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Recreate Travel Experiences at Home With Airbnb’s New Online Platform

Now you can learn how to make pasta like an Italian nonna, meditate with sheep in Scotland, and more with the new Airbnb Online Experiences.

April 9, 2020 08:57 AM

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Lyndsey Matthews

A while round security or monitor camera

The new indoor-camera ban takes effect April 30, but it’s unclear how much will change under the updated privacy policy.

March 15, 2024 04:47 PM

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Stacey Lastoe

Scenic road in Upstate New York overlooking the Catskill Mountains in the distance

Road Trips

The Best Road Trips in the Northeast

From Maine’s coast to New York’s mountain retreats, these are the top road trips to take in nine Northeastern states.

March 18, 2026 09:14 AM

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Ashlea Halpern

Tips + News

European Union Bans Foreign Travelers to Curb Coronavirus Spread

Leaders of the 27-country bloc have decided to impose travel restrictions on most foreigners entering Europe for at least 30 days to limit the spread of the new coronavirus, or COVID-19.

March 17, 2020 07:15 PM

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Lorne Cook

Willard InterContinental Washington, D.C. lobby with potted plants, warm lighting, colorful rugs, and elegant furnishings

Hotels We Love

These Are the 16 Best Hotels in Washington, D.C.

History meets modern luxury at these 16 hotels we love—perfect for your next getaway in Washington, D.C.

May 25, 2026 12:28 PM

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Shayla Martin

A look at the newly renovated interior of the Grand Palais, complete with its glass ceiling.

Just in time for the Summer Olympics, visitors will get a sneak peek of this art nouveau masterpiece before its full reopening next year.

June 24, 2024 05:05 PM

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Cat Sposato

Cities We Love

Art Critic Kimberly Drew—aka @MuseumMammy—on Saying “Yes” to New York

It all started with a Tumblr blog. Here’s how one New Yorker’s love affair with the city helped turn her digital platform into a flourishing career in its notoriously exclusive art world.

Sponsored by NYC & Company and written by Paula Apkan

Hotel News + Openings

Far From Bali’s Crowds, a Remote Indonesian Island Resort Just Opened

Opened April 16, 2026, Indonesia’s 21-villa Nihi Rote has oceanfront pool villas, epic surf breaks, and a hospitality academy for local students.

April 16, 2026 11:21 AM

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Kathryn Romeyn

A two-bedroom tented pavilion at Camp Sarika at Amangiri

Hotels We Love

Visiting a National Park, but Don’t Want to Rough It? Book a Room at One of These Dreamy Hotels

Why rough it? These hotels put you inside America’s most stunning landscapes without sacrificing creature comforts.

April 23, 2026 04:45 PM

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Bailey Berg

Where to Travel Next

Where Travelers Are Going for the Holidays in 2020

Turns out, some people are still planning holiday getaways with responsible travel in mind.

November 5, 2020 04:24 PM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

Beach with stone formation on a sunny day.

Quizzes

Put Your Travel Knowledge to the Test With AFAR’s New Quiz

Trivia is rooted in Latin for “crossroads” (trivium), and offers another way to travel.

September 5, 2023 05:05 PM

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Pat Tompkins

Outdoor Adventure

Free-Diving in Turks and Caicos Taught Me to Breathe, Not Just Hold My Breath

On the world’s most serene beaches, learning to dive without oxygen tanks becomes a meditation underwater and above land.

November 6, 2025 12:29 PM

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Vanita Salisbury

Here’s everything you need to know to renew this essential travel document, from the right forms to use to how much it will cost.

March 26, 2026 12:57 PM

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Ramsey Qubein

greenhouses at Noma restaurant in Copenhagen

Chef Rene Redzepi says the restaurant will close by 2024 and re-emerge as a pioneering test kitchen.

January 9, 2023 12:15 PM

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Associated Press (AP)

Delta One facility at Los Angeles International Airport featuring three marbled check-in kiosks

Air Travel News

Delta’s Massive New LAX Terminal Is Now Complete—Here’s a Look Inside

If you plan on flying Delta Air Lines to or from Los Angeles International Airport, an entirely new experience awaits.

October 4, 2023 05:46 PM

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Chris Dong

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