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Reinventing the Classic Hawai‘i Family Vacation for a New Generation

As Hawai‘i drops all of its pandemic-era travel restrictions, this is a chance for families to return to the islands with a stronger appreciation of nature and of Native Hawaiian culture.

March 30, 2022 02:39 PM

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Michelle Baran

National Parks

Why Winter Is a Great Time to Visit Yosemite

With snow blanketing the valley and tour buses a distant memory, winter brings a special calm to California’s famous national park.

February 17, 2022 12:16 PM

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Tim Chester

Art + Culture

Travel TV Host Kim Haas Is Telling Stories She Wants to See

Her new show, “Afro-Latino Travels With Kim Haas,” starts in Costa Rica.

October 5, 2020 04:15 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

Families flying out of Atlanta this month, may get a welcome surprise on Southwest.

It’s a very limited trial, but it offers some hope to families who worry about being able to sit together due to the carrier’s open seating policy.

December 2, 2022 04:39 PM

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Michelle Baran

Cruise

Want to Stay in a Suite on Your Next Cruise? Use This Lesser-Known Upgrade Trick

You can bid on a bigger, better cruise cabin for a fraction of the cost. Here’s how.

March 28, 2025 11:30 AM

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Bailey Berg

Air Travel News

LAX Is Considering Plans to Turn This 1960s Building Into Part of an Airport Hotel

Los Angeles International Airport officials are looking into reviving a largely defunct midcentury modern landmark as part of a massive site overhaul.

June 13, 2019 05:20 PM

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Sarah Buder

The spire of the Copenhagen Old Stock Exchange on fire with billowing smoke

Officials are vowing to rebuild the Old Stock Exchange, a 400-year-old landmark beloved by locals and visitors.

April 19, 2024 12:39 PM

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Blane Bachelor

Tips + News

The U.S. Airlines and Hotels Consumers Love Most

Alaska Airlines ousted Southwest, and luxury brand JW Marriott took the top spot among hotels, a recent customer satisfaction report revealed.

May 2, 2019 06:18 PM

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Michelle Baran

AFAR Advisor

Virtuoso Week 2019: Tips and Trends From the Fashion Week of Travel

Plus, should there be a Code of Conduct for travelers?

August 21, 2019 01:57 PM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

Where to Travel Next

The Best (and Worst) Times to Hit the Road This July 4 Weekend

Between Wednesday, July 3, and Sunday, July 7, more than 41 million Americans plan on taking a road trip. Here’s how to avoid them.

June 27, 2019 05:42 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Food + Drink

Eat Your Way Around Multicultural Manila

Digging into the contemporary culinary scene of The Philippines and the hybrid cultures that fuel it is a rewardingly rich experience.

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View of the underside of an airplane flying in the sky, with blue sky and clouds behind it

Air Travel News

Is Tuesday Still the Best Day to Book a Flight?

We turned to the experts to find out if this old myth could really be true.

May 15, 2023 03:29 PM

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Billie Cohen

Tips + News

This New Vacation Rental Service Is Changing the Game for Women Travelers

The invite-only, private rental club aims to create a safer travel experience for women.

January 24, 2020 06:20 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Hotels

4 Things Travelers Are Expecting From Hotels in 2025—and How Hotels Are Responding

Leaders from Hyatt, Hilton, and Intercontinental reveal the trends and predictions reshaping the hospitality industry.

December 20, 2024 12:20 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

Loyalty + Rewards

Marriott Just Shook Up the Loyalty Game—Here’s What’s in It for You

Beginning later this year, the Marriott Rewards, Ritz-Carlton Rewards, and Starwood Preferred Guest programs will act as one.

April 17, 2018 01:25 PM

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Matthew Phenix

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