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Health + Wellness

What Traveling With an Anxious Child Has Taught Me

A travel editor discovers that her daughter’s diagnosed anxiety means different kinds of journeys ahead.

January 6, 2020 03:53 PM

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Ann Shields

Air Travel News

Everything You Need to Know About the Marriott, Starwood, and Ritz-Carlton Rewards Merger

The Marriott Rewards, Ritz-Carlton Rewards, and Starwood Preferred Guest programs merge this month. Here’s what you need to know to maximize your points and your status.

August 15, 2018 12:09 PM

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Ramsey Qubein

A red-hued blood moon against a black sky

The “blood moon” eclipse will be visible throughout North America early Tuesday morning.

November 7, 2022 04:32 PM

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Bailey Berg

Art + Architecture

Singapore’s Gardens by the Bay Just Got a Lot More Colorful

“Glass In Bloom” presents an impressive snapshot of artist Dale Chihuly’s body of work, with masterpieces curated from a period spanning more than 50 years.

June 7, 2021 10:06 AM

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Lester V. Ledesma

Loyalty + Rewards

Why You Should Join an Airport Loyalty Program

Find space in your wallet for one more rewards card and you could claim free Wi-Fi, dining discounts, and more.

November 15, 2017 04:48 PM

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Ramsey Qubein

Packing Tips + Gear

Away’s New Limited-Edition Luggage Collection Will Make Your Holiday Travels Merry and Bright

You can shop the suitcase company’s hard-shell bags in six new colors, as well as its first-ever line of travel jewelry cases and passport holders.

November 13, 2019 12:23 AM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Hiking + Cycling

Thousands Swarm Uluru Before Summit Hike Closes to Tourists

On October 26, hikers will be officially banned from ascending the sacred monolith at Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park in Australia, ushering in a new era for the park.

October 9, 2019 08:07 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Air Travel News

Your Inflight Wi-Fi Might Actually Work in 2018

Unable to connect in the sky? You’re not alone. Fortunately, faster and more-reliable Wi-Fi is expected on hundreds of planes next year.

August 14, 2017 04:12 PM

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Elaine Glusac

Chimney Rock an abrupt butte near Cortez, 2015

History + Culture

This National Park Alternative in Colorado Allows Only 30 Visitors per Day

Ute Mountain Ute Tribal Park is a similar but less-crowded alternative to Mesa Verde National Park nearby.

June 11, 2026 02:40 PM

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Daliah Singer

Weekend Getaways

The Perfect Weekend Getaway to Ottawa, Canada

Visit the landmarks and local marvels that make Ottawa a stand-out capital city.

May 5, 2022 10:38 PM

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Laura Byrne Paquet

Cities We Love

Why You Should Go to Charleston This Summer

This being Charleston, summer means heat, history, and plenty of opportunities for drinking.

June 26, 2019 06:19 PM

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Ann Shields

Ocean Cruises

The AFAR Guide to Cruising

It’s the dawn of a new era in cruising.

January 15, 2020 09:24 AM

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Staff

Restaurants + Cafés

This Is the Most Delicious Way to Save an Ocean

This Mexican eatery along the Riviera Maya is saving the reefs, one fish taco at a time.

June 12, 2017 05:45 PM

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Sarah Theeboom

Tips + News

Nepal Reopens to Adventure Travelers

Mountaineers and trekkers who agree to quarantine for a week at a hotel in Kathmandu—among many other restrictions—are now welcome back to Nepal.

November 4, 2020 02:20 PM

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Binaj Gurubacharya

Outdoor Adventure

Storm Tourism Is Surging—and Vancouver Island Is Leading the Charge

British Columbia’s wild winter weather makes it the epicenter of a growing travel trend.

September 23, 2025 10:10 AM

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Alexandra Marvar

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