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People on an observation deck surrounded by snow with views of dramatic mountains in Cortina in Italy's alpine region

The Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics will begin in early February. Here’s everything to know about where the events will take place, how to get tickets, and traveling to attend.

September 12, 2025 05:07 PM

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Tiana Attride

A mound at Ocmulgee Mounds Historical Park

National Parks

The U.S. Could Be Getting a New National Park. Here’s Where.

If Ocmulgee Mounds becomes a national park, it’ll be the first in Georgia—and the first comanaged by a tribe that was once forcibly removed from the land.

April 18, 2023 04:23 PM

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Bailey Berg

Beaches

Italy Issues New Rules for Driving the Amalfi Coast

You may want to rethink renting a car in Amalfi this summer. If you’re looking for something less crowded and complicated, we offer some scenic alternatives along Italy’s coastline.

June 24, 2022 03:23 PM

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Laura Itzkowitz

Outdoor Adventure

The 15 Best State Parks in California You Need to Visit

Sometimes it feels as though the Golden State is one vast parkland. Where to peer into tide pools, hike the coast, and get your redwood on.

May 12, 2022 09:55 PM

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Aislyn Greene

Hotels

This New “Boatel” Has Its Own Oyster Company on Site

The Shoals opened in May on the North Fork of Long Island, New York.

June 22, 2022 08:22 AM

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Devorah Lev-Tov

Knoxville Tennessee Ancient Lore Village Family Walking Dog_Visit Knoxville

Family Travel

Why Knoxville Is Great for Dog-Friendly Travel

From taprooms with patios and off-leash parks to welcoming hotels, four-legged travelers are treated like locals at every turn.

Sponsored by Visit Knoxville

Hotels

Marriott to Spend $50M to Recruit More Diverse Hotel Owners

With a new “Bridging the Gap” program, the world’s largest hotel chain plans to give underrepresented groups a better chance at developing and owning properties.

June 9, 2022 11:40 AM

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Laura Dannen Redman

Outdoor Adventure

4 Things I Wish I Knew Before Traveling Solo to a National Park

Come prepared to make the most of this type of solo adventure.

July 17, 2024 06:53 PM

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Bailey Berg

Loyalty + Rewards

5 Tips for Redeeming AmEx Membership Rewards Points for Top Value

Using the right transfer partners is the key to making your AmEx points go far.

July 15, 2023 09:42 AM

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Paul Rubio

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

Road Trips

The 7 Best Drag Shows, Queer Nights, and Welcoming Bars Along Route 66

These safe and celebratory havens welcome people from all walks of life.

May 15, 2026 03:05 PM

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Matt Kirouac

A pool at Baha Mar resort surrounded by cabanas and palm trees.

Loyalty + Rewards

I Paid for a $21,000 Trip Using Mostly Points and Miles. Here’s How You Can, Too.

AFAR’s points and miles expert took 10 family members to the Bahamas for his mom’s 75th birthday and only paid $3,000. Here’s how he covered the other $18,000.

February 27, 2024 02:24 PM

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Paul Rubio

Icelandair Designed a Plane to Look Like Iceland’s Most Famous Glacier

Travel Tips + Etiquette

Does Dimming the Cabin Lights Actually Help Fliers with Jet Lag?

The changing cabin lights on a long-haul flight can be useful for sleep-schedule adjustments—if you’re strategic about which flights, of course.

July 9, 2024 09:27 AM

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Bailey Berg

View of the Amaterasu Railway cars on Japan's highest bridge with mountains in the background.

Destination Spotlight

Seek Nature, Onsen, and Food Culture on This Less-Visited Japanese Island

Sip shochu made from local sweet potatoes, eat sashimi from Kinkowan Bay, hike forest trails, and relax in mineral-rich baths in Kyushu.

Sponsored by Tokyo Convention & Visitors Bureau

Travel Tips + Etiquette

Get Global Entry Faster, Thanks to This Hack

There’s a quick way around the drawn-out, delayed Global Entry application process. Do it at the airport when you land.

March 28, 2023 06:00 PM

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Bailey Berg

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