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How to Save the World’s Landmarks Before They Disappear

From Machu Picchu to Angkor Wat, historic sites large and small endure natural elements, time, and the carelessness of people. But you can help.

November 28, 2017 04:29 PM

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Samantha Shankman

Packing Tips + Gear

Plan the Cheapest Global Trek With This Addictive Tool and Win $10K

Put your travel planning prowess to good use with this (actually pretty fun) contest.

February 19, 2020 06:05 PM

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Michelle Baran

Crystal Egli and Parker McMullen Bushman launched Inclusive Guide to help make travel more inclusive for all.

LGBTQ Travel

Inclusive Guide Is a New Travel Site That Aims to Serve as a Modern-Day “Green Book”

The user-generated review website rates businesses across the country on how welcoming they are.

July 23, 2022 10:12 AM

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Bailey Berg

Family Travel

This Travel Brand is Disrupting the Travel Industry and Bringing Families Closer Together While Doing It

How the Encore Resort near Orlando has combined the best of luxury hotels and vacation rentals

Sponsored by Encore Resort

Restaurants + Cafés

This Country Drinks More Coffee Than Any Other

Nope—it’s not Italy or Australia.

June 26, 2017 11:53 AM

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Bill Fink

Outdoor Adventure

National Parks, Hot Springs, and the Wild West: The Ultimate Wyoming Road Trip

A journey through this vast wilderness offers iconic parks, ancient forests, wildlife, and a history tour of the Wild West. One of the best ways to visit Wyoming is to hit the open road.

August 19, 2022 06:50 PM

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Anna Fiorentino

Cruise

How Much Should You Tip on Cruise Ships?

Should you be ready to tip left and right? Can you simply provide one lump gratuity at the end of your sailing? These are the dos and don’ts of tipping on a cruise.

May 13, 2024 02:35 PM

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Fran Golden

Where to Travel Next

Where to Find Your Winter Wonderland in the Middle of Summer

When it’s summer north of the equator, head to the other hemisphere to find relief in these seven winter wonderlands.

June 22, 2018 07:08 PM

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Matt Jancer

Monument Valley is just one of a dozen spectacular parks and monuments in Arizona.

National Parks

The Grand Canyon Gets 5 Million Visitors. These 10 Arizona Parks Offer Pueblos, Hoodoos, and Fewer Crowds

Discover the lesser-known national parks and monuments in the Grand Canyon State.

February 3, 2026 06:30 AM

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Melanie Haiken

National Parks

America’s Most Underrated National Monuments

These under-the-radar national monuments are totally stunning, and they’re right in your backyard.

April 26, 2017 05:32 PM

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Ashlea Halpern

The Future of Travel

Beeyonder Lets You Visit Australia (Even Though It’s Still Locked Down)

With her virtual travel platform, founder Brittany Palmer has discovered vivid ways to engage people who can’t travel easily.

June 10, 2021 05:54 PM

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Charlene Fang

Cruise News

Crystal Cruises Diverts Ship to Bahamas After Arrest Warrant Issued

The vessel, which had hundreds of passengers onboard, owes millions in fuel charges, according to a lawsuit.

January 24, 2022 07:57 PM

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Adriana Gomez Licon

Epic Trips

“Hold On!” White Water Rafting on the Nile

During a trip to Wildwaters Lodge, one writer learns why Uganda is rapidly becoming a white water destination.

October 13, 2022 05:35 PM

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Bailey Berg

Hotels

Checking In with the Park Hyatt New York

A contemporary art collection and one-of-a-kind amenities are among the reasons this Midtown Manhattan hotel meets our “AFAR Recommended” standards. Here’s a closer look at what to expect.

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