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Loyalty + Rewards

These Travel Credit Cards Are Offering New Benefits During COVID

New limited-time perks, including bonus points, statement credits, and even lower annual fees.

November 23, 2020 03:58 PM

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Eric Rosen

Health + Wellness

We May Need a Digital Detox Vacation Soon—This New Company Can Help

The brainchild of the founder of Toms and a former Navy SEAL, Madefor is a 10-month wellness program that focuses on building healthy habits. No app required.

May 8, 2020 04:26 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Where to Travel Next

When the Going Gets Tough, I Go to Australia

How a country 10,000 miles from home became the place I miss the most when life gets really, ridiculously hard.

May 26, 2020 02:17 PM

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Laura Dannen Redman

Camping

What Camping During COVID Is Actually Like

Camping during the COVID-19 pandemic is not only possible, but popular. Here’s how to do it safely.

July 29, 2020 01:37 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

6 Classic Italian Cocktails to Make at Home When You’re Craving Italy

Food + Drink

6 Must-Try, Classic Italian Cocktails—Plus How to Make Them at Home

Plus, bar recommendations in Italy to bookmark for later.

May 13, 2020 05:23 PM

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Ashley Goldsmith

Air Travel News

The Major U.S. Airlines Have All Ditched Their Change Fees—for Good

United, Delta, American, and Alaska have all eliminated their flight change fees in one of the more significant changes to the way airlines do business in recent history.

September 1, 2020 02:39 PM

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Michelle Baran

Travel Insiders

Meet Kate Doty of the AFAR Travel Advisory Council

Talking travel with one of our well-connected specialists.

April 5, 2017 10:18 PM

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Kate Appleton

History + Culture

The Mystery of the Gedi Ruins, Kenya’s ‘‘Machu Picchu’’

The ruins in the dense, elephant-roamed Arabuko-Sokoke Forest Reserve were only rediscovered by archeologists in the 1920s.

September 2, 2020 09:14 AM

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Sarah Baxter

Cities We Love

How to Pretend You’re in New Orleans at Home

During quarantine, use this itinerary with tips from locals to recreate the best parts of a day in New Orleans from the safety and comfort of your own home.

May 7, 2020 03:12 PM

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Ann Shields

Winter Sports

Yes, Slopes Will Be Open This Season—but Skiing During COVID Will Look a Bit Different

The 2020-2021 U.S. ski season will include mandatory face coverings, physical distancing on chairlifts, and no more walk-up windows.

September 17, 2020 02:48 PM

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Michelle Baran

Loyalty + Rewards

How to Redeem Chase Points for More Value Even if You’re Not Traveling

Use your Chase points for groceries, takeout, and home improvements.

February 18, 2021 08:20 PM

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Eric Rosen

Train Travel

The Venice Simplon-Orient-Express Returns to the Rails

Europe’s most glamorous train plans to resume operations in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic—though it’s still unclear when travelers from the United States will be able to book a trip.

June 17, 2020 02:45 PM

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Sara Button

Air Travel News

Why Security Pre-Clearance in Foreign Airports Is a Good Thing

It makes it easier to get back home while reducing the risk of potential terrorists entering the country.

November 18, 2016 05:59 PM

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Matt Villano

Air Travel News

United Adding New Nonstop Routes to India, West Africa, Hawaii

The carrier is launching service to New Delhi, Bangalore, Accra, Johannesburg, Maui, and more.

September 9, 2020 06:57 PM

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Michelle Baran

Hiking + Cycling

Italy’s New Hiking Trail Will Connect 25 National Parks

The Path of Parks network will loosely trace an existing 4,350-mile trail.

June 5, 2020 08:28 PM

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Maggie Fuller

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