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Whether you’re looking for sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean or a multiday adventure through national parks, these road trips provide plenty of opportunities to explore the United States.

April 04, 2024 07:12 PM

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Ciera Velarde

Everything You Need to Know About the Edinburgh Festival Fringe

Holiday Travel

9 Festivals to Plan Your Summer Travels Around

Give your summer travels a healthy dose of arts and culture with these spectacular events.

April 03, 2024 09:27 PM

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Chloe Arrojado

Two yellow miniature cars in front of the Golden Gate Bridge

Travel for Good

5 EV Tours That Are Changing Sightseeing in the United States

Get a glimpse of the plugged-in future on these tours.

March 29, 2024 10:47 PM

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Elissa Garay

Books

12 Great Books to Read Before Your Trip to New York City

New York City may be one of the most written-about places in the United States. Here are some of the best reads about the five boroughs to build anticipation before you go.

March 29, 2024 06:58 PM

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Shannon Reed

TSA checkpoint at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

A step-by-step guide on what to do if you see a lower airfare for a flight your recently booked—and already paid for in full.

March 27, 2024 01:25 PM

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Michelle Baran

The Best Cruises for Exploring the Beauty and Wilds of Alaska

Expedition Cruises

From Glacier Bay to the Inside Passage, These Are the Best Alaska Cruises to Book Now

Including islands, Alaska has 33,904 miles of shoreline. The perfect way to see it all? By boat.

March 27, 2024 01:20 PM

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Bailey Berg

Blue ombre backdrop with Samsung Galaxy SmartTag2 and Apple Airtag trackers

AFAR Approved

Samsung and Apple Both Offer Luggage Trackers. Which Is More Accurate?

Here’s how the Samsung Galaxy SmartTag2 and the Apple AirTag compared when tracking luggage on a recent trip to Japan.

March 22, 2024 01:43 PM

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Bailey Berg

The guest rooms at Eaton DC were designed to impart a down-to-earth vibe with midcentury influences.

Hotels We Love

The 10 Best Hotels in Washington, D.C.

No matter your political party or your price point, you can find an appealing place to stay in the nation’s capital.

March 22, 2024 07:00 AM

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Laura Dannen Redman

Forty years of fried perfection at Champy's Chicken in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Food + Drink

The Best Food Neighborhoods in the USA

A coast-to-coast look at the culinary oases that keep us coming back for more.

March 19, 2024 03:24 PM

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Ashlea Halpern

Epic Trips

In the Smallest State in Mexico, A Search for the Perfect Taco

Two hours from Mexico City, Tlaxcala offers a chance to leave the tourist-taco trail to see what’s happening close to the source of the ingredients.

March 19, 2024 01:16 PM

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Naomi Tomky

The carvings at SGang Gwaay Llanagaay are some of the totems visitors can see at Gwaii Haanas National Park Reserve and Haida Heritage Site.

National Parks

8 Canadian National Parks to Visit for Stunning Views, Wildlife, and Indigenous Culture

Nothing solves a bad case of cabin fever like a national park, and Canada is in good supply.

March 14, 2024 03:20 PM

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Chloe Arrojado

exterior of an airport at night with cars pulling up to the curb

Air Travel News

The Airport Employee You Need to Thank When Your Plane Leaves on Time

Dozens of workers prep an airplane for takeoff, but there’s one pivotal airport employee who makes sure everything for a flight falls into place.

March 13, 2024 05:21 PM

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Ramsey Qubein

Cozy up with a book in one of Seattle's many literary locales, such as Left Bank Books in Pike Place Market.

UNESCO World Heritage

A Booklover’s Guide to One of The Only UNESCO Cities of Literature in the U.S.

From indie bookstores to readings and events, here are some great ways to experience the city’s literary scene.

March 12, 2024 02:03 PM

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Lora Shinn

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