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New Bill Requires Airlines to Offer Full Refunds—Even if the Customer Canceled

A group of senators introduced legislation this week that would ensure that travelers get reimbursed for deciding not to fly during the coronavirus pandemic.

May 15, 2020 08:15 PM

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Michelle Baran

Outdoor Adventure

In India, Astrotourism Is Looking Up

The country’s vastness means opportunities abound to better see the stars.

May 4, 2022 01:40 PM

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Agnee Ghosh

Restaurants + Cafés

A Visit to Café Ohlone, the Behind-a-Bookstore Restaurant Serving Indigenous Cuisine

The Berkeley cafe offers the true food of the East Bay—the original California cuisine.

February 12, 2020 08:22 AM

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Shanthi Sekaran

A group of eight ladies in hanbok dance and laugh.

History + Culture

The Best Places to Eat, Stay, and Live It Up in L.A.’s Koreatown

Everything you need to know to get the most out of the largest Koreatown in the world.

April 20, 2023 01:23 PM

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Mae Hamilton

Packing Tips + Gear

The 6 Best Watches for Travelers in 2018

Whatever your taste in timepieces—smartwatch or simpleton, decadent or dirt-cheap—these wearables were made for the modern traveler.

February 12, 2018 05:26 PM

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Seamus Bellamy

June 24, 2018. Xilitla, San Luis Potosí Mexico. Panoramic view of the Pools (Las Pozas) a surrealistic garden (Jardín surrealista) located in the subtropical rain forest of the Sierra Madre mountains.

Off The Tourist Trail

7 Ways to Escape the Crowds in Mexico

Here’s how to craft an offbeat adventure a little more removed from the typical places.

January 31, 2025 04:48 PM

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Meagan Drillinger

In the Magazine

Where to Go in 2024

The 25 most exciting places around the world to visit next

November 28, 2023 02:00 PM

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Tim Chester

AFAR Advisor

Why Traveller Made Is Exploding in Europe . . . and Beyond

An Interview with CEO Quentin Desurmont

October 10, 2019 05:11 AM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

The pool at Dar Tantora The House Hotel is surrounded by candlelit lanterns.

Stay Here Next

This Ancient Desert Town’s Newest Hotel Is Lit Only by Candlelight

Located in the ancient Saudi Arabian town of AlUla, Dar Tantora the House Hotel feels like a step back in time.

February 18, 2025 04:54 PM

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Nicola Chilton

red cabin overlooking the water with no one around

Health + Wellness

The Tiny Canadian Town That Only Hosts One Traveler at a Time

In Conche, Newfoundland, connection to self—and community—is paramount.

January 14, 2025 09:11 AM

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Maryam Siddiqi

Travel for Good

Colorado Could Soon Be Home to the World’s Largest Dark Sky Reserve

In southwest Colorado, a number of parks and organizations are working together to create what may become the world’s largest dark sky reserve.

April 21, 2022 05:17 PM

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Jacqueline Kehoe

Hotels

Three Eco-Resorts Are Introducing Visitors to Indonesia’s Overlooked Island

Community consciousness and sustainability define a trio of beach hotels on Sumba, an island known for its pristine beaches, remote villages, and ancient rituals.

August 25, 2023 10:18 AM

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Kathryn Romeyn

Epic Trips

5 Top Beach Clubs Around the World for the Ultimate Summer Getaway

Grab your passport and get ready for exclusive experiences at these renowned beach clubs along México’s Riviera Maya, the French Riviera, Greece, and beyond.

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Packing Tips + Gear

Yes, It’s Possible to Travel Carry-On Only for a Ski Trip

The trick is packing thinner layers, rather than bulky separates.

February 17, 2022 05:22 PM

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Terry Ward

Museums + Galleries

Smithsonian Magazine’s Free Museum Day Canceled Over Coronavirus Fears

The 2020 event was supposed to take place on April 4, but was canceled as a public health precaution.

March 12, 2020 05:56 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

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