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Smoke seen above a dense collection of apartment buildings in Athens, Greece, with a rocky hilltop in the background

A local travel expert offers advice and insights about the current situation in Greece amid another severe wildfire season and extreme heat.

August 15, 2024 01:39 PM

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Helen Iatrou

Tips + News

Recreate Travel Experiences at Home With Airbnb’s New Online Platform

Now you can learn how to make pasta like an Italian nonna, meditate with sheep in Scotland, and more with the new Airbnb Online Experiences.

April 9, 2020 08:57 AM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Left: An Airbus A220 from Breeze on a landing approach at the John Wayne Airport in Santa Ana, California, at Golden Hour; right: full menu line-up of Delta's collaboration with chef José Andrés<br/>

Air Travel News

Delta and Chef José Andrés Hope to Shatter the Reputation of Bland Airplane Food with This New In-Flight Menu

“It’s not as if we leave good taste behind when we take off,” the World Central Kitchen founder and chef says of his new collaboration with Delta Air Lines.

October 24, 2025 05:02 PM

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Rachel Chang

An interior gallery of the Louvre Museum in Paris with people milling about

Sponsored by EF Adventures

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

Road Trips

How an Unplanned Road Trip Helped a California Family Reclaim the Van

Five days. Two kids. One Eurovan. Here’s what happened when writer Chris Colin and his family set out on a Northern California adventure that redefined the concept of #vanlife.

April 1, 2019 04:20 PM

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Chris Colin

Summer 2025

State Parks, Cherry Orchards, Dark Skies: Door County Is One of the Midwest’s Best-Kept Secrets

Door County has more state parks and shoreline than any other county in Wisconsin. And thanks to a new generation of creatives, the peninsula is changing in the very best sort of way.

August 20, 2025 10:07 AM

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Emma John

U.S. Beaches

Best U.S. Beaches for Beginning Surfers

Surf’s up: These laid-back beaches and friendly breaks are ideal for beginner surfers looking to learn the basics.

May 21, 2019 02:43 PM

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Deb Hopewell

Cities We Love

Let North Georgia’s Smaller, Shining Cities Charm You

North Georgia has an appeal all its own with its picturesque towns, outdoor activities, and dining experiences, all making for a fulfilling vacation any time of year.

Sponsored by Explore Georgia

Tips + News

Hotels Step Up to House Coronavirus Health Workers and Patients

The Four Seasons, the St. Regis, and the Yotel group were among the first to throw open their doors.

March 27, 2020 04:11 PM

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Tim Chester

Visitors stand at the top of a mountain overlooking stunning fjords, islands, and a quaint village in the Lofoten archipelago. Couple hiking the Reinebringen mountain Lofoten Norway

Hiking + Cycling

21 Beautiful Hikes Around the World You Should Do in Your Lifetime

Some of these hikes are well known, some underrated. All are Afar tested and approved, bringing you closer to the Earth.

May 19, 2026 05:23 PM

Outdoor Adventure

These 3 Tours Get You (Responsibly) Close to Grizzlies, Polar Bears, and Even Rare Spirit Bears

These guides will get you as safely (and ethically) close to a bear as possible.

October 3, 2025 01:02 PM

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Susan Portnoy

Colorful homes line a stepped, cobblestoned street in Portugal's historic Ribeira district

Air Travel News

Delta Just Announced New Flights to This Enchanting European Wine City

Hilly streets, custard-filled pastries, and a UNESCO-listed wine region will soon be a nonstop flight away.

October 2, 2025 11:07 AM

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Bailey Berg

A man wearing a green polo shirt, a cream sweater tired around his neck and a cream baseball cap leaning in towards a hotel employee (seen from beyond) wearing a red blazer

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