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Festivals + Events

This Drive-Through State Fair Food Parade Is Some Summer Good News

Experience the best of one of the country’s largest state fairs—from your car.

July 22, 2020 12:55 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

Tips + News

Why We Shouldn’t Keep Borders Closed Indefinitely

The World Health Organization is encouraging countries to adopt policies that will allow international travel to safely resume amid the global coronavirus pandemic.

July 28, 2020 12:36 PM

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Michelle Baran

Hiking + Cycling

The Best Hiking Boots and Shoes for Women

Whether you’re setting out for 1 mile or 10, these adventure-ready shoes and boots will keep your feet happy.

June 25, 2020 02:35 PM

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Jessie Beck

Hotels

The New Rosewood Hotel Gives a Boost to Hong Kong’s Emerging Arts District

The lavish Rosewood Hong Kong rises high above Victoria Dockside, a new arts district transforming the Tsim Sha Tsui harborfront.

April 23, 2019 02:58 PM

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Kate Appleton

“Huge” Explosion Rocks Caribbean’s St. Vincent as Volcano Keeps Erupting

Approximately 16,000 people have been forced to abandon their homes in ash-filled communities in St. Vincent, part of an island chain that includes the Grenadines.

April 12, 2021 02:15 PM

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Dánica Coto

Tips + News

Top 10 Travel Trends of 2019, According to Pinterest

How many of these are on your list?

December 11, 2018 05:16 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Festivals + Events

13 Spring Events Worth Traveling for in 2018

Need an excuse to book a trip? Let one of these notable happenings around the world be your inspiration.

January 23, 2018 09:27 AM

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Sara Button

Health + Wellness

Turn Your Home Into a Wellness Retreat With These Little Luxuries Under $50

With these inexpensive products and easy tips from spa experts around the world, you can turn your home into an oasis of calm for an evening, a weekend, or longer.

April 14, 2020 06:47 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Art + Culture

Exploring Amsterdam’s Cultural Diversity

From museums to markets, this stately city hums with the energy of immigrants.

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AFAR Advisor

Women in Travel: Three Successful CEOs on How They Do It

Working in travel can be a dream job, but the challenges never stop, especially when you’re leading a company. I talked to three trailblazing women CEOs about how they get it done.

October 31, 2019 08:14 AM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

Festivals + Events

Where to Watch the Total Solar Eclipse in August

Skip Jackson Hole and head to this less-crowded spot instead.

June 19, 2017 06:25 PM

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Frederick Reimers

Hiking + Cycling

Google Maps Just Got So Much Better for Cyclists

In addition to adding hundreds of thousands of new bike lanes, the update incorporates bike-sharing information from cities around the world.

July 20, 2020 11:02 AM

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Katherine LaGrave

Museums + Galleries

Spend the Night in a Room Inspired by a Signature Edward Hopper Painting

An upcoming exhibition at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts will allow museumgoers to spend the night in a re-creation of the American artist’s 1957 painting “Western Motel.”

August 14, 2019 04:44 PM

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Sarah Buder

Books

In Search of Proust in Paris

Ten years after studying literature in the City of Light, a devotee of Marcel Proust returns on a quest to enter the hotel he loved most.

September 17, 2019 02:46 PM

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Laura Itzkowitz

Hotels

Hotels Are Reopening in the U.S. Here’s What You Need to Know.

If you’re ready to embrace a domestic getaway but aren’t sure what your options are for hotel and resort stays, we’re here to help.

June 15, 2020 05:03 PM

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Michelle Baran

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