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Hotel Esencia
Off The Tourist Trail
Off The Tourist Trail, Riviera Maya
From sunrise ruins, family-run markets, and quiet cenotes, a resident explains how to experience Mexico’s Caribbean coast on its own terms.
October 6, 2026 10:36 AM
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Michaela Trimble
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
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
What an American Journalist Learned About His Culture on a Holiday in Australia
History + Culture
What an American Journalist Learned About His Culture on a Holiday in Australia
May 30, 2019 06:07 PM
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Tony Horwitz
A Witness to History: Looking Back at the 50th Anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising in NYC
Cities We Love
A Witness to History: Looking Back at the 50th Anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising in NYC
May 30, 2019 05:29 PM
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John Newton
Right: Woman standing in the open window of a train carriage. Left: A meal on a table with a canyon in the background.
Train Travel
The Most Scenic Summer Train Rides in the World
May 30, 2019 04:11 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Why You Should Go to Sydney This Summer
Where to Travel Next
Why You Should Go to Sydney This Summer
May 30, 2019 02:06 PM
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Ann Shields
How to Improve on a Firefly-Lit Summer Evening in Eastern Tennessee? Just Add Champagne
Beer, Wine, + Spirits
How to Improve on a Firefly-Lit Summer Evening in Eastern Tennessee? Just Add Champagne
May 30, 2019 10:13 AM
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Ann Shields
How to Do the Summer Festivals in Style
Festivals + Events
How to Do the Summer Festivals in Style
May 29, 2019 06:36 PM
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Tim Chester
Behind the Scenes at the Vatican’s Hidden Mosaic Studio
Art + Architecture
Behind the Scenes at the Vatican’s Hidden Mosaic Studio
May 29, 2019 06:33 PM
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Lindsay Lambert
How Google Could Eventually Be Your One-Stop Shop for Travel Planning
Trending News
How Google Could Eventually Be Your One-Stop Shop for Travel Planning
May 29, 2019 05:04 PM
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Michelle Baran
TSA Now Allows Fliers to Travel With Some CBD Products
Air Travel News
TSA Now Allows Fliers to Travel With Some CBD Products
May 29, 2019 04:53 PM
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Colleen Long
Tourism Beyond Temples: Cambodia’s Contemporary Art Scene Is on the Rise
Art + Architecture
Tourism Beyond Temples: Cambodia’s Contemporary Art Scene Is on the Rise
May 29, 2019 04:00 PM
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Jake Emen
AFAR Editors’ Favorite Summer Destinations
Where to Travel Next
AFAR Editors’ Favorite Summer Destinations
May 29, 2019 03:10 PM
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Staff
The Louvre Just Closed Due to Overcrowding—Here’s How to Avoid the Lines
Museums + Galleries
The Louvre Just Closed Due to Overcrowding—Here’s How to Avoid the Lines
May 29, 2019 10:29 AM
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Katherine LaGrave
Japan Is Testing an Even Faster Bullet Train
Tips + News
Japan Is Testing an Even Faster Bullet Train
May 29, 2019 10:22 AM
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Katherine LaGrave
The African Cities You Should Visit Now
Cities We Love
The African Cities You Should Visit Now
May 29, 2019 01:08 AM
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Jennifer Flowers
Why Do People Climb Mount Everest? These Riveting Stories Explain the Fascination
Hiking + Cycling
Why Do People Climb Mount Everest? These Riveting Stories Explain the Fascination
May 28, 2019 07:52 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
The Podcast About Ethical Travel to Download Before Your Next Trip
In the Magazine
The Podcast About Ethical Travel to Download Before Your Next Trip
May 28, 2019 01:30 PM
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Sara Button
Why You Should Go to New York City This Summer
Cities We Love
Why You Should Go to New York City This Summer
May 25, 2019 01:52 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
You Can Now See French Artist JR’s Newest, Enormous Mural at SFMoMA–and It’s Free
Art + Culture
You Can Now See French Artist JR’s Newest, Enormous Mural at SFMoMA–and It’s Free
May 24, 2019 06:08 PM
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Brooke Vaughan
6 Adventures in the Middle East That Just Got Easier
Outdoor Adventure
6 Adventures in the Middle East That Just Got Easier
May 24, 2019 06:08 PM
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Devorah Lev-Tov
6 Essential Stops Along Chile’s Epic Route of Parks
Epic Trips
6 Essential Stops Along Chile’s Epic Route of Parks
May 24, 2019 05:45 PM
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Zoe Baillargeon
Best European River Cruises
River Cruises
7 Great European River Cruises to Book Right Now
May 24, 2019 04:44 PM
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Elissa Garay
How to Take the Houseboat Vacation of Your Dreams This Summer
Where to Travel Next
How to Take the Houseboat Vacation of Your Dreams This Summer
May 24, 2019 12:15 PM
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Sherry Ott
Where to Escape the Summer Crowds in Croatia
Beaches
Where to Escape the Summer Crowds in Croatia
May 24, 2019 11:36 AM
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Kristin Vuković
Why Micro-Festivals Are Perfect for Music-Loving, Globe-Trotting Souls
Festivals + Events
Why Micro-Festivals Are Perfect for Music-Loving, Globe-Trotting Souls
May 23, 2019 08:16 PM
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Maggie Fuller
The World’s First Floating Museum Is Opening in Paris
Museums + Galleries
The World’s First Floating Museum Is Opening in Paris
May 23, 2019 06:45 PM
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Sara Lieberman
How to Book an Uber Submarine to the Great Barrier Reef
Natural Wonders
How to Book an Uber Submarine to the Great Barrier Reef
May 23, 2019 05:28 PM
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Michelle Baran
Oui, the Eiffel Tower Is Getting a Huge New Park
Tips + News
Oui, the Eiffel Tower Is Getting a Huge New Park
May 23, 2019 05:01 PM
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Katherine LaGrave
How to Glamp Under the Midnight Sun in Norway This Summer
Natural Wonders
How to Glamp Under the Midnight Sun in Norway This Summer
May 23, 2019 04:16 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
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