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7 Essential Places to Visit While Traveling in Türkiye

Discover centuries of history, cave hotels, and some seriously good meze across the country.

April 11, 2023 06:28 PM

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Jenna Scatena

Air Travel News

A Complete Guide to New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport

You may think you know JFK inside and out, but a lot has changed over the course of the pandemic—and more (big) changes are coming.

May 16, 2022 08:33 PM

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Barbara Peterson

The lobby of the Nine Orchard in New York City features nubby yellow couches and shares and floral wallpaper.

Stay Here Next

How a Restored Bank—and New Hotel—Became NYC’s Hottest Culinary Destination

A neoclassical bank in New York City’s energetic Lower East Side neighborhood has been transformed into a luxurious boutique hotel.

May 2, 2023 06:22 PM

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Aislyn Greene

Travel Tips + Etiquette

The Complete Guide to Booking Travel Online

What is an online travel agency, and what are the best sites and apps to use to search for hotels and flights? We break it all down for you.

October 4, 2019 02:26 PM

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Mike Arnot

Museums + Galleries

Rembrandt’s “Night Watch” Finally Displayed How It’s Meant to Be Seen

The 1642 painting was trimmed—70 years after Rembrandt finished it—when it was moved to Amsterdam’s town hall and it didn’t fit on a wall between two doors.

June 23, 2021 01:28 PM

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Mike Corder

Destination Spotlight

The Best Things to Do in St. Petersburg–Clearwater

From beaches and breweries to museums and markets, there’s an endless supply of things to see in this sunny region.

August 4, 2020 08:34 PM

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Terry Ward

Art + Architecture

7 Art Exhibitions That Ask What It Means to Be an American

Cultural institutions around the country are staging exhibitions that invite us to consider the timely question: What does it mean to be an American? Here are seven shows to see this year.

January 28, 2019 11:45 AM

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Yulia Denisyuk

What’s New In...

A 174-Mile Hike, New Direct Flights, and Calypso Tours—Here’s Why You Should Visit Costa Rica Now

A coast-to-coast trek, food and music workshops, and a luxury resort boom illustrate how this Central American country keeps coming up with something for everyone.

July 16, 2025 02:15 PM

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Laura Dannen Redman

COVID + Travel

We Reviewed the CDC-Approved COVID Home Tests for International Travel—Here’s What to Know

We road tested the BinaxNOW, Ellume COVID-19, Cue, and Detect home tests to see how they actually fare while traveling.

January 14, 2022 04:25 PM

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Michelle Baran

Food + Drink

America’s Tuscany: 9 Amazing Olive Oil Orchards to Visit in the U.S.

Tired of winetasting? Try olive oil tasting.

August 18, 2020 09:29 AM

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Dawn Reiss

The Shore House Pool at sunset at the Hotel del Coronado in California

Hotels

12 Hotels Opening This Year Worth Planning an Entire Trip Around

Afar’s resident hotel expert uncovers 12 of the most alluring new and renovated hotels of 2025, from California to Indonesia.

February 14, 2025 12:54 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

Islands

Island Hopping in the Seychelles

Come for the pristine turquoise beaches. Stay for the granite boulders, bold curries, wild hiking, and warm-hearted people.

February 14, 2022 01:02 PM

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Sarika Bansal

Art Stars, High-Altitude Wines, and a Remote National Park: The Ultimate Colorado Road Trip

Road Trips

This Weeklong Colorado Road Trip Winds Through Lesser-Known Natural Wonders and Charming Small Towns

Who doesn’t love artistic havens, high-altitude wines, and a remote national park?

September 29, 2023 11:40 AM

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Ashlea Halpern

Bars + Nightlife

This Bar Was Just Named the Best in North America

The second annual North America’s 50 Best Bars list has been released—and a New York City venue has (once again) grabbed the top spot.

May 18, 2023 07:15 PM

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Bailey Berg

Tips + News

National Parks to Receive Billions in Funding Thanks to Landmark Bill

The Great American Outdoors Act couldn’t have come at a better time.

August 5, 2020 06:39 PM

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Maggie Fuller

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