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Tips + News

This New Program Lets You Live and Work Remotely in Bermuda—for up to a Year

We can think of worse places to spend our work-from-home days.

July 28, 2020 04:56 PM

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Michelle Baran

Art + Architecture

A Life-Sized Reproduction of Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel Arrives in St. Louis

Photo reproductions of Michelangelo’s Vatican artwork have arrived, to scale, for visitors to examine up close in St. Louis.

November 5, 2020 05:19 PM

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Laura Dannen Redman

Travel Tips + Etiquette

Ask a Local: Where Can I See Live Music in Kansas City?

Radio host Chris Haghirian has the inside scoop on where to catch live jazz, blues, local bands, and more.

May 25, 2021 12:48 PM

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Lola Méndez

AFAR Advisor

Wellness Overload: What Does “Wellness” Actually Mean?

“Wellness” means something different to every traveler—and every travel partner. Start here to make sense of it all.

September 25, 2019 04:59 PM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

Islands

6 Unmissable Things to Do in Barbados

Small but mighty, this Caribbean island has activities to occupy any sort of traveler.

April 24, 2023 03:35 PM

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Staff

Left: Jerez de la Frontera; right: wine glass

Beer, Wine, + Spirits

This Sherry-Loving City Is Spain’s Capital of Gastronomy for 2026—Here’s Why You Should Go Now

Jerez has always been synonymous with sherry. Now, young winemakers and chefs are giving Spain’s oldest wine region a delicious second act.

April 9, 2026 04:21 PM

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Isabelle Kliger

Air Travel News

Why European Airlines Are Flying Empty Planes

With an Omicron-fueled drop in demand, planes continue to fly in Europe even without passengers so that airlines won’t lose their airport slots. But what about climate concerns?

January 6, 2022 04:20 PM

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Associated Press (AP)

Cruise News

The Delta Variant Has Cruise Lines Adding New Safety Measures, Again

Cruise lines are finding themselves needing to pivot once more on public health protocols in an ever-changing pandemic environment.

August 17, 2021 07:50 PM

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Fran Golden

Outdoor Adventure

10 Great Places to Go Glamping With Kids in the U.S.

Whether you’re Under Canvas or in a reimagined Conestoga wagon that sleeps six, you’ll have a memorable vacation with the whole family.

June 21, 2021 01:43 PM

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Tanvi Chheda

Tips + News

Italy’s Idea for Safer Air Travel: No Carry-On Luggage

Luggage on flights to, from, and within Italy now has to be checked to allow travelers to maintain a safe social distance.

July 9, 2020 11:55 AM

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Michelle Baran

A train running alongside the ocean, with beach grass in the foreground

Train Travel

10 Train Routes That Will Take You Straight to a National Park

Amtrak routes like the Empire Builder and the California Zephyr deliver you straight to the country’s wildest places.

September 19, 2025 09:03 PM

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Alexandra Gillespie

Packing Tips + Gear

Plan the Cheapest Global Trek With This Addictive Tool and Win $10K

Put your travel planning prowess to good use with this (actually pretty fun) contest.

February 19, 2020 06:05 PM

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Michelle Baran

The Future of Travel

Things to Do on Maui That Can Help the Environment

Eco-consciousness knows no bounds on Maui. Here’s how travelers can get involved—while having fun.

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