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13 Years Later, Seeing Machu Picchu in a Completely New Way

One AFAR editor retraces the steps of a college spring break trip with the help of local guides, a celebrity chef, and a few new friends.

October 14, 2022 06:03 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

The new three floor United Club features two bar areas—one of which feels like a downtown Denver brewery.

Air Travel News

United Just Unveiled Its Largest Ever Club Lounge

The new lounge near gate B44 nods to the Centennial State with locally produced art and beer flights.

September 13, 2023 03:00 PM

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Bailey Berg

The Spanish Steps in Rome viewed from a side street, with pink flowers line the center of the steps

Air Travel News

Alaska Airlines Launches Its First-Ever Flights to Europe

The Seattle-based airline will begin operating the new transatlantic flights in 2026.

June 3, 2025 06:45 PM

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Bailey Berg

Chase Sapphire airport lounge with blue seating and a curved mezzanine at LaGuardia Airport

Air Travel News

The Best Priority Pass Lounges in the World, Ranked

Within the world’s largest independent airport lounge program, these are the Priority Pass lounges that reign supreme.

September 23, 2024 03:36 PM

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Paul Rubio

The city of Lucerne, Switerland, at sunset.

Epic Trips

15 Days of Slow Travel Through Switzerland’s Scenic Towns

From lakeside cafés to alpine trails, Switzerland rewards travelers who take their time.

Sponsored by Switzerland Tourism

Air Travel News

U.S. Airlines Told to Sit Families Together Free of Charge

The Department of Transportation has issued a notice to carriers asking that they ensure young children are seated with accompanying adults, with no added fees.

July 11, 2022 07:50 PM

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Michelle Baran

Images of empty economy class seats with blue headrests on a United Airlines airplane

Air Travel News

United Unveils a New Boarding Procedure That It Claims Will Speed Up the Process

Where you’re sitting in a given row will dictate when you board. Here’s what to know about United Airlines’ new boarding groups.

October 18, 2023 05:34 PM

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Chris Dong

A view of the sun setting over mountains covered in green trees in West Virginia.

Outdoor Adventure

This Underrated Destination Is the Perfect Place to Unplug

Waterfalls, quiet trails, scenic highways, and remote campsites make digital detoxing in West Virginia’s outdoors effortless.

Sponsored by West Virginia Department of Tourism

The first California sailing on American Jazz departs on February 24, though there will be more sailings throughout March, November, and December 2023.

Cruise News

You Can Now Winery Hop in Napa on a River Cruise

The eight-day sailing aboard “American Jazz” from American Cruise Lines starts and ends in San Francisco, with stops in Stockton, Sacramento, and Napa.

February 17, 2023 12:59 PM

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Bailey Berg

Two men chat outside the storefront of M. Dumas & Sons in Charleston

History + Culture

Charleston Markets and Makers Worth Visiting

Boutiques, markets, galleries, and ateliers—discover why the Holy City is the region’s retail standard-bearer.

Sponsored by Explore Charleston

National Parks

7 Underrated Utah Parks and Monuments for Avoiding the Crowds

There is plenty of natural beauty to be found outside Utah’s “Mighty 5” national parks, and most visitors miss it.

September 17, 2023 10:26 AM

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Erin Van Rheenen

Left: Flagstaff, Arizona, USA - September 2, 2022. Aerial view of historic downtown Flagstaff with the famous Hotel Monte Vista; right: Starry night under the clear Flagstaff Sky

Weekend Getaways

This National Park Gateway Town Is Celebrating 25 Years as the World’s First Dark Sky City

Alongside a new astronomy center, Flagstaff is now a hotbed of standout culinary outposts, making it the ideal place to kick off your Grand Canyon–fueled adventure.

April 27, 2026 03:16 PM

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Michelle Baran

Douro Valley Vineyards River Rolling Hills Roam by Tauck

River Cruises

How a Douro River Cruise Brings the Vineyards to You

The MS Andorinha becomes a moving base camp for hiking, wine tasting, and exploring Portugal’s famed valley.

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