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Why Are the Borders Between the U.S. and Europe Still Closed—and When Will They Open?

Between the upcoming U.S. presidential election, the number of governments and entities that need to work together and agree, and reciprocity issues, there are a lot of hurdles.

October 12, 2020 05:33 PM

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Michelle Baran

Tips + News

Travel Begins to Bounce Back in China During Golden Week Holiday

While the number of people traveling is still down from last year, numbers show travel is beginning to rebound in China.

October 9, 2020 06:01 PM

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Zen Soo

Travel for Good

On Guatemala’s Lake Atitlán, a Novel Way to Support Locals

At boutique hotel Casa Palopó, in a town painted vibrant colors, guests are given credits to spend on local products.

October 9, 2020 03:56 PM

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Tim Chester

Books

Documenting New York: Inside a Photographer’s Pandemic Diary

Photographs, lists, and entries that reveal New York City through the eyes of writer and street photographer Bill Hayes.

October 9, 2020 02:26 PM

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Aislyn Greene

AFAR Advisor

These Under-the-Radar German Cities Will Please Your Most Discerning Clients

Discover 17 hidden gems in “the country of poets and thinkers” that combine luxury, history, wellness, wine, and more passion-led activities for some quality time away.

Sponsored by German National Tourist Board

Museums + Galleries

New Digital Art Museum Is Bringing an Immersive Van Gogh Exhibit to the U.S.

Located at the Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields, the Lume Indianapolis will open in June 2021 with an exhibition projecting the paintings of Vincent van Gogh onto gallery walls.

October 8, 2020 06:28 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Art + Culture

How Madrid Artists Brought Flamenco Back Amid the Pandemic

Performers dance behind plastic screens and customers get a temperature check, but the show does go on.

October 8, 2020 05:58 PM

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Associated Press (AP)

Hotels

The Colorado Ski Lodge Gets a Makeover

Breckenridge’s Gravity Haus features a modern look—and ethos. Is this the new face of mountain lodging?

October 8, 2020 05:40 PM

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Rich Beattie

Weekend Getaways

Local Getaways: The Catskills Are Calling

Where beautiful hikes and an incredible food and beer scene can soothe even the most savage urbanite.

October 8, 2020 05:09 PM

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Laura Dannen Redman

Train Travel

Virgin’s Hyperloop Could Mean a 30-Minute New York-to-D.C. Journey

The company has confirmed a manufacturing and testing site in West Virginia that brings the zero-emission technology ever closer to commercial operations.

October 8, 2020 04:01 PM

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Michelle Baran

Beer, Wine, + Spirits

A Love Letter to Northern California Wine Country

Reckoning with the loss of jobs, homes, businesses, and American beauty as the fires continue in Napa and Sonoma.

October 8, 2020 10:17 AM

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Julia Cosgrove

Epic Trips

7 (COVID-Era) Dream Trips, Planned by Experts

Stay flexible and keep your sense of humor: It is possible to take a dream trip during COVID.

October 7, 2020 05:37 PM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

Loyalty + Rewards

The Best Credit Cards for Groceries That Earn Points for Travel

Even if you’re not traveling, you can still earn bonus points and statement credits toward trips in the future with these rewards credit cards.

October 7, 2020 11:39 AM

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Eric Rosen

Road Trips

Meet the Couple Traveling From Canada to Argentina in an RV

The pair arrived from Japan and Hong Kong in 2018 to begin their epic journey.

October 7, 2020 09:44 AM

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Katherine LaGrave

Road Trips

“Does This Count as Van Life?”

Bree Contreras wants to show Black and queer communities that van-lifing is for them.

October 7, 2020 09:42 AM

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Katherine LaGrave

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