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Festivals + Events

9 Paris Olympic Activities That Are Free—No Reservations or Tickets Required

Come as you are, leave when you want.

June 14, 2024 04:17 PM

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Kristy Alpert

Art + Culture

The Best Travel Shows to Stream Right Now

Enjoy the thrill of the chase in Paris, a Stanley Tucci tour of Italy, and a puppet’s-eye view of global cuisine with these streaming TV shows.

March 9, 2021 10:59 AM

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Staff

Air Travel News

Breeze Airways Is Launching $249 First-Class Flights Between New York and California

Low-cost startup Breeze Airways expands with coast-to-coast flights and bargain first-class fares.

April 26, 2022 03:56 PM

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Barbara Peterson

Islands

The 8 Best Things to Do in the BVI

You’ll notice the British Virgin Islands offer a throwback Caribbean experience: a tranquil, easygoing atmosphere—exactly the stuff travel dreams are made of.

June 2, 2021 07:35 PM

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Brian Major

Books

Frances Mayes Will Never Tire of the Tuscan Sun

The doyenne of central Italy speaks—and what she has to say might surprise you.

July 16, 2020 11:04 AM

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Katherine LaGrave

Longreads

Finders, Keepers

Deep in southwest Arkansas is a state park that charges visitors $10 to search for gems that can be worth hundreds of thousands of dollars.

May 5, 2021 02:35 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

Travel for Good

The Revival of Traditional Voyaging in Hawai‘i

A photographer and member of Maui’s Hui O Waa Kaulua voyaging community shares what it’s like to sail the ocean in a traditional wa‘a, or canoe.

September 2, 2021 05:37 PM

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Aislyn Greene

Tips + News

Does Biden Plan to Implement Domestic Travel Restrictions?

While mandatory COVID-19 tests for domestic flights was being “actively” considered, the Biden administration has paused consideration of domestic travel restrictions for now.

February 18, 2021 01:21 PM

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Michelle Baran

U.S. Beaches

Finding Good Vibes, Beach Culture, and Street Art in Santa Monica

Sun-filled Santa Monica offers the natural beauty of a coastal setting, the cutting-edge arts scene of a city, and plenty of California’s freshest and finest cuisine—all in one place.

Sponsored by Botánika Resort

Epic Trips

Travel Back in Time Through Jordan

Ancient ruins and a welcoming culture combine for a journey like no other.

Sponsored by The Marriott Bonvoy Boundless Card from Chase

AFAR Advisor

Here’s What Makes the Crew of This Cruise Line Exceptional

AmaWaterways hires and trains crew members to help guests feel like family. This is the experience that results.

January 8, 2020 01:45 PM

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AmaWaterways

View of Downtown Vancouver and Burrard Bridge at False Creek during sunny sunset.

Weekend Getaways

The Perfect Weekend in Vancouver Is All About Indigenous Culture, Exceptional Asian Food, and a 1,000-Acre Park

Natural sights and urban delights—Vancouver has it all.

July 29, 2022 05:00 AM

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Bianca Bujan

You Can Still Find Old Hollywood Glamour at These Los Angeles Spots

History + Culture

Relive the Golden Age of Hollywood at These Los Angeles Spots

Duck past the theme park advertisements and explore the old school charm of L.A. on your next trip to the City of Angels.

April 4, 2023 09:18 AM

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Vanita Salisbury

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