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The Perfect Weekend Getaway to Calgary, Alberta

Nestled in the foothills of Canada’s Rocky Mountains, Calgary offers adventure for those who love everything from a good rodeo to theater performances.

May 23, 2022 09:48 AM

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Debbie Olsen

Tips + News

Portugal Is Reopening for Travelers (and They Won’t Have to Quarantine)

The country is ready to receive a lot more visitors—here’s what we know.

June 10, 2020 07:44 PM

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Sara Button

Natural Wonders

10 Amazing Ancient Forests Around the World

A visit to one of these long-lived woodlands is a restorative experience. Here’s how to see some of the oldest forests on Earth.

March 26, 2024 12:52 PM

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Matt Bell

What’s New In...

What’s New in NYC This Summer

Whether it’s the opening of the new Aman, the Basquiat exhibit everyone’s talking about, or the return of NYC Pride March, there are plenty of reasons to visit NYC now.

May 20, 2022 12:15 PM

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Laura Dannen Redman

Family Travel

How to Take Your Kids on a Disney Trip at Home

The parks are closed, but our imaginations aren’t. Here’s what to eat, watch, and craft when you can only go to Disneyland and Walt Disney World in spirit.

May 1, 2020 04:21 PM

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Nicole Antonio

Hotels

Heckfield Place Is the U.K.’s First Biodynamic Hotel. What Does That Mean?

The head gardener at this English country estate talks about why biodynamic agriculture is even better than organic.

August 23, 2021 08:10 AM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

Visitors posing for photos inside of the Yu Yin Classical Garden in Guangzhou.

Spring 2025

I’ve Been to Guangzhou a Dozen Times, but This Last Trip With My Son Changed Me

On a family visit to Guangzhou, China, writer Bonnie Tsui discovers that she, like the city, is ever evolving.

May 6, 2025 12:12 PM

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Bonnie Tsui

Tips + News

Airbnb Wants to Pay for You to Take a Research Sabbatical in Antarctica

Five lucky people will get to live and work alongside scientists on an all-expenses-paid sabbatical in Antarctica.

September 24, 2019 12:01 AM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Art + Culture

Vivid Sydney Is Dynamic

From late May to mid-June, the down-under metropolis of Sydney offers visitors a dazzling light show.

Sponsored by Swain Destinations

A pool at Baha Mar resort surrounded by cabanas and palm trees.

Loyalty + Rewards

I Paid for a $21,000 Trip Using Mostly Points and Miles. Here’s How You Can, Too.

AFAR’s points and miles expert took 10 family members to the Bahamas for his mom’s 75th birthday and only paid $3,000. Here’s how he covered the other $18,000.

February 27, 2024 02:24 PM

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Paul Rubio

The Marina at Mackinac Island with Saint Anne's church and the historic Victorian houses a sunset shot from Lake Michigan

Where to Go in Summer

10 Best Places in the U.S. for Summer Travel

Ten places for the perfect summer vacation.

March 19, 2025 04:05 PM

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Mark Ellwood

Art + Culture

The Politics of Globes

Every cartographer must take a stance on borders—and in so doing could spark fury.

August 11, 2021 09:54 AM

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Mark Ellwood

The new bar inside the recently expanded Centurion Lounge at San Francisco International Airport.

Air Travel News

Accessing Airport Lounges Is About to Get a Lot Harder

But with more new lounges coming in 2023, there’s also a lot to look forward to when it comes to these airport sanctuaries.

January 3, 2023 05:04 PM

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Paul Rubio

Mountains during sunset with a river running in front

Outdoor Adventure

When Is the Best Time to Visit Alaska? It Depends on Your Travel Plans.

What you’re hoping to see and do in the 49th state is key to figuring out when to come.

September 24, 2023 11:02 AM

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Bailey Berg

Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson building in Washington DC USA front view. Library of Congress - The largest library in a world.

4 Days In

Locals Reveal The Best Way to Spend a Weekend in Washington D.C.

Watch the sun rise over the National Mall, eat great bagels and smoked sausages, and discover “D.C.’s Downton Abbey” over a long weekend in the city.

February 15, 2024 03:59 PM

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Karen Carmichael

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