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Summer 2022

How to Avoid Tourist Traps on Your Travels

A guide on how to truly immerse yourself in a new place.

May 2, 2023 03:09 PM

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Tim Chester

What’s New In...

This Artsy City in Switzerland Will Host Eurovision in 2025—Here’s Why It Should Top Your Travel Wishlist

New developments make Switzerland’s third-largest city a place worth visiting right now.

February 10, 2025 12:29 PM

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Adam H. Graham

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Winter Sports

These 7 U.S. Ski Towns Have Schnitzel, Spätzle, and Plenty of European Charm

You’ll be treated to Swiss chalets, fondue, and dramatic, big powder runs at these historic resorts.

January 16, 2026 03:00 PM

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Anna Fiorentino

Park Hyatt New York, sleek hotel, museum-quality pieces on display, near Carnegie Hall

Loyalty + Rewards

Hyatt’s Loyalty Program Is Making Exciting Changes in 2024

Here’s what World of Hyatt members need to know about upcoming enhanced benefits.

December 26, 2023 07:26 AM

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Paul Rubio

COVID + Travel

Vietnam Has Reopened Borders to All Travelers

Effective March 15, all travelers are welcome in Vietnam—three months earlier than initially scheduled.

March 16, 2022 07:00 PM

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Bailey Berg

“Destination Cosmos” will take visitors on a trip across the universe now through early June at Hall des Lumières.

April 12, 2023 05:42 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Travel for Good

Intrepid Travel Works to Change the Way We See the World

Our Tour Operators That Give Back series meets a company driven by a responsibility not only to travelers but also to the communities they visit and to the world itself.

November 22, 2021 01:23 PM

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Jill K. Robinson

Air Travel News

Alitalia Makes Its Final Flights, But the Name Will Remain

It’s the end of the 74-year-old Italian airline, but not the end of the Alitalia name.

October 14, 2021 05:43 PM

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Air Travel News

How This Airplane Is Changing the Experience of Flying

United Airlines’ 787 Dreamliners boast some serious perks—and they make for a better flight.

Sponsored by United Airlines

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Destination Spotlight

The 8 Best Things to Do in Kansas City

From historic architecture and major museums to exciting shopping, street art, and spirits, KC has much to offer beyond its signature sauce.

May 10, 2023 03:45 PM

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Jill Dutton

Travel Tips + Etiquette

What to Do With Leftover Foreign Currency

Some practical tips for using up your extra yen, euros, francs, and beyond.

September 15, 2023 07:05 AM

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Bailey Berg

Cities We Love

9 Unmistakable Ways Kansas City Culture Defines the New Midwest

Kansas City’s renowned music scene, independent restaurants, and innovative urban planning make it the vibrant “Heart of America” and an exhilarating travel destination.

Sponsored by Visit Kansas City

Hotels We Love

These Are the Best New Hotels of 2024

AFAR’s picks for the 31 best new hotels in the world.

April 4, 2024 09:00 AM

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Jennifer Flowers

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Packing Tips + Gear

I Subscribed to This Activity Box for Little Travelers. Now My Son Is Planning Our Trip to Brazil

A subscription box that claims to keep kids entertained while also getting them interested in traveling the world? OK, Little Passports, challenge accepted.

August 27, 2024 07:00 AM

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Devorah Lev-Tov

Enjoy a laid-back vibe, and excellent wine, in Carmel Valley.

Beer, Wine, + Spirits

California’s Undersung Wine Region, Monterey County

A glass-by-glass guide to investigating two AVAs in this laid-back wine region.

July 20, 2022 09:46 AM

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Aislyn Greene

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