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Why The Grand Tour of Switzerland Is More Than a Road Trip

See 12 world heritage sites along the most beautiful Swiss roads in this cultural tour-de-force.

Sponsored by Switzerland Tourism

Where to Travel Next

18 Places to Go in 2018

Wondering where to travel in 2018? We’ve got you covered.

December 7, 2017 02:24 PM

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Staff

Travel Tips + Etiquette

This Kayak Travel Planning Tool Is a Well-Kept Secret Every Traveler Should Know About

Here’s how to use Kayak Direct as a resource to plan your next trip.

February 23, 2023 10:25 PM

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Paul Rubio

Epic Trips

These 5 Unexpected Destinations Will Inspire You to Go Off the Beaten Path on Your Next Trip

Take the road less traveled for thrilling cities like Cape Town, the distinctive cuisine of Osaka, and exotic wildlife sightings in Australia.

Sponsored by the United Club℠ Infinite Card

Other

The Essential Guide to New Brunswick

Visit this wide-ranging province for outdoor adventure, historic sites, delicious seafood, and scenic sand dunes, sea caves, and rock towers.

February 19, 2020 12:22 PM

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Barbara Peck

In "The Reluctant Traveler" Eugene Levy visits Costa Rica, Utah, Finland, Japan, the Maldives, Portugal, South Africa, and Italy.

How the 76-year-old actor, who doesn’t like travel, became the host of Apple TV+'s newest travel show, which premiers February 24.

February 22, 2023 02:36 PM

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Tips + News

What Life Looks Like in Locked-Down Countries

Across the globe, countries are closing borders and asking citizens to stay home in the midst of the coronavirus outbreak. Here’s what people are doing to cope.

April 24, 2020 02:00 PM

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Terry Ward

Expedition Cruises

Just Back From Antarctica

Why it matters to go to Antarctica now

February 13, 2020 09:23 AM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

Family Travel

These Hotels Will School Your Kids in 2020

Want to work from paradise (WFP) while your kids take a schoolcation? The new academic year is shaping up to be a buzzword-heavy global learning experience far from the schoolyard.

September 23, 2020 02:13 PM

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Tim Chester

AFAR Advisor

Women in Travel: Three Successful CEOs on How They Do It

Working in travel can be a dream job, but the challenges never stop, especially when you’re leading a company. I talked to three trailblazing women CEOs about how they get it done.

October 31, 2019 08:14 AM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

Dozens of sail boats, yachts and smaller boats are docked along the port of Portofino, Italy, with colorful buildings lining the shore and hills covered in greenery

Cruise

One of the Best Ways to See Italy? On These Intimate Small-Ship Cruises

Whether you want to do a two-week deep dive along the Italian coast or simply dip your toes into some lesser-known harbors, these cruises offer a wonderful way to explore more of Italy.

August 12, 2024 07:25 PM

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Brittany Chrusciel

Packing Tips + Gear

The Best Travel Boots Now Come in . . . Vegan?

I road-tested Blundstone’s new vegan boots to see if they lived up to the beloved original leather version. Here’s what I found.

January 21, 2022 06:22 PM

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Billie Cohen

Due to high demand, Global Entry applications are taking up to 18 months in some cases.

Air Travel News

Your Global Entry Application Could Take More Than a Year—but There Are Ways to Speed It Up

Enrollment on Arrival and Appointment Scanner can help you get Global Entry faster.

August 30, 2022 07:45 PM

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Bailey Berg

COVID + Travel

Italy to Require COVID Pass to Enter Museums, Restaurants

Eligibility will be based on having received at least one vaccine dose, recovered from COVID, or tested negative within the last 48 hours.

July 23, 2021 06:19 PM

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Frances D’Emilio

Tips + News

You Can Finally Watch the Original Broadway Production of “Hamilton” at Home

The live, filmed version of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s hit musical is now streaming exclusively on Disney Plus.

July 3, 2020 10:29 AM

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Sarah Buder

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