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The Best Travel Gear Deals Hiding in Amazon’s Big Summer Sale

Even though Prime Day is delayed, you can still save on some of our favorite brands like Osprey, Marmot, and Columbia during Amazon’s Big Summer Sale.

August 11, 2020 02:56 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Two people seated face-to-face on an Amtrak NextGen Acela train with a table and plates of food and drinks in front of them and a large picture window alongside them

A new era of high-speed rail is coming to cities throughout the Northeast with the debut of Amtrak’s NextGen Acela trains.

August 11, 2025 06:30 PM

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Bailey Berg

Air Travel News

The TWA Hotel Will Have an Infinity Pool Overlooking JFK’s Runways. That Is All.

Poolside plane-spotting starts May 15 and will go year-round.

April 23, 2019 05:32 PM

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Laura Dannen Redman

Beer, Wine, + Spirits

What It’s Like to Go Winetasting at Robert Mondavi Winery

AFAR got an inside look at the Napa Valley winery, which was recently named the best vineyard in North America.

August 16, 2019 02:30 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Art + Architecture

A New Field of Light Installation Will Bloom in Texas This Fall

Popular artist Bruce Munro is working on another immersive light installation—this time in Austin, Texas.

May 12, 2022 05:34 PM

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Bailey Berg

Winter Sports

This Hut-to-Hut Ski Trip in Colorado Is the Escape You Need Right Now

The off-grid San Juan Hut System connects the towns of Telluride, Ridgway, and Ouray and is the perfect way to truly get away from it all.

March 13, 2020 12:57 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Style + Design

Charleston’s Best Local Gifts to Shop Right Now

Bring a bit of the Lowcountry home with these souvenirs from Charleston makers.

November 7, 2022 12:52 PM

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Arabella Bowen

Summer 2025

The History We Miss in America’s National Parks

After visiting 24 national parks in the U.S., contributing writer Latria Graham meditates on their complex legacy—and considers how we can enjoy them in a more responsible way.

August 6, 2025 12:26 PM

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Latria Graham

Health + Wellness

A First-Timer’s Guide to Marijuana Tourism in Los Angeles

With its curated dispensaries and design-forward social consumption lounges, L.A. is the perfect place to give cannabis a try.

January 6, 2020 01:04 PM

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Nicole Antonio

Food + Drink

Savoring the Flavors of Penang

A confluence of cultures makes this Malaysian island’s cuisine—and especially its street food— something special.

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Hotels

9 Favorite Luxury Hotels That Actually Opened in 2020

Yes, some new hotels did open in 2020. Be inspired by these beautiful new properties in Botswana, Switzerland, California, Japan, and more.

November 30, 2020 02:22 PM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

Hotels

Kimpton Hotels Now Offer a Curated Book Lending Program to Guests

The hip hotel brand has partnered with Lit Hub to create a book club for travelers—and guests can check out the recommended titles during their stay.

March 22, 2021 09:20 PM

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Michelle Baran

Air Travel News

6 Tips for Picking the Best Airport for Your Next Trip

Just because a certain hub is the cheapest option definitely doesn’t mean it’s the best.

October 21, 2019 04:22 PM

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Robin Saks Frankel

Cities We Love

How to Visit Austin From Home for a Day

Breakfast tacos, margaritas, and killer concerts? Yes, you can get those in your living room. You can even create your own little Barton Springs too.

June 8, 2020 08:10 PM

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Maggie Fuller

COVID + Travel

Mexico Says Cruise Ships With Coronavirus Cases Can Dock

The Mexican government said it would accept ships that sought permission to dock as long as World Health Organization international regulations are followed.

December 29, 2021 01:31 PM

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