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Hotels

10 of the Most Extravagant Hotel Lobbies in the World

These hotels know how to make an entrance.

March 16, 2015 05:32 PM
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Maggie Parker
History + Culture

How These U.S. Neighborhoods Got Their Odd Names

If names like Cabbagetown, Goose Hollow, and Normal Heights sound bizarre, just wait until you read about how they got those monikers in the first place.

March 19, 2018 08:25 PM
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Maya Kroth
History + Culture

Dance of the Spider Women: A Mystical Tradition in a Forgotten Corner of Italy

In Salento, pizzica music is a passionate source of regional pride.

May 6, 2020 04:19 PM
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Laura Fraser
Air Travel News

The Weirdest Things TSA Confiscated in 2016

Who knew: TSA has a major sense of humor.

December 20, 2016 01:37 PM
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Matt Villano
Air Travel News

You May Be Served by a Robot in This Japanese Airport

Tokyo’s Narita International Airport is testing robots in service-related jobs.

February 2, 2017 05:18 PM
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Matt Villano
Where to Travel Next

52 Places to Travel in the U.S. This Year

A coast-to-coast guide to the coolest experiences happening in all 50 states (plus Puerto Rico and Washington, D.C.) right now

July 14, 2025 08:10 AM
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Nicholas DeRenzo
Hotels

Thomas Keller’s French Laundry to Open a Hotel

The chef joins the ranks of other restaurants opening hotels in wine country.

January 27, 2017 02:35 PM
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Matt Villano
Epic Trips

Where to Go in Canada According to Locals

Influential Canadians reveal their favorite under-the-radar places in the Great White North.

June 12, 2017 07:04 PM
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Ashlea Halpern
Weekend Getaways

The Best Weekend Getaways in the United States

There’s never been a better time to explore close to home.

February 20, 2019 10:53 AM
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Julia Cosgrove
National Parks

Collapse at Hawaii National Park Creates Incredible New Lava Activity

Video footage shows a “firehose” of lava cascading into the Pacific.

January 19, 2017 03:42 PM
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Matt Villano
Where to Go in Winter

9 of the World’s Most Romantic Winter Wonderlands

Snowy backdrops and cozy firesides are the best for snuggling up to your special someone. Here’s where to plan your next romantic winter trip.

December 10, 2018 07:26 PM
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Dana Brindle
Loyalty + Rewards

The U.S. Virgin Islands Will Pay You to Visit This Year

The islands’ tourism board is offering a $300 credit for any trips booked through their site.

January 6, 2017 12:25 PM
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Matt Villano
Hotels

The Stay List 2019

Our top picks for the best new hotels in the world.

April 14, 2019 08:21 PM
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Brooke Vaughan
Hotels

AFAR Staffers Weigh In on Hotels vs. Airbnbs

Where you choose to stay can make or break your vacation.

November 7, 2016 02:04 PM
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Ashley Goldsmith
Air Travel News

A Real Snake Was Found on a Real Plane

And, no, Samuel L. Jackson did not appear out of thin air.

November 8, 2016 12:58 PM
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Matt Villano

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