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Race Day in Bermuda

A trip to the America’s Cup World Series offers an excuse to explore life on this sunny island

October 29, 2015 08:09 PM

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Joseph Diaz

Our Favorite Stories From the May/June Food Issue

In the Magazine

Our Favorite Stories From the May/June 2017 Food Issue

It’s tough to pick just one.

April 18, 2017 01:25 PM

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Danielle Walsh

Hiking + Cycling

Secluded Mountain Restaurants That Are Worth the Trek

A hike to one of these remote places will change the way you experience the meal at the end.

June 20, 2018 07:32 PM

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Dina Mishev

Tips + News

Why You Should Go to Las Vegas This Winter

Even if you don’t consider yourself a “Vegas person,” these new hotels, restaurants, and shows might convince you to buy a plane ticket.

January 10, 2019 05:36 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Where to Travel Next

Tennessee’s Coolest City? It’s All About Knoxville

With a booming outdoors scene, grand hotels, and a slew of new restaurants, Knoxville is one of the South’s most happening cities.

August 8, 2019 01:57 PM

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Ashley M. Biggers

Packing Tips + Gear

This All-Natural Sunscreen Draws from an Ancient Burmese Ingredient

This all-natural, organic sun paste is made from an ancient Burmese ingredient that will moisturize your skin while it protects it.

March 28, 2016 04:34 PM

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Sarah Purkrabek

Tips + News

Great News: Getting to Iceland (and Europe) Is Now Cheaper than Ever

We caught up with the CEO of WOW Air to talk about how they make their fares so affordable and what makes Iceland so interesting to Americans.

January 26, 2016 04:03 PM

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Matt Villano

Cities We Love

Cancun’s Surprising Side

Its resorts are world-famous, but there’s much more to Mexico’s most popular beach town - Maya sites, gourmet restaurants, and activities form water sports to spa treaments

Sponsored by Mexican Caribbean

Where to Travel Next

For Croatia Without the Crowds, Head to the Slovenian Riviera

Leave the crowds behind for peaceful beaches, untouched nature, and quiet towns on Slovenia’s pint-sized coast.

March 9, 2020 02:58 PM

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Carl Pettit

Travel for Good

Voluntourism 101: How to Find a Reputable Wildlife Sanctuary in Africa

Want to make a positive impact on your next trip to Botswana or South Africa? Read on and learn how to vet voluntourism programs—and how to spot the fakes.

January 25, 2018 09:34 AM

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Adam Welz

Restaurants + Cafés

Discovering Cheese in One of the Most Unsuspecting Places

Meet Beijing’s first artisanal cheesemaker.

April 18, 2017 01:04 PM

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Ashley Goldsmith

Restaurants + Cafés

How Tokyo’s Coffee Culture Inspired an Indie American Brand

James Freeman, founder of Oakland-based Blue Bottle Coffee, hits the Tokyo scene and uncovers his favorite cafés along the way.

July 29, 2019 06:45 PM

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Adam H. Graham

Art + Culture

Take A Peek at Jamaica’s Real Music Scene

Chris Blackwell, the music legend who introduced Bob Marley to the world, reveals the real Jamaican scene.

October 8, 2015 02:00 PM

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Steve Bennett

Cities We Love

How a Historic Southern City Became a Global Capital of Style

Designer, writer, and avid traveler Sara Ruffin Costello shares insight on New Orleans’s transformation into a worldwide design destination.

September 6, 2017 02:25 PM

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Sarah Buder

Photo Essays

How Instagram Helped this Travel Photographer’s Career Blossom

AFAR Ambassador Dan Tom started using social media casually, but it ended up influencing his aesthetic beyond what he’d imagined.

September 1, 2016 05:32 PM

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Alina Polishuk

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