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Cruise

7 Storybook Places to Visit by Sea in Europe

From misty Scottish isles to cobblestoned Belgian streets, this journey brings Northern Europe’s fairytale charm to life.

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Martinhal Lisbon Oriente is located 30 minutes outside the city center and has a white exterior with balconies.

Hotels We Love

The 10 Best Hotels in Lisbon

Beauty, charm, and history infuse scores of hotels in Portugal’s capital city. To help you choose where to stay, here are 10 of the best hotels in Lisbon.

May 30, 2024 11:05 AM

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Laura Dannen Redman

Beer, Wine, + Spirits

Essential Wines From Around the World for Every Palate

Bring the taste of the best vineyards to the comfort of your own couch.

February 23, 2022 03:55 PM

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Kristin Braswell

Where to Go in Spring

10 Best Places to Travel in April

Hit a reopened California highway, chase dark skies in Arkansas, and toast the grape harvest in Chile this April.

February 11, 2026 10:25 AM

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Mark Ellwood

Interior view of Reagan National Airport in Washington, D.C., with air travelers walking below soaring ceiling and an oversized U.S. flag hanging from above

Air Travel News

U.S. Air Travel Has Been a Disaster This Summer, but Help Is on the Way

Legislation that will fundamentally improve the air travel experience is making its way through Congress. Here’s what to know.

July 31, 2023 07:28 PM

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Michelle Baran

Landscape with Cathedral La Seu at sunset time in Palma de Mallorca islands, Spain

Where to Go in Spring

Beyond Barcelona: This Spring’s Unmissable Spanish City

You won’t find this center of history, seaside cuisine, and design on the Iberian Peninsula.

February 8, 2023 08:34 PM

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Sheryl Nance-Nash

Art + Culture

How Madrid Artists Brought Flamenco Back Amid the Pandemic

Performers dance behind plastic screens and customers get a temperature check, but the show does go on.

October 8, 2020 05:58 PM

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Epic Trips

6 Essential Stops Along Chile’s Epic Route of Parks

Don’t have 6 months to explore the 1,700-mile network that connects 17 Chilean national parks? Get a taste of the experience at these 6 spots.

May 24, 2019 05:45 PM

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Zoe Baillargeon

National Parks

Yellowstone Closed Due to Severe Floods That Have “Dramatically Changed” Its Landscapes

The nation’s oldest national park has been forced to close due to unprecedented flooding. When it reopens, the park’s terrain might be permanently altered.

June 15, 2022 03:28 PM

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Matthew Brown

United Live Activities Dynamic Island Expanded View

Air Travel News

This New App Feature Ensures That You Won’t Miss Your Flight

United is the first airline to integrate Apple’s new Live Activities feature, which provides constant access to real-time flight information. Here’s how it works.

June 14, 2023 09:52 AM

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Bailey Berg

Michelangelo's 'Creation of Adam,' a famous frescoe in the Sistine Chapel depicting Adam and God practically touching fingers

A new Michelangelo: The Genesis of the Sistine exhibit, running through May 28, 2025, includes some works that have never been seen in the United States. Here’s how to access the Renaissance master’s pieces.

March 6, 2025 07:00 PM

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Bailey Berg

Epic Trips

These Photos Show Why Mozambique Is So Beloved for Its Beaches

Afar’s photo director captures the people and landscapes that make Mozambique’s Bazaruto Archipelago so unique.

October 1, 2024 07:14 PM

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Michelle Heimerman

Luxurious seating overlooks an infinity pool and the ocean at Impression by Secrets Isla Mujeres.

Epic Trips

5 Travel Moments You’ll Only Have at These Luxury Hotels

From perfume blending in Napa to a private hammam in Marrakech, these luxury stays allow you to experience more.

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