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Race in a Legit Dragon Boat in Hong Kong

To mark the 40th anniversary of Hong Kong’s iconic Dragon Boat Festival, The Peninsula has created a one-of-a-kind insider’s experience for hotel guests.

May 26, 2016 02:15 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

Festivals + Events

6 European Festivals Crazier Than Mardi Gras

New Orleans’s wild celebrations are world-famous—but Europe’s carnival season is even wilder.

February 7, 2017 11:59 AM

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Chris Ciolli

Tips + News

In Paris, Retail Space Becomes Cultural Touchstone

Louis Vuitton’s new home on the Place Vendôme is closer to a national monument than a monument to capitalism.

November 17, 2017 10:15 AM

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Matthew Phenix

Natural Wonders

The Longest Lunar Eclipse of the Century Is Happening in July

If you’re based in North America, you’ll have to travel to see the blood moon on July 27. Here’s where to go.

June 28, 2018 09:12 AM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Small Ship Cruises

5 Different Ways to Take a Cruise

Be the captain of your soul. Carribean yachts, European canal boats, and cargo ships in the South Pacific are just a hop, skip, and a click away.

June 21, 2017 11:20 AM

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Nicholas Gill

Hiking + Cycling

How E-Bikes Are Changing the Way We Travel

Long popular in Europe, electric-assist bicycles are finally gaining ground in the United States and opening up a world of adventure to cyclists of all skill levels.

May 8, 2018 06:14 PM

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Stacey McKenna

Hotels We Love

24 Wellness Resorts and Hotels You Should Book Right Now

These are the 24 hotels we recommend most for wellness.

January 31, 2025 01:00 PM

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Devorah Lev-Tov

Family Travel

This Hawaiian Sanctuary Is Paradise for Cat Lovers

There’s a new reason to head to Lana’i—head’s up, it’s pretty cute.

August 3, 2016 12:08 PM

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Matt Villano

The Future of Travel

The 10 Most-Loved AFAR Features of 2017

Cozy up with our greatest long reads of the year.

December 18, 2017 07:01 PM

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Staff

Restaurants + Cafés

Cheese Tea: The Bizarre Drink to Order Next Time You’re in Shanghai (or San Antonio)

The odd combo works much better than it sounds, and there’s a load of flavors to discover.

August 31, 2018 02:52 PM

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Kat Odell

Natural Wonders

Yes, You Can Go to Madagascar—and Not Just for the Lemurs

The remote island nation is well worth worth the long trip, especially for adventurers and nature lovers.

February 8, 2018 09:43 AM

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Mary Holland

History + Culture

The Stonewall Inn Is Set to Become a National Monument

So what, exactly, is a national monument?

May 18, 2016 05:21 PM

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Matt Villano

Founder’s Note

This Is the Hardest Decision Travelers Face

Go back to a place we love or see someplace new? That is the question.

April 11, 2017 08:05 PM

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Greg Sullivan

Art + Architecture

In New York, a $100 Million Souvenir

You may not be the one to take home Leonardo da Vinci’s magnificent “Salvator Mundi” when it crosses the auction block, but at Christie’s, looking is still free.

November 6, 2017 10:55 AM

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Matthew Phenix

Art + Culture

The Ultimate “Big Little Lies” Guide to Monterey, California

From Blue Blues to the Blissful Drip Café, here’s where to find Madeline, Celeste, and the rest of the cast’s favorite coastal spots in Season 2 of the hit HBO drama.

June 10, 2019 06:17 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

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