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The Robert E. Lee Statue in Virginia Has Come Down

One of the nation’s largest Confederate monuments has been dismantled in Richmond, where it stood for more than a century.

September 8, 2021 02:38 PM

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Sarah Rankin

A State cabin on the Eastern and Oriental Express with a velvet blue chair and couch and a table facing the window

Trains

11 Incredible Luxury Train Trips Around the World

Slow travel gets a stylish makeover with these luxury train trips.

August 26, 2025 02:20 PM

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Nicole Edenedo

L'Andana is located in Castiglione della Pescaia, near Grosseto, and is surrounded by rolling Tuscan hills.

Hotels We Love

These Are the 15 Best Hotels and Resorts in Tuscany

Whether you’re looking for a rustic countryside retreat or a stylish urban bolthole, these are the top 15 hotels and resorts in Tuscany, Italy.

March 28, 2024 03:53 PM

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Erica Firpo

A person dressed in traditional regalia at a pow wow in South Dakota.

Travel for Good

How to Plan an Indigenous Travel Experience—Respectfully

Everything you need to know in order to be a mindful, responsible traveler.

November 15, 2023 12:04 PM

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Autumn Fourkiller

A stretch of beach in Nice, France, with loungers and striped umbrellas in the foreground and people sunbathing on the sand further afield

A recent Skyscanner report ranked destinations that are seeing the biggest year-over-year decreases in airfares. Here’s which cities made the list.

November 26, 2024 07:12 PM

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Bailey Berg

A red train curves among the Alps on n a sunny winter day

Trains

8 Exciting New Sleeper Train Routes Launching Across Europe

Paris to the Alps, Rome to Munich, Amsterdam to Milan—combining overnight accommodation and transport in one, night trains are the smart, scenic, and fun way to travel throughout Europe.

December 8, 2025 06:16 PM

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Sophie Friedman

Milky Way and meteors in Zion National Park, Utah.

Astrotourism

Here’s When the Next Meteor Showers Will Light Up the Sky

Want to travel to dark sky spots but don’t know when? Follow this meteor shower calendar for the best dates.

January 10, 2024 10:52 AM

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Lyndsey Matthews

A night time view of the castle-like Fairmont Banff Springs hotel in Alberta surrounded by forests and mountains.

Health + Wellness

This Winter Wonderland Is Perfect for Adventure and Wellness

Stay in a castle-like hotel in the Rockies, dine on top of a mountain, and snowshoe, hike, or fat-bike to stunning snowy vistas with an Indigenous guide in Alberta, Canada.

Sponsored by Travel Alberta

Woman carrying skis in parking lot wearing ski jacket.

Packing Tips + Gear

We Tested 40 Jackets for Plus-Size Travelers—These Are the Best

AFAR reviewed dozens of plus-size rain jackets, puffy coats, and ski jackets for women to find the right one for every kind of weather you might encounter this winter.

October 12, 2023 05:53 AM

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Naomi Tomky

Air Travel News

Swoop Is Expanding Its U.S.-Canada Flights With Fares From $78

The airline is adding five new U.S. cities to its route network beginning this spring.

February 15, 2022 04:45 PM

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Barbara Peterson

Outdoor Adventure

10 Great Places to Go Glamping With Kids in the U.S.

Whether you’re Under Canvas or in a reimagined Conestoga wagon that sleeps six, you’ll have a memorable vacation with the whole family.

June 21, 2021 01:43 PM

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Tanvi Chheda

Travel Tips + Etiquette

The Best New Things to Do in Dubai

When the temperatures drop, Dubai comes out to play. Read on for the latest destination news in the City of Gold.

December 3, 2021 01:05 PM

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Nicola Chilton

Tall, rounded orange rocks in the sunlight

National Parks

8 Most Breathtaking Utah National Parks and Monuments

Where to go for gravity-defying rock formations, vast and colorful canyons, and surprising water features.

September 26, 2023 07:13 AM

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Jacqueline Kehoe

Three performers playing upright bass, fiddle, guitar and singing at The Grey Eagle in Asheville.

History + Culture

Here’s Where to Best Experience Asheville’s Artistic Heritage

Poet laureate Glenis Redmond reveals the city’s best spots for dancing—and shares her tips on how to enjoy the city’s thriving literary and performing arts scenes.

Sponsored by Explore Asheville and written by Jenn Rice

Sunday Funday: A Perfect Day in Copenhagen

Cities We Love

How to Spend a Perfect Day in Copenhagen

Three locals on how to make the most of 24 hours in this cosmopolitan Scandinavian capital city.

December 2, 2021 03:54 PM

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Mary Holland

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