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A Practical Guide to Buying Travel Insurance

Travel insurance could be the difference between a huge medical bill or a modest copay. Use these tips to find the best policy for your trip.

May 15, 2024 09:20 AM

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Jessie Beck

A great French meal starts with a pre-dinner drink.

Food + Drink

A Beginner’s Guide to Classic French Aperitifs

Start your soirée the French way.

July 10, 2024 12:40 PM

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Eleanor Aldridge

Air Travel News

American Airlines to Use “Virus-Killing” Surface Coating on Planes

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has given the carrier the green light to use a newly approved antimicrobial solution to prevent the spread of coronavirus.

August 26, 2020 11:15 AM

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Michelle Baran

From the Editor

AFAR Is Too White—and We Plan to Change That

Our company is committed to racial justice, and this is our pledge.

June 5, 2020 04:23 PM

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Julia Cosgrove

Art + Architecture

Immerse Yourself in the Day-to-Day Life of an Artist With VAWAA

VAWAA offers a way for travelers to travel deeper—and to pick up a new skill while they’re at it.

July 14, 2022 03:10 PM

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Mae Hamilton

National Parks

Norway’s Ambitious Plan to Designate 10 New National Parks

The goal is to protect one-third of the country’s land by 2030 in an effort to combat climate change.

July 13, 2022 04:48 PM

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Anna Fiorentino

Tips + News

Travel Begins to Bounce Back in China During Golden Week Holiday

While the number of people traveling is still down from last year, numbers show travel is beginning to rebound in China.

October 9, 2020 06:01 PM

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Zen Soo

Air Travel News

TSA Is Testing New Screening Technology That Could Let You Leave Everything in Your Bag

Removing liquids and laptops from your carry-on could be a thing of the past.

July 26, 2018 06:37 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Want to Get Global Entry Fast? Here’s How to Speed Up the Process

Visas + Passports

The Secret Way to Get Global Entry Fast

There are currently long waits for Global Entry interviews. But there’s a secret way to cut the line.

September 15, 2023 08:25 AM

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Tim Chester

I Like Local offers experiences curated by local people across Africa and Asia.

Travel for Good

5 Questions to Ask When Booking More Sustainable Travel

Here are tools and resources—and the key things to look for—if you want your travels to do better.

February 24, 2023 02:12 PM

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Kathleen Rellihan

Museums + Galleries

Inside the Alan Cumming–Curated Hotel Suite Honoring Gay Rights

Washington, D.C.’s Hamilton Hotel partnered with the actor as a tribute to the Newseum exhibit, “Rise Up: Stonewall and the LGBTQ Rights Movement.”

April 1, 2019 06:33 PM

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Devorah Lev-Tov

KAI Yufuin on Japan's Kyushu Island has views of the region's surrounding rice terraces.

Hotels

These New Hotels in Asia Are Worth the Trip

Plan your trip to Asia around one of these exciting new retreats across seven destinations, from the Maldives to Mongolia.

October 28, 2022 05:33 PM

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Kathryn Romeyn

Aerial view of Waterlemon Cay with the North Shore of St. John in the distance in the U.S. Virgin Islands National Park.

Cruise

A Local’s Guide to St. Thomas in the U.S. Virgin Islands

Make the most of your time on this spectacular Caribbean island, whether you have a few hours or a few days.

February 20, 2025 05:18 PM

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Carol M. Bareuther

A meal tray in an Air France business class seat

Air Travel News

Which Airlines Have the Best Food and Drinks?

From bibimbap to Ethiopian doro wat, handcrafted cheese to Icelandic craft gin, these are some of the best food and drinks we’ve had at cruising altitude.

March 5, 2024 08:52 AM

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Michelle Baran

A woman in a hotel rooms looks out a window in an illustration by Melanie Lambrick

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