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Trip protection can bump the cost of a getaway, but it can save the day when your best-laid plans fall apart, which leaves many travelers wondering if it’s worth the cost.

June 26, 2020 01:56 PM

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Ramsey Qubein

Air Travel News

A Complete Guide to New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport

You may think you know JFK inside and out, but a lot has changed over the course of the pandemic—and more (big) changes are coming.

May 16, 2022 08:33 PM

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Barbara Peterson

Loyalty + Rewards

How to Earn Travel Rewards While Holiday Shopping

Rack up points and miles by buying all your gifts with the right travel credit card.

November 20, 2020 10:12 AM

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Eric Rosen

Art + Culture

The 8 Art Shows You Need to See in Europe This Spring

From biennials to a Picasso exhibition, these important shows are worth a special trip.

February 26, 2018 01:26 PM

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Kimberly Bradley

River Cruises

This Is Officially the Coolest Way to River Cruise

With silent discos, pub crawls, kayaking, and glamping under the stars, U River Cruises is the hip new kid on Europe’s inland waterways.

January 15, 2020 05:01 PM

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Jeri Clausing

Art + Architecture

In New York’s Times Square, Public Art With Heart

The winning entry in the city’s annual Valentine’s Day art contest, an enormous 3-D-printed lens, debuts this week.

January 31, 2018 01:25 PM

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Matthew Phenix

Tips + News

Brewing Coffee on the Rialto Bridge (and Other Unexpected Things That Are Illegal in Venice)

Two German tourists were fined and kicked out of the city for their morning coffee habit last week, but that’s not the only thing that’s against the law in Venice.

July 23, 2019 08:50 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Health + Wellness

Inside Monkey Island Estate’s Floating Spa on the River Thames

A spa that combines booze and botany on a barge? Here’s what it’s like to get the signature treatment at Monkey Island Estate, one of the U.K.’s most exciting new hotels.

July 23, 2019 09:27 AM

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Mary Holland

Where to Travel Next

Why San Diego is the Perfect Wellness Destination

California has always been ahead of the curve when it comes to healthy living. Today there’s no better place to experience the best of wellness travel than San Diego.

September 14, 2018 12:32 PM

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Visit California

Travel Tips + Etiquette

Now, You Can Explore the World’s Coolest Neighborhoods with a Local

Get a real insider perspective on how a neighborhood becomes cool—and how best to see it.

July 22, 2019 03:14 PM

History + Culture

Get a Fresh Look at the World’s Most Famous Sites

Learn from an expert guide as you go deeper into these must-see spots.

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Air Travel News

Why the New Nonstop to Cape Town Will Change My Life—and Yours

A new direct flight from North America to the coastal African city opens up a new world of travel.

January 13, 2020 07:09 PM

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Mary Holland

Food + Drink

Bordeaux’s Most Popular Local Treat

In southwestern France, cannelés are a staple of everyday life.

January 19, 2018 04:28 PM

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Scott Hocker

Air Travel News

Hong Kong’s New Airport Oasis Wants to Make You Feel at Home

Cathay Pacific’s stylish lounge features an open kitchen, a sweeping veranda, shower suites, and a “relaxation room.”

March 5, 2018 05:25 PM

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Sarah Buder

AFAR Advisor

How Querido Hotels Make for Cherished Travel Memories

At these family-owned properties, a farm-to-table ethos and deep connection to the destination deliver out-of-the-box experiences.

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