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Bucket List Reimagined: Mindful Return to the Greek Islands

Starting May 1, Greece will stop requiring travelers to show proof of vaccination, a negative test, or proof of recovery to enter—it may be the perfect time to visit. Here’s where to go.

April 27, 2022 12:44 PM

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Giovanna Dell’Orto

Restaurants + Cafés

The Best New Restaurants in Paris Right Now (2018)

The best 2018 openings in Paris include everything from a refined Pierre Hermé tea salon on the Left Bank to a neon-colored Asian canteen in the 11th arrondissement.

December 21, 2018 04:06 PM

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Lindsey Tramuta

Longreads

Inside the Growing Community of Families on the Road, Full Time

What unites full-timing families is what separates them, literally, from the rest of America: Their house is on wheels, and it’s most likely much smaller than yours.

April 28, 2020 04:11 PM

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Kieran Dahl

U.S. Beaches

The Joys of Cleaning Up a Beach on Vacation

Whether you join an organized cleanup or simply spend 15 minutes tidying the sand around your towel, picking up trash on a beach can help you connect more deeply with your destination.

May 21, 2019 02:40 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Tips + News

Visa-Free Travel Just Got Even Easier in China

As of December 1, many international travelers with layovers up to six days can enter Chongqing, Xi’an, and Ningbo without a visa.

October 29, 2019 02:27 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Nendaz boasts epic views of the Rhone Valley and is a great place to bring the whole family.

Where to Travel Next

The Family Getaway of Your Dreams Awaits in the Valais Region of Switzerland

A dad and veteran AFAR traveler checks out the scene in Nendaz, which offers all kinds of winter fun for everyone in your gang.

Sponsored by Switzerland Tourism and Written by Bryan Kinkade

Cities We Love

Escape a City Without Leaving It in 14 Innovative Urban Parks

Slip into a secret garden. Climb to a rooftop oasis. Stroll an elevated park. To get a fresh angle on a city, take a walk on its green side.

July 31, 2018 01:28 PM

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Miranda Smith

Winter 2025

Pia Riverola’s Latest Photo Book Will Make You Rethink the Everyday Moments of Travel

In her new book, photographer Pia Riverola celebrates the shared wonder of everyday moments from Tokyo to Portofino.

January 3, 2025 03:28 PM

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Amy Alipio

The Future of Travel

Beeyonder Lets You Visit Australia (Even Though It’s Still Locked Down)

With her virtual travel platform, founder Brittany Palmer has discovered vivid ways to engage people who can’t travel easily.

June 10, 2021 05:54 PM

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Charlene Fang

Road Trips

See 9 Stunning Frank Lloyd Wright Works on the New Great Wright Road Trip

Follow a four-day ramble through scenic western New York to see some of the American architect’s most impressive works.

August 27, 2021 04:38 PM

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Billie Cohen

United will return to Stockholm for the first time since 2019 with service from Newark.

Air Travel News

United Is Adding These New Transatlantic Routes for 2023

The Chicago-based airline will add or bring back three routes to Spain, Sweden, and the UAE, as well as add routes to six markets it already serves.

October 12, 2022 02:31 PM

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Bailey Berg

Air Travel News

Business Class Sale: Round-Trip NYC to Paris, $1,000

It’s no Air France, but boutique airline La Compagnie wants to deliver you to the City of Light on the cheap.

November 19, 2017 10:35 AM

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Matthew Phenix

Cruise

First Mediterranean Cruise Sets Sail With Mandatory Coronavirus Tests

Anyone who tested positive, had a fever, or had COVID-19 symptoms was denied boarding on the “MSC Grandiosa,” the first cruise to set sail from Italy since the lockdown in March.

August 17, 2020 05:34 PM

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Frances D’Emilio

Art + Culture

Everything You Need to Know About Buffalo’s Hippest ’Hood

It may be tiny, but Allentown is packed with delicious food, historical architecture, and live music venues worth exploring.

June 28, 2019 10:52 AM

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Sean Flynn

Winter Sports

Here’s Why to Ski Western Canada this Winter

The awesome ski resorts here stand up to international heavyweights—and they’re easier to travel to.

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