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Art + Culture

Great Places to Celebrate Latinx Culture in Los Angeles

A locals’ guide to Latinx history, shopping, and of course, some food to keep you going.

October 23, 2020 04:30 PM

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Staff

Air Travel News

Hawaiian Airlines Plans to Fly Electric Planes That Glide Just Above the Water

The carrier could add the new electric-powered seagliders to its interisland fleet as early as 2028.

May 24, 2022 09:16 PM

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Bailey Berg

Books

Our Favorite Independent Bookstores in California

From iconic venues like City Lights in San Francisco to community gathering spots for food-obsessed readers, this list covers some of our top bookstores in the state.

October 15, 2020 03:11 PM

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Staff

Malibu Sunset Suite at Regent Santa Monica Beach

Hotels We Love

From Wellness Getaways to Design-Led Urban Retreats, These Are California’s 20 Top Hotels

These are the top luxury hotels to book in the Golden State, where experiences range from world-class culinary destinations and beachfront retreats to storied city hideaways.

August 25, 2025 07:13 PM

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Kathryn Romeyn

Restaurants + Cafés

From Mezze to Knafeh: The 7 Dishes You Must Try in Jordan

Get a flavor of Jordan’s rich history and culture through these tasty Arabic dishes.

October 3, 2022 01:27 PM

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Yulia Denisyuk

Flower vendors give away free roses in Downtown Detroit on July 25, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan.

CREDIT: Sylvia Jarrus for AFAR

4 Days In

The Perfect 4 Days in Detroit, According to Locals

See the best art museum in the country, wander a 985-acre island, and enjoy a coney dog.

March 3, 2025 10:00 AM

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Sarah Bence

Key west florida Smathers beach palm trees in USA

U.S. Beaches

6 U.S. Mainland Beaches That Look Straight out of the Caribbean

Save yourself the long-distance flight with these stateside beaches.

May 26, 2025 01:46 PM

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Becca Blond

Tips + News

Spain’s Balearic Islands Ban Pub Crawls, Happy Hours

Do these new laws mean the end of Mallorca and Ibiza’s hard-partying reputation?

January 17, 2020 05:34 PM

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Associated Press (AP)

Outdoor Adventure

Welcome to Ketchikan, Alaska’s Most Accessible Remote Destination

An abundance of native culture, jaw-dropping wild beauty, and proximity to the lower 48 give this charming small town its outsize appeal.

Sponsored by Ketchikan Visitors Bureau

Windstar's Star Legend ship at dusk with its lights on docked outside of a coastal port in Italy that is mostly dark with buildings lit up by lights

Cruise

Would You Take a Cruise Without Knowing Where It’s Sailing? I Just Did—Here’s How It Went

Mystery cruises are a growing trend. One writer embarked on one to see what the draw is and where it would sail.

May 20, 2025 06:38 PM

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Laura Itzkowitz

Outdoor Adventure

One of Our Favorite Travel Gear Companies Is Now Stocking Our Pantries

An in-depth review of Patagonia Provisions.

February 5, 2021 12:14 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

A cloudy, empty beach with birds flying above in Padre Island, Texas

Health + Wellness

This Gulf Coast Beach Escape Has Seafood Feasts and Laid-Back Vibes

Sail on a private yacht. Eat oysters with an ocean view. Find out why Corpus Christi is a favorite for travelers who want to relax.

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