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Futuristic Airbnbs That Look Like They Belong in Outer Space

To celebrate the “Apollo 11” moon landing, Airbnb is offering $11 stays in these 5 spaceship-inspired homes.

July 19, 2019 03:20 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Off The Tourist Trail

Yes, You Can Actually Enjoy Italy Without the Crowds. Here’s How.

Enlist the help of local outfitters, stay at boutique hotels, and plan your trip in the off season.

June 18, 2024 01:27 PM

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Laura Itzkowitz

Outdoor Adventure

The Best New Ways to See the Great Barrier Reef

Underwater guest suites, snorkel trips to see coral nurseries, helicopter access to protected lagoons—get up close with the reef around Australia’s Whitsunday Islands.

October 17, 2019 04:28 PM

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Laura Dannen Redman

Hotels

Why Summer is Amazing at this New York City Luxury Hotel

The Peninsula New York has created new ways to have the best. summer. ever.

Sponsored by The Peninsula New York

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Road Trips

Driving Across Norway, the Most Electric Car–Friendly Country in the World

Be sure to factor in charging stops—but also random stops—to take in all of Norway’s natural beauty.

July 12, 2023 01:08 PM

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Jessica van Dop DeJesus

Longreads

Hitchhiking Along the U.S.-Mexico Border

In this excerpt, a French writer heads to the U.S.-Mexico border for a road trip and recounts the characters he meets along the way.

November 2, 2020 11:09 AM

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Sylvain Prudhomme

Art + Architecture

A Massive Sculpture of Hands Is Gripping the Attention of Crowds in Venice

“Building Bridges” is a follow-up to Italian artist Lorenzo Quinn’s 2017 “Support” sculpture in Venice.

May 14, 2019 03:10 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Travel for Good

This Travel Company Just Became the Latest to Go Totally Carbon Neutral

A very small but growing group of outfitters is investing in clean energy projects to fully offset their climate impact.

June 11, 2019 04:09 PM

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Michelle Baran

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Cities We Love

From Christian Dior to David Mamet, 9 Reasons You Should Head to London This Spring

With a bumper crop of hotel openings, star-fueled West End plays, and a Christian Dior show at the V+A, London’s spring season is in full bloom.

April 11, 2019 11:54 AM

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Ann Shields

Books

The Surprising Book Genre That Could Inspire Your Next Trip

Using settings as characters, the best mysteries can offer a vivid introduction to a city or country. These stories will get you started on your next adventure.

May 21, 2024 06:11 PM

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Pat Tompkins

Beer, Wine, + Spirits

What You Need to Know Before Winetasting in Napa Valley

What to expect, where to go, and how to get around on your next visit to California’s wine capital

May 16, 2022 08:50 PM

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Matt Villano

Where to Travel Next

8 Unmissable Places in California to Make the Most of Your Trip

California dreaming? Make it a reality at one or more of these unmissable spots.

December 1, 2023 01:02 PM

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Dana Rebmann

Hotels

Hyatt Now Offers Free COVID Testing at All Its Mexico, Costa Rica, and Caribbean Hotels

The global hotel company has made it easier for guests to get the now-mandatory test to re-enter the U.S. after international travel.

January 26, 2021 02:25 PM

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Michelle Baran

Longreads

The Vacation Situation

In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, the American vacation has once again been thrown into harsh relief.

July 9, 2020 04:12 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

History + Culture

Exploring Asia’s Surprising New Capital of Cool

The capital of Malaysia has become a hotbed of art and design. Kuala Lumpur’s most influential residents guide AFAR through five of the city’s creatively charged neighborhoods.

December 7, 2017 02:19 PM

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Ashlea Halpern

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