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New Orleans, LA - Sep. 25, 2017: The National World War II Museum - a military history museum in New Orleans, LA. It is formerly called the D-Day Museum.

History + Culture

A History Buff’s Guide to U.S. Military Museums

In honor of those who served, stop by these museums around the country.

November 8, 2024 08:40 AM

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Pat Tompkins

Cruise

Vaccinated Americans Can Cruise in Greece This June

The dreamy seven-night Celebrity Cruises itineraries will depart from Athens, making stops on the Greek islands of Mykonos, Rhodes, and Santorini, as well as in Cyprus and Israel.

March 26, 2021 03:45 PM

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Michelle Baran

Travel Tips + Etiquette

Bucket List Reimagined: Mindful Return to the Greek Islands

Starting May 1, Greece will stop requiring travelers to show proof of vaccination, a negative test, or proof of recovery to enter—it may be the perfect time to visit. Here’s where to go.

April 27, 2022 12:44 PM

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Giovanna Dell’Orto

Overhead view of the bay in Nice, France, with building with orange-tiled roofs all around

Where to Travel Next

This French Summer Classic Is a Year-Round Destination With More Than 300 Days of Sunshine

Even in winter, the sun-soaked Côte d’Azur beckons with plenty of cultural sites.

November 25, 2025 02:21 AM

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Mary Winston Nicklin

Cruise

How to Experience the Best of Vancouver When Your Cruise Ship Docks

Whether you have three hours or three days, these insider recommendations will help you make the most of your time in this outdoorsy Pacific Northwest city.

October 29, 2024 04:45 PM

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Chloe Bergé

A child walking between sequoia trees in a national Park

National Parks

Sequoias Versus Redwoods: What’s the Difference and How to Compare the California National Parks

Should you visit the tallest or the biggest trees in the world?

October 28, 2025 03:35 PM

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Suzie Dundas

Regent Santa Monica Beach Hotel | Luxury Oceanfront Resort Photography by Hotel, Travel, Hotel, Lifestyle, and Architectural Photographer, Tanveer Badal | @TANVEERBADAL | TANVEERBADAL.COM

Stay Here Next

This New Hotel Just Raised the Bar for Santa Monica Stays. We Got an Early Look.

The buzziest new opening in the city brings enormous oceanfront suites and destination dining from James Beard Award–winning chef Michael Mina.

October 21, 2024 11:53 AM

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Tim Chester

A view of Ben Nevis mountain shrouded in cloud

Outdoor Adventure

An Essential Guide to the Best of the Scottish Highlands

Flanked by seas and full of natural wonders, this region is worth the journey.

October 18, 2024 04:50 PM

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Matt Kirouac

The Broadmoor Hotel in Colorado Springs, Colorado, has more than 700 guest rooms, as well as 17 restaurants and bars on property. It has had an AAA Five Diamond rating for close to 50 years.

Hotels

How Hotels Get Their Star Ratings and What They Mean

There are more hotel rating systems than ever before. Here’s a primer on what they are—and what they mean.

February 29, 2024 08:00 AM

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Mark Ellwood

The VIP Eiger Express welcomes guests with comfy, swiveling leather seats.

Where to Travel Next

Why “The Top of Europe” is the Stylish Adventure You Need

What it’s like basking in the beauty of the Jungfrau Region and Interlaken, according to one inveterate AFAR traveler.

Sponsored by Switzerland Tourism and Written by Bryan Kinkade

Islands

The Best Smaller Islands to Visit in the BVIs

These remote British Virgin Islands are ripe for discovery, including a protected national park and a former pirate hideout.

June 3, 2021 10:45 AM

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Staff

Dubrovnik Old Town and the City Walls at sunrise, from Fort Lovrijenac (St. Lawrence Fort), Dubrovnik, Dalmatian Coast, Adriatic, Croatia, Europe

Cities We Love

Dubrovnik Without the Crowds—Even During High Season

A recent five-day trip to Dubrovnik and its surrounding area had it all: boating, beaches, amazing food and wine, and historic villas to call home.

September 16, 2022 10:46 PM

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Joe Diaz

An aerial view of a small forested island on Lake Superior

Small Ship Cruises

Beautiful Beaches, Forested Boulders, Endless Lighthouses—the North American Cruise Destination Not to Miss

One of the most fascinating places to sail is right in our own backyard.

August 22, 2025 06:46 PM

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Jeri Clausing

Water Sports

The Secrets of Sydney’s Unsurpassed Swimming Spots

In the Land Down Under, there’s an oceanside pool where women—and octopods—swim free.

August 29, 2017 11:33 AM

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Myffy Rigby

Art + Culture

Spend a Perfect Weekend in Mexico’s San Miguel de Allende

Discover the cobblestone streets of Mexico’s colorful San Miguel de Allende for a tour of Gothic architecture and curated tequila tastings.

July 22, 2022 10:14 AM

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Kristin Braswell

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