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With an Airline Ban at Hand, What’s Next for Smart Luggage?

Risk of fire means that high-tech bags with unremovable batteries—used to power trackers, device chargers, and even scooter motors—are about to become no-fly items.

January 8, 2018 05:35 PM

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Seth Miller

The Future of Travel

We Have Liftoff: Top Places to Watch U.S. Rocket Launches

These are the three places to go if you want to see space history in the making.

October 8, 2018 03:10 PM

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Kathryn B. Creedy

Food + Drink

6 of the Most Mouth-Watering Chocolate Treats Made in the United States

From new-school candy bars to chocolate sauce worth eating with a spoon, these are the sweetest highlights of this year’s Good Food Awards.

February 12, 2018 01:27 PM

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Aislyn Greene

Beaches

Aman Will Launch New Hotel, Amanvari, in Los Cabos

The new hotel will be part of a luxurious new development on Los Cabos’ East Cape.

March 16, 2018 05:26 PM

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Sandra Ramani

Where to Travel Next

Why San Diego is the Perfect Wellness Destination

California has always been ahead of the curve when it comes to healthy living. Today there’s no better place to experience the best of wellness travel than San Diego.

September 14, 2018 12:32 PM

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Visit California

New Orleans Bans Airbnb-Style Rentals From Garden District, Most of French Quarter

Hotels

New Orleans Bans Airbnb-Style Homes From Garden District, Most of French Quarter

The New Orleans City Council just unanimously voted to place heavy restrictions on short-term rentals throughout the city. Here’s what it means for travelers.

August 9, 2019 12:55 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Small Ship Cruises

Your New Favorite Place in Belize Is Just a Cruise Away

Cruising’s newest private island, Harvest Caye, provides an idyllic oasis redolent of Belize and a gateway to mainland adventures.

December 22, 2016 12:16 PM

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Anne Kalosh

Tips + News

Rome Bans Sitting on the Spanish Steps

AFAR took in the scene this week at the famous monument where police were observed asking people to stand or face fines.

August 7, 2019 12:33 PM

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Laura Itzkowitz

Festivals + Events

What Happens to All the Mardi Gras Beads Left Behind?

New Orleans tries to turn the tide on the colorful trash left after the parades and parties are all done.

February 19, 2020 04:44 PM

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Jenny Adams

Travel Tips + Etiquette

Now, You Can Explore the World’s Coolest Neighborhoods with a Local

Get a real insider perspective on how a neighborhood becomes cool—and how best to see it.

July 22, 2019 03:14 PM

Air Travel News

Delta’s New Planes Will Be Carrier’s First With Bathroom Windows

The airline’s new Airbus A220 aircraft feature wider seats, souped-up Wi-Fi, and yes, lavatories with a sky-high view.

November 6, 2018 06:39 PM

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Michelle Baran

5 Reasons Why You Should Visit Santa Cruz’s Sister Town

Weekend Getaways

5 Things to Do in Felton, California—Santa Cruz’s Sister Town

This woodsy town is all the sights without the crowds.

July 18, 2016 11:51 AM

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Jennifer Maerz

Family Travel

How I Accidentally Retraced My Family’s Roots to a Tiki Bar in Madrid

A young woman ventures to Spain for the first time with her mother, and discovers that sometimes, the apple really does not fall far from the tree.

May 30, 2018 07:18 PM

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Nicole Antonio

Travel Tips + Etiquette

5 Ways to Survive a Mercury Retrograde While Traveling

A professional astrologer gives tips on how to avoid travel disasters when the planets AREN’T aligned.

January 22, 2016 03:05 PM

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Ryan Evans

Food + Drink

Wandering Chef: Charlie Palmer’s Love Letter to Le Bristol Paris

The American chef tells all about his recent hospitality experience.

June 16, 2016 08:07 PM

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Nicoletta Richardson

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