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Don’t Want to Be Delayed? These Are the World’s Most On-Time Airlines and Airports, According to New Data

A recent report details which of the world’s airlines and airports see the highest rates of on-time arrivals and departures.

January 14, 2025 12:33 PM

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Bailey Berg

Hiking + Cycling

5 Urban Trails That Connect U.S. Cities to the Great Outdoors

You don’t have to get out of town to have rewarding encounters with nature. These green spaces offer ample opportunities to hike, walk, bike, glide or ride in the heart of the city.

July 16, 2021 06:38 PM

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Kristin Braswell

Surprising Countries Where U.S. Citizens Need an Advance Visa

Visas + Passports

This Is Why the Last Few Pages of Your Passport Are Blank

The last few pages of U.S. passports are left blank on purpose—and there’s a good reason for it.

April 1, 2024 10:34 AM

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Bailey Berg

Two people dancing and one person playing a drum in front of the Dakota Dunes Resort

Hotels

These Are the 7 Best Indigenous–Owned Hotels and Resorts in Canada

These seven Indigenous-owned accommodations are gateways to unforgettable cultural experiences.

November 15, 2023 12:11 PM

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Debbie Olsen

Outdoor Adventure

Explore the Great Outdoors With These Conservation Groups

Look beyond traditional travel companies to book your next outdoor adventure.

December 8, 2021 02:22 PM

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Pat Tompkins

Packing Tips + Gear

Rimowa Just Launched Its First-Ever Collection of Soft Bags

Known for its hard-sided aluminum suitcases, the iconic German brand now designs backpacks and totes for daily use.

January 15, 2021 03:53 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Other

The Essential Guide to New Brunswick

Visit this wide-ranging province for outdoor adventure, historic sites, delicious seafood, and scenic sand dunes, sea caves, and rock towers.

February 19, 2020 12:22 PM

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Barbara Peck

Restaurants + Cafés

Want to Support Your Favorite American Restaurant? Here’s How.

As we wait to revisit our favorite restaurants around the country, buying a cookbook (and actually cooking from it!) is an excellent way to show our love.

May 28, 2020 08:26 PM

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Aislyn Greene

COVID + Travel

These U.S. and International Airports Have COVID-19 Testing Facilities

Where you can get tested before takeoff or after landing.

December 15, 2020 04:22 PM

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Michelle Baran

Tips + News

Sri Lanka Announces Free Visas to Boost Tourism

To help revive its tourism industry after the April bombings, Sri Lanka is waiving visa fees for citizens of 48 countries for the next 6 months.

July 31, 2019 05:15 PM

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Bharatha Mallawarchi

Outdoor Adventure

I’ve Hiked in More Than 100 European National Parks—These Are the Most Beautiful

Glaciers, volcanoes, wildlife-rich wetlands, and Stone Age calendars: These are among the wonders you can find in Europe’s national parks.

December 18, 2024 02:47 PM

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Phoebe Smith

Spring 2022

Finding Common Ground Through Travel

It’s never been more critical to slow down, open ourselves up to new cultures, and marvel at the world.

April 12, 2022 03:26 PM

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Sarika Bansal

4 Days In

4 Days in Milan: A Wes Anderson–Designed Art Café, Risotto Alla Milanese, and a Must-See da Vinci

Ahead of the Olympics, all eyes are on Milan. From the classic landmarks to hip new restaurants and bars, these are the places to hit up on a long weekend in the city.

October 3, 2025 08:19 AM

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Laura Itzkowitz

History + Culture

Drink Like Capone at a Basement Speakeasy in Las Vegas

The Mob Museum’s boozy new exhibit, The Underground, is part Prohibition-era history lesson, part watering hole.

April 23, 2018 05:11 PM

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Matt Villano

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Packing Tips + Gear

Of all the travel products AFAR recommended this year, the most purchased items included luggage, water bottles, and several items for keeping you—and your belongings—safe.

December 21, 2023 07:18 AM

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Lyndsey Matthews

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