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People walking on a bridge that traverses a lake full of row boats in Central Park, New York City, with lush, green trees all around
Trending News
This City Was Just Ranked the Happiest in the United States
The recently released 2025 Happy City Index ranks cities based on the happiness of their citizens. The highest-rated U.S. city also happens to be one of the largest, liveliest cities in the world.
May 27, 2025 06:28 PM
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Devorah Lev-Tov
A room in the Populus Seattle with a king-sized bed, brick walls, wood beams, windows and a floral painting above the bed
Hotel News + Openings
2 of Our Favorite Hotel Brands Just Debuted in This Pacific Northwest City
May 27, 2025 04:00 PM
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Bailey Berg
Aerial view of the Lighthouse in Maunabo, Puerto Rico
Outdoor Adventure
9 Eye-Popping Views in Puerto Rico That Most People Don’t See
May 27, 2025 02:05 PM
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Herson Guerrero
Yuen Bettei Daita is located in Tokyo's Shimokitazawa neighborhood. This guest rooms have traditional shoji screens that frame trees outside.
Hotels
7 Tokyo Hotels That Are Chic, Central, and Under $300
May 27, 2025 11:00 AM
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Yukari Sakamoto
At the Populus Hotel in Denver, an on-site biodigester turns food waste into compost for local farms.
Longreads
Hotels Waste 79,000 Tons of Food Per Year. Can AI and Fish Crackers Help?
May 27, 2025 10:40 AM
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Jen Rose Smith
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U.S. Beaches
6 U.S. Mainland Beaches That Look Straight out of the Caribbean
May 26, 2025 01:46 PM
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Becca Blond
Many tourists come to Cura&ccedil;ao for its small, secluded beaches. If you're looking to take part in local life, get to a beach on Sunday and join residents for a day of barbecues, socializing, and relaxation. The capital, Willemstad, is a historically significant city and a busy seaport. Learn more about the island and the region at the Cura&ccedil;ao Museum, and visit the&nbsp;<a title="Museum Kura Hulanda" href="https://www.afar.com/places/kura-hulanda-museum-willemstad">Kur&aacute; Hulanda&nbsp;Museum</a>&nbsp;for&nbsp;information about the region's role in the slave trade. The main shopping area is in the <a href="https://www.afar.com/places/punda-district-willemstad">Punda District</a>, a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its brightly colored buildings.
Where to Go in Summer
13 Best Places to Travel in August
May 26, 2025 11:31 AM
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Mark Ellwood
A 2022 Guide to Seeing Cherry Blossoms in Washington, D.C.
Cities We Love
A Local’s Guide to Viewing Cherry Blossoms in D.C.
March 03, 2025 01:12 PM
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Jessie Beck
Flower vendors give away free roses in Downtown Detroit on July 25, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan. CREDIT: Sylvia Jarrus for AFAR
4 Days In
The Perfect 4 Days in Detroit, According to Locals
March 03, 2025 10:00 AM
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Sarah Bence
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Solo Travel
As a Solo Female Traveler, Here’s What to Know and Where to Go
March 03, 2025 09:47 AM
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Sarah Buder
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Cruise
Women Were Once Banned From Antarctica. Now They’re Shaping Travel on the Continent
March 03, 2025 09:00 AM
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Nicole Edenedo
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Longreads
Women-Only Trips Are Trending. What Does That Mean for the Future?
March 03, 2025 08:54 AM
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Jen Rose Smith
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Travel Tips + Etiquette
Did You Know? You Can Text TSA Your Travel Questions
March 03, 2025 08:20 AM
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Bailey Berg
Ponant's 'Le Commandant Charctot' icebreaker with a sweeping sheet of ice in the foreground and a few people on the ice near the ship
Expedition Cruises
This Breathtaking Winter Ice Cruise Just Changed My Mind About Traveling in the Extreme Cold
February 28, 2025 06:37 PM
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Fran Golden
Luxor Temple is a large Ancient Egyptian temple complex on east bank of Nile river in Luxor (ancient Thebes). View from Nile river
River Cruises
The World’s Longest River Is About to Get New Luxury Cruises—and We Can’t Wait to Sail
February 28, 2025 02:44 PM
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Bailey Berg
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Travel Tips + Etiquette
Want to Remote Work From Anywhere? Here Are 10 Places We Can Personally Recommend
February 28, 2025 01:50 PM
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Chloe Arrojado
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Where to Go in Spring
Cherry Blossom Season in Japan Starts Soon—Here’s What to Know
February 28, 2025 07:52 AM
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Katherine LaGrave
A skier in black pants and a grey t-shirt flying down the slopes, with pine trees in the background
Winter Sports
6 U.S. Resorts With Great Spring Skiing
February 28, 2025 02:32 AM
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Anna Fiorentino
A branch full of cherry blossoms, with a body of water and a building with pillars and a domed roof in the background
Trending News
NPS Tells Us When to Expect Peak Bloom for Washington, D.C.’s Cherry Blossoms
February 28, 2025 02:29 AM
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Jessie Beck
Jade Mountain has views of St. Lucia's famous Pitons.
Hotels We Love
The 25 Best Luxury Resorts and Hotels in the Caribbean You Should Book Right Now
February 27, 2025 04:39 PM
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Laura Begley Bloom
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What’s New In...
I’ve Lived in Arizona for Around 35 Years—Here’s Why Phoenix Is an Underrated City Worth Visiting Right Now
February 27, 2025 02:12 PM
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Cindy Barks
Colorful red, blue, green, and yellow postcard houses line a rocky Greenland coastline with a sheet of snow in the background
Trending News
Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Greenland (But Were Afraid to Ask)
February 27, 2025 01:33 PM
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Nicholas DeRenzo
Beautiful view of Avignon with famous bridge Saint-Benezet, medieval architecture along the Rhone River in Avignon, France. The Pont Saint Benezet and the Papal palace in Avignon, South France.
Cruise News
From Paris to Provence: This Iconic Travel Company Is Launching New Ships on 2 Famous French Rivers
February 26, 2025 06:24 PM
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Bailey Berg
The Handelskade Waterfront in Curaçao
Outdoor Adventure
The Perfect Long Weekend in Curacao
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Local Neighborhoods in Curaçao
Outdoor Adventure
The 7 Best Things to Do in Curaçao, According to Island Locals
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Beaches in Curaçao
Outdoor Adventure
The Best Caribbean Island for Adventure Lovers
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Split, Croatia - Aug. 10, 2023. View of the central square within the Diocletian's Palace towards the entrance of Diocletian's quarters.
Art + Architecture
The Best Roman Ruins Aren’t in Rome: 10 Crowd-Free Alternatives Outside of Italy
February 26, 2025 09:13 AM
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Cat Sposato
Accessible by seaplane, the Raa Atoll is an underwater wonderland for divers and snorkelers.
Hotels
10 Beautiful Islands to Visit for Ecotourism and Cultural Immersion
February 26, 2025 09:05 AM
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Kathryn Romeyn
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Loyalty + Rewards
I Was Doing Rewards Travel All Wrong—Until I Read This New Book From The Points Guy
February 26, 2025 08:58 AM
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Aislyn Greene
(Left) Luxor Egypt, (Middle) Avalon River Cruise in Budapest, (Right) Food market in Provence France, Christian Mackie/Unsplash
River Cruises
How to Pick the Right River Cruise for You—a Sailing for Every Style of Traveler
February 26, 2025 08:03 AM
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Jeri Clausing
Cathay Pacific Debuts Its New Aria Suites in its Business Class Expiry date: 1 Nov 27
Air Travel News
Cathay Pacific’s Gorgeous New Aria Suite Business-Class Seat Launches Later This Year—Is It Worth It?
February 26, 2025 06:20 AM
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Chris Dong
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