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The Best State Parks in the Midwest—and How to Visit

Illinois

Overview

June 6, 2024 12:50 PM

Turkey Converts Istanbul’s Hagia Sophia Museum Back Into a Mosque

The 6th-century cathedral became a mosque after the Ottoman conquest of the city in 1453, but has been a museum since 1934, drawing 3.7 million tourists last year.

July 10, 2020 04:34 PM

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Suzan Fraser

Weekend Getaways

Local Getaways: Why Carmel Valley Is the Wine Country Escape You Need

Do a little hike. Taste a little wine. Get down tonight—in Carmel Valley, an easy wine country escape south of San Francisco.

October 14, 2020 02:19 PM

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Aislyn Greene

Natural Wonders

The Longest Lunar Eclipse of the Century Is Happening in July

If you’re based in North America, you’ll have to travel to see the blood moon on July 27. Here’s where to go.

June 28, 2018 09:12 AM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Beaches

The Isles of Scilly Are Britain’s Most Beautiful Hidden Secret

Possibly the most laid-back place in the country, this beautiful archipelago offers island hopping and coastal walking just off the coast of Cornwall—an excellent British break for fall.

August 16, 2018 06:25 PM

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Lottie Gross

Air Travel News

These Airlines Have the Best International Flight Deals (and They’re Not Low-Cost Carriers)

A state-by-state breakdown of discounted airfares shows that the majority of international airfare deals can be traced to these three U.S. airlines.

December 12, 2019 04:13 PM

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Michelle Baran

Hotels

10 Stylish Airbnbs in Palm Springs

Whether you’re looking for cozy hideaways or midcentury-modern stunners, these swanky rentals have you covered. (And they all come with private pools.)

December 29, 2021 12:55 PM

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Caitlin Morton

Travel Insiders

Coolest Travel Jobs: What It’s Like to Be a Hotel Uniform Designer

We talked to the founder of a New York City–based uniform design firm about how she got her start, the one job she walked away from, and sartorial trends in the hospitality business.

January 3, 2018 01:28 PM

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Ashlea Halpern

Founder’s Note

Living Our Values: A Letter from AFAR Cofounder Greg Sullivan

There is no better time to travel than right now.

November 11, 2016 06:07 PM

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Greg Sullivan

Festivals + Events

How to Survive and Thrive at America’s Cup 35

If you’re in Bermuda for the big event, here’s how to make the most of your time in—and out of—the America’s Cup Village.

June 13, 2017 05:39 PM

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David LaHuta

Beer, Wine, + Spirits

The New-Old Reason You Need to Go Wine Tasting on Long Island

Long Island’s wine country has grown up.

April 24, 2017 06:07 PM

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Jackie Bryant

Packing Tips + Gear

Here’s What You Should Know About Using Wi-Fi While Traveling

Public Wi-Fi is easy, yes. But safe? Not really.

July 7, 2016 11:54 AM

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Alina Polishuk

Festivals + Events

How to Do the Summer Festivals in Style

Festivals can be enormous fun, but they need advance planning and sometimes you might want to throw a bit more cash at the experience.

May 29, 2019 06:36 PM

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Tim Chester

Boracay Reopens After Being Closed to Tourism for Six Months

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