out, some people are still planning holiday getaways with responsible travel in mind.

November 5, 2020 04:24 PM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

Road Trips

On the Road: Epic Trips to Tackle in Your Van

Or RV, or Airstream trailer, or motorhome . . .

April 3, 2019 08:43 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Tips + News

Washington, D.C. Says “Don’t Come” to Inauguration

Airbnb cancels reservations and hotels may be asked to shut in the coming days as the tide turns on what’s normally a joyous event that draws hundreds of thousands of people.

January 13, 2021 05:47 PM

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Laura Dannen Redman

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