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As restaurants slowly reopen—and get creative to lure diners back—one thing is certain: We’ll be eating outside a lot more.

June 9, 2020 09:58 PM

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Aislyn Greene

Spring 2025

How to (Actually, Really, Truly!) Unplug on Your Travels

It won’t be easy, but putting your phone on airplane mode might just be the key to a better vacation. Here’s how to draw some digital boundaries.

January 17, 2025 12:01 PM

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Tim Chester

Weekend Getaways

7 Great Winter Weekend Getaways in the U.S., Whether You’re After Sun or Snow

Whether you’re craving winter sun or a snowy wonderland, these spots are ideal for a short break.

November 30, 2023 04:12 PM

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Ann Shields

Beautiful look down travel aerial photograph of the abandoned railroad bridge crossing the Ontonagon River and scenic Agate Falls waterfall below surrounded by forest of evergreen and deciduous trees.

Outdoor Adventure

Michigan’s Spectacular Scenery Is Best Seen From an Electric Off-Road Vehicle

A new trail offers a more sustainable—and quieter—way to traverse the countryside.

August 29, 2024 03:21 PM

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Jaclyn Trop

Watch your language: Enjoy the view but don't call it “leaf peeping.” <br/>

It’s time to say goodbye to “leaf peeping”: the term, not the activity.

October 19, 2022 12:43 PM

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Pat Tompkins

Air Travel News

TSA Extends Airplane Mask Mandate

One week before the federally mandated mask requirement was set to expire, it’s been extended another month. But it looks like the rule could be relaxed or adjusted after that.

March 10, 2022 02:34 PM

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Michelle Baran

Books

Whimsical New Museum Will Bring Hans Christian Andersen’s Imagination to Life

The museum is being built at the birthplace of the mind behind “The Little Mermaid” and “The Ugly Duckling.”

February 16, 2021 03:48 PM

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Tim Chester

Art + Architecture

This D.C. Art Museum Is the Perfect Antidote to Overly Instagrammed Exhibitions

The regional museum near Washington, D.C. debuts a $200 million expansion, thrusting its holistic experience of art, architecture, and landscape into the international spotlight.

October 3, 2018 07:45 PM

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Susan Mason

AFAR Advisor

How I Built (and Run) a Successful Travel Agency: Valerie, Jennifer, and Kimberly Wilson

How did Valerie Wilson Travel, Inc. become an industry powerhouse?

September 5, 2019 12:28 PM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

The islands of Greece are a perfect destination for summer travel.

AFAR Advisor

This Intimate Cruise Makes Peak Seasonal Travel Easy

Explore tulips, wine harvests, and Christmas markets without the stress on Emerald Cruises.

Sponsored by Emerald Cruises & Tours

Aerial Photos of the Chicago Architecture Foundation Center River Cruise Aboard Chicago’s First Lady, Summer 2018, Photographer: Barry Butler

4 Days In

A Local’s Guide to the Perfect Long Weekend in Chicago

Sample gourmet Ukrainian food, watch a comedy show with puppets, and catch an all-ages jazz show.

May 19, 2025 08:50 PM

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Elaine Glusac

A train going along a river with mountains in the background

Cruise News

Cruise Alaska’s Inside Passage and Ride a Train Through the Canadian Rockies on This Epic Trip

Cunard Line is adding the option of tacking on a Rocky Mountaineer rail experience before or after an Alaska cruise this summer.

February 14, 2023 12:42 PM

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Bailey Berg

The restaurant car on the Eastern and Oriental Express with antique red velvet dining chairs and white-linen tabletops with formal place settings and small table lamps

Train Travel

The Most Luxurious Train in Asia Has Returned—Here’s a First Look

Jungle treks by day and cocktail parties at night—it doesn’t get more decadent than traveling in Asia on Belmond’s Eastern and Orient Express.

June 14, 2024 02:45 PM

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Tiana Attride

Cities We Love

Find the Real Rome in These Unmissable Neighborhoods

Check out these six neighborhoods, replete with cobblestone streets, boisterous restaurants and bars, and shops that offer a delightful taste of la dolce vita.

August 19, 2024 09:37 AM

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Laura Itzkowitz

Hiking + Cycling

The Great Way to See Canada’s Scenic Beauty That Many Travelers Miss

The best way to explore the country’s wilderness in winter? Fat biking.

March 20, 2025 03:09 PM

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Steve Lyons

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