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In the Magazine

A Total Eclipse, Fresh Peaches, and Small-Town Charm: Why This Destination Is Worth a Trip in 2024

Travel to the Lone Star State next spring to experience a total eclipse in the heart of Texas.

November 28, 2023 08:59 AM

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Mae Hamilton

Air Travel News

Why These Airport Lounges Are Revolutionizing Air Travel

United Polaris lounges are the new generation of airport lounges—and unlike anything you’ve experiened.

Sponsored by United Airlines

Hotels

What It’s Like to Travel Across Europe as an American Right Now

My U.K. residence card, not passport, is the ticket to travel—and the COVID situation across the continent is so different from what I hear back home.

August 27, 2020 04:16 AM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

Hotels

You Can Spend Thanksgiving in Arizona with the Internet’s Favorite Accidental Friends—Here’s How

Wanda Dench and Jamal Hinton, the duo who captured our hearts after they serendipitously met in 2016, are hosting an early Thanksgiving dinner and overnight Airbnb stay in Prescott Valley.

November 2, 2023 11:11 AM

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Michelle Baran

This suite designed by Andre Fu at the Emory Hotel features large gray seating, blond wood walls, and floor-to-ceiling windows.

Stay Here Next

Everyone’s Talking About This New Hotel in London—Here’s Why

British luxury hotel group Maybourne has opened the Emory, London’s first all-suite hotel, next to Hyde Park.

May 30, 2024 01:30 PM

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Heidi Mitchell

Hotels

Hotel or Airbnb? This New Concept Lets You Have a Bit of Both

Aimed at groups and families, Element hotels’ new Studio Commons rooms connect four private guest rooms to a shared kitchen and living room.

October 17, 2019 06:47 PM

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Michelle Baran

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Packing Tips + Gear

The Best Family Travel Gear, According to Well-Traveled Parents

AFAR’s parents (and their kids) tested strollers, diaper bags, and even toys on road trips and overnight flights to find the best family travel gear worth the investment.

August 10, 2023 04:55 PM

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Michelle Baran

Epic Trips

From Poutine to Pierogi: 4 Must-Try Street Eats

Go behind the scenes with chefs from Québec, Poland, Malta, and Finland as they share insights about their country’s comfort foods and culinary legacies.

Sponsored by United States Tour Operators Association

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Spring 2023

Hospitality Staff Often Feel Invisible—Here’s How to Make Them Feel Seen

How to honor the workers who make our travel experiences memorable.

April 20, 2023 04:23 PM

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Latria Graham

Trains

On the Rocky Mountaineer Train, Seeing the West—and Taking It Slow

Aboard the new luxury train that travels through some of the most scenic landscapes in Utah and Colorado.

October 1, 2021 11:38 AM

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Sebastian Modak

Trending News

This Is the World’s Safest City

The Economist Intelligence Unit’s just-released Safe Cities Index ranks 60 cities around the world.

August 29, 2019 02:36 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

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Where to Travel Next

You Haven’t Seen the Northern Lights Until You’ve Seen Them From a Hot Tub

These are the best spas to get your aurora borealis on.

March 21, 2025 03:54 PM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

Hotels

7 New Hotels With Dreamy Minimalist Designs

Sometimes less is more when it comes to sparking joy in travelers.

July 31, 2019 07:07 PM

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Lindsay Lambert

COVID + Travel

Netherlands Drops Quarantine for Vaccinated U.S. Travelers

Two weeks after introducing a 10-day quarantine for vaccinated travelers, the Netherlands has nixed the requirement.

September 16, 2021 03:10 PM

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Michelle Baran

Willard InterContinental Washington, D.C. lobby with potted plants, warm lighting, colorful rugs, and elegant furnishings

Hotels We Love

These Are the 16 Best Hotels in Washington, D.C.

History meets modern luxury at these 16 hotels we love—perfect for your next getaway in Washington, D.C.

May 25, 2026 12:28 PM

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Shayla Martin

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