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Founder’s Note

Disconnect With a Silent Retreat—and Find a Deeper Connection

How ten days of total silence can change your perspective.

February 14, 2018 02:37 PM
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Joe Diaz
History + Culture

Palaces, Castles, and Cottages: “Downton Abbey” Filming Locations You Can Visit in England

It’s possible to explore the country like your favorite characters from the award-winning period drama series, among them fictional aristocrats Lady Mary and Lord Sinderby.

September 18, 2019 09:01 AM
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Lottie Gross
AFAR Advisor

11 Travel Destinations That Are About to Get More Popular

These 11 destinations might not be on your radar.

October 3, 2019 03:46 AM
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Annie Fitzsimmons
Tips + News

Yosemite Valley Is Closed Indefinitely Due to Wildfire

Here’s what travelers need to know about the Ferguson Fire that has already burned 94,992 acres near Yosemite National Park.

August 9, 2018 09:51 AM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Air Travel News

The “Flying Feminist”: The First Woman to Design, Build, and Fly Her Own Plane

Pioneering aviator Lilian Bland had built and flown her own plane before Amelia Earhart had even become a teenager. So why don’t more people know her name?

August 26, 2020 11:23 AM
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Katherine LaGrave
Trending News

Switzerland Opens a Record-Breaking Railroad Tunnel

The new line will speed travel across Europe.

June 3, 2016 03:44 PM
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Matt Villano
Beaches

12 of the Best Secret Beaches in the United Kingdom

These remote beaches across England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland afford visitors a crowd-free day by the sea.

August 23, 2019 04:30 PM
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Rachel Mills
Loyalty + Rewards

8 Websites That Will Change the Way You Book Travel

These tools are what the pros use to stretch their miles, find flight deals, and have the best air travel experiences possible.

October 21, 2018 08:00 PM
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Ramsey Qubein
Food + Drink

A Quest to Cook Like My Grandma Led Me to an Italy Most Travelers Miss

On the toe of the Italian peninsula, a second-generation Italian American finds striking landscapes, underappreciated cuisine, and warm hearts.

November 28, 2018 04:40 PM
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Freda Moon
Festivals + Events

5 Tips for Planning a Trip to the 2016 Rio Olympics

5 Tips for Planning a Trip to the 2016 Rio Olympics

April 7, 2016 12:00 PM
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Nick Pachelli
Other

VW’s Iconic Bus Is Back and Better Than Ever

Plus, it’ll be totally electric.

August 23, 2017 03:12 PM
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Matt Villano
River Cruises

River Cruising Grows in the US

Plus: Thomas Keller partners with Seabourn and Costa Cruises makes fresh mozzarella

February 24, 2016 07:57 PM
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Anne Kalosh
Travel Insiders

Intrepid Traveler: Darrell Wade

Intrepid Traveler: Darrell Wade

January 30, 2017 09:50 AM
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Jennifer Flowers
Loyalty + Rewards

What to Know About the InterContinental Hotels Group Loyalty Program—and Which Hotels Are Right for You

With the recent acquisition of the spa-focused Six Senses brand, IHG is becoming even more of a luxury player. Here’s what you need to know about its rewards program.

February 25, 2019 12:04 PM
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Ramsey Qubein
Longreads

Why a Train Trip Across the U.S. Is the Fastest Way to Slow Down

On a cross-country Amtrak trip, a perpetually rushed traveler finds the gift of time.

February 14, 2018 02:40 PM
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Eric Weiner

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