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First U.S. Biometric Screening Terminal Opens in Atlanta

Delta passengers can now use facial recognition at check-in, to go through security, and to board their flight. And the carrier is expanding the program to Detroit, next.

December 3, 2018 06:48 PM

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Michelle Baran

Restaurants + Cafés

How to Do a Food Lover’s Trip in the Yucatán

These food-focused retreats in Tulum are leading the way to the region’s best bites.

February 3, 2017 12:05 PM

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Michaela Trimble

Solo Travel

This Company Is Reinventing the Expat Experience for Women

Behere helps book short-term apartments, coworking spaces, and fitness studio memberships for women who want to sample life abroad.

January 3, 2018 01:25 PM

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Chelsea Bengier

Packing Tips + Gear

From Bags to Binoculars: Essential Gear for Better Birding

Before you set out to spot a green-breasted mango or an ivory-billed woodpecker, you need the right equipment.

May 22, 2019 10:41 PM

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Jill K. Robinson

Cities We Love

Tokyo’s Long Lines Lead to Magic (and Life-Changing Ramen)

On an impromptu trip to Tokyo, without a single reservation in hand, food writer Helen Rosner explores the Japanese art of standing in line.

July 30, 2018 07:02 PM

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Helen Rosner

A snowy cliff protrudes from the water in Svalbard, Norway

Cruise News

Authorities to Limit Arctic Cruises with New Regulations

New rules for polar cruises are intended to protect some of the world’s most remote and vulnerable destinations.

April 25, 2024 07:11 PM

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Jeri Clausing

Travel Tips + Etiquette

Do Travelers Really Need Emergency Medical Insurance?

Illness or injury on vacation in a foreign country can be financially ruinous at best and life-threatening at worst.

December 6, 2017 05:29 PM

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David K. Gibson

Art + Architecture

Discover Global Inspiration in This New Line of Tableware

American design meets British pottery, and the result is not only gorgeous—it may cause wanderlust.

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Art + Culture

This New Kusama Exhibit in D.C. Comes With a Side of Bubbly

A collaboration between legendary French champagne house Veuve Clicquot and renowned Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama has debuted in Washington, D.C. after a two-year wait.

May 17, 2022 04:06 PM

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Kristin Braswell

Water Sports

This Boat Rental Company Is the Perfect Way to Step Up Your Staycation

Boatsetter, the Airbnb of boats, makes it easy to rent anything from a fishing boat to a fully crewed yacht.

August 19, 2020 02:30 PM

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Rosalie Tinelli

Beaches

5 Tips for Responsibly Exploring Reefs

Now is the best time to explore healthy reef systems—just make sure you’re doing it the right way.

December 3, 2017 07:00 PM

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Danielle Walsh

AFAR Advisor

COMO Hotels & Resorts Takes Over Castello del Nero

Hotel highlights: Tuscan experiences, heritage suites, and Asian-inspired spa treatments.

September 12, 2019 10:01 AM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

Cities We Love

My Week of Living Like a Roman

An AFAR Ambassador Spends a Week Learning Italian in the Eternal City

June 5, 2018 01:30 PM

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Tanveer Badal

Cities We Love

Miami Has the Busiest Cruise Port in the U.S. Here’s What to Do When Your Ship Docks.

Insider tips on how to make the most of your time, before or after your voyage.

January 29, 2025 12:15 PM

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Terry Ward

Festivals + Events

Everything You Need to Know About the French Quarter Festival in New Orleans

The free festival, held annually in April, is one of the finest ways to experience NOLA musical history—and makes for a glorious long-weekend trip.

February 21, 2020 03:00 PM

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Anne Roderique-Jones

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