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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

Tips + News

More Than 140 Ancient Nazca Lines Were Just Discovered in Peru

The never-before-seen geoglyphs were uncovered by a group of researchers along a stretch of Peru’s coastal desert approximately 250 miles south of Lima.

November 22, 2019 06:34 PM

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Sarah Buder

Art + Architecture

Drive-Through Exhibits Offer Socially Distanced Art Viewing

Museums and art institutes are giving art lovers a chance to experience larger works, murals, and immersive exhibits from their cars.

July 30, 2020 12:52 PM

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Michelle Baran

Travel Insiders

Living in the Moment: Trey Zoeller, Founder, Jefferson’s Bourbon

June 27, 2016 03:15 PM

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Nicoletta Richardson

Art + Culture

The Politics of Globes

Every cartographer must take a stance on borders—and in so doing could spark fury.

August 11, 2021 09:54 AM

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Mark Ellwood

Food + Drink

The One Place You Need to Try Italy’s Special Sauce

For tried-and-true pesto, head to the ancient city of Genoa in Italy’s Liguria region.

December 13, 2017 05:44 PM

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Colman Andrews

Tips + News

This New Program Lets You Live and Work Remotely in Bermuda—for up to a Year

We can think of worse places to spend our work-from-home days.

July 28, 2020 04:56 PM

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Michelle Baran

Beaches

Will This Beach Town Be Mexico’s Next Great Seaside Destination?

Once a sleepy fishing and surfing outpost, Puerto Escondido has developed a stylish arts and food scene—and a new highway promises to let everyone in on the secret.

October 3, 2016 04:05 PM

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Kelly Bastone

September / October 2021

Close Encounters of the “Exotic” Kind

One writer wrestles with the ethics of visiting endangered cultures—and reflects on her own experience as an “other.”

August 23, 2021 01:11 PM

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Sarika Bansal

Tips + News

U.S. Travelers Can Now Live and Work in Aruba for up to Three Months

No visa or application is required for the new 90-day program, dubbed “One Happy Workcation.”

September 22, 2020 03:13 PM

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Michelle Baran

Cities We Love

Why You Should Go to New York City This Spring

These exhibits, hotels, and annual events are just a few reasons to visit New York this season.

February 1, 2019 05:31 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Cities We Love

How to See Los Angeles for Free

Some of the best ways to see Los Angeles don’t cost a thing. We’re divulging our secrets for getting to know L.A. without spending a dime.

March 22, 2019 03:41 PM

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Sarah Purkrabek

AFAR Advisor

The Best Advice for New Travel Advisors

A career as a travel advisor doesn’t end at a certain age. In fact, the more experience you get and the more you travel, the deeper your knowledge and the better you are at your job.

June 27, 2019 12:23 PM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

Health + Wellness

Connect with the Moon and Sea at This Mexican Spa

Experience traditional Mexican folk healing with these 11 treatments.

February 28, 2017 05:29 PM

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Jackie Bryant

Tips + News

Hotels Step Up to House Coronavirus Health Workers and Patients

The Four Seasons, the St. Regis, and the Yotel group were among the first to throw open their doors.

March 27, 2020 04:11 PM

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Tim Chester

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