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Did You Know? You Can Text TSA Your Travel Questions

TSA agents are available to answer questions travelers might have about their IDs, TSA PreCheck, and what’s allowed in carry-on bags, among other queries.

March 3, 2025 08:20 AM

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Bailey Berg

Other

An Expert Explains the Magic of Mardi Gras

As AFAR Experiences looks forward to its trip to New Orleans in March 2019, we turned to New Orleans native Arthur Hardy for some insights on the city’s most famous celebration

September 5, 2018 11:38 PM

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New Orleans Tourism Marketing Corporation

The Rockley is just steps from the beach on Barbados and is lined with yellow lounge umbrellas.

Hotels

My Favorite New Caribbean Hotel Is Less Than 300 Steps From the Ocean—and Only Costs $223 a Night

A seasoned Caribbean traveler learns why the Rockley in Barbados is so much more than a beach getaway.

February 21, 2025 12:03 PM

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Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon

Tips + News

Italy’s Idea for Safer Air Travel: No Carry-On Luggage

Luggage on flights to, from, and within Italy now has to be checked to allow travelers to maintain a safe social distance.

July 9, 2020 11:55 AM

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Michelle Baran

Cities We Love

Finding Bliss on a Bangkok Motorcycle Taxi

After calling Bangkok home for more than seven years, my happy place isn’t a hole-in-the-wall noodle joint or a tucked-away temple—it’s the pleather backseat of a motorcycle taxi.

May 3, 2021 01:22 PM

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Chris Schalkx

Food + Drink

Signature Cocktails From Around the World That You Should Try at Home

These global drinks are fairly easy to shake, but as always: Mix responsibly.

March 24, 2020 09:15 AM

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Ashley Goldsmith

Hotels

Why the Sagamore Pendry Baltimore Is the City’s Ultimate Urban Oasis

When a hotel has one of the city’s best restaurants, designer rooms, and an epic pool, you won’t want to leave.

Sponsored by Sagamore Pendry Baltimore

Food + Drink

16 Delicious French Pastries to Try—That Aren’t Croissants

Embrace la belle vie, one bite at a time.

July 24, 2024 04:01 AM

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Eleanor Aldridge

Tips + News

Honolulu Is First City to Ban Pedestrian Texting in a Crosswalk

Pedestrial fatalities had increased 11 percent in one year.

August 4, 2017 02:08 PM

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Matt Villano

Beer, Wine, + Spirits

The Best Wineries in the U.S. for Rosé Lovers

Head to one of these 11 wineries for your next rosé holiday.

July 31, 2017 04:08 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Road Trips

The West Texas Road Trip You Didn’t Know You Were Missing

Also known as the “Get-Out-of-Marfa” road trip.

July 21, 2017 12:57 PM

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Sarah Theeboom

American Airlines planes parked at gates

Air Travel News

American Is Cutting 50,000 Summer Flights From These U.S. Hubs

As airlines continue to make scheduling adjustments, here’s how travelers can prepare—and get compensated—for changes that might affect their itinerary.

March 2, 2023 12:14 PM

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Chris Dong

Air Travel News

Southwest Finally Launches Hawaii Flights With $49 One-Way Fares

Hurry, these flight deals are selling out fast.

March 4, 2019 12:26 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Outdoor Adventure

6 Adventures in the Middle East That Just Got Easier

Israel’s new airport is making a whole region more reachable—here are six things to add to your itinerary for when you land.

May 24, 2019 06:08 PM

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Devorah Lev-Tov

Food + Drink

6 Can’t-Miss Experiences on This Olive-Obsessed Japanese Island

Olive fanatics rejoice: Shodoshima, an off-the-beaten-path island in southern Japan, is a haven for all things olive (there’s even an olive theme park!).

March 11, 2019 03:37 PM

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Laura Martin

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