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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

Hotels

10 Great Hotels in the Azores for a Local Stay

Don’t expect any humdrum, large hotel chains here: instead, ecofriendly surf lodges, historic forts-turned-inns, and stone-walled vacation homes await.

June 14, 2022 11:22 AM

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Jessie Beck

The banks of the Seine river in Paris in the autumn.

Cities We Love

Essential Things to See and Do in Paris in the Fall

Take the charms of Paris, factor in autumn’s mellow colors, plus an art world and restaurant scene waking up after the summer, and you’ve got plenty of reasons to book a trip.

October 12, 2023 12:41 PM

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Sara Lieberman

Natural Wonders

How to Watch the Geminid Meteor Shower This December

The brightest meteor shower of the year peaks on Monday, December 13.

October 28, 2021 03:33 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Tips + News

Amsterdam Tests Electric Autonomous Boats on Its Canals

Electric cars, meet your competition. Electric boats are on the way.

June 3, 2021 02:48 PM

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Mike Corder

Hotels

4 Hotels, 4 Distinct Adventures in the Arabian Desert

In the Ashar Valley of AlUla, Saudi Arabia, Habitas and Banyan Tree there are different ways to be immersed in nature, be it a luxury villa or a retro Airstream.

July 30, 2024 09:00 AM

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Laura Dannen Redman

Art + Architecture

An Extensive Leonardo da Vinci Retrospective Is Coming to the Louvre—but You’ll Need Reservations to See It

The hugely popular Paris museum is enforcing a ticketing system that designates specific entry times for visitors to this much-awaited exhibit. Here’s how to secure your spot.

October 16, 2019 04:28 PM

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Sarah Buder

Art + Architecture

10 Brilliant U.S. Art Exhibitions Worth Traveling for This Summer

Combine your next trip with some world-class art.

June 27, 2018 02:12 PM

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Allison C. Meier

The Future of Travel

Global Carbon Emissions Saw a Record Drop in 2020—Here’s How to Keep It That Way

Researchers say carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions, the leading cause of global warming, had the biggest yearly decline ever due to coronavirus-induced travel restrictions.

December 23, 2020 03:00 PM

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Sarah Buder

Make Future Travels Merry and Bright With Away’s Limited-Edition Holiday Collection

Packing Tips + Gear

Make Future Travels Merry With Away’s Limited-Edition Holiday Collection

You can shop the suitcase company’s hard-shell bags in four new colors, as well as two new sizes of its Everywhere Bag.

November 19, 2020 02:40 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

A long leash tied to a dog up ahead on a hiking trail in Asheville.

Outdoor Adventure

5 Reasons Why Your Dog Wants to Visit Asheville

From hiking trails to dog-friendly restaurants and hotels, travel tips for dog parents on where to go and what to do in Asheville to make tails wag

Sponsored by Explore Asheville and written by Erin McGrady

Aerial Photos of the Chicago Architecture Foundation Center River Cruise Aboard Chicago’s First Lady, Summer 2018, Photographer: Barry Butler

4 Days In

A Local’s Guide to the Perfect Long Weekend in Chicago

Sample gourmet Ukrainian food, watch a comedy show with puppets, and catch an all-ages jazz show.

May 19, 2025 08:50 PM

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Elaine Glusac

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

Hotels

The Stay List 2019

Our top picks for the best new hotels in the world.

April 14, 2019 08:21 PM

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Brooke Vaughan

Cruise

Much of Cruising Is Canceled Into the Fall. When Will We Be Able to Sail Again?

What it will take for cruises to be able to start back up again is complicated—and much of it is beyond their control.

July 17, 2020 08:08 PM

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Michelle Baran

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