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This Airline Just Launched a Map That Shows Where Babies Are Sitting

Baby-phobes rejoice: Japan Airlines has launched a seat selection map that indicates where infants are seated—so you can avoid them.

September 26, 2019 06:56 PM

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Elissa Garay

Health + Wellness

Engaging the World Through Touch

If eyes are the windows to the soul, is touch a tether to our memories?

November 22, 2021 04:25 PM

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Aislyn Greene

Travel for Good

Intrepid Travel Works to Change the Way We See the World

Our Tour Operators That Give Back series meets a company driven by a responsibility not only to travelers but also to the communities they visit and to the world itself.

November 22, 2021 01:23 PM

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Jill K. Robinson

Beer, Wine, + Spirits

5 Essential French Wine and Cheese Pairings, Explained

What should you pair with bubbles? With burgundy? We asked some experts.

September 15, 2017 12:56 PM

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Bryce Wiatrak

Cities We Love

Ask a Local: Where Should I Hang Out in Charleston?

A restaurateur, a folk artist, and an urban designer dish about their favorite places to spend time in the Holy City.

November 7, 2022 07:22 PM

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M.K. Quinlan

The Future of Travel

Kauai Will Allow Visitors to Quarantine Within Resorts—if They Wear a Tracking Device

At approved properties, guests will be able to move around in their “resort bubble” during their mandatory quarantine.

September 16, 2020 07:51 PM

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Michelle Baran

Tips + News

Lyft Now Tells You the Fastest (and Cheapest) Transit Option for Your Trip

The app will now let you know the best way to get to where you’re going, whether that’s by car, bike, scooter, or public transportation.

September 24, 2019 05:50 PM

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Michelle Baran

AFAR Advisor

Please Postpone, Don’t Cancel Your Trip—Keep the Travel Spark Alive

A virtual aperitivo with top travel industry leaders

March 19, 2020 11:48 AM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

Tips + News

Hawaii’s Largest City Passes the Biggest Plastics Ban Yet

Oahu is doing away with plastic utensils, food containers, straws, and more.

December 10, 2019 04:24 PM

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Cassie Shortsleeve

High Peaks Resort puts guests within reach of kayaking, hiking, paddle boarding, and more.

Hotels

The 8 Hotels in North America to Book for the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse

Snag a room at one of these hotels in the path of totality next April—before it’s too late.

November 20, 2023 07:52 PM

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Stephanie Vermillion

COVID + Travel

Sri Lanka Reopens to International Travelers After 10 Months Shut

Are Americans on the list? That part is unclear. Regardless, three rounds of COVID tests will be required.

January 21, 2021 12:28 PM

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Associated Press (AP)

Epic Trips

An Indigenous Auckland Adventure

Travel responsibly and take in New Zealand’s vast natural beauty as you learn the ancient codes of respect the Māori have for the earth.

Sponsored by The Marriott Bonvoy Boundless™ Card from Chase

Get a Mobile Passport Discount While Donating to Dorian Relief

Get 30 percent off the premium version of the convenient customs entry app—and help those in need at the same time.

September 23, 2019 07:46 PM

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Michelle Baran

Art + Culture

Discover Asheville, North Carolina’s Cultural Capital

Alive with art, design, and music, this magnificent mountain town has long been a draw for creative types and is ripe for exploration.

Sponsored by The Marriott Bonvoy Boundless™ Card from Chase

Tips + News

Spectators From Abroad to Be Barred From Tokyo Olympics

Several surveys have shown that up to 80 percent of the Japanese public oppose holding the Olympics, and a similar percentage opposed fans from overseas attending.

March 22, 2021 12:11 PM

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Stephen Wade

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