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Art + Culture

5 Music Festivals Worth Traveling For

These global weekenders offer top music and good times—but also a strong sense of place.

February 8, 2024 06:15 PM

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Tim Chester

In the Magazine

Sri Lanka Has Come Into Its Own as a Nature Lover’s Paradise

Sri Lanka’s tourism industry found a creative way to adapt to the pandemic: It embraced the outdoors.

December 1, 2021 02:30 PM

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Zinara Rathnayake

Cities We Love

The Best New Restaurants in Chicago

Chicago’s dining scene never disappoints—but the city has further raised its game.

December 1, 2021 12:53 PM

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Nina Kokotas Hahn

Destination Spotlight

See a Different Side of Puerto Rico, Thanks to United Voices by AFAR

From sipping warm coffee on a misty mountaintop to experiencing top-tier gastronomy and culture, let this AFAR-designed trip inspire your next adventure on the island.

Sponsored by Discover Puerto Rico and written by Herson Guerrero

Beaches

Inside Panama’s Secret Surfer Paradise

A five-hour drive south of Panama City’s high-rise condominiums and glitzy casinos is the Azuero Peninsula—a surfer’s paradise that the rest of the world is just now catching onto.

October 11, 2017 12:39 PM

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Nicholas Gill

Actor and TV host Alan Cumming has a new entertainment venture, this time focused on bringing you relaxation while flying.

“Traitors U.S.” host Alan Cumming dishes on airport lounges, the essential preflight cocktail, and his new partnership with Virgin Atlantic.

March 27, 2025 03:43 PM

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Cat Sposato

A trip to Muskoka puts you in close proximity to tranquil lakes and beaches.

Weekend Getaways

Great Toronto Day Trips for Summer and Fall

Enhance your next visit to Toronto with an outing beyond the city limits.

June 28, 2023 01:27 PM

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Heather Greenwood Davis

COVID + Travel

CDC Further Relaxes Mask Guidance for Vaccinated People

Those who have been fully vaccinated for COVID-19 no longer need to wear a mask outdoors, except when in a crowded environment.

April 27, 2021 03:29 PM

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Michelle Baran

aerial view of Los Cabos beach with sand and waves

Air Travel News

Cyber Monday Flight Deals Worth Planning Your Next Trip Around

Fly to Mexico from $99 one-way. Paris round-trip for less than $300. These Cyber Monday discounts could be just the inspiration you need for your next getaway.

November 27, 2023 09:20 AM

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Michelle Baran

Socotra, Yemen - January 19, 2025: Discovering Socotra Islands breathtaking landscapes and coastlines on an adventure

Longreads

Can the “Galápagos of the Arabian Sea” Survive Its Popularity?

The UNESCO-listed island of Socotra faces an onslaught of sustainability challenges, from climate change to an Instagram-fueled tourism surge.

January 29, 2026 11:10 AM

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Rachel Nuwer

A turquoise and azure swimming hole surrounded by trees

Family Travel

Mexico’s Caribbean Coast Is Ideal for Kids. Here’s Where to Go and What to Do.

This stretch of Mexican beach paradise achieves what many destinations can only wish for: a family vacation that makes everyone happy.

December 2, 2025 12:06 PM

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Sophie Friedman

View of south rim of grand canyon with snow in foreground and on top of rocks

National Parks

Find a Winter Wonderland in These 6 Stunning National Parks

Pile on your warmest gear and enjoy these beautiful national parks with fewer crowds, dramatic landscapes, and snowy outdoor activities.

November 27, 2024 07:36 AM

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Melanie Haiken

An aerial view of a rectangular pool with boulders and waves surrounding it

Where to Go in Winter

Escape the Cold in These 7 Countries Where It’s Summer Right Now

Tired of winter? These Southern Hemisphere destinations offer summer sunshine from December through February.

December 18, 2024 01:33 PM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

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