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How to Figure Out What Type of Plane You’re Flying In

The type of plane you fly on can affect everything from how much luggage space you’ll have to how you can pick the best seat.

January 17, 2024 05:45 PM

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Ramsey Qubein

History + Culture

Why Now Is the Time to Visit Scotland’s Ancient Capital

Once one of Scotland’s historic capitals, Dunfermline has plenty to offer the modern-day traveler, including an 11th-century abbey and Scottish tapas.

July 5, 2022 04:22 PM

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Katie MacLeod

Disputes between local taxi driver unions and Uber drivers earlier this year in Quintana Roo, the Mexican state that is home to Cancun, turned violent.

Trending News

Is It Safe to Travel to Mexico?

If you have upcoming plans to travel south of the border, how concerned should you be about the latest violence? Security experts weigh in.

March 17, 2023 02:56 PM

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Jeri Clausing

Air Travel News

The World’s First Airport Terminal Named for an LGBTQ Leader Opens in San Francisco

A new terminal at San Francisco International Airport debuted honoring California’s first openly gay elected official, Harvey Milk.

July 24, 2019 05:52 PM

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Sarah Buder

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Outdoor Adventure

12 Charming Small Towns in Portugal That Look Straight Out of a Storybook

From the mountains to the shores of the Atlantic, these Portuguese villages are worthy of every detour.

November 27, 2024 01:17 PM

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Joana Taborda

Beaches

You Could Win a Trip to Hawaii—if You Buy a New York MetroCard

Your next Hawaiian vacation could be free with the purchase of a subway ticket this week.

April 23, 2019 01:52 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Art + Architecture

In New York City, 52 Old Doors From the Chelsea Hotel—and Their Ghosts—Go to Auction

The sale featured architectural relics with connections to a dizzying array of artists, authors, actors, and musicians.

April 13, 2018 07:27 PM

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Matthew Phenix

Travel for Good

These 5 New Electric Camper Vans Are About to Revolutionize #Vanlife

Volkswagen and Winnebago join promising newer brand Grounded in the first batch of EV campers.

July 27, 2023 03:09 PM

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Elissa Garay

Beaches

Italy Issues New Rules for Driving the Amalfi Coast

You may want to rethink renting a car in Amalfi this summer. If you’re looking for something less crowded and complicated, we offer some scenic alternatives along Italy’s coastline.

June 24, 2022 03:23 PM

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Laura Itzkowitz

Epic Trips

You Can Now Experience Niagara Falls by Zipline

A 2,200-foot zipline brings you closer to Niagara Falls than you’ve ever been.

January 4, 2019 01:59 PM

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Matt Villano

man sleeping sitting upright on a couch with the support of a Pluto Pod travel pillow

AFAR Approved

The Best Travel Gear AFAR Editors Bought (and Loved) in 2023

Here’s how these holy grail travel products changed our lives this year.

December 28, 2023 06:57 AM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Hotels

5 Ways to Relax and Soak Up Culture at Charm City’s Top Boutique Hotels

These urban retreats offer the perfect mix of exploration and escape for a well-balanced trip in Baltimore.

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