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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
How to Plan a Volunteer Vacation You’ll Really Love
Travel for Good
How to Plan a Volunteer Vacation You’ll Really Love
April 20, 2020 09:48 PM
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Maggie Fuller
Spring Is Not Canceled: Beautiful Photos From Around the World
Where to Travel Next
Spring Is Not Canceled: Beautiful Photos From Around the World
April 20, 2020 05:53 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
13 National Parks That Are Also UNESCO World Heritage Sites
National Parks
13 National Parks That Are Also UNESCO World Heritage Sites
April 20, 2020 04:30 PM
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Pat Tompkins
Even Though We Aren’t Traveling, We Can Still Support Sustainable Tourism
Longreads
Even Though We Aren’t Traveling, We Can Still Support Sustainable Tourism
April 20, 2020 02:42 PM
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Gregory Miller
I Went Bird Watching in Colombia From My Couch and You Should Too
Outdoor Adventure
I Went Bird Watching in Colombia From My Couch and You Should Too
April 17, 2020 04:16 PM
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Jeremy Saum
Why Mount Tamalpais in Marin County, California, Is My Happy Place
Outdoor Adventure
Why Mount Tamalpais in Marin County, California, Is My Happy Place
April 17, 2020 02:12 PM
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Sarah Buder
Essential Movies Set in New York City to Stream Right Now
Art + Culture
Essential Movies Set in New York City to Stream Right Now
April 17, 2020 12:53 PM
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Staff
In Iran, Isolated Musicians Perform From Rooftops
Tips + News
In Iran, Isolated Musicians Perform From Rooftops
April 16, 2020 03:18 PM
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Ebrahim Noroozi
How to Support Small Businesses in Italy When You Can’t Travel There
Tips + News
How to Support Small Businesses in Italy When You Can’t Travel There
April 16, 2020 02:59 PM
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Katie Parla
How to Take an Epic Train Trip Through Eastern Canada
Train Travel
How to Take an Epic Train Trip Through Eastern Canada
April 16, 2020 11:42 AM
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Colleen Kinder
Emirates Begins Testing Passengers for Coronavirus Prior to Boarding
Air Travel News
Emirates Begins Testing Passengers for Coronavirus Prior to Boarding
April 15, 2020 07:17 PM
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Michelle Baran
How to Help the World When You Can’t Leave the House
Travel for Good
How to Help the World When You Can’t Leave the House
April 15, 2020 06:52 PM
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Maggie Fuller
What Italy’s Beaches Will Look Like After Lockdown
Tips + News
What Italy’s Beaches Will Look Like After Lockdown
April 15, 2020 03:32 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Are You (Literally) Dreaming About Travel Lately? You’re Not Alone
Travel Tips + Etiquette
Are You (Literally) Dreaming About Travel Lately? You’re Not Alone
April 15, 2020 02:57 PM
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Laura Dannen Redman
The Best Things to Do in Chicago
Travel Tips + Etiquette
The Best Things to Do in Chicago
April 15, 2020 02:09 PM
7 Must-See Museums in Chicago
Museums + Galleries
7 Must-See Museums in Chicago
April 15, 2020 02:08 PM
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Tim Chester
A Year After Blaze, Notre Dame Restoration Halted by Coronavirus
Tips + News
A Year After Blaze, Notre Dame Restoration Halted by Coronavirus
April 15, 2020 01:00 PM
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Elaine Ganley
Turn Your Home Into a Wellness Retreat With These Little Luxuries Under $50
Health + Wellness
Turn Your Home Into a Wellness Retreat With These Little Luxuries Under $50
April 14, 2020 06:47 PM
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Maggie Fuller
What Happens to Your Points and Status During the Great Pause of 2020
Air Travel News
What Happens to Your Points and Status During the Great Pause of 2020
April 14, 2020 04:19 PM
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Michelle Baran
Can the U.S. Government’s Coronavirus Relief Package Save the Travel Industry?
COVID + Travel
Can the U.S. Government’s Coronavirus Relief Package Save the Travel Industry?
April 14, 2020 03:36 PM
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Michelle Baran
14 Things to Do in Belgrade
Cities We Love
14 Things to Do in Belgrade
April 14, 2020 03:07 PM
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Mekalyn Rose
Required Eating: Chicago’s Classic Foods
Food + Drink
Required Eating: Chicago’s Classic Foods
April 14, 2020 02:51 PM
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Nicole Schnitzler
Scenic Destinations to Follow on Instagram So Your Feed Is More Soothing
Photo Essays
Scenic Destinations to Follow on Instagram So Your Feed Is More Soothing
April 13, 2020 05:16 PM
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Sarah Buder
People Are Re-creating Famous Works of Art at Home in Isolation
Tips + News
People Are Re-creating Famous Works of Art at Home in Isolation
April 13, 2020 03:38 PM
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Daniel Kozin
How Sicily’s Last UNESCO-Recognized Puppeteers Are Fighting to Save Their Tradition
History + Culture
How Sicily’s Last UNESCO-Recognized Puppeteers Are Fighting to Save Their Tradition
April 13, 2020 01:15 PM
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Jessica Vincent
Indagare’s Global Classroom Is Virtual Travel Done Really Well—See You in the Bahamas
AFAR Advisor
Indagare’s Global Classroom Is Virtual Travel Done Really Well—See You in the Bahamas
April 13, 2020 12:46 PM
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Annie Fitzsimmons
MoMA Is Offering Free Online Art Courses You Can Take at Home
Museums + Galleries
MoMA Is Offering Free Online Art Courses You Can Take at Home
April 10, 2020 03:55 PM
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Sarah Buder
The Next Generation of Hotels Giving Tradition a Modern Twist
From the Editor
The Next Generation of Hotels Giving Tradition a Modern Twist
April 10, 2020 12:31 PM
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Julia Cosgrove
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