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If You Can Celebrate the Route 66 Centennial in Only One Place, Make It This City

Find renovated motels, restored neon, new street art, and augmented reality in Albuquerque in 2026.

January 29, 2026 05:26 PM

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Matt Kirouac

Woodabe men dressed in traditional regalia for the Gerewol Festival.

Art + Culture

4 African Cultural Traditions Travelers Can Participate In

From beauty pageants for men to the mask craftsmen of the DRC, here are four African cultural traditions that have withstood the test of time.

November 9, 2022 02:29 PM

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Wendy Watta

Videos

5 Tapas You Can Only Find in Barcelona [VIDEO]

Plus, how to eat them like a local.

September 30, 2023 05:39 PM

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Claudia Cardia

U.S. Beaches

The 10 Best Beaches in Southern California

From Santa Barbara to San Diego, we’ve narrowed down hundreds of miles to 10 magnificent beaches for your next sunny getaway.

November 7, 2022 01:06 PM

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Sarah Purkrabek

Brooklyn Bridge Park could soon welcome an exciting new amenity that will have visitors splashing around in the East River.

Years in the works, the NYC floating pool project will finally become a reality thanks to recent backing from New York Governor Kathy Hochul and NYC Mayor Eric Adams.

February 15, 2024 07:41 AM

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Devorah Lev-Tov

COVID + Travel

U.S. Implements New Vaccine Rules for International Travel

As of November 8, all foreign nationals entering the United States must be fully vaccinated, and there are new rules for unvaccinated Americans, too—here’s everything you need to know.

November 8, 2021 05:51 PM

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Michelle Baran

Travel Tales

Lessons on Travel—and Friendship—From the Women of Pan Am

Author Julia Cooke spent four years interviewing the fearless Pan Am stewardesses of the ’60s and ’70s—here’s what she learned along the way.

August 3, 2021 02:36 PM

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Julia Cosgrove

The Future of Travel

Being Careful Doesn’t Mean Not Traveling

One dinner out inspires AFAR’s CEO to rediscover his home state of California.

June 12, 2020 06:27 PM

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Greg Sullivan

Organic vineyards near Mendoza in Argentina with Andes in the background

Packing Tips + Gear

11 Gifts for the Wine Lovers in Your Life

These are the best bottles, accessories, and trips to give wine lovers this year.

November 4, 2022 04:47 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

People sitting at a large group of tables in the lower level in Covent Garden, London, with shops on the upper level and an arched ceiling overhead

Air Travel News

You Can Now Book This New Alaska Airlines International Route

The onetime domestic carrier is rapidly expanding its global network with new flights to major cities in Europe and Asia.

December 11, 2025 06:06 PM

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Bailey Berg

Outdoor Adventure

This Small City Is One of Canada’s Best-Kept Secrets

With outdoor adventure and wine tours galore, Kelowna is also one of the country’s most accessible cities.

July 7, 2022 04:01 PM

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Lisa Kadane

A blue Breeze Airways aircraft taking off in front of a control tower

Air Travel News

Breeze Airways Just Added These 13 New Airports to Its Network

The low-cost carrier has unveiled major expansion plans, with many of its newly added routes and airports featuring introductory fares as low as $59 each way.

February 2, 2024 06:43 PM

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Bill Fink

A 36-foot-tall statue of Ramesses II is on display in the lobby area of the Grand Egyptian Museum with dots of natural light filtering through from above

Housing more than 100,000 ancient treasures—including 5,000 items from King Tut’s tomb newly on display—the Grand Egyptian Museum fully opened on November 1.

November 4, 2025 06:12 PM

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Bailey Berg

Outdoor Adventure

How 2 People Are Making 63 National Parks More Accessible for People of Color

Disappointed by the low percentages of people of color visiting U.S. national parks, Diamon Clark and Kristen Walker are creating a sense of ownership through Our Parks Too.

February 1, 2024 07:30 AM

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Mazuba Kapambwe

Pacific Holidays allows you to tour the UAE at your own pace.

Where to Travel Next

Take in Gorgeous Scenery, Skyscraper Views, and More Awe-Inspiring Sights in Abu Dhabi

From world-class shopping to record-breaking buildings, the United Arab Emirates is full of jewels to discover, and Pacific Holidays makes it easier to do so than ever.

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