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Air France’s Business-Class Seats Got an Upgrade—and We Tested Them Out

A French airline recently added several game-changing new features to this premium cabin. Here’s our review.

October 28, 2023 11:07 AM

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Jessie Beck

Cruise

How to Book a Last-Minute Cruise

Whether you’re looking for a good deal or hoping for a quick getaway, here are the best ways to secure a cruise at the 11th hour.

August 9, 2023 03:22 PM

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Gene Sloan

Tips + News

Sri Lanka Announces Free Visas to Boost Tourism

To help revive its tourism industry after the April bombings, Sri Lanka is waiving visa fees for citizens of 48 countries for the next 6 months.

July 31, 2019 05:15 PM

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Bharatha Mallawarchi

Air Travel News

Norse Atlantic Is Offering One-Way Europe Flights From $129 and Premium Round-Trip Fares From $822

The deals include flights to London, Paris, Rome, and Oslo—but don’t delay. The promotional fares must be booked by end of day on June 20.

June 15, 2023 03:36 PM

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Bailey Berg

A Kyrgyz shepherd shears the wool from one of his sheep.

Art + Culture

Of Sheep and Wool: How Modern Artisans Revived the Kyrgyz Art of Felting

In Bishkek, felt artisans are utilizing ancient, nomadic techniques once almost lost under Soviet rule.

November 3, 2022 07:14 PM

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Alexandra Marvar

A sunset view over downtown Asheville with some evening lights illuminating parts of the city

Afar’s cofounders spent three days on the ground in the North Carolina mountain town and came back with a reminder of the positive impact travel dollars can have.

January 29, 2025 02:38 PM

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Joe Diaz

Travel Tips + Etiquette

You Can Stay at the “Fresh Prince” Mansion Through Airbnb

Look at his kingdom. You could be finally there.

September 14, 2020 04:04 PM

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Tim Chester

Packing Tips + Gear

This Water-Repellent Hoodie, Developed in Japan, Is Coveted by My Entire Family

With windproof technology and water-repellent features, the Champion Reverse Weave StormShell gives new meaning to high-performance sweats.

October 29, 2020 12:23 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

Tips + News

This European Country Just Made Its Public Transportation Free for Everyone

Even tourists can travel by bus, train, or tram free of charge in Luxembourg now.

March 6, 2020 06:49 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Hundreds of horses stampede down a dirt road surrounded by green grass and a small creek at the C Lazy U Ranch in Granby, Colorado.

Stay Here Next

Why This 100-Year-Old Ranch in Colorado Is One of America’s Most Coveted Stays

For the past 105 years, the C Lazy U Ranch in Granby, Colorado, has been teaching travelers—and their families—how to live their best western life.

August 9, 2024 01:05 PM

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Aislyn Greene

rows of empty airplane seats, taken from the center aisle. The seats have purple cushions

Air Travel News

Is There a Safest Seat on an Airplane?

Experts debate whether there is a safest place to sit on an airplane in the case of an emergency.

December 6, 2023 08:07 AM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

Travel for Good

What Travelers Can Do to Save the Planet

Travel can be used as a force for positive change.

April 22, 2020 09:22 AM

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Staff

History + Culture

The History Lover’s Guide to Charleston

Even on a short weekend getaway, you can’t escape the complex stories that define this Southern city.

November 15, 2022 05:09 PM

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Stratton Lawrence

Art + Architecture

The Free, Pop-Up Photo Festival You Can’t Miss in New York City

For 10 days this September, a waterfront area below the Brooklyn Bridge will transform into a “photography village” featuring powerful exhibitions displayed in shipping containers.

August 12, 2019 04:57 PM

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Sarah Buder

COVID + Travel

A Global Search for Vaccines Fuels a Different Kind of Tourism

Some U.S. cities and states are going beyond tacitly allowing travelers to get vaccinated for COVID-19 and are actively courting vaccine tourists.

May 28, 2021 03:14 PM

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John Newton

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