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Overhead view of a person sleeping in Cathay Pacific's new Aria Suite complete with a white pillow and white comforter

Cathay Pacific Is Finally Launching Its Gorgeous Aria Suite Business-Class Seats—and We Got an Early Preview

The Hong Kong–based carrier is rolling out its fancy new suites on U.S. routes on December 31. We got a sneak peek—here’s our full review.

December 23, 2025 11:49 AM

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Chris Dong

Videos

6 Must-Visit Places in Spain [VIDEO]

Discover some of the best places to visit in Spain, along with why you’ll want to add them to your travel plans this year.

October 24, 2024 12:25 PM

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Chloe Arrojado

Yellow cocktail with lemon on a glass table

Food + Drink

The Off-Menu Drink You Have to Order in Las Vegas

This not-so-secret cocktail has one particularly mouth-watering ingredient.

February 22, 2024 02:48 PM

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Andrew Richdale

Rattlesnake Canyon is a scenic area within the Black Ridge Canyons Wilderness which in turn forms the core of the Bureau of Land Management administered McInnis Canyons National Conservation Area.

Family Travel

6 Kid-Friendly U.S. Travel Destinations That Will Be Even Better Than Ever in 2025

From the rodeo capital of Wyoming to an epic new theme park in Orlando, these destinations should be on every family’s radar this year.

April 29, 2025 03:16 PM

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Ashlea Halpern

Lone tent on a grassy field by the ocean

U.S. Beaches

Wake Up to the Waves at These Beautiful Beach Camping Spots in California

Go right from your sleeping bag to the sand at one of these 14 beachside campsites.

June 16, 2025 02:13 AM

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Jessie Beck

COVID + Travel

New Zealand Just Changed Its Rules for Incoming Travelers

There is now one less hurdle when visiting this beautiful island country.

June 23, 2022 02:31 PM

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Bailey Berg

Airport terminal under snowfall in winter.

Air Travel News

After Thousands of Canceled Flights, Here’s What Stranded Travelers Learned From Winter Storm Fern

As a massive winter storm swept the country, upending air travel nationwide, stranded travelers share the realities of rebooking, waiting, and getting home.

January 30, 2026 01:04 PM

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Stacey Lastoe

Outdoor Adventure

The Best Small Ship Cruise for Wildlife in Alaska

UnCruise’s floating basecamps offer rare and intimate views of the state’s iconic animals, including whales, bears, salmon, and eagles.

Sponsored by UnCruise Adventures

Art + Architecture

Immerse Yourself in Frida Kahlo’s Dream in 9 Cities Across the World

Tickets are on sale in London, Los Angeles, Toronto, and other cities to experience the Mexican magical realist’s work as never before.

January 7, 2022 07:03 PM

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Mae Hamilton

Family Travel

The Best Weekend Getaways in the U.S. for Families

From Vegas to the Catskills, these are our favorite spots for a mini break with the kids.

August 5, 2024 03:54 PM

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Devorah Lev-Tov

U.S. Passport booklet filled with stamps

Visas + Passports

You Can Now Get Your U.S. Passport Faster, the State Department Says

The estimated processing times for passport applications have dropped.

November 7, 2023 07:21 PM

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Michelle Baran

Trains

Amtrak Is Having a Half-Off Sale Right Now—but It Ends Soon

The two-day sale ends on August 17, so you’ll have to act quickly.

August 16, 2019 03:51 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Tips + News

The Global Entry Ban Has Been Lifted for New Yorkers

After the Department of Homeland Security suspended Global Entry enrollment for New Yorkers in February, the ban has been lifted.

July 24, 2020 01:49 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

Califas Shrimps from Illyanna Maisonet's Diasporican

Books

Illyanna Maisonet Explores Puerto Rican American Cuisine’s Past—and Future—in Her Debut Cookbook

Guichis, lechón, picadillo: Take a deep, delicious dive into the foods of the Puerto Rican diaspora with “Diasporican.”

October 17, 2022 03:20 PM

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Mae Hamilton

The Serendipity is a 29-foot ranger tugboat with blue sides and brown and white trim that can be chartered through Anacortes Yacht Charters.

Epic Trips

Learning to Skipper a Boat in Washington State’s San Juan Islands

An Afar editor makes her dad—and herself—proud by chartering a boat among the islands of this peaceful archipelago.

October 1, 2024 03:41 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

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