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I’ve Lived in Arizona for Around 35 Years—Here’s Why Phoenix Is an Underrated City Worth Visiting Right Now

New hotels, James Beard–recognized restaurants, and desert-inspired cocktails bring the heat to Arizona’s desert city.

February 27, 2025 02:12 PM

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Cindy Barks

Accessible by seaplane, the Raa Atoll is an underwater wonderland for divers and snorkelers.

Hotels

10 Beautiful Islands to Visit for Ecotourism and Cultural Immersion

Sure, the beaches and views are great. But these islands excel with sustainable innovation, rich local traditions, and unique accommodations.

February 26, 2025 09:05 AM

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Kathryn Romeyn

Art + Culture

Paris’s Centre Pompidou Is Closing for 5 Years—Here Are 7 Art Alternatives in France

See optical illusions, sculptured gardens, and boundary-pushing art from Paris to the Loire Valley.

August 11, 2025 02:32 PM

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Manali Doshi

Global Entry Will Soon Be Quicker—but at What Privacy Cost?

LGBTQ Travel

Why I’m Grateful for Global Entry, as a Gender Non-Binary Traveler

Probing questions and unwanted pat downs can mean extra stress for LGBTQ travelers. Here’s how TSA’s Trusted Traveler programs can unexpectedly help.

June 6, 2024 02:28 PM

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Lindsey Danis

Travel Tips + Etiquette

This One Travel Hack Will Slow Down Your Vacation and Give You Stunning Images

Researchers and National Geographic photographers are teaching people how to take better photos, be more mindful, shift their focus, and enjoy vacations more.

August 4, 2025 04:00 PM

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Suzie Dundas

The only thing better than the rail trip of a lifetime is one that is fully planned an organized for you by a well-established tour operator.

As U.S.–Canada relations remain strained, a charming Québec tourist region has launched a campaign of reassurance and acceptance.

July 16, 2025 03:26 PM

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Charmaine Noronha

(Left) Portland Oregon (Right) SoHo House Portland Gym Reception

Where to Travel Next

Amazing Spas, New Hotels, a Buzzing Restaurant Scene—This Pacific Northwest City Is Alive With Fresh Energy

Why now is the time to travel to Portland.

January 30, 2025 08:21 AM

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Amanda Calnan Vowels

Numerous rows of empty, dark blue airplane seats in a 3x3 configuration with overhead bins open above

Air Travel News

Airplane Seat Sizes, Quick Refunds, Flight Safety: These New Air Travel Rules Have Been Signed Into Law

The newly passed Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) bill includes several measures to protect air travelers. Here’s what you need to know.

May 24, 2024 02:50 PM

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Barbara Peterson

Dervish monastery or tekke at the Buna River spring in the town of Blagaj. Location: Blagaj, Mostar basin, Herzegovina-Neretva Canton, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Europe

Travel for Good

Finding Hope in Bosnia and Herzegovina’s Wild Nature and Historic Towns

The Balkan country is developing sustainable cultural and adventure tourism as part of an effort to move beyond its legacy of conflict.

October 4, 2023 10:31 AM

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Chloe Bergé

Cities We Love

A Road Trip Through North Carolina’s Reinvented Core

The cities of Raleigh, Greensboro, Winston-Salem, and Charlotte are innovating a cool future through art, food, and a celebration of the past.

February 22, 2022 01:09 PM

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Sheryl Nance-Nash

AFAR Advisor

Discover the Foodie Wonders of West Denmark

Go beyond Copenhagen’s culinary scene to spark the imagination and enchant the senses with a trip to West Denmark

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