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OMG, LOL: How Airports Get Their 3-Letter Codes

Even though some airport codes seem random, they’re not. Here’s the method to the madness of the International Air Transport Association’s official three-letter system.

May 20, 2024 03:19 PM

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Bailey Berg

Where to Travel Next

10 Best Places To Go in England—And Where to Stay

Stone circles, buzzing cities, and the castle from Bridgerton all feature in our list of favorite spots.

April 26, 2023 02:39 PM

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Lottie Gross

Where to Travel Next

Millennials Can’t Get Enough of This Stretch of Florida Coast

Why people of a certain age are flocking to Tampa and St. Petersburg.

January 28, 2022 01:53 PM

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Terry Ward

A group of diners being served at a table in the elegant Mister Charles restaurant in the Knox-Henderson neighborhood of Dallas, Texas.

Restaurants + Cafés

The Best Restaurants in Every Dallas Neighborhood

From coastal seafood to innovative global cuisine, discover Michelin-recommended restaurants.

Sponsored by Visit Dallas

Spring 2026

Curaçao in the Sun: A Local Photographer’s Island Portrait

To experience Curaçao, photographer Gilleam Trapenberg invites travelers to go beyond the beaches.

April 27, 2026 01:35 PM

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Danielle Hallock

An Insider’s Guide to Little Tokyo, Los Angeles

History + Culture

This L.A. Neighborhood Transports You to Japan—No Flight Required

There are only only three Japantowns left in the U.S. Head to Los Angeles and you’ll find one of them.

May 1, 2025 02:52 PM

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Mae Hamilton

As cities rebound from the COVID-19 pandemic, urban centers are back and better than ever.

Summer 2022

It’s a Brave New World for Cities

Urban areas are emerging from the pandemic with big ideas and audacious goals.

August 24, 2022 05:39 PM

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Azzurra Cox

Tourists at one of the bridges along the Cali River Boulevard in the city of Cali in Colombia.

Travel Tips + Etiquette

How Can I Get My Teen to Love Travel?

Our Unpacked advice columnist offers tips for how to get adolescents more excited about travel.

September 26, 2024 01:18 PM

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Anu Taranath

Where to Travel Next

Where to Go in 2026: Places That Are on the Rise and Off the Beaten Path

Our 2026 picks champion a better way to travel the world: responsibly, creatively, and with eyes on places long overlooked.

December 4, 2025 07:16 AM

Hotels

10 Airbnbs We’re Bumping to the Top of Our Wish Lists

Airbnb just revealed its 51 most wish-listed rentals in each state (and D.C.). These are the ones AFAR staffers are pining over.

January 11, 2021 09:06 AM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Apple’s New TSA-Approved ID Has Launched—and Is Coming to an Airport Near You

Air Travel News

These Are the Airports Where You Can Currently Use Your iPhone to Get Through TSA Security

Fliers at airports in six states now can use the Apple Wallet ID on their iPhone to get through TSA security, and more states are to follow.

September 11, 2024 09:56 AM

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Caitlin Morton

The Legacy Club at Circa in Las Vegas is located on the 60th floor and has views of the city.

Hotels We Love

These Are the 11 Best Hotels in Las Vegas

Plan your best-ever trip around one of these 11 Vegas hotels and resorts that offer a different side of Sin City.

March 31, 2025 04:12 PM

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Matt Villano

The 2026 expansion adds sites across the South, including a Virginia courthouse tied to the court case “Loving v. Virginia” and two music museums in Nashville.

February 27, 2026 04:48 PM

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Stacey Lastoe

Ditch the car and see this year's fall foliage by rail.

Outdoor Adventure

Going Car-Free Is the Best Way to See Fall Foliage

Love fall foliage, but hate the crowds? I’m going to let you in on an open secret among New Englanders.

September 4, 2024 06:45 PM

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Miles Howard

RIO DE JANEIRO, RJ /BRAZIL - March 8, 2014: World's famous carnival in Rio de Janeiro, samba school parading in Sambadromo, the carnival stadium, with 90000 spectators.

Festivals + Events

The Best Places to Celebrate Mardi Gras, From Alabama to Rio de Janeiro

There’s no party like a New Orleans party, but a bunch of other cities throw unmissable bashes too.

January 23, 2025 12:24 PM

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Jenny Adams

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