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10 Places to Eat Boozy Ice Cream in the United States

From bourbon-infused scoops to fully loaded floats, get your fix of drinks and dessert at these booze-forward ice cream parlors.

April 11, 2018 09:38 AM

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Veronica Meewes

Hotels

The Best Curaçao Hotels and Resorts for a Truly Local Stay

Boasting local art, ecofriendly initiatives, and even a museum dedicated to Curaçao’s complex history, these singular accommodations showcase an unexpected side of the island.

July 7, 2021 12:14 PM

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Laura Feinstein

Hotels

How This Andalusian Hotel Healed Me Post-Lockdown

In southern Spain, Finca Cortesin—and living beyond the agony of the news cycle—brought me back to life again.

July 15, 2020 08:50 AM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

Restaurants + Cafés

Visit Sicily Like a Globetrotting Entrepreneur

After a life on the road, Snowe cofounder Andres Modak and his family know that home is where you make it.

September 23, 2016 02:58 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Natural Wonders

Why Cave Divers Say Belize’s Underwater Paradise Is Worth the Risk

Safety is key for scuba divers—and cave diving is scuba without an easy escape route. What, then, is driving so many people to dive deeper in Belize?

March 12, 2018 05:27 PM

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Laura Itzkowitz

National Parks

13 National Parks That Are Also UNESCO World Heritage Sites

If you’ve visited any of these parks, you may not have known you were also visiting one of the country’s UNESCO-designated spots.

April 20, 2020 04:30 PM

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Pat Tompkins

collage of six photos: exterior of waterside hotel, guide outdoors, meal viewed from overhead, guest room , person in small outdoor pool, chair iin room

Hotels

Our Most Memorable Hotel Stays of 2025: a Former Convent, a Cliffside Retreat, an Over-the-Top Penthouse Suite

Afar editors share the 2025 hotel stays they didn’t want to leave—and would happily return to.

December 22, 2025 01:48 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

The swimming pool at Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc has views of the sea.

Hotels We Love

The 14 Dreamiest Hotels on the French Riviera

From a cliffside aerie to a hideout on the sand, France’s Mediterranean coastline is filled with outstanding luxury hotels—and these are the 14 best places to stay.

November 14, 2025 12:08 PM

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Mary Winston Nicklin

Disney

On Disney’s New Rise of the Resistance Ride, I Faced a Lifelong Fear of Falling

The most recent ride to open in “Star Wars”: Galaxy’s Edge is huge for Disney, but was it too much for this faint-of-heart fan?

December 5, 2019 02:17 PM

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Nicole Antonio

A deluxe room at the Hôtel Brighton in Paris with a gilded portrait and a view of green space.

Hotels We Love

These Are the 14 Best 4-Star Hotels in Paris

The French capital is filled with stylish hotels that are big on personality—and easy on the bank account.

November 15, 2024 01:42 AM

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Mary Winston Nicklin

Founder’s Note

Disconnect With a Silent Retreat—and Find a Deeper Connection

How ten days of total silence can change your perspective.

February 14, 2018 02:37 PM

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Joe Diaz

Longreads

What Traveling to Every Country in the World Taught Me About Race

I’m often asked what I consider the safest countries for black people or the most welcoming for black travelers. But I can’t answer those questions.

February 3, 2020 05:46 PM

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Jessica Nabongo

Family Travel

Dragons, Lions, and Harry Potter: Your Perfect Family Adventure Awaits

Your clan is sure to stay engaged when you take one of these expert-led day tours.

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