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How One Woman’s Idea Is Changing Travel for People With Diabetes

After French traveler Laura Pandolfi was diagnosed with diabetes, she launched destination guides that help adventurers with the chronic condition stay healthy on the road.

October 11, 2018 09:39 AM

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Sarah Buder

Festivals + Events

14 Rockin’ New Year’s Eve Parties—That You Can Still Get Tickets To

You can do better than the ball: Find a fete in our global roundup of great places to raise a glass on December 31.

December 12, 2017 05:25 PM

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Chelsea Bengier

Food + Drink

The Big Business of New Orleans’s King Cakes

How a humble European pastry became the Big Easy’s most delicious symbol of Mardi Gras.

February 28, 2022 07:59 PM

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Robin Catalano

U.S. Beaches

Best Beaches Near Orlando

When you’re ready to press pause on the theme parks, these laid-back Florida beaches near Orlando make for an ideal day away.

August 22, 2019 07:55 PM

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Terry Ward

Packing Tips + Gear

This New Cell Phone Plan Has Crazy Cool Travel Perks

Virgin Mobile announced its Inner Circle plan, which gives users access to travel savings.

June 23, 2017 07:32 PM

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Danielle Walsh

AFAR Advisor

The Real Reason Travelers Fall in Love With Germany

From pretzels and festivals to Christmas (and Easter!) markets, we talk to an insider about Germany’s appeal.

December 17, 2020 08:56 AM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

Health + Wellness

10 Places to Relax and Recharge in Monterey County

Enjoy remote working and learning with a view (while you still can)—or simply kick back—on a getaway in one of California’s most gorgeous coastal areas.

Sponsored by See Monterey

Health + Wellness

The Check-In: 4 Hotels That Will Help You Get (and Stay) Healthy

Where to pamper your mind, body, and soul on the road

June 10, 2016 07:22 PM

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Nicoletta Richardson

Where to Travel Next

Colima: The Overlooked Mexican Region We Almost Don’t Want to Tell You About

In compact Colima you can drive from cities to volcanoes to surf breaks in under an hour. But this quiet region won’t stay secret for much longer.

December 17, 2018 08:23 PM

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Will McGough

Winter 2024

In Utrecht, Chasing an Art Movement That Hoped to Heal the World

In the early 20th century, De Stijl changed history with its bold colors and lines. Writer Chris Colin hunts for its legacy in the Dutch city where it all began.

January 30, 2024 01:58 PM

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Chris Colin

The Great Travel Rebound hasn't been so great.

Air Travel News

How Did Air Travel Get So Bad?

More than 80,000 domestic flights were canceled between January and May. The only year in the past decade to see more cancellations than that was 2020. How did it all go so wrong?

July 25, 2022 10:25 AM

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Michelle Baran

Natural Wonders

Yes, You Can Go to Madagascar—and Not Just for the Lemurs

The remote island nation is well worth worth the long trip, especially for adventurers and nature lovers.

February 8, 2018 09:43 AM

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Mary Holland

Loyalty + Rewards

5 Smarter Ways to Grow and Spend Your Miles

How to get more bang for your buck—and your hard-earned points

December 22, 2016 12:40 PM

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Ramsey Qubein

Bars + Nightlife

This Little Region Has the World’s Best Scotch

The one place you need to travel if you love scotch.

November 30, 2016 07:59 PM

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Kayleigh Kulp

Cruise

Cruising 2020: Helicopters, Submarines, and Five-Star Dining

Travel advisor Jonny Drubel talks about cruise trends for 2020.

November 7, 2019 04:01 AM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

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