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America’s Best Small Towns for Wine Lovers

These 11 towns will surprise you with their vineyards, tasting rooms, restaurants, and boutique inns—and have you shipping bottles home by the case.

July 26, 2024 12:24 PM

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Ashlea Halpern

People

How One Safari Company Is Training More Women to Guide

Three women in African Bush Camps’ training program share how they’re entering one of safari’s most male-dominated professions.

March 13, 2026 06:49 PM

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Ellen Carpenter

World cruises were further propelled into the spotlight when Royal Caribbean's Ultimate World Cruise went viral on TikTok.

Cruise News

What’s New in Cruising in 2024

Months-long world cruises, better food, more remote destinations, and luxury sailings designed with families in mind—these are the top cruise trends of 2024.

January 22, 2024 07:51 PM

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Fran Golden

Astrotourism

The Next Solar Eclipse Tours Are Already Filling Up—Here’s How to Pick Now Between Iceland Versus Spain

See the 2026 eclipse while sipping wine on a vineyard near a castle or from a hot spring overlooking a glacier-topped volcano?

August 21, 2025 11:24 AM

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Cassandra Brooklyn

The accommodations at Nayara Tented Camp face Costa Rica's Arenal volcano.

Hotels We Love

13 Standout Luxury Resorts in Costa Rica, From Jungle Hideaways to Beach Retreats

From beaches to jungles, these Costa Rica resorts immerse travelers in the country’s most picturesque natural settings.

April 20, 2026 02:27 PM

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Devorah Lev-Tov

A split image of United's new Airbus A321neo planes with the new, larger overhead bins on the left, and rows of seats from the back on the right

Air Travel News

New Snack Areas, Sleek Lighting, and Bigger Bins: A First Look at United’s Brand-New Planes

If you fly with United, it’s only a matter of time before you’ll get to experience the airline’s newly unveiled Airbus A321neo planes. Here’s what’s in store when you do.

December 5, 2023 04:34 PM

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Chris Dong

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Where to Travel Next

Europe’s Most Exciting New Museum Is an Innovative, Architecturally Thrilling Ode to Human Migration

Opened in May, the Fenix museum brings interactive installations and a showstopping, tornado-like rooftop structure to Rotterdam’s historic port district.

October 20, 2025 11:43 AM

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Blane Bachelor

Hotels

The Unexpected Paris Neighborhood to Stay in on Your Next Trip

The new residential-feeling J.K. Place has opened on the Left Bank, and it’s putting guests within walking distance of some of the 7th arrondissement’s best patisseries and museums.

April 6, 2020 04:37 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Travel Tips + Etiquette

The Underrated Joy of Asking for Directions

Asking for navigation help doesn’t have to be embarrassing—instead, it can be an opportunity for connection.

August 10, 2023 04:04 PM

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Amy Zhang

Traditional Asian buildings by the water at sunset.

Where to Travel Next

The Most Exciting Places to Visit in Asia Right Now

These six destinations are some of Asia’s most exciting places as of late.

October 7, 2024 03:46 PM

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Anna Mazurek

AFAR Advisor

Seeing California Through the Eyes of Its Most Important Librarian

The California State Librarian talks about the most surprising things you can check out of a library, cool road trips around the state, plus the best local libraries to visit in California.

June 10, 2021 06:04 AM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

Air Travel News

United Employees Who Won’t Get Vaccinated Face Unpaid Leave or Termination

The airline is giving their unvaccinated employees until September 27 to get a shot—after that, they could possibly be fired.

September 10, 2021 02:26 PM

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David Koenig

Festivals + Events

Why This European Island Should Be on Your Must-Visit List

Discover the rich cultural mixture that makes Malta such a hot spot.

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