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A collage of photos comprising the Twin Cities' Hmong, Somali, and Nordic communities.

In the Magazine

This Midwestern Metropolis Is One of the Most Diverse Places in the Country

An inside look at three dynamic diaspora communities thriving in Minnesota’s Twin Cities.

September 26, 2023 10:59 AM

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Ashlea Halpern

An Airstream trailer at AutoCamp Zion with a low desert mesa in the background and tree in the midground. A wood fence is behind the trailer and there is a outdoor dining area and fire pit to the left of it.

Stay Here Next

There’s a New Place to Glamp Near Zion National Park—Here’s What It’s Like

For an outdoorsy stay that blends the best of camping and comfort, these retro Airstream trailers offer a fun take on sleeping under the stars.

July 31, 2023 06:35 PM

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Jessie Beck

Hotel News + Openings

Marriott Is Upping Its Kids Club Game in a Seriously Fun Way

The massive hotel company just announced an exciting new partnership that aims to bring on the family fun.

December 6, 2023 07:55 PM

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Devorah Lev-Tov

Boom Supersonic’s Overture jets will fly at twice the speed of today’s fastest commercial planes.

Air Travel News

Flights at Twice the Speed Are Coming

New York to London in only three hours? American just became the second major U.S. carrier to put in an order for supersonic jets.

August 16, 2022 06:08 PM

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Michelle Baran

Tips + News

Venice May Reroute Large Cruise Ships From City Center

Huge cruise liners, which bring thousands of visitors to the city every day, have long been a hot-button issue.

August 8, 2019 04:13 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

Air Travel News

This Is Now One of Europe’s Best Airports—but It Definitely Wasn’t Always

After an 800 million–euro upgrade, Italy’s main international hub recently received a coveted Skytrax five-star airport rating.

May 31, 2023 06:17 PM

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Erica Firpo

Packing Tips + Gear

8 Sales Travelers Shouldn’t Miss This Presidents’ Day Weekend

Save up to 50 percent off some of our favorite travel gear for those future trips.

February 11, 2021 03:00 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Travel Tips + Etiquette

The World’s Fastest Growing Tourism Destination: Why Tajikistan Should Be on Your Radar

Central Asia’s smallest nation has seen a rapid increase in travelers over the past few years. Here’s how (and why) to plan your first trip.

February 4, 2020 08:30 PM

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Brandon Presser

Loyalty + Rewards

Score Elite Status Automatically at Top Hotels With These Credit Cards

You can fast-track your way to elite status at Hilton, Kimpton, and Marriott hotels (and more) simply by being a cardmember.

January 27, 2022 05:05 PM

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Paul Rubio

The pool at the Shangri-La Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi surrounded by palm trees, lounge chairs, umbrellas, and a four-story yellow hotel building

Air Travel News

This Airline’s New Flight Stopover Program Includes Free Luxury Hotel Nights

Turn a connecting flight into a restorative retreat.

June 6, 2024 08:44 AM

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Bailey Berg

AFAR Advisor

Stand Out as a California Expert—and STAR

The newly redesigned California STAR platform helps travel advisors serve travelers with intuitive programming.

Sponsored by Visit California

A bald black woman in a yellow shirt kissing a giraffe at a nature sanctuary in kenya

Books

Jessica Nabongo, the First Black Woman to Visit Every Country, Tells All in Her New Book

In “The Catch Me If You Can: One Woman’s Journey to Every Country in the World,” Nabongo shares vignettes from 100 of the 195 U.N.-recognized countries she visited.

June 28, 2022 03:58 PM

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Bailey Berg

Close-up of California driver's license.

Travel Tips + Etiquette

Can You Fly With an Expired Driver’s License?

Phone? Check. Deodorant? Check. ID? Uh-oh.

May 28, 2024 01:01 PM

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Devorah Lev-Tov

Food + Drink

There’s a New Michelin Award Restaurants Can Win—and It’s Not Earned by Culinary Excellence

First revealed in 2020, the Michelin Green Star is the latest addition to the brand’s prestigious one-, two-, and three-star designations.

December 14, 2022 12:20 PM

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Jessie Beck

Air Travel News

Amsterdam Will No Longer Restrict JetBlue Flights

Amsterdam’s Schiphol airport has scrapped its plan to cap summer 2024 flights after the U.S. government pushed back.

November 14, 2023 09:30 PM

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Blane Bachelor

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