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In the Caribbean, Cricket is About More than Just the Game

You can’t truly understand the Caribbean until you’ve seen a cricket match. Though we can’t promise you’ll understand the cricket match.

December 2, 2015 07:58 PM

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Emma John

Tips + News

Smokey Bear Is Turning 75: Here’s Where You Can Celebrate

Birthday parties for the forest fire prevention icon are happening in New Mexico, Washington, and at Filson stores across the country this week.

August 8, 2019 06:43 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Bars + Nightlife

Move Over, Rum Punch: The Caribbean’s New Drink Might Be Wine

How one Curaçao winery is beating all odds.

October 16, 2015 02:25 PM

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Sophie Friedman

Food + Drink

On the Trail of Cochinita Pibil, the Yucatán’s Ancient Barbecue Tradition

The deliciously messy dish is to Mexico what pulled pork is to the American South.

June 10, 2019 04:33 PM

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Allegra Ben-Amotz

Cities We Love

Where to Shop Now in Los Angeles

Explore the best and most stylish shops in L.A.

June 14, 2018 10:34 AM

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Visit California

Islands

5 Reasons You’ll Fall in Love With Curacao

Add this Caribbean island to your travel list.

July 6, 2015 02:44 PM

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Christine Amorose

Art + Architecture

Saudi Arabia’s Ancient Desert Transforms Into a Striking Art Exhibition

The site-specific installations are on display amid sandstone cliffs on the grounds of a historic incense trade route and desert oasis in Saudi Arabia.

February 7, 2020 01:02 PM

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Sarah Buder

National Parks

Big Bend National Park Welcomes Biggest Bluebonnet Bloom in Years

California isn’t the only place experiencing a super bloom this spring.

March 15, 2019 06:27 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Air Travel News

You May Soon Be Flying on Pilotless Planes

We already have auto-pilot technology—and this seems like the next logical step.

June 15, 2017 05:11 PM

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Matt Villano

Hotels

The Secret Formula for Designing the World’s Coolest New Hotels

The under-the-radar company behind hipster chic properties like Freehand and the LINE has mastered the art of creating instant hotel hits—and they’re not done yet.

February 28, 2018 05:28 PM

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Laura Itzkowitz

Loyalty + Rewards

Four Major Hotel Brands Just Merged Their Loyalty Programs Into One

Le Club AccorHotels finally merged the Fairmont, Raffles, and Swissôtel loyalty programs into one after acquiring the hotel brands in 2016. Here’s what’s in it for you.

July 2, 2018 07:49 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Winter Sports

Downhill Dining: These Mountain Huts Redefine Perfect Ski Conditions in Italy’s Dolomites

Skiing in Italy’s Dolomites is just as much about the food and wine as it is about the slopes and snow.

March 11, 2022 02:21 PM

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Michelle Heimerman

From the Editor

This New Travel Resource Helps You Plan Trips According to Your Interests

AFAR teamed up with United Airlines to create an online resource that gives you the ability to plan travel based on your personal passions.

October 3, 2019 12:13 PM

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Joseph Diaz

The Founders Suite at the Chicago Athletic Association features a stone fireplace.

Hotels

Is Chicago the Coolest Hotel City in America?

September 16, 2015 07:26 PM

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Jen Murphy

Islands

6 Reasons Southern Belize Is Your Dream Trip

From spear fishing to relaxing on a private island, Southern Belize might just be the dreamiest destination ever.

July 15, 2016 01:38 PM

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Nick Pachelli

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