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Weekend Getaways

The Perfect, Beachy Weekend Getaway in Montauk, New York

Here’s how to spend a weekend eating, surfing, and meditating in Montauk.

July 16, 2021 03:11 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Packing Tips + Gear

The Best Father’s Day Gifts for Travel-Loving Dads

Father’s Day is on June 18. Here’s how to celebrate the dads who instilled a love of travel in us from a young age.

May 25, 2023 01:11 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Air Travel News

TSA Security Screenings Will Be Self-Service in Select Airports

The new procedure is already available at 25 U.S. airports.

June 30, 2023 03:07 PM

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Bailey Berg

The bathtubs at Buahan, a Banyan Tree Escape face the Balinese jungle.

Hotels We Love

The 15 Best Luxury Resorts in Bali and the Indonesian Islands

Surf, sand, culture, and craftsmanship—these are the 15 most incredible properties in Bali and the Indonesian archipelago.

January 10, 2024 01:12 PM

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Kathryn Romeyn

A flight attendant standing in an airplane aisle, with seats on either side. Her hands are raised to the luggage bins.

Air Travel News

Why Do Airplanes Dim the Cabin Lights During Takeoff and Landing?

One of the many mysteries of air travel actually has a very simple—and smart—explanation.

November 15, 2023 08:00 AM

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Ramsey Qubein

AFAR Approved

This Is the Best Tripod for Travelers—and It’s 30 Percent off This Black Friday

The sleek model from Peak Design is so compact it will fit neatly into the water bottle sleeve of your backpack. Get it for up to $180 off this Cyber Week.

November 24, 2023 09:12 AM

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Rachel McCord

Epic Trips

The World’s Most Magical Places to See the Northern Lights

This is your year to see the aurora borealis. Here’s where and how to see this most astounding of celestial shows in 2026.

March 9, 2026 08:42 AM

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Sarah Buder

An illustration depicting a family gathered around a person playing an instrument.

Fall 2022

The Future of Travel: Longer, More Meaningful Trips That Uplift Local Communities

Modern travelers hunger for cultural connection and emotional resonance on their trips.

November 7, 2022 02:30 PM

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Elaine Glusac

Weekend Getaways

10 Small Towns in the U.S. to Visit This Winter

Bigger isn’t always better when it’s time to get away. Case in point: These smaller, off-the-radar enclaves across the United States are well worth the wander come wintertime.

December 3, 2019 05:31 PM

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Ashlea Halpern

You can hike to West Virginia's New River Gorge Bridge (and other spots) is now easier.

Typically the Pro Membership for the popular hiking app costs $36 per year.

October 5, 2022 08:15 PM

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Bailey Berg

Tips + News

Yosemite Valley Is Closed Indefinitely Due to Wildfire

Here’s what travelers need to know about the Ferguson Fire that has already burned 94,992 acres near Yosemite National Park.

August 9, 2018 09:51 AM

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Lyndsey Matthews

A canal-view bathroom in a junior suite at Rosewood Amsterdam

Stay Here Next

This May Be Amsterdam’s Last New Hotel. We Checked In.

Once an orphanage and Palace of Justice, Rosewood Amsterdam is the Dutch capital’s most anticipated new hotel—and one of the city’s last debuts for a while.

October 1, 2025 08:35 AM

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Blane Bachelor

Air Travel News

How Much Do Masks Really Protect You on Flights?

New research reveals whether flying is safer when everyone wears a mask.

October 26, 2020 11:29 AM

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Michelle Baran

Epic Trips

10 Things I Wish I’d Known Before Traveling to Borneo

From what to expect on your wildlife excursions to the one thing you shouldn’t leave home without—here’s what you need to know before going to the jungles of Borneo.

August 15, 2019 06:35 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Exhibits featuring various outfits inside the Museo Casa Kahlo in Mexico City

Art + Culture

A First Look At the New Frida Kahlo Museum in Mexico City

The Museo Casa Kahlo, spearheaded by Kahlo’s descendants, focuses on her early years.

September 27, 2025 03:05 AM

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Bailey Berg

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