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Restaurants + Cafés

Tandoori Oysters, Lobster Soba, Lowcountry Fine-Dining: Charleston Restaurants to Travel for Right Now

A touch of Parisian cooking, notable bread, and seafood-centric regional Indian all come to the Holy City.

November 11, 2025 07:21 AM

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Lauren Mowery

French toast with syrup being poured over it

Air Travel News

United Airlines Is Now Serving Kids’ Meals

United’s kids’ meals are back after being put on pause during the pandemic. These are the other airlines that offer special meals for traveling tots, too.

November 9, 2022 07:51 PM

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Michelle Baran

UNESCO World Heritage

Alice in (a Saudi) Wonderland

The first woman tour guide in AlUla, Mashail Makki, on finding magic and mystery in the desert.

March 11, 2021 05:25 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

Where to Go in Winter

Winter Is Japan’s Most Underrated Travel Season—6 Reasons That Will Have You Booking Your Trip Immediately

Here are compelling reasons to consider a trip to Japan in the winter.

December 16, 2024 02:38 PM

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Anna Mazurek

Road Trips

See 9 Stunning Frank Lloyd Wright Works on the New Great Wright Road Trip

Follow a four-day ramble through scenic western New York to see some of the American architect’s most impressive works.

August 27, 2021 04:38 PM

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Billie Cohen

Restaurants + Cafés

Rome Bars McDonald’s From Opening Near Ancient Site

Mayor Virginia Raggi backed the decision by Italy’s culture ministry to keep the American fast-food chain from starting construction near the Baths of Caracalla.

August 2, 2019 03:09 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Six Senses Laamu is a model for sustainable hospitality in the Maldives.

Travel for Good

Your Next Beach Vacation Could Help Protect the Ocean

The tide of voices advocating for ocean protection seems to be rising—and a traveler’s actions can speak loudly.

June 2, 2023 05:16 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

An overlook of the Pacific Ocean near San Luis Obispo

Road Trips

The 8 Best Things to Do, Eat, and See in and Around San Luis Obispo, California

From feasting on pastries at the Madonna Inn to sipping chardonnay at Chamisal Vineyards, these are some of the best things to do in and around the Central Coast city.

July 30, 2023 08:00 AM

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Mae Hamilton

Tips + News

This Is the Happiest State in the U.S.

A new study from WalletHub ranks all 50 states on more than 30 metrics.

September 23, 2020 06:06 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

Two adults and a child bike on a wooden path that cuts through the green grass in the mountain valley. Behind them, green trees and large gray mountains loom.

Festivals + Events

7 Festivals Near Yosemite That Are Worth Planning Your Trip Around

Come for the waterfalls and wildflowers; stay for the festivals and live music.

Sponsored by Yosemite Mariposa County Tourism Bureau

A remote retreat off Utah’s scenic Byway 12 offers road trippers a desert oasis to disappear to.

Hotels

Finding Calm Amid Crisis at a Desert Retreat in Utah

When personal tragedy strikes, two friends seek healing on an adventure-filled trip to Yonder Escalante.

January 11, 2023 08:02 PM

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Michelle Baran

AFAR Travelers’ Awards

The Best Destinations in the World: 2020 AFAR Travelers’ Awards

It’s a great time to dream about the first place you’ll visit as soon as it’s safe to travel again.

December 18, 2020 04:07 PM

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Staff

Chateau des Charmes Estate Winery, Niagara-On-The-Lake

Weekend Getaways

Heading to Niagara Falls? Don’t Miss This Charming Town Nearby.

Take a detour from the world famous falls for a weekend trip to its artsy sister.

June 29, 2023 06:02 PM

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Heather Greenwood Davis

A red telephone booth with Big Ben in the background in London

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