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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

Tips + News

“We Are Holding the Olympics This Summer,” Says Japanese PM

“I am determined to achieve the games as a proof of human victory against the pandemic, a symbol of global solidarity and to give hope and courage around the world.”

January 29, 2021 03:27 PM

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Mari Yamaguchi

hand holding a phone in front of an airplane window taking a video of the wing

Air Travel News

Why Airlines Tell You Not to Retrieve Your Phone if It Falls Between Seats

It’s frustrating when your phone falls into the cracks between airplane seats. But it could be dangerous if you try to fish it out yourself.

March 17, 2026 12:55 PM

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Bailey Berg

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Outdoor Adventure

This Is Québec’s Most Scenic Drive

Breaching whales, a spectacular fjord, and picturesque villages await along the Whales and Wonders Trail.

Sponsored by Bonjour Québec

From the Editor

Why I Remain Hopeful About the Future of Travel

One thing I’m sure of: Travel will return, and it can be better.

March 12, 2021 01:34 PM

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Julia Cosgrove

Family Travel

A Flight Attendant’s Tips for Flying With Kids

Traveling with younger fliers can be both fun and challenging. A Delta Air Lines flight attendant and father shares some advice from his years up in the air.

May 31, 2023 05:38 PM

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Michelle Baran

Packing Tips + Gear

8 Free Airport Apps That Make Your Flight Less Stressful

Ever hear of Mobile Passport? FlightAware? Download these apps before your next flight—you can thank us later.

June 9, 2022 05:27 PM

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Udi Onyile

Hotels

What to Expect from Blackberry Farm’s Dreamy New Project in the Great Smoky Mountains

Plus, how to spend a perfect day there when it opens, according to its proprietor, Mary Celeste Beall

September 8, 2017 04:27 PM

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Brooke Porter Katz

History + Culture

Remaking the World, One Globe at a Time

In an excerpt from “The New Traditional,” cartographer Peter Bellerby continues a tradition nobody even noticed had gone missing.

May 25, 2020 08:59 AM

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Juliette Leblanc

Where to Travel Next

8 Summer Trips to Book Right Now, From the Solar Eclipse to World Pride

Skip your usual summer vacation plans with these destinations.

March 9, 2026 03:14 PM

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Scott Hocker

Tips + News

What Life Looks Like in Locked-Down Countries

Across the globe, countries are closing borders and asking citizens to stay home in the midst of the coronavirus outbreak. Here’s what people are doing to cope.

April 24, 2020 02:00 PM

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Terry Ward

Pyramid Lake at Jasper National Park, Canada

Visas + Passports

Do You Need a Passport to Go to Canada?

Everything you need to know about travel requirements to visit the United States’ northern neighbor.

June 22, 2023 04:23 PM

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Bailey Berg

Epic Trips

5 Top Beach Clubs Around the World for the Ultimate Summer Getaway

Grab your passport and get ready for exclusive experiences at these renowned beach clubs along México’s Riviera Maya, the French Riviera, Greece, and beyond.

Sponsored by the United Club℠ Infinite Card

Restaurants + Cafés

The Best New Restaurants in New York Right Now

AFAR’s New York–based team weighs in on their favorite places to eat in NYC that opened in 2018.

December 21, 2018 04:59 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

In the heart of downtown Guerneville, Boon Eat + Drink's menu is delightfully fresh and colorful.

Restaurants + Cafés

This Outdoorsy California Destination Has an Unexpected Food Scene

Visitors come to California’s Russian River for sunshine and beaches, but the food scene is just as worthy a reason to plan a trip here.

August 2, 2024 02:32 PM

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Jennifer Maerz

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