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Beacon Grand's enclosed, rooftop bar, The Starlite Lounge, echos its heyday as a popular dance hall in the early 1900s.

Hotels We Love

The 10 Best Hotels in San Francisco

These places to stay are as varied and wonderful as the city itself.

June 21, 2024 11:58 AM

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Jessie Beck

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Visas + Passports

Need a New U.S. Passport Really Fast? That’ll Be $950.

Here’s how to get a passport in one business day—for a price.

October 8, 2025 02:11 AM

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Sophie Friedman

AFAR Advisor

Wellness Overload: What Does “Wellness” Actually Mean?

“Wellness” means something different to every traveler—and every travel partner. Start here to make sense of it all.

September 25, 2019 04:59 PM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

Computer on a desk in the middle of the jungle

Solo Travel

7 Tips for Traveling the World as a Digital Nomad

Life as a digital nomad isn’t all laptop shots against an azure ocean—here are some crucial tips for making the transition.

January 6, 2025 03:15 PM

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Annie Daly

Cities We Love

Why You Should Go to New York City This Summer

Everything old is new again in New York.

May 25, 2019 01:52 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Loyalty + Rewards

The Best Rewards Credit Cards for International Travel

Look for a credit card that waives foreign transaction fees and covers the cost of Global Entry.

December 15, 2020 03:05 PM

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Eric Rosen

Packing Tips + Gear

Merrell Wants to Make the Outdoors More Inclusive

A percentage of the proceeds from the new Merrell x Latasha Dunston “Outdoors for All” Collection will go to a nonprofit that encourages Black women, men, and children to explore nature.

June 17, 2021 12:53 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Tips + News

What’s on Barack Obama’s Africa-Inspired Summer Reading List

The former president shares his summer reading recommendations from mostly African writers in advance of his trip to Kenya and South Africa.

July 13, 2018 03:29 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Books

8 Great New Books for Fall That Might Inspire Your Next Travel Adventure

The ins and outs of Bulgarian shepherding, where Blackness meets shark biology, the charms of a Japanese bookshop: Welcome to your autumn reading journey.

September 4, 2024 07:01 AM

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Pat Tompkins

A guide dog standing next to the legs of a man in khaki pants, a shirt, and a vest, carrying a cane, on an old-looking street

Travel for Good

8 Trip-Planning Tips for Blind or Visually Impaired Travelers

Travel confidently in 2024 with the aid of tour operators and resources for blind and VI travelers.

January 4, 2024 08:00 AM

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Melinda Fulmer

Pregnancy is a great time to travel. But being armed with good information makes the experience all the more impactful.

Travel Tips + Etiquette

What You Should Know About Traveling While Pregnant

You can absolutely travel while pregnant. But there are some steps you can take to make your trip more enjoyable—and more comfortable.

September 3, 2024 07:00 AM

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Daliah Singer

Air Travel News

Everything You Need to Know About Getting a Real ID

By May 2025, if you don’t have a Real ID, passport or trusted traveler program card (such as Global Entry), you will not be able to fly.

December 5, 2022 05:51 PM

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Michelle Baran

Air Travel News

American Airlines to Cut Service to These U.S. Cities—Will There Be More?

In March, the airlines agreed to retain some degree of service to every domestic airport that had commercial service prior to the pandemic. That agreement expires at the end of September.

September 16, 2020 04:20 PM

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Michelle Baran

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

Cities We Love

How to Experience Buffalo’s Vibrant Arts and Architecture

From 20th-century masterpieces to contemporary murals, here are ways you can enjoy all the art, culture, and design in Buffalo—the other New York City.

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