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Art + Architecture

A New Field of Light Installation Will Bloom in Texas This Fall

Popular artist Bruce Munro is working on another immersive light installation—this time in Austin, Texas.

May 12, 2022 05:34 PM

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Bailey Berg

Packing Tips + Gear

The Best Travel Gear Deals Hiding in Amazon’s Big Summer Sale

Even though Prime Day is delayed, you can still save on some of our favorite brands like Osprey, Marmot, and Columbia during Amazon’s Big Summer Sale.

August 11, 2020 02:56 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Tips + News

The Global Entry Ban Has Been Lifted for New Yorkers

After the Department of Homeland Security suspended Global Entry enrollment for New Yorkers in February, the ban has been lifted.

July 24, 2020 01:49 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

Longreads

Meeting the Lone Resident of the Highest Village in Europe

Wolves, avalanches, and months of solitude: a glimpse into life in the Caucasian wilderness.

January 20, 2020 11:37 AM

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Benjamin Kemper

Hotels

9 Favorite Luxury Hotels That Actually Opened in 2020

Yes, some new hotels did open in 2020. Be inspired by these beautiful new properties in Botswana, Switzerland, California, Japan, and more.

November 30, 2020 02:22 PM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

Winter Sports

This Hut-to-Hut Ski Trip in Colorado Is the Escape You Need Right Now

The off-grid San Juan Hut System connects the towns of Telluride, Ridgway, and Ouray and is the perfect way to truly get away from it all.

March 13, 2020 12:57 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Hotels

Kimpton Hotels Now Offer a Curated Book Lending Program to Guests

The hip hotel brand has partnered with Lit Hub to create a book club for travelers—and guests can check out the recommended titles during their stay.

March 22, 2021 09:20 PM

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Michelle Baran

Food + Drink

Savoring the Flavors of Penang

A confluence of cultures makes this Malaysian island’s cuisine—and especially its street food— something special.

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Health + Wellness

A First-Timer’s Guide to Marijuana Tourism in Los Angeles

With its curated dispensaries and design-forward social consumption lounges, L.A. is the perfect place to give cannabis a try.

January 6, 2020 01:04 PM

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Nicole Antonio

Beer, Wine, + Spirits

What It’s Like to Go Winetasting at Robert Mondavi Winery

AFAR got an inside look at the Napa Valley winery, which was recently named the best vineyard in North America.

August 16, 2019 02:30 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

COVID + Travel

Mexico Says Cruise Ships With Coronavirus Cases Can Dock

The Mexican government said it would accept ships that sought permission to dock as long as World Health Organization international regulations are followed.

December 29, 2021 01:31 PM

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Associated Press (AP)

A rendering of Bruce Munro's Field of Light, which will be disaplyed in Manhattan, New York

Festivals + Events

A Field of Light Is Coming to Manhattan This December

British-Australian artist Bruce Munro’s solar-powered installation combines art, technology, and nature.

November 2, 2023 01:27 PM

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Mae Hamilton

Outdoor Adventure

The 15 Best State Parks in California You Need to Visit

Sometimes it feels as though the Golden State is one vast parkland. Where to peer into tide pools, hike the coast, and get your redwood on.

May 12, 2022 09:55 PM

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Aislyn Greene

Cities We Love

How to Visit Austin From Home for a Day

Breakfast tacos, margaritas, and killer concerts? Yes, you can get those in your living room. You can even create your own little Barton Springs too.

June 8, 2020 08:10 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Air Travel News

The TWA Hotel Will Have an Infinity Pool Overlooking JFK’s Runways. That Is All.

Poolside plane-spotting starts May 15 and will go year-round.

April 23, 2019 05:32 PM

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Laura Dannen Redman

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