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Overhead view of map, camera, pencil, notebook, backpack and travel guide books

Experts in finance and travel weigh in on how to create a stress-free travel budget you can afford.

March 13, 2024 06:39 PM

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Meagan Drillinger

Lake Kussharo Covered with Mist from Bihoro Pass in the Winter, Hokkaido, Japan

Epic Trips

Canoeing, Snowshoeing, and Getting Naked With Strangers in Japan

Embracing “slow adventure” among the lakes and mountains of Eastern Hokkaido.

March 13, 2024 05:12 PM

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Ashlea Halpern

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

Boy Meets World: Two Unlikely Hikers Tackle a Classic New Zealand Trek

In the Magazine

In New Zealand, a Father and His Autistic Son Tackle an Epic Trek

The South Island’s Routeburn Track is one of the great trails in New Zealand. Two unlikely hikers head out to see what they find.

March 12, 2024 01:07 PM

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Chris Woolston

people in a public park enjoying a sunny day near Berlin Cathedral

Travel Tips + Etiquette

Why Google Flights and Wikipedia (Yep!) Are a Traveler’s Best Friends

If used correctly, these two websites can be the ultimate travel-planning tools.

March 11, 2024 11:23 AM

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Paul Rubio

Packing Tips + Gear

The Ultimate Beach Packing List for a Weeklong Vacation

Packing for your surf-and-sand vacation is as stress-free as a day at the beach, thanks to this easy reference guide to your essentials for a week.

March 02, 2024 01:24 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Hillside casitas at Enchantment Resort in Sedona, Arizona with red and sandy-hued rock formations in the background

Family Travel

These Are Our Favorite Places to Visit for Spring Break

Whether you’re looking for sun or snow, a city break or a nature-filled escape, these editor-approved spring break travel destinations are foolproof.

February 27, 2024 08:10 PM

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Michelle Baran

A pool at Baha Mar resort surrounded by cabanas and palm trees.

Loyalty + Rewards

I Paid for a $21,000 Trip Using Mostly Points and Miles. Here’s How You Can, Too.

AFAR’s points and miles expert took 10 family members to the Bahamas for his mom’s 75th birthday and only paid $3,000. Here’s how he covered the other $18,000.

February 27, 2024 02:24 PM

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Paul Rubio

The grand hall of St. Louis Union Station Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton, has curved ceilings and is decorated with a green-dominant color scheme.

Hotels

All Aboard: These 6 Hotels Are Located in Former Train Stations

These splendid properties will transport you to a time when U.S. train travel was glamorous.

February 26, 2024 01:37 PM

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Pat Tompkins

Outdoor Adventure

The 17 Best Things to Do in Colorado

With everything from jagged peaks and rushing rivers to hot springs, geological wonders, and a dark sky park, Colorado promises endless adventure.

February 26, 2024 12:31 PM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

A hot tub with reflective water with snow-dusted mountains in the background

Natural Wonders

10 Healing Hot Springs Across the United States

Soak up America’s geothermal wonders in these rugged springs, historic bathhouses, and relaxing wellness retreats.

February 21, 2024 02:53 PM

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Liz Weslander

Camping

5 Electric Camping Trailers for a Quieter, Greener Vacation

The next step in the EV revolution? Electric trailers offering a stylish and more eco-friendly camping trip.

February 21, 2024 02:23 PM

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Elissa Garay

The infinity edged pool at Tapasake at One&Only One Za'abeel in Dubai features uninterrupted views of the city's skyline.

Stay Here Next

Dubai’s Newest Sky-High Resort Is a Cantilevered Architectural Wonder

The splashy new One&Only One Za’abeel stands out in a city of over-the-top properties.

February 13, 2024 01:12 PM

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Nicola Chilton

12 Places to See Cherry Blossoms in the United States

Where to Go in Spring

15 Places to See Cherry Blossoms Across the United States

You don’t need to fly to Japan to see these legendary pink flowers.

February 09, 2024 02:17 PM

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Alina Polishuk

Man playing guitar with a seaside city in the background

Cities We Love

11 Things to Do and See in Lisbon, Portugal’s Capital City

From visiting old castles to eating egg custards, here are the 11 best things to do in Lisbon.

February 07, 2024 05:02 PM

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Chadner Navarro

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