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Four Seasons Announces Big Plans for a Little Island in Belize

The high-end hotel company has revealed details of a resort and residential compound on tiny Caye Chapel.

March 20, 2018 08:30 PM

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Matthew Phenix

Hotels

5 Things to Look for in a Sustainable Hotel

Go beyond greenwashing and find a responsible retreat that will help you explore your destination while leaving a positive impact.

August 16, 2021 07:32 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

Art + Culture

Postcards Are Better Than Instagram Posts. And I’ll Tell You Why.

A frequent traveler makes a case for why postcards should not be a thing of the past.

August 25, 2025 01:48 PM

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Pat Tompkins

A painting by Latasha Green featuring what looks like a blue ribbon weaving around wildflowers on a wall in the newly reopened United lounge at Denver airport

Air Travel News

A Supersized United Lounge Just Opened at Denver Airport—and We Took a Look Around

United Airlines has unveiled a complete overhaul of a two-story, 33,000-square-foot lounge space that had been closed since 2023 at one of the carrier’s most important hubs.

August 18, 2025 07:18 PM

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Bailey Berg

Packing Tips + Gear

Our Favorite Noise Canceling Headphones for Travel Are up to 35 Percent off Right Now

These are the best noise canceling headphones, according to AFAR editors. Plus, some are marked down more than $100 right now.

June 21, 2021 09:15 AM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Numerous rows of empty, dark blue airplane seats in a 3x3 configuration with overhead bins open above

Air Travel News

Airplane Seat Sizes, Quick Refunds, Flight Safety: These New Air Travel Rules Have Been Signed Into Law

The newly passed Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) bill includes several measures to protect air travelers. Here’s what you need to know.

May 24, 2024 02:50 PM

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Barbara Peterson

Cities We Love

Art Critic Kimberly Drew—aka @MuseumMammy—on Saying “Yes” to New York

It all started with a Tumblr blog. Here’s how one New Yorker’s love affair with the city helped turn her digital platform into a flourishing career in its notoriously exclusive art world.

Sponsored by NYC & Company and written by Paula Apkan

Islands

Which Caribbean Island Should You Visit?

Whether you’re looking for adventure, pristine beaches, family fun, or a cultural connection, there’s a perfect destination for your ideal Caribbean vacation.

June 9, 2026 01:18 PM

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Brian Major

Luxurious seating overlooks an infinity pool and the ocean at Impression by Secrets Isla Mujeres.

Epic Trips

5 Travel Moments You’ll Only Have at These Luxury Hotels

From perfume blending in Napa to a private hammam in Marrakech, these luxury stays allow you to experience more.

Sponsored by World of Hyatt

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

International Beaches

Cyprus Has the Cleanest Swimming Water in Europe

The European Environment Agency ranked Cyprus ahead of Austria, Greece, and Malta in its review of 2020 swimming spots.

June 4, 2021 01:05 PM

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Associated Press (AP)

An overhead view of an American Airlines Flagship Suite with the seat in a lie-flat bed position with grey, black, and white pillows and bedding folded atop

Air Travel News

American Airlines Finally Unveils New Flagship Business-Class Suites as First-Class Phase-Out Begins

The first flights featuring the newly reimagined seats will depart on June 5. Here’s what to know.

May 30, 2025 07:29 PM

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Bailey Berg

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Travel Tips + Etiquette

Want to Move Abroad? Here’s Advice From an Author and YouTuber Teaching Others How to Do It

With his new workshop series Global Citizen IRL, author and YouTube creator Damon Dominique is encouraging a new generation of American expats.

May 21, 2025 02:19 PM

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Cat Sposato

International Beaches

Mexico’s Secret Caribbean Coast

From laid-back beach towns to Maya sites, travelers are discovering all that the Grand Costa Maya offers

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