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7 New Perks Make Flight Delays More Bearable at U.S. Airports

Traveling over Labor Day? Fun new amenities at major hubs make it easier to kill time before, or between, your flights this busy holiday weekend.

August 31, 2017 06:05 PM

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Harriet Baskas

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Travel Tips + Etiquette

You’re Not Using Google Right to Plan Your Trips

Artificial intelligence is expanding the ways in which the search engine can help save you time and money when planning and booking travel—if you know how to use the new tools correctly.

October 17, 2025 04:37 PM

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Craig Stoltz

Travel for Good

On Haida Gwaii, Exploring a Thriving Indigenous Culture

On the archipelago off the coast of British Columbia, carvers and cooks, boat captains and botanists are helping revive Haida culture and history.

November 17, 2022 01:38 PM

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Tim Chester

Camping

How to Book Truly Unique Camping Experiences

A growing crop of websites and apps is making it much easier to find and book fun recreational vehicles, creative places to pitch a tent, and cool things to do on your outdoor adventure.

July 17, 2019 11:42 AM

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Michelle Baran

Tips + News

New Elevator, Pathways to Open Acropolis to Disabled Visitors

The uphill route to the Acropolis has been notoriously difficult for visitors in wheelchairs to access. A new elevator will fix that.

December 18, 2020 04:08 PM

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History + Culture

This Puerto Rico Town Has Its Own Gaudi-Style Architecture

While the Spanish colonial architecture of Old San Juan is world famous, Ponce Creole architecture is what makes Ponce the Pearl of the South.

June 23, 2023 02:37 PM

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Jen Ruiz

How to Take a Caribbean-Inspired Trip Without Leaving the U.S.

Hotels

7 Best Hotels in the Florida Keys to Book For Your Next Getaway

These Florida Keys hotels are blessed with warm sunshine, fresh seafood, and stellar beaches—and are the perfect passport-free alternative to the Caribbean.

January 23, 2019 06:40 PM

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Devorah Lev-Tov

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Outdoor Adventure

7 Ways That Exploring Southern Africa by Land and Water Is Better

From river cruises to exclusive jungle lodges, the pioneering river cruise line, CroisiEurope, brings its distinctive approach to an extraordinary part of the world.

Sponsored by CroisiEurope

Art + Architecture

The Largest Monet Exhibition in 20 Years Is Now Open at 1 U.S. Museum

The Denver Art Museum is the sole venue in the United States to host this massive collection of the artist’s work, which is currently on view through February 2020.

November 5, 2019 03:34 PM

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Sarah Buder

Travel for Good

Carbon Offsets Can Really Make a Difference—Here’s How

That money doesn’t just assuage a little ecoguilt; it has an impact where it counts.

April 22, 2021 06:38 PM

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Tim Chester

Art + Architecture

An Architecture Pilgrimage to Frank Lloyd Wright’s Scottsdale Retreat

A trip to see Frank Lloyd Wright’s Taliesin West winter retreat and school—and the Sonoran Desert that inspired him—is a must for architecture lovers.

March 3, 2020 08:24 AM

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Jennifer Flowers

Loyalty + Rewards

Priceline Just Launched Its Biggest Sale Ever

In celebration of its 20th anniversary, the booking company is offering 20 days of deals on flights, hotels, cruises, and more.

April 30, 2018 02:38 PM

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Sarah Buder

Aman New York recently launched its first monk-led meditation retreat.

Hotels

What Your Wellness Vacation Will Look Like in 2023

AFAR dives deep into the world of hotels and wellness—one of the fastest-growing trends in travel—and reveals what your self-care getaway could look like in 2023.

January 31, 2023 04:35 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

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Travel for Good

8 Trip-Planning Tips for Blind or Visually Impaired Travelers

Travel confidently in 2024 with the aid of tour operators and resources for blind and VI travelers.

January 4, 2024 08:00 AM

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Melinda Fulmer

On the newly launched <i>Evrima</i> mega-yacht, there are Ritz-Carlton touches throughout, including in the sprawling suites.

Ocean Cruises

These Luxury Hotel Brands Are Bringing the Resort Experience to the High Seas

Ritz-Carlton, Four Seasons, and Aman are all launching yacht cruises that aim to offer an over-the-top, luxurious oceangoing experience akin to their high-end hotel offerings.

December 20, 2022 04:04 PM

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Fran Golden

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