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Toast the Negroni’s 100th Birthday at These Top Bars

The Italian cocktail is celebrating its centenary this year—here’s where to find the best ones from New York to Rome, according to 5 cocktail experts.

June 26, 2019 01:01 PM

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Kathleen Rellihan

Tips + News

Paris Now Has a New Métro Card

The city’s signature paper Métro tickets are gradually being phased out.

June 12, 2019 05:17 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

Road Trips

Vancation Is the New Vanlife: Live Your Road-Trip Dreams With These Rental Companies

With their classic silhouettes and thoughtful amenities, these camper vans let you adventure with abandon—#vanlife-style.

September 20, 2018 07:13 PM

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Celeste Moure

Tips + News

Spain Plans to Reopen to Travelers in July

The prime minister says Spain will allow the arrival of foreign tourists “under safe conditions” this July but has yet to announce details about exact dates or who will be welcome.

May 26, 2020 05:23 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Centuries of history, world-class dining, Van Leeuwen ice cream (!): NYC's South Street Seaport has it all.

Cities We Love

Where to Eat, Stay, and Play in NYC’s South Street Seaport

Whether you’re here for a memorable night out or a scoop of ice cream and a stroll, use this guide to explore NYC’s South Street Seaport neighborhood.

August 25, 2022 12:33 PM

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Jane L. Levere

Travel for Good

How to Take an Eco-Friendly Trip to the Maldives

Here are four ways travelers can be part of the solution.

February 6, 2020 03:22 PM

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Lisa Abend

People sitting on a ski lift in Breckenridge, Colorado.

Winter Sports

Epic, Ikon, or Independent: How to Find the Best Multi-Resort Ski Pass

Find out whether Epic or Ikon is the ski pass for you—or if there’s an alternative you should consider.

December 16, 2022 04:43 PM

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Cindy Hirschfeld

Islands

This Little-Known Florida Island is a Treat for Mind, Body, and Soul

With outdoor adventure, homemade fare at locally owned eateries, and cultural events, experience complete and total wellness on Amelia Island.

Sponsored by Amelia Island

Where to Travel Next

Travelers’ Choice Awards: The Top Destinations for 2018

For AFAR’s third annual Travelers’ Choice destinations awards, our readers cast more than 100,000 votes to recognize their top places to go. Get ready to hit the road—the world awaits.

December 13, 2018 11:07 AM

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Sara Button

Lassen Peak perfectly mirrored in Manzanita Lake

National Parks

These Cooler, Less-Crowded National Parks Are Best in Summer

From Alaska to Maine, here’s where to swim, hike, and camp all summer long.

May 21, 2025 03:34 AM

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Chloe Arrojado

Festivals + Events

Striking J’ouvert Celebration Portraits From Grenada

Photographer Wayne Lawrence captures the raw and vivid predawn revelry of J’ouvert.

February 12, 2020 09:48 AM

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Sara Button

National Parks

The Woman Who Changed the Grand Canyon

Mary Colter’s genius survives in the iconic architecture and interiors of several landmark buildings—but you might not know it.

June 14, 2022 09:43 AM

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Alex Pulaski

Tips + News

Hurricane Lane Is Causing Catastrophic Rain and Flooding in Hawaii

The storm has been downgraded to Category 2 but is still inflicting major damage throughout the Hawaiian Islands.

August 24, 2018 06:08 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

When designing the National Museum of Qatar, architect Jean Nouvel took inspiration from a desert rose crystal.<br/>

LGBTQ Travel

What It’s Like to Be a Queer Traveler in the Middle East

An honest reflection on feeling safe, respecting local culture, and being true to one’s self in more conservative countries.

April 4, 2023 01:40 PM

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Emy Rodriguez Flores

Beaches

20 of the Best Beaches—and Beach Resorts—in Costa Rica

With two distinctly different coasts and hundreds of beaches, this Central American country has a lot to offer for seaside adventures.

July 11, 2025 02:13 PM

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Jessie Beck

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