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Yes, You Can Bring Food Through TSA—With Some Exceptions

Here’s what to know before you attempt to bring a home-cooked meal or tasty souvenir through airport security.

September 16, 2025 02:48 AM

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Jessie Beck

Several High-Speed Train Routes Are Coming to the United States

Trains

These 5 New High-Speed Trains Are Coming to the U.S.

From Texas to Florida, train travel is about to get a lot faster across the country.

August 11, 2023 01:05 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

An interior photo of a junior suite at the Hotel Haya's junior suite, with a graffiti wall

Stay Here Next

This Tampa Hotel Leans into the City’s Cuban, Cigar-Rolling Past

In Ybor City, Tampa’s historic Latin quarter, the Hotel Haya immerses guests in local history and thoughtful design.

June 28, 2023 12:27 PM

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Sarika Bansal

Air Travel News

Northern Pacific Airways to Offer Low-Cost Flights to Asia

The new airline plans to fly through Alaska and will offer both domestic routes throughout the United States as well as connections to Japan and South Korea.

January 19, 2022 01:39 PM

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Barbara Peterson

Stay Here Next

I Swapped NYC Subway Delays for Saddles at This New Catskills Ranch

At Driftwood Ranch Resort in the Catskills, Western-style charm pairs with mountain air and outdoor adventures.

September 1, 2025 11:53 AM

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Susan Portnoy

CHARLESTON, SC, USA - AUGUST 5, 2019: St Michael's church, whose bells have crossed the Atlantic seven times after damage, dominates the colorful colonial architecture of historic Broad Street,

History + Culture

Charleston Is Best Explored on Foot—Here Are the City’s Best Walking Tours for Food, Architecture, and History

Do a deep dive into the South Carolina city’s history and cuisine by wandering the streets with an expert guide.

December 9, 2024 01:52 PM

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Ellen Schmedinghoff

How to Avoid Getting Sick on an Airplane

Air Travel News

Everything You Need to Know to Avoid Getting Sick on an Airplane

Nine expert tips for avoiding the grossest parts of air travel.

October 19, 2023 11:52 AM

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Nile Cappello

Health + Wellness

Listen to Your Gut! A Traveler’s Guide to Intuition

Author and intuition expert Belleruth Naparstek on how to hone your “sixth sense.”

November 19, 2021 12:45 PM

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Aislyn Greene

Packing Tips + Gear

Yes, It’s Possible to Travel Carry-On Only for a Ski Trip

The trick is packing thinner layers, rather than bulky separates.

February 17, 2022 05:22 PM

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Terry Ward

National Parks

The United States Just Got a New National Park

The New River Gorge in West Virginia marks the country’s 63rd national park.

January 5, 2021 05:18 PM

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Sarah Buder

This guest room at the Fifth Avenue Hotel features dark blue headboards and teal walls.

Hotels

This New Luxury Hotel in Manhattan Is an Ode to Gilded Age New York

The new Fifth Avenue Hotel occupies a landmark Italian Renaissance–style bank and a new glass tower in New York City’s NoMad neighborhood.

October 16, 2023 12:21 PM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

LGBTQ Travel

Why I’m Proud That Pride Is Canceled

We can’t travel for Pride this year—but that’s not a bad thing, argues author and activist Sally Kohn.

June 11, 2020 06:02 PM

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Sally Kohn

The views from the Sable Hotel on Chicago's Navy Pier are hard to beat.

Hotels

The Best New Hotels in Chicago

Whether you’re after downtown luxe or an intro to a new neighborhood, we’ve got you covered.

August 4, 2022 12:08 PM

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Elaine Glusac

AFAR Approved

I’m Obsessed With These Reusable Travel Bottles

As hotels ban mini shampoo bottles, a good travel-size option is more important than ever.

November 14, 2022 10:08 AM

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Maggie Fuller

Winter Sports

10 Crowd-Free Ski Resorts in Europe to Plan a Trip Around

Sure, you know St. Moritz. But have you ever considered Bulgaria’s Pamporovo, Baqueira-Beret in Spain, or any of these other lesser-known European ski resorts?

July 8, 2020 02:46 PM

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Sissi Pärsch

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