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Some of Playa Viva's accommodations are treehouses that hover six feet off the ground.
Some of Playa Viva's accommodations are treehouses that hover six feet off the ground.
Hotels
17 Magical Tree House Hotels Around the World
Eat, sleep, and live your childhood dream with a bird’s-eye view at one of these tree house hotels.
October 2, 2026 08:20 PM
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Bailey Berg
A tram in Amsterdam featuring an image of Yayoi Kusama and depictions of her art for her Stedelijk Museum exhibit
Museums + Galleries
Yayoi Kusama’s Final Major Exhibit Is Taking Place in Amsterdam
October 2, 2026 05:22 PM
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Bailey Berg
A humpback whale breaching in Alaska
Cruise
Ship Strikes Are Among the Biggest Threats to Whales. One Cruise Line Wants to Help Change That
October 1, 2026 01:36 PM
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Michelle Baran
3 people with dirt bikes practice figure eights in a field in British Columbia
Outdoor Adventure
I Crashed, Stalled, and Slayed a Few Dragons at Dirt Bike Camp in British Columbia
October 1, 2026 08:30 AM
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Ashlea Halpern
A Japanese temple surrounded by trees with a mountain and city skyline in the background
Off The Tourist Trail
I’ve Been a Tour Guide in Tokyo for More Than 20 Years. These Are My Tips for Avoiding the Crowds in Japan.
October 1, 2026 02:58 AM
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Yukari Sakamoto
A snow-capped Mount Denali with streaks of clouds in front of it in Denali National Park
Trending News
Why 2027 Is the Year to Visit Denali National Park
September 29, 2026 08:00 PM
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Bailey Berg
view of an airplane wing with the sun shining and clouds below
Air Travel News
Here’s Why You Need to Know What Type of Plane You’ll Fly On—and How to Find Out
September 29, 2026 03:52 AM
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Ramsey Qubein
Overhead view of St. George's, the capital city of Grenada with several sail boats docked alongside the city's historic buildings
Outdoor Adventure
The Best Things to Do in Grenada
April 27, 2020 05:28 PM
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Terry Ward
Dolphins, Turtles, and Rare Dugongs Return to Thailand’s Tourist-Free Waters
Tips + News
Dolphins, Turtles, and Rare Dugongs Return to Thailand’s Tourist-Free Waters
April 27, 2020 02:22 PM
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Preeyapa T. Khunsong
New Zealand Could Pull Off Bold Goal of Eliminating Coronavirus
Tips + News
New Zealand Could Pull Off Bold Goal of Eliminating Coronavirus
April 27, 2020 01:22 PM
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Nick Perry
In Russia, an Abundance of Pies
Food + Drink
In Russia, an Abundance of Pies
April 27, 2020 12:40 PM
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Darra Goldstein
Ian Schrager Could Change the Way We Cruise Post-Coronavirus
Tips + News
Ian Schrager Could Change the Way We Cruise Post-Coronavirus
April 27, 2020 07:41 AM
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Laura Dannen Redman
Movies Set in London to Stream Right Now
Art + Culture
Movies Set in London to Stream Right Now
April 24, 2020 08:15 PM
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Staff
Need to Change Your Travel Plans Due to Coronavirus? These Are Your Options
Tips + News
Need to Change Your Travel Plans Due to Coronavirus? These Are Your Options
April 24, 2020 08:01 PM
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Michelle Baran
What to Do if Your Flight Is Canceled Due to Coronavirus
Air Travel News
What to Do if Your Flight Is Canceled Due to Coronavirus
April 24, 2020 07:38 PM
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Michelle Baran
What Life Looks Like in Locked-Down Countries
Tips + News
What Life Looks Like in Locked-Down Countries
April 24, 2020 02:00 PM
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Terry Ward
How to Pretend You’re in Paris at Home
Cities We Love
How to Pretend You’re in Paris at Home
April 24, 2020 01:31 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Get Lost in the Best Puzzles for Adults Who Love to Travel
Packing Tips + Gear
Get Lost in the Best Puzzles for Adults Who Love to Travel
April 23, 2020 08:48 PM
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Maggie Fuller
Grain Expectations: How a Tiny Tucson Bakery Is Preserving Local Heritage
Food + Drink
Grain Expectations: How a Tiny Tucson Bakery Is Preserving Local Heritage
April 23, 2020 06:35 PM
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Sara Button
You Can Download AFAR Zoom Backgrounds Right Now for Free
Tips + News
You Can Download AFAR Zoom Backgrounds Right Now for Free
April 23, 2020 05:11 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
In Brussels, a Special Bus Is Delivering Messages of Love and Hope
Tips + News
In Brussels, a Special Bus Is Delivering Messages of Love and Hope
April 23, 2020 01:00 PM
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Raf Casert
Independent Bookstores in New York City That We Love
Books
Independent Bookstores in New York City That We Love
April 23, 2020 09:54 AM
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Staff
The Best Adventure Destinations According to Fearless Female Guides
Epic Trips
The Best Adventure Destinations According to Fearless Female Guides
April 22, 2020 07:28 PM
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Sara Button
Find Your Chill With CBD Delivery
Health + Wellness
Find Your Chill With CBD Delivery
April 22, 2020 05:39 PM
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Nicole Antonio
8 Easy Ways to Make Your Next Road Trip Greener
Travel for Good
8 Easy Ways to Make Your Next Road Trip Greener
April 22, 2020 05:10 PM
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Maggie Fuller
9 Ways to Celebrate UNESCO World Book Day
Books
9 Ways to Celebrate UNESCO World Book Day
April 22, 2020 03:25 PM
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Sara Button
Thief Stole Van Gogh Painting With Sledgehammer, Security Footage Shows
Tips + News
Thief Stole Van Gogh Painting With Sledgehammer, Security Footage Shows
April 22, 2020 01:13 PM
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Mike Corder
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Travel for Good
What Travelers Can Do to Save the Planet
April 22, 2020 09:22 AM
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Staff
The World’s 10 Greenest Cities of 2020
Tips + News
The World’s 10 Greenest Cities of 2020
April 22, 2020 09:18 AM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Marriott’s New Plan for Safe Hotel Stays in the Age of Coronavirus
Tips + News
Marriott’s New Plan for Safe Hotel Stays in the Age of Coronavirus
April 21, 2020 04:01 PM
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Michelle Baran
The Great Barrier Reef’s Great Big Complicated Story
Longreads
The Great Barrier Reef’s Great Big Complicated Story
April 21, 2020 03:49 PM
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Juli Berwald
This Cruise Line Is Taking Sustainability to the Next Level
Ocean Cruises
This Cruise Line Is Taking Sustainability to the Next Level
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Home Workouts to Stay Sane and Fit While You’re Stuck Inside
Health + Wellness
Stay in Shape While Traveling—No Gym Required—With These Hotel Room Friendly Exercises
April 21, 2020 02:53 PM
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Jennifer Flowers
Oktoberfest 2020 Is Canceled Due to Coronavirus
Festivals + Events
Oktoberfest 2020 Is Canceled Due to Coronavirus
April 21, 2020 02:38 PM
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Sarah Buder
Germaphobes, Rejoice: This Hand Sanitizer Smells Like Big Sur After Rain
Health + Wellness
Germaphobes, Rejoice: This Hand Sanitizer Smells Like Big Sur After Rain
April 21, 2020 01:22 PM
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Katherine LaGrave
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