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ULURU, AUSTRALIA - CIRCA AUGUST 2016: Uluru at sunrise under beautiful fluffy clouds, Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, Northern Territory, Australia

Oceania

Overview

June 9, 2025 03:40 PM

Coral reef off of Yabou Island in the Red Sea, part of Neom, Saudi Arabia.

Travel for Good

Can Travel Curb Its Global Emissions and Create a Better Future?

Reflections and a new year’s resolution following the annual global summit of the World Travel & Tourism Council.

December 22, 2022 08:37 AM

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Greg Sullivan

A train car filled with undulating lounge seating and pillows and showing views of the countryside through large windows

Trains

I Got a First Look at Italy’s New La Dolce Vita Orient Express Train—and Was Transported Back to 1960s Glamour

From cuisine by a lauded chef to excursions to dreamy Italian locales, here’s what to expect onboard.

April 10, 2025 02:53 PM

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Laura Itzkowitz

Weekend Getaways

Local Getaways: Escape to Santa Barbara, the American Riviera

Santa Barbara is a must-stop city on the Californian coastline between Los Angeles and San Francisco.

November 19, 2020 04:26 PM

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Tim Chester

Cities We Love

Why You Should Visit Washington, D.C. This Summer

New outdoor dining and streateries, museums practically to yourself, and one of the nation’s best bars is reopening—for starters.

July 9, 2021 01:59 PM

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Laura Dannen Redman

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

Two yellow Triton submarines underwater near a shipwreck

Longreads

Deep-Sea Tourism Is on the Rise. But Is It Safe?

The deep sea is so rarely visited—and so little understood—that it’s regularly compared to outer space. But it’s attracting adventurers intent on experiencing something out of the ordinary.

November 29, 2023 09:20 AM

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Jessica Camille Aguirre

People

A Journey to the Edge of the World

AFAR Ambassador John Newton shares his journey beyond the Arctic Circle with Quark Expeditions

August 28, 2018 08:00 PM

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John Newton

A United, Delta, and American aircraft all seen together on the ground at an airport

Air Travel News

Are Airlines Charging More for Solo Travelers?

An air travel website recently uncovered an interesting price differentiation between flights booked for one traveler and flights booked for two or more. Here’s what happened next.

June 4, 2025 08:37 AM

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Dennis Green

National Parks

Where to Find Yellowstone’s Captivating Wildlife, Indigenous Heritage, and Uncrowded Places

Here’s how to explore Yellowstone, according to the experts.

April 9, 2024 03:16 PM

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Anna Fiorentino

British sculptor Andy Goldsworthy is known for his larger than life pieces that demonstrate the beauty—and power—of nature.

Art + Culture

Rock Walls as Art? Why You Need to See These Andy Goldsworthy Pieces Around the U.S.

To appreciate Andy Goldsworthy’s art, you need to experience it in person.

September 2, 2022 11:40 AM

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Pat Tompkins

Air Travel News

Is the Las Vegas Airport Getting a Glow-Up? New Chase, Capital One, and Amex Lounges Signal a Fancier Era

An impressive roster of fresh credit card–backed lounges is bringing the Vegas Strip’s glam to Harry Reid International Airport.

January 20, 2026 06:52 PM

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Bailey Berg

Beaches

Why Los Cabos Is the Ultimate Winter Getaway

The well-known Mexican escape has it all: new hotels, an exciting locavore food scene, and plenty of adventures on the water.

October 31, 2018 08:55 PM

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Brooke Porter Katz

Pink Sand verbena grow abundantly in the Ashford Mill area.

Natural Wonders

Death Valley Won’t Have a Super Bloom This Year—But the Flowers Will Still Be Spectacular

It may not be super, but high rainfall this year is expected to bring a better-than-average wildflower bloom to Death Valley.

March 18, 2024 06:42 PM

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Danielle Walsh

Hands holding a phone and taking a photograph of the busy streets of Times Square, New York

Art + Culture

The Best Broadway Shows of All Time to See on Your Next Trip to NYC

Deciding between the best Broadway shows can be daunting—here’s where to start.

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