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An Extensive Leonardo da Vinci Retrospective Is Coming to the Louvre—but You’ll Need Reservations to See It

The hugely popular Paris museum is enforcing a ticketing system that designates specific entry times for visitors to this much-awaited exhibit. Here’s how to secure your spot.

October 16, 2019 04:28 PM

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Sarah Buder

National Parks

Barack Obama’s New Netflix Show Highlights the World’s Best National Parks

The former President narrates a new docuseries about parks around the world.

March 22, 2022 11:38 AM

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Caitlin Morton

Yellow buildings with a green hilltop in the background

Where to Travel Next

12 Small Towns in Italy That Look Like Storybook Villages

Consider these diminutive, historic towns for your next trip.

January 21, 2026 01:45 PM

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Laura Itzkowitz

Videos

The Best Places to Go in Asia [VIDEO]

Discover some of the best places to visit in Asia, along with why you’ll want to add them to your travel plans this year.

October 24, 2024 12:08 PM

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Chloe Arrojado

Hotels

Hotels Are Trying to Spark More Meaningful Connections. Is It Working?

Kimpton’s “Stay Human Project” is the latest attempt at transforming a simple hotel stay into a deeper, more memorable experience.

October 10, 2019 01:21 PM

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Anna Haines

Getting intimate with the Aurora Borealis

Travel for Good

How to Use Travel to Help Save the World

Join USTOA’s Sustainable Suzie, in pursuit of more responsible ways to travel.

Sponsored by The United States Tour Operators Association

Trains

These 6 Glass-Roof Trains Have the Best Scenic Views, From the Grand Canyon to Machu Picchu

Immerse yourself in panoramic railway views thanks to glass domes, skylights, and observation cars.

August 26, 2025 02:09 PM

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Nicole Edenedo

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

Different foreign passports from many countries

Visas + Passports

The 2026 World’s Most Powerful Passport Rankings Are In. Where Does the U.S. Rank?

The United States is back in the Henley Passport Index’s global top 10—kind of.

January 15, 2026 03:15 PM

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Bailey Berg

COVID + Travel

France’s Museums, Café Terraces Finally Reopen After Months of Closure

The country’s six-month COVID-19 lockdown is now beginning to ease.

May 19, 2021 04:45 PM

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Elaine Ganley

Mature man having a siesta next to an old blue wooden boat at La Malvarrosa Beach, in Valcencia Spain

Travel Tips + Etiquette

The Real Reason Spaniards Take Siestas

Spanish culture has long embraced the midday nap. But why do they do it? And do they still? Here’s what travelers need to know.

March 29, 2024 08:00 AM

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Paul Richardson

Books

15 Books to Put on Your Summer Reading List in 2023

Be transported to Cuba, Spain, Vietnam, and elsewhere with these vacation reads.

June 21, 2023 06:18 PM

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Maliah West

Palazzo della Rovere, A Four Seasons Hotel, has Renaissance-era roots.

Hotels

A Four Seasons Is Coming to . . . Vatican City?

Here are exclusive new details on the Four Seasons Vatican City, opening in 2025.

March 29, 2023 03:40 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

AFAR Advisor

California With the Kids: A Family Travel Guide

AFAR’s editor in chief on the no-stress way to do Disneyland, favorite kid-friendly hotels, and where to eat in Berkeley.

June 7, 2021 05:13 AM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

International Beaches

Is the Monarch Beach Resort the Ultimate Destination for Romance?

Many of us are searching for the perfect destination for a romantic getaway. One California resort has all the essentials.

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