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RIP, Southwest Open Seating, You Were Both Loved and Detested

Now that Southwest has announced it will do away with its decades-long open-seating policy, travelers offer their very mixed reactions.

July 25, 2024 05:53 PM

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Chris Dong

Cities We Love

This California City Tops Our 2025 Travel Wish List—Here’s Why It Should Be on Yours

New highlights in Los Angeles include Michelin-starred omakase, a sleek stadium, and Chef’s Table star Evan Funke’s latest hit.

November 13, 2024 11:20 AM

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Sheila Yasmin Marikar

Colorful homes and craggy seaside cliffs in Italy's Cinque Terre with a ramp into the sea lined with sea kayaks

Outdoor Adventure

Cinque Terre’s Most Beloved Hiking Path Fully Reopens After More Than a Decade

In an effort to ensure more responsible tourism, new rules for visiting require reservations and limit how many people can walk the trail daily.

August 21, 2024 04:45 PM

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Erica Firpo

Hotel News + Openings

Built for Henry Ford, This 1930s Hotel Has Reopened Outside Detroit

Dearborn Inn welcomed everyone from Orville Wright to Walt Disney—and now it’s been meticulously restored.

April 9, 2025 04:21 PM

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Devorah Lev-Tov

The grand hall of St. Louis Union Station Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton, has curved ceilings and is decorated with a green-dominant color scheme.

Hotels

All Aboard: These 8 Hotels Are Located in Train Stations

These splendid properties will transport you to a time when U.S. train travel was glamorous.

March 19, 2026 02:35 PM

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Pat Tompkins

Mercato, on the ground floor of Janu Tokyo, serves Italian comfort food in a light-filled space featuring a large living tree.

Stay Here Next

Aman’s New Lifestyle Hotel Brand Is Finally Open—Here’s What It’s Like

Janu Tokyo has finally opened its doors, launching the playful, wellness-focused, and slightly more affordable new luxury lifestyle brand from Aman Resorts.

March 29, 2024 02:18 PM

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Chris Schalkx

Lit up christmas tree in front of an ornate european-style building in philadelphia

Holiday Travel

10 European-Style Christmas Markets in the U.S. for Glühwein, Danish Cookies, and Swedish Santa

These markets have all the fairy-tale appeal—no passport required.

November 21, 2025 04:53 AM

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Caitlin Morton

Lavender labyrinth in Rogoznica, Croatia

Health + Wellness

Why You Need to Experience the Meditative Power of Labyrinths

Visiting a labyrinth can change the nature of your trip.

January 9, 2023 02:55 PM

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Judith Fein

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Where to Travel Next

4 Charming Small Towns in Switzerland Every Traveler Should Visit

Immerse yourself in medieval history or retreat to a mountaintop.

September 15, 2022 11:38 AM

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Melanie Haiken

The new Delta Sky Club at Salt Lake City International Airport with a central fireplace and seating that looks at out the surrounding mountains through floor-to-ceiling windows

Air Travel News

This Airport Just Opened Two New Lounges—One With an Outdoor Terrace and Another With an Immersive Video Room

Travelers flying out of the revamped Utah hub have a lot to look forward to.

October 29, 2025 07:16 PM

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Bailey Berg

Namibia is one of 26 countries on the culture and nature-filled itinerary.

Ocean Cruises

This New Luxury Cruise Will Circle Africa—Visiting 26 Countries in 90 Days

Passengers on this epic Seabourn itinerary will get to visit the Middle East, Africa, and southern Europe.

June 1, 2023 01:48 PM

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Bailey Berg

Visitors gather around Rome's Trevi fountain during restoration with a temporary elevated walkway and no water within the fountain itself.

Afar’s Rome correspondent heads to the renowned monument to check its current status amid reports of visitors facing a . . . unique setup.

November 20, 2024 01:47 PM

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Erica Firpo

Videos

Can’t Miss Things To Do in Bilbao, Spain [VIDEO]

Join us as we explore this underrated corner of Spain’s Basque country.

May 21, 2024 08:54 PM

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Claudia Cardia

8 Airbnbs in Sedona to Book for a Desert Getaway

Hotels

13 Airbnbs in Sedona to Bookmark for Your Next Desert Getaway

These highly rated Sedona Airbnbs come with private pools, hot tubs, and most importantly—striking red-rock mountain views.

December 18, 2023 10:57 AM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Beer, Wine, + Spirits

A Love Letter to Northern California Wine Country

Reckoning with the loss of jobs, homes, businesses, and American beauty as the fires continue in Napa and Sonoma.

October 8, 2020 10:17 AM

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Julia Cosgrove

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