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Where to Go in Summer

Fitzgerald’s and Picasso’s Favorite French Riviera Beach Town Still Feels Like the Roaring 20s

Once a beloved vacation spot for notable artists in the early 20th century, this town keeps its creative spirit alive.

May 2, 2025 03:26 PM

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Sophie Friedman

COVID + Travel

France’s Museums, Café Terraces Finally Reopen After Months of Closure

The country’s six-month COVID-19 lockdown is now beginning to ease.

May 19, 2021 04:45 PM

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Elaine Ganley

The exterior Story Parlor—a brick building with tall arched glass windows.

Art + Culture

Why This Asheville Venue Is a Must-See

Asheville’s creativity is its heartbeat. Story Parlor is the stage. Head there and beyond for authentic experiences that push artistic boundaries.

Sponsored by Explore Asheville and written by Joanne O’Sullivan

Trains

This Scenic Winter Train in Alaska Just Added More Journeys

From now through March 25, train travelers have more opportunities to explore the frozen heart of Alaska.

February 16, 2022 05:23 PM

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Bailey Berg

Packing Tips + Gear

REI Is Having Its Biggest Sale of the Year—These Are the 16 Items We’re Eyeing With Deals Starting at $20

Snap up some of our favorite gear at a serious discount during REI’s annual Memorial Day Sale, which runs May 16–26, 2025.

May 16, 2025 09:18 AM

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Danielle Hallock

Festivals + Events

Airbnb’s Newest Experiences Take Pride Online

To coincide with Pride 2020, the platform released its latest collection of Online Experiences, which include a number of virtual activities led by LGBTQ hosts around the world.

June 19, 2020 02:54 PM

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Sarah Buder

Left: Mexico City, Mexico — October 12, 2025: Editorial aerial view of the Nezahualcóyotl Fountain and Chapultepec Lake, with the Mexico City skyline visible in the background on a clear, bright morning; right: Mexico City, Mexico - March 26, 2026: Banorte Stadium is the new name for the historic Azteca Stadium in Mexico City, following its renovation for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Off The Tourist Trail

The World Cup Is Coming to Mexico City. Here’s How to Explore the City Away From the Crowds

Luis Barragán’s architectural masterpieces, breakfast on the chinampas, and the best al pastor in the city—a chilango’s guide to getting off the tourist trail in her hometown.

May 21, 2026 09:48 AM

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María Pellicer

Close up of african american woman handing dollar banknote to bellhop employee after receiving great customer service. Thankful tourist tipping helpful porter for helping with luggage in hotel lobby

Travel Tips + Etiquette

This Is How You Should Tip Hotel Staff in the USA

Your cheat sheet of whom to tip, how much, and when while staying at a hotel.

November 29, 2023 11:57 AM

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Bailey Berg

View of the Amaterasu Railway cars on Japan's highest bridge with mountains in the background.

Destination Spotlight

Seek Nature, Onsen, and Food Culture on This Less-Visited Japanese Island

Sip shochu made from local sweet potatoes, eat sashimi from Kinkowan Bay, hike forest trails, and relax in mineral-rich baths in Kyushu.

Sponsored by Tokyo Convention & Visitors Bureau

Experience the British Isles with fewer crowds on Atlas Ocean Voyages’ fall sailing.

Cruise

The Best Small-Ship Cruises to Take This Fall

From Reykjavík to Dublin and across the Caribbean, these fall cruises include Afar-curated experiences designed for small groups.

Sponsored by Atlas Ocean Voyages

Aerial view of am monastery surrounded by green fields.

Road Trips

Testing Out the Next Evolution of EV Travel—the Electric Camper Van

One writer discovers the joys of slow, sustainable EV travel in a lesser-visited corner of Québec.

July 29, 2024 04:10 PM

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Elissa Garay

Private Rooms on Amtrak’s Auto Train Are Just $129 Right Now

Trains

Tickets on Amtrak’s Auto Train Are Just $34 Right Now

Ride the rails at a steep discount for travel dates through the end of June—but you’ll need to act fast.

March 26, 2024 03:50 PM

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Laura Dannen Redman

a blue underwater aquarium tunnel with people walking down the hallway and fish visible through the glass. This is the Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo.

Accessible Travel

Autism-Certified Spots That Ensure the Whole Family Has a Great Vacation

For people with autism, traveling can be stressful. But these certified resorts, cruises, and destinations can remove a lot of that worry.

April 7, 2025 02:34 PM

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Jamie Davis Smith

Journey to Italy’s Amalfi coast, where Positano’s warren of alleyways and lanes invite exploration.

International Beaches

10 Beautiful Beach Destinations That Offer a Side of Culture

There’s more to these locations than sand, sun, and surf.

August 15, 2022 07:07 PM

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Tanvi Chheda

Safari

7 Things I Wish I’d Known Before Going on Safari in Kenya

What to wear, what not to pack, and how to go beyond the typical safari—here’s what you need to know before visiting Kenya.

September 26, 2019 10:09 AM

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Jennifer Flowers

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