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Holiday Travel

8 Places Around the U.S. to Go for Holiday Tea

Decked-out dining rooms, warm scones, and tons of tea to choose from will surely put you in the festive spirit.

November 12, 2018 05:52 PM

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Rachel Mabe

This guest room at the Ham Yard Hotel features a bed with a bright red headboard.

Hotels

Everyone Loves a Boutique Hotel. But What Exactly Is One?

We asked the experts to break it down by size, vibe, and appeal—and to share their favorite boutique hotels.

November 17, 2023 12:27 PM

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Nora Zelevansky

Ocean Cruises

You Can Now Get a Smithsonian-Level Education at Sea on These Enriching Global Cruises

The renowned Smithsonian Institution is infusing Ponant sailings with high-quality educational programming and exclusive access to notable historical and cultural sites.

June 20, 2022 01:02 PM

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Fran Golden

Hotels

Is This the Future of Luxury Hotels? This Hotel CEO Weighs In

The luxury hotel industry is changing fast. The Langham Hospitality Group CEO Bob van den Oord discusses how his brand is adapting—and what the future holds for high-end travel.

March 7, 2025 11:49 AM

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Jennifer Flowers

Longreads

Women-Only Trips Are Trending. What Does That Mean for the Future?

Single-gender tour groups offer belonging, but it’s not one-size-fits-all.

March 3, 2025 08:54 AM

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Jen Rose Smith

AFAR Advisor

California With the Kids: A Family Travel Guide

AFAR’s editor in chief on the no-stress way to do Disneyland, favorite kid-friendly hotels, and where to eat in Berkeley.

June 7, 2021 05:13 AM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

Beaches

Why Los Cabos Is the Ultimate Winter Getaway

The well-known Mexican escape has it all: new hotels, an exciting locavore food scene, and plenty of adventures on the water.

October 31, 2018 08:55 PM

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Brooke Porter Katz

The ‘Coffee Grotto’ is one of several sleek sitting areas at the new Delta Sky Lounge at LAX.

Air Travel News

The Best Airport Lounges in the United States

And how to gain access to these preboarding sanctuaries.

October 4, 2022 04:10 PM

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Mike Arnot

Art + Architecture

Tourism Beyond Temples: Cambodia’s Contemporary Art Scene Is on the Rise

It may be world-famous for its Angkor Wat temples, but Siem Reap is now about so much more than ancient history.

May 29, 2019 04:00 PM

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Jake Emen

Air Travel News

Boeing Max to Fly Again Nearly Two Years After Deadly Crashes

The changes required by the FAA make it “impossible for the airplanes to have the same kind of accident that unfortunately killed 346 people.”

November 18, 2020 04:42 PM

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David Koenig

Style + Design

How an Alien Landscape Became Mexico City’s Modernist Mecca

Mid-century architect Luis Barragán fused nature with tradition to create a neighborhood that felt both new and deeply rooted in local culture.

October 16, 2017 01:05 PM

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Allegra Ben-Amotz

Hiking + Cycling

Why Hiking Makes a South Africa Trip Even More Amazing

Unforgettable hikes are part of the experience when you travel South Africa with G Adventures.

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