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Can the U.S. Government’s Coronavirus Relief Package Save the Travel Industry?

The $2 trillion CARES Act includes $50 billion for the airlines and additional support for hotels and travel companies of various sizes. But will it be enough?

April 14, 2020 03:36 PM

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Michelle Baran

National Parks

The United States Just Got a New National Park

The New River Gorge in West Virginia marks the country’s 63rd national park.

January 5, 2021 05:18 PM

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Sarah Buder

This Sompong tree at Aman Nai Lert Bangkok sits next to the hotel's swimming pool.

Stay Here Next

Inside Bangkok’s Most Anticipated Luxury Hotel Opening of the Year

Set within the historic Nai Lert Park, Aman’s first urban hotel in Thailand is a sanctuary of sculptural art, serene suites, and next-level wellness.

June 10, 2025 11:28 AM

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Jenny Adams

Cruise News

This 3-Year Cruise Will Visit 148 Countries on All 7 Continents

The epic journey departs from Istanbul in November, with sailings (including accommodations and meals) starting at $38,500 per year.

June 7, 2023 02:16 PM

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Bailey Berg

Museums + Galleries

To Disperse Crowds, Florence’s Uffizi Gallery Will Send Its Art Around Tuscany

Masterpieces from the gallery’s famed Renaissance collections could be displayed in up to 100 exhibition spaces across the Italian region as part of the “Uffizi Diffusi” program.

March 5, 2021 03:13 PM

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Sarah Buder

Festivals + Events

California’s Lightning in a Bottle Is the Feel-Good Music Festival of the Year

From May 24 to 27, this immersive cultural exposition will attract some 30,000 enlightenment-seekers to the dusty San Antonio Recreation Area in Central California.

May 10, 2018 07:07 PM

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Matthew Phenix

Hotels

10 Airbnbs We’re Bumping to the Top of Our Wish Lists

Airbnb just revealed its 51 most wish-listed rentals in each state (and D.C.). These are the ones AFAR staffers are pining over.

January 11, 2021 09:06 AM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Sillhouette of a man in front of a large window with a suitcase; plane taking off in the distance

Travel Tips + Etiquette

How to Get on an Earlier Flight—Maybe Even for Free

Aviation insiders share tips and tricks to get on an earlier flight, whether that’s a few hours or a day—or more—before the original one.

October 4, 2024 07:05 AM

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Blane Bachelor

National Parks

Plastic Water Bottles Will Soon Be Off-Limits at U.S. National Parks

The goal is to replace single-use plastics with compostable, biodegradable, or 100 percent recycled materials by 2032.

June 9, 2022 06:20 PM

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Matthew Daly

A seat on Qantas Airways' test flight to study passengers' wellbeing. The seat has a white pillow on it that says Qantas Research Flights in red

Air Travel News

A New Plane Might Be the Cure for Jet Lag

As Qantas gears up to launch a record-breaking 20-hour nonstop flight to New York, Australian researchers focus on passengers’ well-being.

June 23, 2023 01:35 PM

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Barbara Peterson

Restaurants + Cafés

6 of the Best Things to Eat and Drink in Asheville

Come to Asheville for the farmhouse ales, stay for the chaat, biscuits, and crudo

August 7, 2024 03:30 PM

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Julie H. Case

Packing Tips + Gear

Take on Summer Travel With These 10 New Pieces of Gear

When summer’s long days coax you into ever-longer rambles, reach for these warm-weather essentials. They’ll keep you wandering—in comfort.

May 29, 2018 05:14 PM

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Kelly Bastone

Group of travelers on a camel ride in the desert

Travel for Good

This Is What Autism Acceptance Looks Like in the Travel Industry

Autism awareness isn’t enough. Here’s how some brands are supporting neurodiverse travelers to make trips not just possible but also enjoyable.

April 2, 2024 12:51 PM

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Jamie Davis Smith

Two sisters play on the big rock that is the focus point of the biggest pool at Coco Beach Resort, Belize

Where to Go in Winter

14 Magical Winter Destinations Whether You Want to Embrace the Snow or Escape the Cold

From bright snowflakes to sunny waters, your next winter getaway can be as sparkly as you want.

November 7, 2025 03:15 PM

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Bailey Berg

Winter Sports

Where to Ski and Après Ski in Deer Valley This Winter

Three-time Olympian Kris “Fuzz” Feddersen reveals the runs to chase, après spots worth lingering at, and where you’ll find the legendary skier’s buffet.

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