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Reinventing the Classic Hawai‘i Family Vacation for a New Generation

As Hawai‘i drops all of its pandemic-era travel restrictions, this is a chance for families to return to the islands with a stronger appreciation of nature and of Native Hawaiian culture.

March 30, 2022 02:39 PM

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Michelle Baran

Festivals + Events

7 Epic Mediterranean Festivals and the Best Places to Stay

From Costa del Sol’s Málaga Feria to Tuscany’s Mercantia, these palatial estates, romantic hideaways, and other fabulous onefinestay villas make the most of warm-weather celebrations.

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Other

The Essential Guide to New Brunswick

Visit this wide-ranging province for outdoor adventure, historic sites, delicious seafood, and scenic sand dunes, sea caves, and rock towers.

February 19, 2020 12:22 PM

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Barbara Peck

Travel Tips + Etiquette

This Is the State of the British Virgin Islands After Irma

Full extent of impact hard to know due to downed cellphone towers but early reports suggest extensive damage.

September 8, 2017 02:23 PM

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Matt Villano

Daintree Rainforest tropical great barrier reef

Travel for Good

6 Must-See Biodiversity Hot Spots—and How to Visit Ethically

Biodiversity hot spots offer some of the most compelling sights on the planet. They’re also being threatened by climate change and COVID-19.

July 23, 2021 03:22 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

Beaches

Caribbean Update: These Hurricane-Hit Islands Are Now Welcoming Travelers

As the region continues to recover from hurricanes Irma and Maria, find out which islands are ready to welcome travelers—and which ones aren’t. Updated February 2018.

February 20, 2018 05:25 PM

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Bob Curley

COVID + Travel

Iceland Travel Restrictions Continue to Change—Here’s Everything You Need to Know

Vaccinated Americans can still travel to Iceland with no quarantine, but testing requirements and social-distancing measures are back due to a spike in COVID-19 cases this summer.

August 13, 2021 03:10 PM

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Terry Ward

Hotels

The World’s Coolest, Quirkiest Hotel Jobs

From an on-site falconer to a sleep ambassador, these hotel jobs go way beyond the usual bellhops and concierges.

March 7, 2018 01:25 PM

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Ashlea Halpern

Weekend Getaways

Why Bend, Oregon, Is the Perfect Weekend Getaway From Portland

With a new luxury hotel, a promising restaurant scene, and loads of outdoor adventure, this jewel of the high desert makes for the ideal escape from the City of Roses.

November 27, 2019 10:28 AM

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Sunshine Flint

Health + Wellness

Planning the Perfect Honeymoon: Tips and Trends to Make Your Trip Unforgettable

AFAR and the Travel Siblings joined forces at The Bridal Council’s “We Said Yes” event to help couples with their travel planning.

June 29, 2018 11:54 AM

Where to Go in Fall

Charming College Towns With Off-Campus Appeal

There’s only one thing more fun than a college town and that’s a college town without any homework in sight.

September 15, 2020 08:01 PM

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Kathryn O’Shea-Evans

Manhattan views from the rooftop and guest rooms at the 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge

Hotels

1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge Just Opened—And We Got An Inside Look

A first look at the nature-inspired, eco-conscious 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge

February 17, 2017 03:20 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

Hotels

How One Autograph Collection Hotel is Bringing Kentucky Culture to Life

A photo essay from Hotel Distil in Louisville showcases the curated experiences of Autograph Collection Hotels.

Sponsored by Autograph Collection Hotels

Hotels

Urban Cowboy Lodge Is the Escape We All Need Right Now

The Catskills hotel reopens on June 4 with outdoor activities, a surplus of nature, and a Roberta’s pizza stand on the lawn.

May 29, 2020 04:26 PM

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Sunshine Flint

Restaurants + Cafés

How New York’s Mexican Speakeasy Got Back to Its Roots

Before opening their new taquería, the talent behind La Esquina headed to Mexico City for a refresher course

May 11, 2016 07:55 PM

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Maggie Fuller

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