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Times Square Will Host New Year’s Eve Again—for the Vaccinated

Those with proof of COVID-19 vaccination will be able to partake in the city’s iconic New Year’s Eve celebration.

November 16, 2021 02:12 PM

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Associated Press (AP)

Lifeguard Tower at Bolsa Chica State Beach Huntington Beach California

Epic Trips

Why Huntington Beach Is Perfect for a Long Weekend

With picture-perfect waves, scenic coastal trails, and a thriving craft brewery scene, Huntington Beach deserves a closer look.

Sponsored by Visit Huntington Beach

The restaurant car on the Eastern and Oriental Express with antique red velvet dining chairs and white-linen tabletops with formal place settings and small table lamps

Trains

The Most Luxurious Train in Asia Has Returned—Here’s a First Look

Jungle treks by day and cocktail parties at night—it doesn’t get more decadent than traveling in Asia on Belmond’s Eastern and Orient Express.

June 14, 2024 02:45 PM

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Tiana Attride

A double-decker bar with a thatched roof floating in a turquoise ocean

Bars + Nightlife

7 of the Best Floating Bars Around the World

Enjoy a drink at one of these watery watering holes, which include a taco shop in the Caribbean and a historic barge in the Hudson River

September 11, 2024 02:56 AM

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Sophie Friedman

History + Culture

An Insider’s Guide to Los Angeles’ Chinatown

Cute boutique shops, Nashville hot fried chicken, and some of the best dim sum you’ll ever eat west of the San Gabriel Valley—Chinatown has it all.

May 31, 2023 07:57 PM

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Mae Hamilton

The historic facades of downtown Telluride surrounded by the stunning San Juan mountains

Outdoor Adventure

8 Outdoor Things to Do in Telluride This Summer

With its towering peaks, mountain lakes, and even a via ferrata, Telluride’s rugged beauty and alpine charm offer a high-elevation adventure right here in the U.S.

Sponsored by Switzerland Tourism

Where to Travel Next

Go Beyond the Beaches in Fort Myers

From soaring high above mangroves and barrier islands to joining intimate music recording sessions, the greater Fort Myers area may surprise you.

Sponsored by Fort Myers - Islands, Beaches and Neighborhoods

AFAR Approved

Bombas Are (Really) the Best Compression Socks for Travel—and They’re 25 Percent off Right Now

You should always wear compression socks when you fly.

November 10, 2023 01:03 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Art + Culture

A Guide to U.S. Virgin Islands Culture and Food

From conch fritters to Carnival, discover how history and culture come alive across St. Croix, St. John, and St. Thomas.

Sponsored by U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism

Colorful buildings line the waterfront in Gdansk, Poland

Visas + Passports

If You Have Family From These 9 Countries, You Can Get Dual Citizenship

Americans yearning for a second citizenship, and the benefits it provides, check your family tree. Some countries offer an easier path to citizenship based on your heritage.

March 31, 2025 06:20 PM

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Jamie Davis Smith

Loyalty + Rewards

How Your Credit Card Can Get You an Airline Companion Ticket

Companion tickets let you bring a friend along for (nearly) free.

February 23, 2024 02:12 PM

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Eric Rosen

AFAR Approved

Apple’s AirPods Pro Are a Game Changer for Travelers, and You Can Get Them for Over 30 Percent off Now

AirPods Pro come with noise cancellation and are marked down to $170 right now. But those aren’t the only reasons why we love them.

November 23, 2021 04:50 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

A statue of enslaved people located along the Civil Rights Trail.

Fall 2023

Discovering a Different Side of the South on the U.S. Civil Rights Trail

Traversing 15 states and connecting more than 130 significant landmarks, the trail marks places where some of the nation’s most important events occurred.

October 20, 2023 10:54 AM

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Lynn Brown

Man arranges a campfire on a Snow Peak grill in his backyard

AFAR Approved

Why This Japanese Outdoors Brand Is Our Go-To for Camp Kitchen Gear

Meet the brand beloved by foodies in the outdoor industry, direct from Japan.

May 21, 2024 06:06 PM

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Jessie Beck

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