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5 Unhurried Trips From Kyoto to the African Bush

From an after-hours temple visit in Kyoto to a private safari, Roam by Tauck plans the details so you can slow down.

London is still the top spot across the pond for U.S. travelers during the holidays, but these unexpected cities are more popular than ever from Thanksgiving to New Year’s Eve this year.

November 30, 2018 12:39 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Hotels

10 Stylish Airbnbs in Palm Springs

Whether you’re looking for cozy hideaways or midcentury-modern stunners, these swanky rentals have you covered. (And they all come with private pools.)

December 29, 2021 12:55 PM

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Caitlin Morton

History + Culture

Palaces, Castles, and Cottages: “Downton Abbey” Filming Locations You Can Visit in England

It’s possible to explore the country like your favorite characters from the award-winning period drama series, among them fictional aristocrats Lady Mary and Lord Sinderby.

September 18, 2019 09:01 AM

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Lottie Gross

Weekend Getaways

The Perfect Weekend Getaway to Ottawa, Canada

Visit the landmarks and local marvels that make Ottawa a stand-out capital city.

May 5, 2022 10:38 PM

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Laura Byrne Paquet

Food + Drink

I Grew Up Eating Filipino Food—These Are the Philippines’ 11 Best Dishes

There’s so much deliciousness to explore on the Philippines’ more than 7,600 islands.

December 5, 2024 12:55 PM

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Chloe Arrojado

Travel Tips + Etiquette

The Best Way to Carry a Sense of Home With You While Traveling

As a kid moving from one hotel to the next, AFAR deputy editor Jennifer Flowers found nourishment in family rituals. Here, she shares her secret for beating homesickness.

February 13, 2017 12:10 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

Cities We Love

These Dream-Like Gardens in London Are Perfect in All Seasons

One writer on how a sliver of land along the Thames became her go-to spot for solace, joy, and rest.

March 25, 2020 01:36 PM

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Kelly Dawson

Train Travel

Face Masks and Meal Changes Coming to Amtrak

A new face mask requirement is just one of many safety initiatives the national train network is instituting in order to curb the spread of COVID-19.

May 8, 2020 05:35 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Southwest airplane landing with United airplane taxing in foreground

Air Travel News

Southwest Will Match Your Elite Status With Other Airlines

You have until the end of 2019 to make your miles work double for you.

November 19, 2019 04:28 PM

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Michelle Baran

two people sitting by the lake with mountains in the background and the picture is made to look like it's been ripped in half

Travel Tips + Etiquette

What Happens if Your Relationship Ends Before a Big Trip? Well, Now There’s Insurance for That

An entrepreneur has created an add-on insurance for vacation rentals that lets couples get some money back if they break up before their trip.

June 12, 2026 12:35 PM

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Mark Ellwood

Chimney Rock an abrupt butte near Cortez, 2015

History + Culture

This National Park Alternative in Colorado Allows Only 30 Visitors per Day

Ute Mountain Ute Tribal Park is a similar but less-crowded alternative to Mesa Verde National Park nearby.

June 11, 2026 02:40 PM

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Daliah Singer

Cities We Love

The Best Time to Visit Orlando

We explain why you should start planning an escape this winter to Central Florida

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