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Disney

Splash Mountain Is Getting a Much-Needed Makeover—Here’s Why It Matters

My favorite princesses have never had a ride—or a castle—and I’m glad that’s starting to change.

June 25, 2020 08:09 PM

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Nicole Antonio

Air Travel News

The Only Nonstop Flight From L.A. to Singapore Takes Off This Fall

United is making it faster to get more than half way around the world with new nonstop service from Los Angeles to Singapore.

October 9, 2017 05:33 PM

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United

COVID + Travel

10 Ways to Make Trip Planning Less Stressful

Our recommendations for how to best navigate all the complexities of travel in 2022.

April 21, 2022 07:24 PM

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Staff

People drinking, eating, celebrating inside a festive Spaten Oktoberfest Munich beer tent, wearing traditional German clothing, Dirndls and Lederhosen.

Food + Drink

The World’s Best Oktoberfest Celebrations, From Munich to Brazil

Munich is only the start for these beer-centric fall getaways.

August 19, 2024 01:30 PM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

Art + Architecture

Behind the Bauhaus: Influential Women Who Helped Shape a Movement

As the world commemorates the 100th anniversary of the legendary German art school, its rarely recognized female trailblazers step further into the spotlight.

April 18, 2019 06:02 PM

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Sarah Buder

Travel for Good

Meet the Locals Helping Travelers Better Connect With Maui

A Maui resident, and founder of a business seeking to unite locals and travelers, offers suggestions on how to visit more conscientiously.

September 2, 2021 05:37 PM

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Aislyn Greene

4 Days In

The Perfect 4 Days in Bangkok, According to Locals

Explore Buddhist temples, learn about traditional textiles, and hop on a motorbike for Michelin-starred fine dining.

September 26, 2024 06:16 PM

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Kathryn Romeyn

Art + Culture

Essential Movies Set in New York City to Stream Right Now

Wishing you could get a taste of the Big Apple? Watching these movies about NYC can take you there, if only on screen.

April 17, 2020 12:53 PM

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Staff

River Cruises

7 Rhine River Cruises for Every Type of Traveler

Whether you love the idea of sailing past dozens of castles and forts or are eager to explore one of Europe’s more underrated wine regions, there’s a Rhine River cruise for you.

August 19, 2022 03:03 PM

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Elissa Garay

The Future of Travel

Is Traveling Better in the Rain?

For most of us, dark clouds and rain are vacation-spoilers, but a growing number of intrepid travelers make a point of seeking out a soaking. What do they know that we don’t?

November 7, 2017 08:01 AM

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Samantha Shankman

AFAR Approved

The Foldable Kayak That You Really Can Take Anywhere Is Now on Sale

Don’t buy an Oru Kayak if you’re the shy, retiring type, because you’re going to get in a lot of conversations.

March 23, 2023 03:08 AM

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Tim Chester

An illustration of a man's "uprooting" a Greek statue.

Summer 2023

Should You Visit Museums That Have Complicated Histories?

Museums play a powerful role in sharing knowledge and culture. How can we best engage with them, given ethical concerns about the acquisition of artifacts?

August 24, 2023 10:45 AM

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Latria Graham

Where to Go in Winter

5 Reasons Why Switzerland Is the Ultimate Winter Escape for Every Traveler

From off-piste skiing to a scenic train ride called “the window to the Swiss Alps,” these are the best ways to experience the season in the Playground of Europe.

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