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Scene at ΟΙ ΣΥΜΠΕΘΕΡΟΙ with owner Thanos Vrettakis serving customers.

Spring 2026

The Most Subversive Neighborhood in Athens Is Also Its Tastiest

Long a refuge for anarchists and artists, Exarcheia today is a nexus for natural wine, moussaka sandwiches, and specialty craft stores at these locally loved shops.

April 28, 2026 03:04 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

Navy Pier in Chicago is the official start of Route 66.

Road Trips

4 Can’t-Miss Places to Stop on Illinois’ Route 66

Celebrate 100 years of Route 66 with a scenic 301-mile road trip from Chicago to Madison, filled with historic sites, local eats, and small-town charm in Illinois.

A viral outbreak on a cruise ship has left three people dead. But experts say this is not going to be another pandemic.

May 7, 2026 05:25 PM

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Jeri Clausing

Air Travel News

JetBlue, Virgin, Lufthansa to Offer COVID Health Pass to Passengers

The airlines are the latest to adopt CommonPass, a digital health app that allows travelers to show they are COVID-free.

December 1, 2020 02:58 PM

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Michelle Baran

Videos

Please Stop Packing Your Shoes Like This—Do This Instead [VIDEO]

Your shoes have been everywhere, including your suitcase.

November 17, 2023 05:15 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Museums + Galleries

New Digital Art Museum Is Bringing an Immersive Van Gogh Exhibit to the U.S.

Located at the Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields, the Lume Indianapolis will open in June 2021 with an exhibition projecting the paintings of Vincent van Gogh onto gallery walls.

October 8, 2020 06:28 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Two tables with art sculptures on them in front of hanging thread

Museums + Galleries

This Spring, Visit These Can’t-Miss Exhibits Showcasing Asian American Culture

Explore Asian American art, history, and culture at these engaging exhibits.

May 2, 2024 08:46 PM

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Chloe Arrojado

Hotels

It’s Not Too Late to Book These Hotels in New Orleans for Mardi Gras

Carnival season is here, but there’s still time to make reservations for a last-minute trip to the Big Easy.

January 12, 2024 10:08 AM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Travel for Good

Travel Better: How to Be a Better Traveler

How can we use the great pandemic pause to make sure our next adventure not only leads to personal fulfillment, but global wellness? Here, AFAR makes its travel pledges for 2021 and beyond.

January 6, 2021 09:12 AM

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Staff

A tent bathroom at Naviva, A Four Seasons Resort, in Punta Mita, Mexico, with large soaking tub and views of the Pacific Ocean

Hotels

To Understand Hotel Luxury, Look at the Bathroom

As bathtubs disappear from standard rooms, hotel bathrooms have emerged as a telling indicator of luxury, shaped by labor, design ambition, and economics.

January 29, 2026 11:48 AM

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Mark Ellwood

COVID + Travel

United, Delta, Disney World, and Amtrak Require COVID Vaccines for Employees as Mandates Gain Traction

A growing wave of travel companies is making a stronger push for vaccinations.

August 25, 2021 04:22 PM

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Michelle Baran

Air Travel News

British Airways and American Airlines Plan COVID-19 Testing for U.S. Travelers

Starting November 25, the pilot program will offer voluntary testing for passengers flying to London’s Heathrow from New York, Los Angeles, and Dallas.

November 18, 2020 12:18 PM

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Danica Kirka

View of the overwater villas at Sandals South Coast in Jamaica

Hotels

This Jamaica Resort Changes All-Inclusives

At Sandals, local flavors and villa stays bring a new kind of getaway.

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