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Legoland California Builds New Attractions to Mark 20 Years and Everything Is Awesome

A Duplo playground, an express train, and several movie tie-ins will have your toddlers in heaven.

May 22, 2019 04:23 PM

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Tim Chester

Some of the wall hangings are decorated with pineapples—considered a sign of wealth during Marie Antoinette's time.

History + Culture

Marie Antoinette’s Rooms Just Reopened at Versailles—Here’s a Look Inside

The apartment of France’s last—and most lavish—queen was closed for five years for restoration.

July 17, 2023 07:01 PM

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Bailey Berg

Restaurants + Cafés

From Mezze to Knafeh: The 7 Dishes You Must Try in Jordan

Get a flavor of Jordan’s rich history and culture through these tasty Arabic dishes.

October 3, 2022 01:27 PM

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Yulia Denisyuk

Tips + News

All About United Airlines’ New Flight Discount for Young Adults

The Chicago-based airline announced a new promotion for fliers earlier this week.

September 12, 2019 04:44 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

A year after twin wildfires tore through Los Angeles and destroyed her home, a writer looks at how survivors across the region are still grieving, demanding accountability, and rebuilding.

January 29, 2026 01:37 PM

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Juliana Shallcross

Horseback riding is just one of many outdoors pursuits at The Ranch at Rock Creek in Montana.

Hotels

This Is the Destination Families Can’t Get Enough of Right Now, According to Travel Experts

Vacations to U.S. ranches and lodges are on the rise—and here’s why.

April 28, 2023 06:44 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

(Left) Mara Wittorp, (Right) The Mark Hotel in NYC

Hotels

What Happens When One of NYC’s Most Famous Hotels Opens the City Just For You?

The Mark Hotel turns New York City into your personal playground—these are a few of the most memorable options available.

October 3, 2025 12:09 PM

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John Wogan

AFAR Approved

Bombas Are (Really) the Best Compression Socks for Travel—and They’re 25 Percent off Right Now

You should always wear compression socks when you fly.

November 10, 2023 01:03 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Books

It’s World Book Day—Here’s How You Can Celebrate

Spread the joy of reading and owning books.

March 2, 2022 04:40 PM

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Pat Tompkins

Where to Go in Winter

10 Best Places to Travel in February

Make your February rowdy, restful, or a little of both with trips to these destinations.

December 18, 2025 07:52 AM

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Mark Ellwood

History + Culture

Remaking the World, One Globe at a Time

In an excerpt from “The New Traditional,” cartographer Peter Bellerby continues a tradition nobody even noticed had gone missing.

May 25, 2020 08:59 AM

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Juliette Leblanc

Art + Architecture

Italy’s New Fellini Museum Invites Visitors to Experience La Dolce Vita in the Director’s Hometown

The Federico Fellini International Museum in Rimini promises a behind-the-scenes look at the award-winning director’s life and his most iconic works.

April 8, 2022 05:35 PM

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Mae Hamilton

Lavender labyrinth in Rogoznica, Croatia

Health + Wellness

Why You Need to Experience the Meditative Power of Labyrinths

Visiting a labyrinth can change the nature of your trip.

January 9, 2023 02:55 PM

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Judith Fein

Where to Travel Next

Where to Find London’s Hottest New Restaurants, Art Exhibitions, and West End Shows

Highlights for the rest of 2024 include Adrien Brody at Donmar Warehouse and new offerings from Michelin-starred restaurant patron and chef Jason Atherton.

August 20, 2024 11:17 AM

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Nori Jemil

Summer 2025

Five Boroughs, One Mission: Visiting New York City’s Oldest Record Stores, Restaurants, Bars, and Bakeries

One writer travels across Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island to explore some of the most exciting places in the city.

August 19, 2025 09:19 AM

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Harrison Hill

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