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Air Travel News
3 African Countries Are Getting New Direct Flights This Year, and We’re Already Planning Our Adventures There
Delta and United have unveiled new flights to West and northern Africa. These are the new routes—and we’ve shared what to do and where to stay when you get there.
March 11, 2025 07:40 PM
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Bailey Berg
A bright blue building with yellow details at Jardin Majorelle, a botanic garden in Marrakech, Morocco, filled with various cacti and palm trees
A Southwest heart in blue red and yellow on an airplane wall above some seats and just below the overhead bin
Air Travel News
It’s the End of a 50-Year Era at Southwest—The Airline’s Most Beloved Perk Is Being Discontinued
March 11, 2025 06:11 PM
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Bailey Berg
A double Shake Shack cheeseburger with lettuce and tomatoes in focus with blurry crinkle fries and another sandwich in the background
Air Travel News
Delta Is Now Serving Some of the World’s Best Burgers—These Are the Flights You Can Order Them On
March 10, 2025 06:55 PM
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Bailey Berg
Ponte Vittorio Emanuele II, an old bridge in Rome, crosses over the Tiber River with some homes and trees in the background, photographed during an overcast winter day
Cruise
Cruise Lines Are Launching New Off-Season Sailings—Here’s Why You Should Get Aboard
March 10, 2025 06:44 PM
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Sherri Eisenberg
aerial angle of jet ski exiting green lush mangrove channel into blue caribbean sea water during golden hour in turks and caicos islands
Cities We Love
This Caribbean Island Is a Favorite for Cruise Travelers. But You Need to Stay Longer to Fully Appreciate It.
March 10, 2025 04:35 PM
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Laura Begley Bloom
AutoCamp's communal Clubhouse area with bar seating and a green couch on the left, and a trail that winds through soaring trees in Sequoia National Park on the right
Hotel News + Openings
This Underrated California National Park Is Getting a New Glamping Hotel with Airstream Trailer Rooms
March 07, 2025 06:09 PM
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Bailey Berg
Everything You Need to Know About Getting a Real ID
Trending News
The Real ID Deadline Is Fast Approaching—Here’s What Will Happen if You Don’t Have One by May 7
March 07, 2025 05:25 PM
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Michelle Baran
A rendering of the The Langham, Venice showing the hotel's waterside view from the island of Murano
Hotels
Is This the Future of Luxury Hotels? This Hotel CEO Weighs In
March 07, 2025 11:49 AM
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Jennifer Flowers
Michelangelo's 'Creation of Adam,' a famous frescoe in the Sistine Chapel depicting Adam and God practically touching fingers
Trending News
Michelangelo’s Rarely Seen Sistine Chapel Sketches Are Now on View at This Small East Coast Art Museum
March 06, 2025 07:00 PM
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Bailey Berg
An Indigenous American dishes on a table made fresh vegetables and toppings, saserved at Owamni restaurant in Minnesota.
Food + Drink
This State’s Food Scene Is Gaining National Attention
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A birds-eye view of sailboats anchored near the shore of Lake Harriet in Minnesota.
Water Sports
7 Picture-Perfect Minnesota Lakes You Need to Visit
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U.S. Beaches
Just Landed
March 11, 2025 02:31 PM
A group of diners being served at a table in the elegant Mister Charles restaurant in the Knox-Henderson neighborhood of Dallas, Texas.
Restaurants + Cafés
The Best Restaurants in Every Dallas Neighborhood
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Namche Bazaar, Nepal
Where to Go in Spring
10 Best Places to Travel in May
March 06, 2025 04:35 PM
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Mark Ellwood
Lavender field in front of a European village
Natural Wonders
Tulips, Cherry Blossoms, Lavender: 13 Beautiful Flower Blooms Around the World Worth Traveling For
March 06, 2025 03:58 PM
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Ashlea Halpern
A chef preparing sushi for guests at a wooden bar in Tatsu Dallas, Texas.
Restaurants + Cafés
The Ultimate Guide to New Michelin-Worthy Dining in Dallas
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Longreads
94-Year-Old Grandma Joy Went Viral for Visiting Every U.S. National Park. Now, She’s Taking on Every Continent
March 05, 2025 12:25 PM
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Katherine LaGrave
A train bar cart with cushioned seats. pillows, metal lamps, and plants
Trains
The First Luxury Sleeper Train in England and Wales Is Now Open for Bookings
March 05, 2025 12:14 PM
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Blane Bachelor
People seated on a sunny lawn under a shade structure outside of the Winspear Opera House in the Dallas Arts District.
Art + Culture
6 Must-See Events in Dallas This Spring and Summer
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Travel Tips + Etiquette
12 Ways to Make Sure Your Bags Don’t Get Lost When You Fly
March 05, 2025 09:20 AM
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Bailey Berg
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Art + Culture
8 Art Exhibits Worth Traveling For This Year
March 05, 2025 08:02 AM
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Ellen Carpenter
How to Visit the National Parks for Free in 2022
Trending News
Yosemite Has Suspended Its Reservation System. Here’s What Travelers Should Know.
March 04, 2025 03:00 PM
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Bailey Berg
Rome
Off The Tourist Trail
Make the Most of Rome’s Many Charms—Without the Crowds
March 04, 2025 07:55 AM
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Laura Itzkowitz
Rows of brown seats in the economy cabin of a plane
Air Travel News
5 Easy Ways to Make Your Economy Flight More Comfortable
March 04, 2025 02:42 AM
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Sophie Friedman
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Travel Tips + Etiquette
Tired of Feeling Stiff on Long Flights? Do These 5 Airplane Stretches Next Time You Fly
March 03, 2025 01:53 PM
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Nathalie Alonso
A 2022 Guide to Seeing Cherry Blossoms in Washington, D.C.
Cities We Love
A Local’s Guide to Viewing Cherry Blossoms in D.C.
March 03, 2025 01:12 PM
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Jessie Beck
Flower vendors give away free roses in Downtown Detroit on July 25, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan. CREDIT: Sylvia Jarrus for AFAR
4 Days In
The Perfect 4 Days in Detroit, According to Locals
March 03, 2025 10:00 AM
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Sarah Bence
back of woman with tattoos looking at ocean and boat
Solo Travel
As a Solo Female Traveler, Here’s What to Know and Where to Go
March 03, 2025 09:47 AM
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Sarah Buder
Person in the foreground pulling a ship on ice
Cruise
Women Were Once Banned From Antarctica. Now They’re Shaping Travel on the Continent
March 03, 2025 09:00 AM
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Nicole Edenedo
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Longreads
Women-Only Trips Are Trending. What Does That Mean for the Future?
March 03, 2025 08:54 AM
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Jen Rose Smith
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Travel Tips + Etiquette
Did You Know? You Can Text TSA Your Travel Questions
March 03, 2025 08:20 AM
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Bailey Berg
Ponant's 'Le Commandant Charctot' icebreaker with a sweeping sheet of ice in the foreground and a few people on the ice near the ship
Expedition Cruises
This Breathtaking Winter Ice Cruise Just Changed My Mind About Traveling in the Extreme Cold
February 28, 2025 06:37 PM
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Fran Golden
Luxor Temple is a large Ancient Egyptian temple complex on east bank of Nile river in Luxor (ancient Thebes). View from Nile river
River Cruises
The World’s Longest River Is About to Get New Luxury Cruises—and We Can’t Wait to Sail
February 28, 2025 02:44 PM
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Bailey Berg
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