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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

Restaurants + Cafés

In Milan, Pastry Chefs Are Reclaiming Italy’s Traditional Christmas Cake

Move over, supermarket panettone—Milanese pastry chefs are reinventing the country’s famous yuletide fruitcake in delicious ways.

September 12, 2019 11:49 AM

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Serena Renner

History + Culture

Inside Tokyo’s Buddhist Temple Devoted to “Lucky” Cats

Located in the Setagaya district, Tokyo’s Gotokuji Temple honors “maneki-neko”—a feline figurine that symbolizes good fortune, according to Japanese legend.

July 10, 2019 04:47 PM

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Sarah Buder

The sail-shaped Burj Al Arab Jumeirah, left, is surrounded by the blue waters of the Arabian Gulf. Jumeirah Al Naseem, right, is located right on the beach nearby.

Hotels

These Luxury Dubai Hotels Double as a Wildlife Sanctuary

Dubai’s sail-shaped Burj Al Arab and its sleek sister property, Jumeirah Al Naseem, are home to the Middle East’s first turtle rehabilitation project.

January 28, 2024 08:00 AM

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Nicola Chilton

Tips + News

The Bahamas to Travelers: We’re Still Open for Business

The tourist-dependent nation wants visitors to know that many of the islands were unscathed by Hurricane Dorian.

September 9, 2019 07:36 PM

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Dee-Ann Durbin

Food + Drink

6 Outdoor Dining Experiences Full of Flavor and Aboriginal Culture in Australia’s Northern Territory

From dinner under the stars to a bush safari, discovering the Northern Territory’s food scene means dining alfresco and expanding your horizons.

Sponsored by Tourism NT

Where to Travel Next

Beyond Paris, the Best Places to Visit in France This Year

France can capture your heart in a week but takes a lifetime to truly explore.

July 2, 2024 09:55 AM

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Eleanor Aldridge

Hiking + Cycling

Now Is Your Chance to Bike Across the Country

Search and State’s (new) annual cross-country ride is about to kick off, and you’re welcome to join.

May 31, 2017 07:24 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Versailles, France, August 18, 2012. Le Grand Trianon at The Palace of Versailles.

History + Culture

8 Beautiful Châteaux in France You Can Visit—or Even Spend the Night In

Spending the day in fantastical splendor? Yes, please.

February 13, 2024 10:51 AM

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Chloe Arrojado

Clockwise from top left: Kenya, Newfoundland, Santa Ynez, La Paz, Barcelona, South Korea, La Paz, Transylvania

Where to Travel Next

We Took Hundreds of Trips in 2025, and These Are the Places We Would Go Back to in a Heartbeat

Afar’s team roamed wide in 2025. These were our favorite spots from a year of exploring.

December 19, 2025 01:11 PM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

Cities We Love

Is This the Most Transcendent Way to Explore New York City?

A New Yorker rediscovers her city by crossing the bridges that connect it.

August 28, 2017 08:26 PM

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Valerie Rains

Air Travel News

How to Figure Out What Type of Plane You’re Flying In

The type of plane you fly on can affect everything from how much luggage space you’ll have to how you can pick the best seat.

January 17, 2024 05:45 PM

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Ramsey Qubein

Holiday Travel

8 Places Around the U.S. to Go for Holiday Tea

Decked-out dining rooms, warm scones, and tons of tea to choose from will surely put you in the festive spirit.

November 12, 2018 05:52 PM

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Rachel Mabe

Where to Travel Next

Discover Paradise with UnCruise: 3 Itineraries for the Ultimate Tropical Getaway

From jungle hikes to swimming alongside manta rays, UnCruise Adventures has an itinerary for every type of active traveler.

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