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National Parks

7 U.S. National Parks That Shine in the Spring

There’s no bad time of year to visit a national park, but these spots are truly at their best in the springtime.

March 12, 2020 01:33 PM

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Erika Hueneke

Hotels

5 Out-There Hotel Concierge Services

There’s one for every travel need, whether you’re searching for the best beer in a new city or want to propose to your significant other far from home.

April 17, 2017 11:54 AM

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Sandra MacGregor

Travel for Good

The Thoughtful Traveler’s Guide to Indigenous Tourism

When communities share their culture on their own terms, everybody wins.

February 13, 2020 11:03 AM

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Ashlea Halpern

Air Travel News

How to Figure Out What Type of Plane You’re Flying In

The type of plane you fly on can affect everything from how much luggage space you’ll have to how you can pick the best seat.

January 17, 2024 05:45 PM

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Ramsey Qubein

Hotels

West Elm Is About to Change the Hotel Game

The popular home furnishings brand announced it will launch boutique accommodations nationwide.

September 29, 2016 06:21 PM

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Matt Villano

Tips + News

You Can Download AFAR Zoom Backgrounds Right Now for Free

Make it look like you’re somewhere far, far away in your video conference calls with AFAR’s original travel photography.

April 23, 2020 05:11 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Tips + News

Can a New Barrier System Protect Venice From Future Floods?

An anti-flood system made up of inflatable barriers could shield Venice from devastating high tides. Will it work?

July 10, 2020 06:41 PM

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Frances D’Emilio

Hotels

Big Sur’s Iconic Post Ranch Inn Reopens with Deluxe Fly-In Package

As repairs continue to close Highway 1, hotel guests can now arrive by helicopter.

April 28, 2017 03:13 PM

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Matt Villano

Tips + News

London Airport Cracks Down on Sleeping Overnight in Its Terminal

In addition to closing the departures area periodically after midnight, the airport says travelers can no longer sleep on the floor overnight.

June 19, 2018 07:15 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Air Travel News

Can America’s Airports Come Back Better?

For some U.S. airports, the pandemic pause presented an opportunity to innovate and become models for the future of air travel.

July 28, 2021 07:40 PM

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Barbara Peterson

Food + Drink

In Russia, an Abundance of Pies

In an excerpt from her newest cookbook, “Beyond the North Wind,” writer Darra Goldstein dives in to Russian pies of all shapes and sizes.

April 27, 2020 12:40 PM

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Darra Goldstein

The Best Pink Sand Beaches Around the World

International Beaches

The 10 Prettiest Pink Sand Beaches in the World

You don’t need rose-colored glasses at these pink sand beaches.

December 22, 2023 08:36 AM

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Lottie Gross

Travel for Good

These Visionaries Are Helping to Protect the Planet for Tomorrow’s Travelers

As travelers, we roam this planet in search of its most beautiful corners. But most of us don’t know about the people who are working tirelessly to ensure those places don’t vanish.

July 25, 2019 10:46 AM

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Jennifer Flowers

U.S. Beaches

The Best Beaches in North Carolina

Whether you’re looking for a family-friendly spot to lay down your towel or an empty sand dune-fringed stretch for long walks, we’ve got you covered.

May 28, 2022 11:58 AM

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Staff

International Beaches

The Best Beaches in Grenada

From a pristine stretch shaded by coconut palms to a party spot known for its Sunday barbecues, here are Grenada’s top beaches.

May 14, 2020 11:47 AM

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Terry Ward

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