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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

Edna Lewis was born in Virginia in 1916, but became known for her work in New York City kitchens.

Longreads

In Virginia, a Homecoming for Chef Edna Lewis

The Edna Lewis Menu Trail in Orange County, Virginia, is an overdue look at the home county— and culinary legacy—of one of America’s best chefs.

January 30, 2023 02:36 PM

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Korsha Wilson

Tips + News

You Can Now Book “Basic” Business Class

Dubai-based airline Emirates has just introduced a new fare type.

June 20, 2019 04:19 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

Restaurants + Cafés

Ditch the Dining Hall: U.S. College Towns With A+ Restaurants

Move over fried cheese sticks, bottled Ranch dressing, and overcooked cafeteria burgers: In these nine cities, destination-worthy cuisine is just as important as academic excellence.

August 31, 2018 08:21 PM

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Kim Westerman

Tips + News

The U.S. Virgin Islands Are Open Once Again to International Travel

After closing for a month to control a spike in COVID-19 cases, St. Croix, St. John, and St. Thomas started to welcome back visitors on September 19.

October 2, 2020 04:08 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

COVID + Travel

U.S. Implements New Vaccine Rules for International Travel

As of November 8, all foreign nationals entering the United States must be fully vaccinated, and there are new rules for unvaccinated Americans, too—here’s everything you need to know.

November 8, 2021 05:51 PM

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Michelle Baran

September / October 2021

A Reunion Worth the Wait

AFAR cofounder Greg Sullivan reflects on the past year and a half—and how the travel industry is blazing a path forward.

August 12, 2021 02:20 PM

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Greg Sullivan

A person, seen from behind, sitting in bed and stretching their arms overhead looking out at a pool area outside

With interest in adults-only properties growing, both parents and nonparents alike extoll the benefits of these child-free escapes.

October 23, 2025 11:08 AM

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Terry Ward

Some of the best sunset views of the Catskills are from the terrace at Klocke Estate

4 Days In

4 Days in the Hudson Valley: Wild Apple Ciders, Centuries-old Estates, and Vibrant New Art Spaces

Stellar fall foliage is just one of this region’s rewards, all within two hours of NYC

October 1, 2025 11:10 AM

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Michelle Heimerman

Museums + Galleries

The First-Ever Exhibit Devoted to Native Women’s Art Is on View in the U.S. Capital

The landmark exhibition celebrates artworks by indigenous women from more than 50 native communities across the United States and Canada.

February 21, 2020 12:45 PM

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Sarah Buder

Many travelers don't have a Real ID or passport

Air Travel News

The Real ID Requirement Is Now in Effect—Is It Holding People Up at the Country’s Airports?

Going through airport security just got more complicated, especially for people without a passport.

May 12, 2025 06:28 PM

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Jennifer Billock

Tips + News

Cancun, Los Cabos Reopen to Tourists in June

The state of Quintana Roo and Los Cabos have started receiving tourists for the first time in two months. But what changes need to happen to really get people to return?

June 19, 2020 12:12 PM

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Laura Dannen Redman

Restaurants + Cafés

Chef Marcus Samuelsson on Cultural Collaboration and His New Restaurant in the Bahamas

The award-winning chef, cookbook author, and TV personality shares the importance of empathy and intention behind opening in predominantly Black destinations.

August 20, 2021 01:40 PM

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Raven Briana McMillan

Bars + Nightlife

Miami’s 9 Coolest Rooftop Bars

Elevate your Miami nightlife experience—quite literally—at these sky-high watering holes.

November 13, 2018 05:10 PM

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Shayne Benowitz

Tips + News

Quarantine. Self-Isolation. Lockdown. Shelter in Place. What’s the Difference?

A glossary of terms in the coronavirus age.

March 20, 2020 03:05 PM

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John Newton

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