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The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands sits on the turquoise waters of the Fari Islands Archipelago.

Hotels

6 Ways to Use Your Marriott Bonvoy Points for an Epic Vacation in 2023

Go big and spend your Bonvoy points on an overwater villa in the Maldives, a stylish boutique hotel in Rome, and more.

March 14, 2023 08:08 PM

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Paul Rubio

Outdoor Adventure

On Your Next Trip to NYC, Scale a Skyscraper—for Fun!

Would you try the world’s highest open-air building ascent? We tested out City Climb and are here to tell the tale.

November 18, 2021 03:07 PM

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Hillary Richard

Art + Culture

Discover Asheville, North Carolina’s Cultural Capital

Alive with art, design, and music, this magnificent mountain town has long been a draw for creative types and is ripe for exploration.

Sponsored by The Marriott Bonvoy Boundless™ Card from Chase

Food + Drink

Egg Tarts in Lisbon, Iberian Pork in Évora: Eat These 14 Dishes on Your Next Trip to Portugal

For vegetarians, pescetarians, and carnivores, this is what to eat in Portugal and where to find it.

June 5, 2026 01:59 AM

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Kevin Raub

Cities We Love

How to Recreate a Day in Sydney at Home

During quarantine, use this itinerary to recreate the best parts of a day in Sydney from home, until a time when we can visit again.

May 21, 2020 03:04 PM

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Laura Dannen Redman

View from the runway at Denver International Airport

If you’re a frequent traveler, chances are you have flown to, through, or from one of these international gateways. Here’s our guide to the world’s busiest airports.

April 17, 2026 12:12 PM

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Michelle Baran

Tourism Is Life co-owner Peter Momoh Bassie walks on a beach in Sierra Leone

History + Culture

Sierra Leone Is Building a Tourism Industry. Meet 3 People Paving the Way.

A chimp-saving conservationist, a child soldier turned tour guide, and a tradition-bucking fashion designer are helping to put sweet Salone on the travel map.

November 13, 2023 08:05 AM

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Ashlea Halpern

The Mayan ruins at Xunantunich are smaller than nearby Tikal but no less impressive.

Outdoor Adventure

The Best Things to Do in Belize—From Jungle Adventures to Epic Reef Diving

Go ziplining or snorkeling in the land of wild jungles and coral reefs.

June 30, 2023 04:58 PM

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Tim Chester

Food + Drink

Why Singapore’s Hawker Stalls Should Be the Next Stop on Your Travel List

Is one of the world’s greatest street food traditions at risk of disappearing? AFAR deputy editor Jennifer Flowers talks to Singaporean food expert KF Seetoh to find out.

July 10, 2019 03:55 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

Air Travel News

Thousands of Flights Canceled and Delayed Amid Winter Storms

These are the airports and regions that are getting hit hardest—and what you can do if your travel plans are affected.

February 23, 2023 04:05 PM

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Michelle Baran

Safari

The Best International Trips for Wildlife Lovers

A curated list of ethical (and magical) experiences viewing wild animals around the world.

May 23, 2022 02:41 PM

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Bailey Berg

History + Culture

Want to Communicate With the Dead? Head to This Small Town in Florida

A skeptic visits a Spiritualist camp that’s been peddling communication with the other side for more than 100 years.

October 16, 2019 11:07 AM

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Terry Ward

Hiking + Cycling

Why Chiang Mai Is So Much More Than a Backpacker’s Destination

On a last-minute trip, a traveler ponders what would have happened had he taken another path.

January 28, 2020 05:49 PM

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Joe Mungo Reed

Cities We Love

Why You Should Visit Washington, D.C. This Summer

New outdoor dining and streateries, museums practically to yourself, and one of the nation’s best bars is reopening—for starters.

July 9, 2021 01:59 PM

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Laura Dannen Redman

Natural Wonders

Everything You Need to Know About Wildlife Corridors—and Where to See Them

Animal-friendly pathways provide safe passage for all kinds of critters and score big points for communities interested in ecotourism.

May 18, 2022 05:38 PM

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Chloe Arrojado

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