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hotel facade with red roof and mountains in the backdrop
hotel facade with red roof and mountains in the backdrop
Hotels We Love
These Are 12 of the Most Haunted Hotels in America
With their eerie histories and ghoulish charm, these hotels promise to give guests both thrills and chills.
October 5, 2026 06:35 PM
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Bailey Berg
Looking out through the windows at new DiamondAir Lounge at Heathrow Airport with views of the runway
Air Travel News
Heathrow Just Opened an Exclusive New Airport Lounge—but It’s Not in the Airport
October 5, 2026 05:39 PM
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Blane Bachelor
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
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
Why You Should Book Your Next Trip in the Off Season
Off The Tourist Trail
Why You Should Book Your Next Trip in the Off Season
September 13, 2019 06:48 PM
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Tim Chester
This Earth-Friendly Exhibit Is Made for Your Instagram
Tips + News
This Earth-Friendly Exhibit Is Made for Your Instagram
September 13, 2019 03:48 PM
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Katherine LaGrave
Exploring the Mysteries of Love at Mexico’s Most Romantic Resort
Health + Wellness
Exploring the Mysteries of Love at Mexico’s Most Romantic Resort
September 12, 2019 09:51 PM
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Chris Colin
Wow Air Is Going Premium. Will It Still Offer $99 Flights?
Air Travel News
Wow Air Is Going Premium. Will It Still Offer $99 Flights?
September 12, 2019 06:38 PM
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Michelle Baran
5 Novel Destinations From the Man Who Wrote the Book on Literary Travel
Books
5 Novel Destinations From the Man Who Wrote the Book on Literary Travel
September 12, 2019 05:51 PM
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Brooke Porter Katz
Why I’m Stocking Up on These Perfect Insulated Travel Mugs
AFAR Approved
Why I’m Stocking Up on These Perfect Insulated Travel Mugs
September 12, 2019 05:44 PM
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Maggie Fuller
All About United Airlines’ New Flight Discount for Young Adults
Tips + News
All About United Airlines’ New Flight Discount for Young Adults
September 12, 2019 04:44 PM
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Katherine LaGrave
San Francisco’s Cable Cars Are Shutting Down Temporarily for Repairs
Tips + News
San Francisco’s Cable Cars Are Shutting Down Temporarily for Repairs
September 12, 2019 03:47 PM
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Juliet Williams
These Quaint Italian Villages Will Pay You to Move There
Tips + News
These Quaint Italian Villages Will Pay You to Move There
September 12, 2019 03:02 PM
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Sarah Buder
In Milan, Pastry Chefs Are Reclaiming Italy’s Traditional Christmas Cake
Restaurants + Cafés
In Milan, Pastry Chefs Are Reclaiming Italy’s Traditional Christmas Cake
September 12, 2019 11:49 AM
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Serena Renner
COMO Hotels & Resorts Takes Over Castello del Nero
AFAR Advisor
COMO Hotels & Resorts Takes Over Castello del Nero
September 12, 2019 10:01 AM
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Annie Fitzsimmons
What Annoys You About Luxury Hotels?
AFAR Advisor
What Annoys You About Luxury Hotels?
September 12, 2019 10:01 AM
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Annie Fitzsimmons
Wow Air to Start Flying Again
Air Travel News
Wow Air to Start Flying Again
September 11, 2019 07:51 PM
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Michelle Baran
Chef José Andrés, Cruise Lines Mobilize to Help the Bahamas
Tips + News
Chef José Andrés, Cruise Lines Mobilize to Help the Bahamas
September 11, 2019 07:05 PM
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Michelle Baran
This Burning Man–Themed Art Exhibit Is Ending Its Tour With a Bang
Art + Architecture
This Burning Man–Themed Art Exhibit Is Ending Its Tour With a Bang
September 11, 2019 03:31 PM
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Sarah Buder
How Sydney’s Hoteliers Are Saving the City’s History
Hotels
How Sydney’s Hoteliers Are Saving the City’s History
September 11, 2019 02:46 PM
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Sophie Friedman
Away’s New Suitcases Come in All Colors of the Rainbow
Tips + News
Away’s New Suitcases Come in All Colors of the Rainbow
September 11, 2019 02:40 PM
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Katherine LaGrave
How to Select the Right Charity After a Disaster Like Hurricane Dorian
Travel Tips + Etiquette
How to Find the Right Charity After a Disaster Like a Hurricane
September 10, 2019 08:26 PM
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David Campbell
There’s a New Cheese Conveyor Belt Restaurant in London and It’s Spectacular
Restaurants + Cafés
There’s a New Cheese Conveyor Belt Restaurant in London and It’s Spectacular
September 10, 2019 05:51 PM
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Lottie Gross
The Hottest Handbag in Paris Comes With a Story
Cities We Love
The Hottest Handbag in Paris Comes With a Story
September 10, 2019 12:39 PM
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Sara Lieberman
This Small Town Is the Glassblowing Hub of the United States
Art + Architecture
This Small Town Is the Glassblowing Hub of the United States
September 10, 2019 09:24 AM
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Kathleen Rellihan
The Bahamas to Travelers: We’re Still Open for Business
Tips + News
The Bahamas to Travelers: We’re Still Open for Business
September 9, 2019 07:36 PM
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Dee-Ann Durbin
Say “Hello” to the World’s Most Luxurious Expedition Ship
Expedition Cruises
Say “Hello” to the World’s Most Luxurious Expedition Ship
September 9, 2019 07:33 PM
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Gene Sloan
Hundreds of Flights Delayed, Canceled at San Francisco Airport
Tips + News
Hundreds of Flights Delayed, Canceled at San Francisco Airport
September 9, 2019 05:15 PM
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Katherine LaGrave
Yes, Burning Man Is Changing—and No, That’s Not a Bad Thing
Art + Architecture
Yes, Burning Man Is Changing—and No, That’s Not a Bad Thing
September 6, 2019 12:08 PM
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Maggie Fuller
A Foreign Correspondents’ Club Is Reborn as an Elegant Hotel
Tips + News
A Foreign Correspondents’ Club Is Reborn as an Elegant Hotel
September 6, 2019 11:44 AM
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Katherine LaGrave
Could There Be Less Turbulence in Our Flying Future?
Air Travel News
Could There Be Less Turbulence in Our Flying Future?
September 5, 2019 07:14 PM
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Michelle Baran
7 Things I Wish I’d Known Before I Went to New Zealand
Travel Tips + Etiquette
7 Things I Wish I’d Known Before I Went to New Zealand
September 5, 2019 03:20 PM
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Sarah Buder
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