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Expedition Cruises
6 Best Antarctica Cruises, Including Women-Only and Scientist-Led Journeys, and Trips That Skip Drake Passage
Dreaming about an expedition cruise to the White Continent? There are great options for every type of traveler.
September 28, 2026 06:48 PM
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Jeri Clausing
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Hotels
This Maximalist NYC Hotel Costs More Than $1,000 a Night. Is It Worth It?
September 28, 2026 04:27 PM
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Chris Dong
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Air Travel News
American Is Retiring International First Class. I Flew Its New Top Tier to Find Out What Will Replace It
September 25, 2026 07:05 PM
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Cat Sposato
Shrimp, mussels, and other seafoods in a bed of yellow rice and peas.
Food + Drink
15 Iconic Spanish Foods and Where to Try Them
September 25, 2026 06:06 PM
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Amaia Porteiro
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Outdoor Adventure
On the Isle of Man, a 100-Mile Coastal Hike Links Castles, Viking Crosses, and Seal Coves
September 25, 2026 02:00 PM
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Indi Bains
The Six Sisters Suite at Dolly Parton's SongTeller Hotel with three large beds with bright pink cushioned headboards, a golden chandelier, and green and blue chaises at the foot of the beds
Hotel News + Openings
Dolly Parton’s New Nashville Hotel Opens September 29 With Themed Suites, Live Music, and a Museum
September 25, 2026 01:23 PM
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Sophie Friedman
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Food + Drink
I’ve Watched Dubai’s Food Scene Evolve Over the Past Decade. It’s Never Been Better.
September 25, 2026 10:02 AM
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Nicola Chilton
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Air Travel News
Help! I Left Something on the Plane or at TSA. How Do I Get It Back?
May 12, 2025 11:11 AM
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Stacey Lastoe
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Road Trips
This U.S. Road Trip Is Full of Small Towns, Mountains, and Stargazing
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Outdoor Adventure
This Underrated Destination Is the Perfect Place to Unplug
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Air Travel News
What’s Going on at Newark Airport, and How It Could Affect Your Upcoming Flights
May 9, 2025 05:49 PM
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Barbara Peterson
Ace Hotel & Swim Club in the Athens Riviera. Green chaise longues surround a pool; right: the hotel's blue and white exterior.
Hotels
The Seaside Mediterranean City Is Having a Moment—Here’s Why It’s Worth the Trip
May 9, 2025 10:57 AM
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Nicola Chilton
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Family Travel
Do You Travel Like a Millennial, a Boomer, or a Gen Xer? Here’s How Each Generation’s Travel Habits Differ
May 8, 2025 12:47 PM
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Terry Ward
Tucked away in the rolling hills of Valle De Guadalupe is the Banyon Tree Veya, a wellness focused luxury hotel. Valle de Guadalupe, is the heart of Mexico’s wine country, producing around 70% of the nation’s wine. In recent years, it’s also become a go-to spot for travelers looking to enjoy wine and eat Baja Med cuisine, a fusion of Mexican flavors with Mediterranean and Asian influences. / Bethany Mollenkof for Afar Magazine
Spring 2025
For Some of the World’s Most Exciting Wines, Travel to Mexico
May 8, 2025 09:59 AM
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Anya von Bremzen
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Outdoor Adventure
Gorgeous Beaches, Small Towns, and Waterfalls: This Is One of the Most Beautiful Islands in the U.S.
May 7, 2025 02:37 PM
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Rachel Ng
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Air Travel News
This Is the World’s Best Priority Pass Lounge, According to Travelers
May 7, 2025 12:31 PM
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Paul Rubio
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Ocean Cruises
5 Amazing Excursions Curated by Afar
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Disney
The Best Way to See Alaska Is on a Disney Cruise
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Air Travel News
Flights Will Likely Be Cheaper This Year, According to Airline Insiders—Here’s When to Book for the Best Deals
May 6, 2025 02:42 PM
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Dennis Green
Visitors posing for photos inside of the Yu Yin Classical Garden in Guangzhou.
Spring 2025
I’ve Been to Guangzhou a Dozen Times, but This Last Trip With My Son Changed Me
May 6, 2025 12:12 PM
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Bonnie Tsui
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Longreads
10 Minutes from the Taj Mahal, a Must-Visit Café With a Mission
May 6, 2025 11:16 AM
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Iona Brannon
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Holiday Travel
These 7 Places Are Having the Most Festive July 4 Parties
May 5, 2025 04:29 PM
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Chloe Arrojado
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Trending News
I Was Stranded on a Train During Spain’s Massive Blackout—Here Are 4 Travel Lessons I Learned
May 5, 2025 03:19 PM
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Jamie Ditaranto
The Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore in Florence Italy, with its black and white tiled facade, amid of a sea of buildings with red clay rooftops
Trending News
Italy Is Making It Harder to Claim Citizenship Via Ancestry—Here’s What You Need to Know
May 2, 2025 06:09 PM
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Erica Firpo
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Trending News
Should You Use a Burner Phone When You Travel? Plus, How to Secure Your Personal Mobile Device
May 2, 2025 04:46 PM
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Iona Brannon
Noirmoutier island in France. French beach and village of Le Vieil
Off The Tourist Trail
Can You Visit France Without the Crowds? Bien Sur! Just Follow These 7 Tips
May 2, 2025 04:00 PM
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Eleanor Aldridge
Antibes
Where to Go in Summer
Fitzgerald’s and Picasso’s Favorite French Riviera Beach Town Still Feels Like the Roaring 20s
May 2, 2025 03:26 PM
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Sophie Friedman
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Travel Tips + Etiquette
I Tried 4 AI Travel Planning Apps. Did Any of Them Actually Make Booking a Trip Easier?
May 2, 2025 11:53 AM
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Craig Stoltz
A view of the long tables and bar at Barda restaurant in Detroit, Michigan.
Restaurants + Cafés
The Best Places to Eat in Detroit, According to a Local Chef
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Family Travel
6 Chic Paris Hotels With Rooms Big Enough for Families
May 2, 2025 03:03 AM
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Celeste Moure
An Insider’s Guide to Little Tokyo, Los Angeles
History + Culture
This L.A. Neighborhood Transports You to Japan—No Flight Required
May 1, 2025 02:52 PM
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Mae Hamilton
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Food + Drink
This Neighborhood Is the Most Underrated Place for Asian Food in New York City
May 1, 2025 02:09 PM
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Rachel Chang
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Trending News
Planning to Go to Yosemite National Park? A New Reservation System Has Been Announced
May 1, 2025 11:46 AM
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Michelle Baran
An interior view of a large classical painting at the Atheneum Suite Hotel in Detroit.
Bars + Nightlife
A Detroit Rapper’s Guide to the City’s Best Spots
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A high view of people canoeing on a lake surrounded by trees in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area in Minnesota.
Water Sports
12 Stunning Lake Getaways from the Twin Cities
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