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Discovering a Mystical Peninsula in California

Terranea is more than a luxury resort: It has transformed the Los Angeles coastline into a model of innovation and preservation.

In the Peace Corps, you learn that travel isn’t just about hotels and the sights. It’s about the people and connections you make.

April 30, 2020 03:20 PM

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Jessie Beck

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

History + Culture

Josephine Baker Becomes First Black Woman Inducted at the Panthéon in Paris

The late entertainer and activist has received France’s highest honor, joining French luminaries such as Voltaire, Marie Curie, and Victor Hugo.

November 30, 2021 07:28 PM

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Sylvie Corbet

Air Travel News

Delta and American Drop International Change Fees

The carriers have applied their no-change-fee policies to long-haul flights.

December 10, 2020 02:48 PM

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Michelle Baran

Natural Wonders

Why Did Mount Everest’s Height Change?

The world’s highest mountain is now officially a little higher, and that might not be the end of the story.

December 10, 2020 01:22 PM

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Associated Press (AP)

Ukraine + Travel

Russia Invades Ukraine—What Travelers Need to Know

All Ukrainian, Moldovian, and some Belarusian airspace has closed to commercial flights due to Russia’s attack. Travelers have been asked to depart Ukraine by land immediately.

February 24, 2022 06:21 PM

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Bailey Berg

Air Travel News

The Best U.S. Flight Deals for 2021—and When to Book

There’s no shame in deciding on a trip because you scored a good airfare deal. (We do it all the time.) These 10 domestic destinations are your best bets for cheap flights this year.

July 23, 2021 07:18 PM

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Michelle Baran

Art + Architecture

A Visit With Dr. Bob, New Orleans’s Beloved Folk Artist

Travelers flocking to this popular New Orleans art destination are as mesmerized by the art as they are the man behind the work.

October 29, 2021 12:56 PM

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Anna Rahmanan

AFAR Advisor

Here’s What Makes the Crew of This Cruise Line Exceptional

AmaWaterways hires and trains crew members to help guests feel like family. This is the experience that results.

January 8, 2020 01:45 PM

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AmaWaterways

River Cruises

Are Europe’s Waterways Getting Too Crowded?

Despite a recent spate of collisions, insiders insist that river cruising remains a very safe and satisfying way to see the continent.

June 5, 2019 07:41 PM

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Michelle Baran

Air Travel News

American Airlines to Use “Virus-Killing” Surface Coating on Planes

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has given the carrier the green light to use a newly approved antimicrobial solution to prevent the spread of coronavirus.

August 26, 2020 11:15 AM

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Michelle Baran

Hiking + Cycling

San Francisco’s Presidio Tunnel Tops Park Is Set to Open in July

The much-hyped park project will feature numerous trails, a two-acre nature play area for kids, and a pedestrian link to the waterfront for the first time in 80 years.

March 31, 2022 06:14 PM

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Bailey Berg

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