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How to Drive the North Coast 500, Scotland’s Epic New Road Trip

Give yourself at least five days to do the 516-mile drive, which starts and ends in Inverness. Don’t miss these highlights on the way.

November 27, 2018 06:50 PM

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Emma John

Packing Tips + Gear

The Best Checked Luggage for #TeamNoCarryOn

These are the suitcases and extra-large duffels worth spending checked luggage fees on.

March 31, 2021 03:45 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Islands

Welcome Aboard the Premier Yachting Experience in the British Virgin Islands

The Moorings provides custom itineraries, luxury amenities, and curated service in one of the Caribbean’s—if not the world’s—greatest sailing destinations.

Sponsored by The Moorings

Tips + News

Life Slowly Returns to Normal in Beijing as Coronavirus Cases Fall

As some tourist sites welcome back visitors, authorities are limiting access to avoid crowds that might lead to further cross-infections.

March 24, 2020 02:31 PM

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Associated Press (AP)

Tips + News

Penguins Take an Adorable “Field Trip” Around Aquarium Closed Due to Coronavirus

After Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium was forced to close amid coronavirus (COVID-19) concerns, animal caretakers showed a group of penguins around the empty exhibits.

March 18, 2020 03:58 PM

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Sarah Buder

Tips + News

United States and Canada Will Close Border to Nonessential Travel

A few exemptions will be allowed, since completely closing the border would cause severe damage to both the highly integrated U.S. and Canadian economies.

March 18, 2020 01:20 PM

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Rob Gillies

A guest room at Eriro in Austria with a balcony facing snow-covered mountains

Hotels

The Best Hotels in Europe for a Winter Trip Full of Hot Pools, Snow-Covered Slopes, and Fondue

Whether you’re a skier or an après-ski enthusiast, these 19 European hotels are ideal for a winter weather getaway.

January 23, 2026 12:51 PM

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Adam H. Graham

Art + Culture

The Art Lover’s Guide to St. Petersburg–Clearwater

Venture beyond the beaches in St. Pete–Clearwater and you’ll find top-notch museums, galleries, murals, and more.

August 3, 2020 02:17 PM

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Susan B. Barnes

Museums + Galleries

Chicago’s New Architecture Center Is an Essential Stop for Design Lovers

The Chicago Architecture Center now makes its home in the last skyscraper designed by midcentury modernism pioneer Ludwig Mies van der Rohe. AFAR got a behind-the-scenes tour.

August 29, 2018 06:09 PM

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Lindsay Lambert

Air Travel News

TSA Updates Travelers on Coronavirus Policies Ahead of the Holidays

You’re allowed more hand sanitizer. Be sure to pack it.

November 20, 2020 03:27 PM

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Tim Chester

Style + Design

These Bluffworks Pants Are Made for Travel—and Now Is Your Last Chance to Buy Them

You can bike miles in them and wear them out to dinner after—but the Trevi Pants won’t be available for much longer.

January 29, 2021 05:06 PM

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Jessie Beck

Winter cityscape of Florence with Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore on the background, as seen from Piazzale Michelangelo. Italy.

Where to Travel Next

The Beauty of Traveling in Tuscany During the Off Season

One Rome-based journalist who has visited the Italian region in every season offers tips for those visiting.

September 26, 2024 08:15 AM

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Laura Itzkowitz

Where to Travel Next

9 Things to Do in This Lesser-Known SoCal Town

You’ll find expansive public gardens, a historic comedy club, a top-rated theater, and more in Pasadena.

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