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Packing Tips + Gear

Best Travel-Size Beauty Deals to Shop at the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale

All of these TSA-friendly products are under $100 during Nordstrom’s annual sale.

July 18, 2019 11:23 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

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Hotels

Our Most Memorable Hotel Stays of 2025: a Former Convent, a Cliffside Retreat, an Over-the-Top Penthouse Suite

Afar editors share the 2025 hotel stays they didn’t want to leave—and would happily return to.

December 22, 2025 01:48 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

Travel for Good

On Haida Gwaii, Exploring a Thriving Indigenous Culture

On the archipelago off the coast of British Columbia, carvers and cooks, boat captains and botanists are helping revive Haida culture and history.

November 17, 2022 01:38 PM

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Tim Chester

Air Travel News

Meet Polaris, United’s New Swanky Business Class

Here’s everything you need to know about the newest way to fly in style.

February 16, 2017 03:23 PM

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Ramsey Qubein

Bars + Nightlife

The Best Rooftop Bars in Washington, D.C.

From the shaded terraces of five-star hotels to rowdy wooden decks atop local dives, these rooftops “raise the bar” on alfresco evenings in the nation’s capital.

February 15, 2019 04:54 PM

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Susan Mason

Restaurants + Cafés

Why the British Virgin Islands Are Better Than Ever

Two years after Hurricane Irma, the BVI are making up for lost time. Here’s where to go now.

Sponsored by British Virgin Islands

A Native Texan’s List of the 8 Best Barbecue Joints in the Lone Star State

Food + Drink

A Texan’s List of the 10 Best Barbecue Joints in the Lone Star State

The tea is sweet and the only salad we got here is potato, honey.

August 29, 2023 07:49 PM

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Mae Hamilton

Epic Trips

Chasing Adventure on Kangaroo Island, the Galápagos of Australia

In 2020, bushfires burned more than half of Australia’s natural wonder. Thankfully, the flora and fauna have begun to return—as have the visitors.

October 10, 2022 02:57 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

History + Culture

Around the World in 8 Smokin’ Hot Kinds of Barbecue

Whether you call it barbacoa, tandoori, or khorkhog, there’s no doubt that these barbecue styles from around the world are downright delicious.

April 12, 2018 01:26 PM

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Matt Jancer

10 Once-in-a-Lifetime, Only-in-Germany Experiences

Destination Spotlight

10 Unique Places to Visit in Germany

Whether you’re celebrating at Carnival or exploring a Baroque palace, these German cities’ landmarks, cultural activities, and traditions make for memories you won’t find anywhere else.

Sponsored by the German National Tourist Board

Festivals + Events

Where to Watch the Total Solar Eclipse in August

Skip Jackson Hole and head to this less-crowded spot instead.

June 19, 2017 06:25 PM

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Frederick Reimers

Food + Drink

A Visit to One of Scotland’s Last Family-Owned Whisky Distilleries

The bucolic Speyside region is home to Glenfiddich, where Scotch whisky is a story of water and wood, patience and people.

March 31, 2020 12:41 PM

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Jessica Colley Clarke

Fall 2025

Track Wolves, Dive Shipwrecks, Hunt for Truffles: 52 Epic Adventures in Every State

Your guide to adrenaline-pumping, wildlife-filled, off-the-beaten-path experiences across all 50 states, plus Puerto Rico and Washington, D.C.

September 16, 2025 12:35 PM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

9 Charming Houseboat Rentals for a Socially Distanced Summer Trip

Epic Trips

9 Charming Houseboats in the U.S. to Rent for Your Next Summer Getaway

Planning your next trip is smooth sailing with these floating getaways on Airbnb and Vrbo.

June 11, 2020 11:37 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Travel Insiders

Next-Gen Hotelier: Sonia Cheng

CEO, Rosewood Hotels & Resorts

May 16, 2016 02:24 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

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