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Crystal Cruises Diverts Ship to Bahamas After Arrest Warrant Issued

The vessel, which had hundreds of passengers onboard, owes millions in fuel charges, according to a lawsuit.

January 24, 2022 07:57 PM

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Adriana Gomez Licon

New hotels in Bozeman and Big Sky help guests access the outdoors.

Hotel News + Openings

These New Alpine Lodges Make Montana’s Outdoors Even Greater

With canoe-shaped firepits and snowshoe chandeliers, three big-name hotels have a mission to get you outside.

June 6, 2025 11:46 AM

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Bailey Berg

Beaches

Make the Most of Croatia’s Many Charms—Without the Crowds

Go truffle hunting in the Istrian countryside, find quiet beaches on car-free islands, and rethink shoulder season.

August 26, 2024 03:05 PM

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Kristin Vuković

How Away Revolutionized the Future of Smart Suitcases

Packing Tips + Gear

Save Up to 35 Percent on Luggage During a Surprise Away Sale

The limited-time promotion includes Away’s editor-favorite Original suitcase and select bags.

August 18, 2023 12:17 PM

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Bailey Berg

A guest room at Populus Seattle with a brick wall and wood beam ceilings

Stay Here Next

This New Seattle Hotel Has a Rooftop Bar, an Artist Residency, and a Regenerative Ethos

Housed in a restored 1907 warehouse, the new, eco-conscious Populus Seattle brings world-class art, native rooftop plants, and Pacific Northwest storytelling to Pioneer Square.

August 20, 2025 01:14 PM

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Bailey Berg

People disembarking an aircraft walking on a jet bridge towards the airport, some with rolling luggage

Visas + Passports

Americans Aren’t the Only Ones Who Can Get Global Entry—Citizens of These Countries Can Also Apply

The United States has Global Entry agreements with numerous countries, including the newest country to join in 2025, Australia. Added bonus: Global Entry includes access to TSA PreCheck.

August 16, 2024 01:30 PM

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Bailey Berg

The Seattle-based airline said the cuts are due to decreased demand.

Air Travel News

Alaska Airlines Is Cutting Routes From These Major Hubs

It’s the latest carrier to cut back on its flight network as the industry continues to grapple with operational challenges and staffing shortages.

October 7, 2022 04:53 PM

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Bailey Berg

Eiffel Tower with a reflecting pool lined by coned-shaped shrubs in the foreground

Air Travel News

Air France Launches First-Ever Paris Flights from This Major U.S. Airport

The hub will be the 17th U.S. gateway for the French carrier.

January 24, 2024 06:36 PM

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Bailey Berg

Sakura bloom in the Brooklyn Botanic Garden.

Where to Go in Spring

15 Places to See Cherry Blossoms Across the United States

You don’t need to fly to Japan to see these legendary pink flowers.

March 10, 2026 01:37 PM

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Alina Polishuk

The Best Campsites Near Major U.S. Cities

Camping

The Best Campsites Within an Hour’s Drive of Major U.S. Cities

From New York to San Francisco, these urban-adjacent spots will get you out of the city and into nature fast.

April 5, 2024 08:21 AM

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Shawnté Salabert

A cove with cliffs, people on paddle boards, and a crowded beach

International Beaches

7 Northern European Beaches Where You Can Beat the Heat This Summer

What they might lack in blazing sunshine these beaches more than make up for with postcard-worthy scenery and opportunities for coastal adventures.

July 29, 2024 03:44 PM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

Visitors stand at the top of a mountain overlooking stunning fjords, islands, and a quaint village in the Lofoten archipelago. Couple hiking the Reinebringen mountain Lofoten Norway

Hiking + Cycling

21 Beautiful Hikes Around the World You Should Do in Your Lifetime

Some of these hikes are well known, some underrated. All are Afar tested and approved, bringing you closer to the Earth.

May 19, 2026 05:23 PM

aerial view of Naples Florida with a strip of white sand on turquoise waters of the Gulf of Mexico next to urban buildings and trees

4 Days In

Not Miami, Not Orlando—This Is the Florida to Visit Right Now

Plan a long weekend of natural wine bars, Gulf Coast sunsets, and airboat rides through one of America’s wildest landscapes.

April 23, 2026 12:41 PM

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Mariette Williams

New first-class seats on United Airlines

Air Travel News

United Airlines Unveils New First-Class Seats

There are several upgrades in store for travelers at the front of the plane on select domestic flights.

August 3, 2023 05:41 PM

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Bailey Berg

Salsa parties take place on Sundays at Orchard Beach, one of the many public outdoor spaces in the Bronx.

Cities We Love

The Best Black-Owned Bronx Outposts According to Jon Gray

Ghetto Gastro co-founder Jon Gray shows us his favorite Black-owned outposts in his home borough, the Bronx.

Sponsored by NYC & Company and written by Shanika Hillocks

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