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5 Charming Villages in the South of France

Leave behind the famous cities of the French Riviera to discover these lesser-known gems.

April 9, 2024 07:53 AM

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Chloe Braithwaite

Cities We Love

Why You Should Visit Philadelphia This Summer

Philly shakes off the pandemic blues this summer with a lively mix of American history, music, art, and new flavors.

July 9, 2021 02:13 PM

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Julia M. Klein

AFAR Advisor

How Querido Hotels Make for Cherished Travel Memories

At these family-owned properties, a farm-to-table ethos and deep connection to the destination deliver out-of-the-box experiences.

Sponsored by Sernatur Chile

Red car parked at scenic overlook in the Blue Ridge mountains. The view is of green hills and mountains

Accessible Travel

Finding Freedom on the Road: Solo Road Tripping While Hard of Hearing

For a hard-of-hearing traveler, an unexpected road trip brings back the joy—and confidence—of solo travel.

September 20, 2024 08:31 AM

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Laken Brooks

Tips + News

This Pacific Island Just Became the World’s First Dark Sky Nation

Niue has a population of 1,500 and is 1,491 miles off the coast of New Zealand.

March 10, 2020 05:42 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Packing Tips + Gear

The Best Travel Boots Now Come in . . . Vegan?

I road-tested Blundstone’s new vegan boots to see if they lived up to the beloved original leather version. Here’s what I found.

January 21, 2022 06:22 PM

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Billie Cohen

National Parks

Plastic Water Bottles Will Soon Be Off-Limits at U.S. National Parks

The goal is to replace single-use plastics with compostable, biodegradable, or 100 percent recycled materials by 2032.

June 9, 2022 06:20 PM

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Matthew Daly

Travel for Good

3 Island Experiences That Are Good for You and the Environment

Explore some of the world’s most breathtaking islands—without putting them in harm’s way.

February 24, 2023 05:56 PM

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Anna Fiorentino

A studio king guest room at the Hotel Chelsea, with a big white bed, a fireplace, and floor-to-ceiling windows with stained-glass details overlooking a balcony.

Stay Here Next

Stay Here Next: Hotel Chelsea in New York City

After a decade of closure, the revived NYC landmark is welcoming a new generation of travelers and local creatives into its legend-filled spaces.

February 24, 2023 05:11 PM

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Billie Cohen

Travel Tips + Etiquette

This Kayak Travel Planning Tool Is a Well-Kept Secret Every Traveler Should Know About

Here’s how to use Kayak Direct as a resource to plan your next trip.

February 23, 2023 10:25 PM

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Paul Rubio

Trains

These 6 Glass-Roof Trains Have the Best Scenic Views, From the Grand Canyon to Machu Picchu

Immerse yourself in panoramic railway views thanks to glass domes, skylights, and observation cars.

August 26, 2025 02:09 PM

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Nicole Edenedo

Food + Drink

For Some of the Best Food in Puerto Rico, Head to the “Pork Highway”

“Lechoneras” are ubiquitous across Puerto Rico, but none are more celebrated than those along a road in Guavate known as “la ruta de lechón.”

August 22, 2023 01:16 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

Travel for Good

How Sustainable Luxury Is a Way of Life in Tahiti

Going the eco-luxe route in this island paradise is a gift to yourself and the planet.

May 3, 2021 12:59 PM

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Tahiti Tourisme

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