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Loyalty + Rewards

3 New Online Travel Tools to Know Now

Get discounts, extra miles, and even gift cards with these techy tools.

March 30, 2017 06:56 PM

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Ramsey Qubein

History + Culture

The Mystery of the Gedi Ruins, Kenya’s ‘‘Machu Picchu’’

The ruins in the dense, elephant-roamed Arabuko-Sokoke Forest Reserve were only rediscovered by archeologists in the 1920s.

September 2, 2020 09:14 AM

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Sarah Baxter

Natural Wonders

Crawfish, Cranberries, and Cannabis: U.S. Farm Tours You Should Take

If your definition of a farm tour involves corn mazes, pumpkin patches, and hayrides full of screaming children, it’s time for a rewrite.

July 22, 2019 07:59 PM

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Ashlea Halpern

Holiday Travel

Holiday Traditions Around the World That Might Surprise You

From eating KFC in Japan to dancing bears in Romania, discover eight surprising holiday and Christmas traditions from around the world.

December 18, 2020 04:03 PM

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Jacqueline Kehoe

Festivals + Events

Uncover the Midcentury Architectural Secret in Our Newest National Park

For one day each fall, you can tour model homes from Chicago’s 1933 World’s Fair at the new Indiana Dunes National Park.

May 10, 2019 04:18 PM

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Andrea Guthmann

AFAR Advisor

Wellness Overload: What Does “Wellness” Actually Mean?

“Wellness” means something different to every traveler—and every travel partner. Start here to make sense of it all.

September 25, 2019 04:59 PM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

Packing Tips + Gear

Five Great New Travel-Related Tech Products from CES 2017

From a high-functioning charm to a scarf that filters out pollution

January 10, 2017 12:23 PM

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Matt Villano

Camping

How to Book Truly Unique Camping Experiences

A growing crop of websites and apps is making it much easier to find and book fun recreational vehicles, creative places to pitch a tent, and cool things to do on your outdoor adventure.

July 17, 2019 11:42 AM

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Michelle Baran

Longreads

Honky-Tonk Tokyo

Underground in the world’s largest city, a fever for all things country lives on through line dancing, big hats, and even bigger personalities.

July 7, 2020 11:29 AM

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Katherine LaGrave

Epic Trips

Turn Your Glacier Adventure Into an Overnight Experience With These Luxurious Stays

Yes, you can sleep next to (or on top of) a glacier. And at these lodges, hotels, and glamping experiences, you can do so sustainably too.

September 20, 2019 08:12 PM

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Julia Eskins

Hotels

Stay in an Off-the-Grid, Fully Sustainable “Earthship”

Head to Taos, New Mexico, to experience this ultra-sustainable way of living.

May 9, 2017 08:02 PM

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Kristan Schiller

Restaurants + Cafés

OpenTable Names the 100 Most Romantic Restaurants in the United States

The popular online reservation service just released its roster of top places to wine and dine your lover in 2018.

February 6, 2018 08:42 PM

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Sarah Buder

Outdoor Adventure

Get Intimate With the Aurora Borealis in the Finnish Wilderness

From adventure specialist Off the Map Travel, a glass-topped hut and a 70-percent chance of Northern Lights.

November 29, 2017 04:53 PM

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Matthew Phenix

Hotels

Big Sur’s Iconic Post Ranch Inn Reopens with Deluxe Fly-In Package

As repairs continue to close Highway 1, hotel guests can now arrive by helicopter.

April 28, 2017 03:13 PM

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Matt Villano

LGBTQ Travel

The Best Caribbean Islands for Gay and Lesbian Travelers

Worrying about an atmosphere of anti-gay attitudes can cast a shadow over a getaway when all you want is some fun under the sun. Here are the islands you’ll find most welcoming.

May 3, 2019 02:50 PM

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John Newton

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