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Loyalty + Rewards

Score a Free Annual Hotel Night With These Credit Cards

Select credit cards offer free hotel and resort stays as a perk each year, adding long-term value to card membership.

March 29, 2023 02:02 PM

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Paul Rubio

Packing Tips + Gear

Away’s 2022 Holiday Collection Is a Nostalgic Throwback

Even luggage brands are getting in on the ’90s and Y2K-era trends these days.

November 10, 2022 01:50 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

LGBTQ Travel

Why Washington, D.C. Is an Especially Meaningful Place to Celebrate Pride

Visiting historic sites connected to the fight for LGBTQ+ rights combined with the Capital Pride Festival in June makes for the ultimate way to observe Pride month.

Sponsored by Visit SLO CAL

AFAR Approved

It’s a Rain Boot. It’s a Snow Boot—and I Pack It All Winter Long

The new-in-2022 Colter Footwear Collection by outdoor lifestyle brand Stio is as versatile as they come.

February 18, 2023 01:19 PM

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Laura Dannen Redman

Visas + Passports

U.S. State Department Will Add a Third Gender Option to Passport Applications

Transgender applicants will also no longer need to provide medical certification when selecting their gender.

July 7, 2021 04:15 PM

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Caitlin Morton

Restaurants + Cafés

This Beloved New York Hotel Has Opened Its Doors on the West Coast

Location, location, location and food, food, food at the new NoMad Los Angeles

January 22, 2018 08:21 PM

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Sara Button

A family walking down the boardwalk towards the beach on Oak Island.

Family Travel

A Slower Family Escape on North Carolina’s Coast

Barrier islands and small coastal towns provide the perfect backdrop for an unforgettable family vacation in North Carolina.

Sponsored by Brunswick County Tourism Development Authority

Food + Drink

Bakeries, Boutiques, and Beauty Rooms: NYC Is Having a Korean Culture Moment

From a tiny Chinatown wine bar to a Meatpacking District motor showroom doubling as a cultural hub, NYC’s Korean scene is bigger, bolder, and more exciting than ever.

February 18, 2026 01:09 PM

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Katie Chang

Epic Trips

Truth or Dare: The Curious Rise of Danger Tourism

Swimming with sharks, running with bulls, skiing down active volcanoes: The definition of a good time is changing.

March 2, 2018 01:27 PM

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David K. Gibson

COVID + Travel

U.S. to Open Canada and Mexico Land Borders to Vaccinated Travelers

The new policy comes as the Biden administration prepares to lift the international travel ban for vaccinated visitors starting in November.

October 13, 2021 04:12 PM

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Michelle Baran

The swimming pool at Andaz One Bangkok faces Lumphini Park.

Stay Here Next

Inside Andaz One Bangkok, a Low-Key Hotel in One of the City’s Best Locations

Andaz One Bangkok combines a top-notch location with smart design, a park-side setting, and excellent perks.

February 12, 2026 04:25 PM

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Chris Schalkx

Xala is only 90 minutes' south of Puerto Vallarta's airport but feels a world away from major development.

Travel for Good

Xanadu? No, It’s Xala, the Anti-Resort on Mexico’s Pacific Coast

The new 3,000-acre idyll will be socially and environmentally conscious, a town and a travel destination in one.

August 1, 2022 10:33 AM

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Laura Dannen Redman

Travel for Good

OneSeed Expeditions Empowers Locals While Offering Some Seriously Epic Trips

The first installment in our Tour Operators That Give Back series meets an outfitter that believes adventure and entrepreneurial hustle go hand in hand.

August 11, 2021 06:11 PM

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Jill K. Robinson

AFAR Advisor

Stand Out as a California Expert—and STAR

The newly redesigned California STAR platform helps travel advisors serve travelers with intuitive programming.

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