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Louvre Workers Shut Down Museum Over Coronavirus Fears

The French government’s ban on large indoor gatherings exacerbated the fears of the museum’s guards that they might be in danger of contamination.

March 2, 2020 01:00 PM

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John Leicester

Tips + News

Turkey Converts Istanbul’s Hagia Sophia Museum Back Into a Mosque

The 6th-century cathedral became a mosque after the Ottoman conquest of the city in 1453, but has been a museum since 1934, drawing 3.7 million tourists last year.

July 10, 2020 04:34 PM

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Suzan Fraser

The National Exchange Hotel was built more than 150 years ago.

Stay Here Next

Stay Here Next: The National Exchange Hotel in Nevada City, California

After an extensive three-year renovation, a historic hotel in Northern California’s gold country welcomes a new generation of guests.

February 8, 2023 03:32 PM

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Julia Cosgrove

Air Travel News

How to Eat Local at 35,000 Feet

SWISS brings the authentic flavors of Switzerland right to your airline seat.

Sponsored by SWISS

Expedition Cruises

Lindblad Will Take Vaccinated Guests to Alaska and the Galápagos This Summer

All passengers age 16 and older must be vaccinated when the cruise line resumes its sailings in June.

March 30, 2021 01:56 PM

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Michelle Baran

Travel for Good

5 Things to Know About the New U.N. Report on Climate Change

From wild weather patterns to “negative emissions,” the authors sum up a report released Monday.

August 10, 2021 04:16 PM

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Associated Press (AP)

The Future of Travel

Sustainable Travel Is the Future

AFAR’s editor in chief shares a vision of travel reimagined.

May 26, 2020 05:28 PM

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Julia Cosgrove

Tips + News

Thief Stole Van Gogh Painting With Sledgehammer, Security Footage Shows

No arrests have been made yet, but the police are hopeful that these new images will help them track down the thief and the missing painting.

April 22, 2020 01:13 PM

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Mike Corder

Where to Go for a Weekend Getaway From Paris

Weekend Getaways

5 Can’t-Miss Weekend Getaways from Paris

Whether it’s a riverside mansion you seek or an escape into nature, these are our top picks for a quick Paris break.

October 19, 2023 04:06 PM

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Sara Lieberman

Tips + News

Watch Out, Greyhound: European-Style Luxury Bus Travel Is Coming to the U.S.

German startup success FlixBus is set to inaugurate service in Southern California and the Southwest this summer.

March 6, 2018 01:25 PM

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Matthew Phenix

National Parks

As Trump Shrinks National Lands, Stakeholders Resist

The president announces plans to reduce Utah’s Grand Staircase–Escalante and Bears Ears monuments, and advocacy groups and outdoor retailers gird for a fight.

December 6, 2017 08:53 PM

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Matt Villano

Restaurants + Cafés

Deep Dive: Classic American Oysters and Their Perfect Wine Pairings

Nothing says summer like oysters and wine al fresco.

May 31, 2018 05:23 PM

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Kim Westerman

Books

The Best Summer Beach Reads of 2019

Bedside Reading founder Jane Ubell-Meyer shares her picks for the hottest books to pack for your next trip.

May 21, 2019 01:32 PM

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Jane Ubell-Meyer

Epic Trips

The Best Way to See Iran? By Train

Explore some of Iran’s most spectacular UNESCO Heritage Sites by rail.

December 2, 2016 01:47 PM

Destination Spotlight

Attractions You Can Only Find in Asheville

From a hemp farm with goat yoga to a wedding chapel with vintage clothing for sale, these businesses make Asheville unlike anywhere else.

April 3, 2021 11:46 AM

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Joanne O’Sullivan

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