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Festivals + Events

7 Festivals Near Yosemite That Are Worth Planning Your Trip Around

Come for the waterfalls and wildflowers; stay for the festivals and live music.

Sponsored by Yosemite Mariposa County Tourism Bureau

Art + Architecture

10 Art Exhibitions in the U.S. Worth Traveling for in Spring 2018

Need a cultural reason to travel across the country? Let these shows be your inspiration.

April 2, 2018 07:37 PM

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Allison C. Meier

AFAR Advisor

AFAR Advisor Survey Contest Rules & Regulations

September through November 2019

October 29, 2019 05:04 PM

Packing Tips + Gear

Care Package Ideas to Brighten Any Travel Lover’s Day

Whether you’d rather DIY or order one online, these travel-themed care packages will bridge the gap between you and your loved ones.

May 29, 2020 05:43 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Art + Culture

Spend a Perfect Weekend in Mexico’s San Miguel de Allende

Discover the cobblestone streets of Mexico’s colorful San Miguel de Allende for a tour of Gothic architecture and curated tequila tastings.

July 22, 2022 10:14 AM

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Kristin Braswell

Air Travel News

JetBlue’s First London Flights From NYC Take Off

The first transatlantic JetBlue flights from JFK to Heathrow are finally operating.

August 11, 2021 08:37 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Food + Drink

The Big Business of New Orleans’s King Cakes

How a humble European pastry became the Big Easy’s most delicious symbol of Mardi Gras.

February 28, 2022 07:59 PM

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Robin Catalano

U.S. Beaches

Best U.S. Beaches for Beginning Surfers

Surf’s up: These laid-back beaches and friendly breaks are ideal for beginner surfers looking to learn the basics.

May 21, 2019 02:43 PM

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Deb Hopewell

Tips + News

The Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games Have Been Postponed Until Summer 2021

The event will now start almost exactly a year after it was supposed to, in July 2021.

March 30, 2020 01:22 PM

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Michelle Baran

Loyalty + Rewards

7 Spring Trips That Can Be Booked Entirely With Points and Miles

From a family trip to London to the beaches of South East Asia, there are some great spring vacation deals available—as long as you know where to look.

February 8, 2019 09:55 AM

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Ramsey Qubein

Winter Sports

Who Wears It Well? The Best in Après-Ski Outfits

The top après-ski style contenders come from Switzerland and Colorado, where the “little black dress” of ski comes into play.

December 21, 2020 06:37 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Tips + News

Airbnb, Resilient in Pandemic, Goes Forward With IPO

Airbnb proved its resilience in a year that has upended global travel. Now it needs to prove to investors that it sees more growth ahead.

December 10, 2020 02:55 PM

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Dee-Ann Durbin

Food + Drink

9 Coffee Subscriptions and Boxes for Beans From Around the World

Treat yourself to one of these monthly or weekly craft coffee subscriptions. Bonus: They also make great gifts for loved ones in need of a pick-me-up.

June 4, 2020 05:08 PM

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Sarah Buder

Hotels

The 9 Best New Hotels in Copenhagen to Book

There are some exciting new developments in the Danish capital’s hotel scene. Here’s where to stay on your next trip.

December 2, 2021 06:29 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Hotels

Is Detroit the Next Big Boutique Hotel Destination?

Hockeytown transforms into Hoteltown with five exciting properties on the horizon.

March 16, 2018 08:28 PM

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Sara Button

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