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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
Why Would Anyone Want to Check Their Bag?
Air Travel News
Why Would Anyone Want to Check Their Bag?
October 30, 2019 07:04 PM
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Staff
You Could Be Fined for Taking Photos of Geisha in This Kyoto District
Tips + News
You Could Be Fined for Taking Photos of Geisha in This Kyoto District
October 30, 2019 02:52 PM
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Sarah Buder
The Freehand Hotels Have Been Sold. Here’s Why This Is Awesome for Travelers.
Hotels
The Freehand Hotels Have Been Sold. Here’s Why This Is Awesome for Travelers.
October 30, 2019 11:03 AM
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Natalie Beauregard
No More Long Waits for an Airport Pickup With This New Lyft Program
Tips + News
No More Long Waits for an Airport Pickup With This New Lyft Program
October 29, 2019 07:47 PM
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Michelle Baran
The End of Gate-Checking? United Hopes So With New Overhead Bins
Air Travel News
The End of Gate-Checking? United Hopes So With New Overhead Bins
October 29, 2019 06:22 PM
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Michelle Baran
Fly South for the Winter With These Amazing Flight Deals
Air Travel News
Fly South for the Winter With These Amazing Flight Deals
October 29, 2019 04:24 PM
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Michelle Baran
Paris’s Most Famous Bakery Reveals Its Secrets
Books
Paris’s Most Famous Bakery Reveals Its Secrets
October 29, 2019 03:46 PM
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Matt Kemp
Visa-Free Travel Just Got Even Easier in China
Tips + News
Visa-Free Travel Just Got Even Easier in China
October 29, 2019 02:27 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
The Most—and Least—Ecofriendly Ways to Travel
Tips + News
The Most—and Least—Ecofriendly Ways to Travel
October 28, 2019 07:29 PM
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Michelle Baran
How to Eat Local at 35,000 Feet
Air Travel News
How to Eat Local at 35,000 Feet
Sponsored by
Why You Should Go to Shenzhen Now
Where to Travel Next
Why You Should Go to Shenzhen Now
October 28, 2019 11:48 AM
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Jake Emen
18 Travel-Size Toiletries AFAR Staffers Always Pack
Packing Tips + Gear
18 Travel-Size Toiletries AFAR Staffers Always Pack
October 25, 2019 05:08 PM
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Staff
This New Resort Will Be Your Next Mexico Getaway
Epic Trips
This New Resort Will Be Your Next Mexico Getaway
Sponsored by
Learning to Live With Less in the Colombian Amazon
Outdoor Adventure
Learning to Live With Less in the Colombian Amazon
October 25, 2019 01:25 PM
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Michele Bigley
OMG! You Can Visit “Schitt’s Creek” in Real Life
Art + Architecture
OMG! You Can Visit “Schitt’s Creek” in Real Life
October 25, 2019 12:32 PM
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Billie Cohen
Egyptian Archeologists Uncover 30 Ancient Coffins With Mummies Intact
Tips + News
Egyptian Archeologists Uncover 30 Ancient Coffins With Mummies Intact
October 25, 2019 12:22 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
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In the Magazine
Italy Up Close
October 25, 2019 10:35 AM
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Sara Button
How to Plan Your First Trip to Pakistan
Travel Tips + Etiquette
How to Plan Your First Trip to Pakistan
October 24, 2019 10:12 PM
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Maggie Fuller
These Are the World’s Most Environmentally Friendly Countries
Tips + News
These Are the World’s Most Environmentally Friendly Countries
October 24, 2019 07:08 PM
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Sarah Buder
JetBlue to Team with Norwegian to Fly You to Europe
Air Travel News
JetBlue to Team with Norwegian to Fly You to Europe
October 24, 2019 06:48 PM
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Michelle Baran
Global Entry Will Soon Be Quicker—but at What Privacy Cost?
Air Travel News
Global Entry Will Soon Be Quicker—but at What Privacy Cost?
October 24, 2019 06:38 PM
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Billie Cohen
Mexico’s Most Popular Destinations Are Banning Single-Use Plastics Starting in 2020
The Future of Travel
Mexico’s Most Popular Destinations Are Banning Single-Use Plastics Starting in 2020
October 24, 2019 06:25 PM
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Juliana Shallcross
Can Pasta (and Connection) Create Brand Loyalty?
AFAR Advisor
Can Pasta (and Connection) Create Brand Loyalty?
October 24, 2019 12:58 PM
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Annie Fitzsimmons
Michelin Just Gave These 10 New York Restaurants New Stars
Tips + News
Michelin Just Gave These 10 New York Restaurants New Stars
October 24, 2019 12:48 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Why You Should Go to Miami This Winter
Where to Travel Next
Why You Should Go to Miami This Winter
October 23, 2019 09:46 PM
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Ann Shields
New Permit Rules for the Pacific Crest Trail Target Overcrowding
Tips + News
New Permit Rules for the Pacific Crest Trail Target Overcrowding
October 23, 2019 07:43 PM
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Maggie Fuller
How Fez Is Keeping Traditional Architecture and Craftsmanship Alive
History + Culture
How Fez Is Keeping Traditional Architecture and Craftsmanship Alive
October 22, 2019 02:58 PM
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Rebecca Dalzell
8 Sustainable Accessories for Thoughtful Travelers
Packing Tips + Gear
8 Sustainable Accessories for Thoughtful Travelers
October 21, 2019 08:12 PM
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Krista Connor
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