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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
What Happiness Looks Like Around the World
History + Culture
What Happiness Looks Like Around the World
July 31, 2019 01:50 PM
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Billie Cohen
A Hotel in Denver Wants to Throw a Puppies and Prosecco Party in Your Room
Hotels
A Hotel in Denver Wants to Throw a Puppies and Prosecco Party in Your Room
July 31, 2019 12:49 PM
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Kate Sommers-Dawes
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Photo Essays
AFAR Photo Awards 2019
July 31, 2019 10:36 AM
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Staff
Everything You Need to Know About the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival
Festivals + Events
Everything You Need to Know About the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival
July 30, 2019 07:10 PM
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Carlye Wisel
10 Border Walls That Artists Have Turned Into Powerful Protests
Art + Architecture
10 Border Walls That Artists Have Turned Into Powerful Protests
July 30, 2019 05:07 PM
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Maya Kroth
How to Plan Your Most Joyful Trip, According to a Happiness Expert
Travel Tips + Etiquette
How to Plan Your Most Joyful Trip, According to a Happiness Expert
July 30, 2019 05:04 PM
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Aislyn Greene
HBO’s “Chernobyl” Sends Curious Tourists to Lithuania
Art + Culture
HBO’s “Chernobyl” Sends Curious Tourists to Lithuania
July 30, 2019 03:25 PM
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Liudas Dapkus
Intrepid Just Launched Its Biggest-Ever Flash Sale
Tips + News
Intrepid Just Launched Its Biggest-Ever Flash Sale
July 30, 2019 03:00 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
7 Tips for Creating Happier Travel Memories
Travel Tips + Etiquette
7 Tips for Creating Happier Travel Memories
July 30, 2019 02:22 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Calling all European History Buffs: These Are the Tours You Need to Be Taking
History + Culture
Calling all European History Buffs: These Are the Tours You Need to Be Taking
July 30, 2019 02:12 PM
A Fashion Designer Shares His Favorite Spots in the Colorful, Creative Bahamas
Style + Design
A Fashion Designer Shares His Favorite Spots in the Colorful, Creative Bahamas
July 30, 2019 12:54 PM
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Ashlea Halpern
Why You Should Go to London This Summer
Where to Travel Next
Why You Should Go to London This Summer
July 30, 2019 09:52 AM
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Ann Shields
California’s Best National Parks and Monuments
National Parks
California’s Best National Parks and Monuments
July 29, 2019 07:36 PM
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Jill K. Robinson
How Tokyo’s Coffee Culture Inspired an Indie American Brand
Restaurants + Cafés
How Tokyo’s Coffee Culture Inspired an Indie American Brand
July 29, 2019 06:45 PM
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Adam H. Graham
Illy Is Offering a Luxury Trip to Coffee School in Italy for $100,000
Epic Trips
Illy Is Offering a Luxury Trip to Coffee School in Italy for $100,000
July 29, 2019 06:10 PM
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Brooke Vaughan
Why Summer is Amazing at this New York City Luxury Hotel
Hotels
Why Summer is Amazing at this New York City Luxury Hotel
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Make Your Frequent Flier Miles Go Further With These Hacks
Loyalty + Rewards
Make Your Frequent Flier Miles Go Further With These Hacks
July 26, 2019 05:13 PM
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Ramsey Qubein
Joshua Tree National Park’s Namesake Plants Under Serious Threat From Climate Change
Tips + News
Joshua Tree National Park’s Namesake Plants Under Serious Threat From Climate Change
July 26, 2019 01:22 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
“Once Upon a Time . . . in Hollywood” Filming Locations You Can Visit in Los Angeles
Art + Culture
“Once Upon a Time . . . in Hollywood” Filming Locations You Can Visit in Los Angeles
July 26, 2019 11:30 AM
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Marielle Wakim
Eat and Drink With the Ghosts of Old Hollywood at Musso & Frank
Restaurants + Cafés
Eat and Drink With the Ghosts of Old Hollywood at Musso & Frank
July 26, 2019 11:29 AM
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Marielle Wakim
This Airport Has Opened a “Sensory Suite” for Special-Needs Passengers
Tips + News
This Airport Has Opened a “Sensory Suite” for Special-Needs Passengers
July 26, 2019 10:17 AM
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Katherine LaGrave
A Good Travel Buddy Is Hard to Find
Epic Trips
A Good Travel Buddy Is Hard to Find
July 25, 2019 09:06 PM
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Jacqueline Winspear
Southwest Just Announced Some Major News
Air Travel News
Southwest Just Announced Some Major News
July 25, 2019 04:24 PM
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Katherine LaGrave
Discovering South Africa, Affordably
Where to Travel Next
Discovering South Africa, Affordably
Sponsored by
Experience Remote Luxury, South African-Style
Safari
Experience Remote Luxury, South African-Style
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Paris Airports 101: Everything You Need to Know
Air Travel News
Paris Airports 101: Everything You Need to Know
July 25, 2019 01:49 PM
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Sara Lieberman
Social Media Tips for Travel Advisors
AFAR Advisor
Social Media Tips for Travel Advisors
July 25, 2019 12:10 PM
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Annie Fitzsimmons
These Visionaries Are Helping to Protect the Planet for Tomorrow’s Travelers
Travel for Good
These Visionaries Are Helping to Protect the Planet for Tomorrow’s Travelers
July 25, 2019 10:46 AM
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Jennifer Flowers
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