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Why I Still Love San Francisco, Despite Recent Headlines

Foggy evenings and buzzy restaurants remind AFAR’s CEO and cofounder of the city’s charms.

August 24, 2023 04:24 PM

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Greg Sullivan

Festivals + Events

Holiday Lights Around the World

We need these glittering displays more than ever this year.

December 20, 2021 04:05 PM

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Associated Press (AP)

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Hotels

London Is Having a Big Hotels Moment. These Are the 6 Openings of 2023 We’re Most Excited About

Take advantage of the strong dollar at these ultra-luxurious debuts across the pond.

September 29, 2023 06:00 AM

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Heidi Mitchell

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Outdoor Adventure

10 Must-Try Activities in Québec for Adventure Lovers

This road trip through Western Québec delivers with mountain peaks, forest spas, and outdoor adventures for every traveler.

Sponsored by Bonjour Québec

Cities We Love

9 Reasons Why Bremen is One of Germany’s Most Innovative Cities

The pulsating, multifaceted heart of Northwest Germany rose to prominence as a hive of cutting-edge technology, science, architecture, and gastronomy some 1,200 years ago.

Sponsored by The German National Tourist Board

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Air Travel News

United Just Announced 6 New Routes out of This Major Hub

The carrier is also expanding service on 22 existing routes.

May 25, 2023 12:28 PM

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Bailey Berg

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Air Travel News

A First Look Inside American Airlines’ New Planes: Privacy Suites and Next-Gen Premium Economy

American Airlines has 50 Airbus A321XLR planes joining its fleet. We got a sneak peek and these were the standout features.

December 12, 2025 06:42 PM

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Chris Dong

The Solgaard Carry-On Closet promises built-in organization for up to a weeklong trip. In practice, its signature feature works best for a very specific type of traveler.

April 22, 2026 04:08 PM

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Shayla Martin

Cruise

Is Cruising Welcoming Enough for Black Travelers?

Not yet—but a group of Black travel advocates is hoping to help change that.

February 1, 2023 11:45 AM

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Heather Greenwood Davis

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Cruise

“Traveling Like a Celebrity” on the Nile—How to Get Exclusive Access to Egypt’s Ancient Sites Without Crowds

Luxury tour operator Abercrombie & Kent has decades of experience bringing travelers to Egypt and offers one of the most private ways to sail the Nile River—on the six-cabin Sanctuary Zein Nile Chateau.

December 6, 2024 05:24 PM

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Jeri Clausing

Trains

Penn Station’s Beautiful New Moynihan Train Hall Is Now Open

New York’s maligned train station just got a major upgrade.

January 4, 2021 05:44 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

A collection of colorful hanging lanterns at the Grand Bazaar in Istanbul

Longreads

Souvenirs Are a Sham. So Why Do We Keep Buying Them?

Why do we feel the need to collect mementos—including the good, the bad, and the ugly—out on the road?

August 21, 2024 09:12 AM

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Michelle Baran

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