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The old Point Comfort Lighthouse in Hampton, Virginia

Hampton, Virginia, Has Become a Tourism Destination. Why Now?

Long overlooked for Colonial Williamsburg, Hampton is reconciling with its pivotal history—and drawing travelers in the process.

August 15, 2022 11:07 AM

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Victoria M. Walker

A light-filled gallery inside the Metropolitan Museum of Art

Art + Culture

10 Must-Visit Museums in New York City

There’s a museum for every kind of traveler in the Big Apple.

September 17, 2024 01:24 PM

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Mae Hamilton

Hotels

For $500, You Can Get Unlimited Stays at Graduate Hotels This July

This all-access “Hall Pass” basically pays for itself in three nights.

June 2, 2021 05:36 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Where to Travel Next

The Sweetest Small Towns in California

Look beyond the Golden State’s bustling cities and explore these nine appealing towns on your next visit.

April 12, 2024 04:36 PM

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Michelle Konstantinovsky

Maine is truly a four-season state, with each one offering new treasures and surprises. In summer, enjoy the coastline at Popham Beach, Higgins Beach, or even a <a href="https://www.afar.com/places/greenville-greenville-61131aa6-6637-43e3-9eec-ded2a5c1bf79" target="_blank">Moose Safari</a>. The leaves put on a show in the fall around the Bigelow Mountains and <a href="https://www.afar.com/places/acadia-national-park-maine" target="_blank">Acadia National Park</a>. Winter offers snow-covered ski trails at Sugarloaf, Sunday River, and Shawnee Peak. And spring brings new life blooming along the Appalachian Trail. From Portland's culinary sophistication to the rustic beauty of the Appalachian Trail’s “100 Mile Wilderness,” you can find what you’re looking for in Maine, at any time of year.

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A 93-Mile Trail and Hobbit Homes: New England’s Latest Reasons to Visit

Ahead of fall foliage season, New England’s got plenty going on this summer and autumn.

June 24, 2024 08:47 PM

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Miles Howard

Art + Culture

Largest Yayoi Kusama Exhibit Ever Opens in New York City

The “Princess of Polka Dots” unveils new paintings, sculptures, and one of her signature Infinity Mirror Rooms.

May 11, 2023 03:37 PM

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Mae Hamilton

A superbloom of wildflowers in California

Outdoor Adventure

A Super Bloom Just Peaked in California, but There’s Still Time to See Other Spectacular Flowers

Following record rainfall in some areas throughout the fall and winter, wildflowers are growing across the state. Here’s where to see them.

March 20, 2026 08:10 AM

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Mae Hamilton

Health + Wellness

Why This Unexpected Destination Should Be Your Next Wellness Retreat

Find mindfulness, sleep retreats, and much more in the Middle East.

July 25, 2024 02:00 PM

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Laura Dannen Redman

Air Travel News

Qantas to Bar Unvaccinated Travelers From International Flights

The move would make the Australian carrier one of the first major airlines to mandate vaccinations for passengers.

September 9, 2021 06:56 PM

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Michelle Baran

Art + Architecture

10 New Buildings Every Architecture Buff Should See This Year

These design-driven museums and hotels—plus a library, airport, and aquarium—are practically works of art.

September 23, 2024 03:18 PM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

Williamsburg, VA USA - September 16, 2022: Shields Tavern, a historic eating restaurant, in the tourist town of Colonial Williamsburg

Food + Drink

14 Ye Olde Historic Taverns Across 7 U.S. States Where You Can Toast the Revolution

In an excerpt from her newly released book, “Cocked and Boozy,” American Revolution–expert Brooke Barbier recommends taverns where colonists actually drank—and where you still can too.

June 12, 2026 01:27 PM

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Brooke Barbier

The Winter Garden at the Carlton with hanging plants and green banquettes

Stay Here Next

A Milan Grande Dame Hotel Is Reborn—Just in Time for Italy’s Olympics

As Milan prepares to cohost the 2026 Olympics, the Carlton, one of the city’s most storied hotels, reopens after an impressive five-year renovation.

January 30, 2026 11:58 AM

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Laura Itzkowitz

Blue Water And Sky Lake Natoma And Rainbow Bridge Folsom California With Trees Reflected In Water People Paddling

History + Culture

This California Gold Rush Site Holds a Hidden Chapter of Black History

Visitors come to paddle, picnic, and bike along Folsom Lake, rarely realizing they’re standing on the site of a once-booming Black Gold Rush settlement.

February 6, 2026 12:43 PM

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Erika Mailman

TSA checkpoint at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

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