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Weekend Getaways

10 Cozy Hotels for a Romantic Getaway

For a dreamy weekend away, snuggle up at one of these sweet retreats with fireplaces, hot tubs, and more.

June 10, 2020 09:21 AM

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Erika Hueneke

COVID + Travel

Iceland Travel Restrictions Continue to Change—Here’s Everything You Need to Know

Vaccinated Americans can still travel to Iceland with no quarantine, but testing requirements and social-distancing measures are back due to a spike in COVID-19 cases this summer.

August 13, 2021 03:10 PM

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Terry Ward

Longreads

Why a Train Trip Across the U.S. Is the Fastest Way to Slow Down

On a cross-country Amtrak trip, a perpetually rushed traveler finds the gift of time.

February 14, 2018 02:40 PM

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Eric Weiner

U.S. Beaches

The Beach That Makes Me Appreciate Hawai‘i

A former Honolulu resident reflects on the complicated realities of living in paradise.

May 5, 2020 03:23 PM

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Nicole Antonio

Where to Travel Next

52 Places to Travel in the U.S. This Year

A coast-to-coast guide to the coolest experiences happening in all 50 states (plus Puerto Rico and Washington, D.C.) right now

July 14, 2025 08:10 AM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

Beaches

6 U.S. Islands Where You Can’t Help but Slow Down

Whether you’re strolling the coast of an Atlantic island or savoring the sunset on Hawaii’s low-key paradise, you’ll be surprised at how quickly time becomes irrelevant.

March 7, 2018 07:00 PM

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Laura Itzkowitz

Art + Architecture

An All-Night Art Festival Is About to Take Over Toronto

The celebration of Nuit Blanche Toronto sees a curated selection of exhibitions, installations, and live performances pop up across the city overnight.

August 21, 2018 04:18 PM

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Sarah Buder

Packing Tips + Gear

How One Luxury Carmaker Is Changing the Rental Game

At 23 locations (and counting), this Audi-owned upstart is rebooting car-rental for the on-demand generation.

June 5, 2018 09:34 AM

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Matthew Phenix

Air Travel News

People With Nut Allergies Will Get Early Boarding on American

The new policy is a departure from the carrier’s previous hands-off approach to allergy sufferers.

November 14, 2018 07:27 PM

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Michelle Baran

Cities We Love

72 Hours With a Portland Local

September 18, 2015 02:08 PM

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Aislyn Greene

Health + Wellness

The Urban Bathhouse Is a Wellness Trend We Can Get Behind

Luxurious places for a soak and sauna session are popping up around the United States. Here are seven to check out.

March 27, 2018 10:08 AM

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Vanita Salisbury

A person speaking on the phone while reading a map

Travel for Good

The Most Heart-Warming Help We’ve Ever Received from a Stranger Abroad

AFAR staffers share their accounts of varying acts of kindness and humanity they’ve experienced from strangers around the world.

November 15, 2016 03:19 PM

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Sarah Buder

History + Culture

How These U.S. Neighborhoods Got Their Odd Names

If names like Cabbagetown, Goose Hollow, and Normal Heights sound bizarre, just wait until you read about how they got those monikers in the first place.

March 19, 2018 08:25 PM

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Maya Kroth

Tips + News

The U.S. Ban on Travel Now Includes Europe, the U.K., and Ireland—What You Need to Know

The temporary ban has been extended to the U.K. and Ireland, effective midnight March 16, but U.S. citizens and their families are exempt.

March 14, 2020 02:06 PM

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Michelle Baran

Museums + Galleries

You Can See Immersive Van Gogh Digital Art Shows in Over 40 U.S. Cities

Tickets are on sale in New York, Chicago, and other cities for five different traveling exhibitions featuring the Dutch painter’s famous works.

December 14, 2021 05:18 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

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