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Loyalty + Rewards

The Enhanced, No-Fee X1 Is a Game-Changing Credit Card

X1 continues to rewrite the credit card narrative.

January 24, 2023 01:34 PM

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Paul Rubio

Hotels

Cobblers Cove in Barbados Reopens, Unveiling Five-Year Renovation

Insider intel from owner and designer Sam de Teran

October 10, 2019 05:13 AM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

Trains

Amtrak Quietly Ends Its Beloved Dining Car Service

In a bid to appeal to a new set of riders, the train company has switched up its meal selection and done away with white tablecloths on long-haul rides.

October 9, 2019 07:54 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

Weekend Getaways

Local Getaways: Escape to Calistoga, Napa Valley’s Chic Wellness Hideaway

With a long tradition of welcoming spa seekers to its natural hot springs and mud baths, Calistoga is now in the midst of a modern renaissance.

January 28, 2022 08:23 PM

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Michelle Baran

The Future of Travel

Sustainable Travel Is the Future

AFAR’s editor in chief shares a vision of travel reimagined.

May 26, 2020 05:28 PM

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Julia Cosgrove

International Beaches

The Best Beaches in Curaçao

Visit a different one each day of your trip for cliff jumping, cave swimming, snorkeling, and more.

July 7, 2021 12:14 PM

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Riselle Celestina

History + Culture

On the Trail of the Basque . . . in Boise

You’d be forgiven for not pegging Boise as a Basque center, but indeed, this Idahoan city claims the largest concentration of Basque people living outside of their European homeland.

March 21, 2019 06:56 PM

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Judith Fein

Coffee advent calendar in front of a Christmas tree with someone making a cup of coffee in the foreground

Holiday Travel

15 Advent Calendars Travelers Will Love

Count down the days to Christmas with these Advent calendars filled with chocolate, coffee, and travel-size beauty products from around the world.

October 27, 2023 01:38 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Parisians and tourists enjoy food and drinks outside at a cafe in Paris with a navy blue exterior

Loyalty + Rewards

Why the American Express Gold Card Is Perfect for Food-Loving Travelers

If you frequently spend money at restaurants and on flights, this credit card is one of the best for you.

December 12, 2023 09:11 AM

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Paul Rubio

Maple syrup season in rural Quebec, Canada. Collection maple sap in spring forest.

History + Culture

The “Maple Syrup Capital of the World” Is Famous for Sugar Shacks, Festivals, and Indigenous History

A visit to a sugar shack run by First Nations people sheds light on maple syrup’s deep roots in northeastern Canada.

March 13, 2025 02:17 PM

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Debbie Olsen

Tucked away in the rolling hills of Valle De Guadalupe is the Banyon Tree Veya, a wellness focused luxury hotel. Valle de Guadalupe, is the heart of Mexico’s wine country, producing around 70% of the nation’s wine. In recent years, it’s also become a go-to spot for travelers looking to enjoy wine and eat Baja Med cuisine, a fusion of Mexican flavors with Mediterranean and Asian influences. / Bethany Mollenkof for Afar Magazine

Spring 2025

For Some of the World’s Most Exciting Wines, Travel to Mexico

Often called Mexico’s Napa Valley, Valle de Guadalupe is forging its own path thanks to a new generation of winemakers and chefs working toward a more sustainable—and delicious future.

May 8, 2025 09:59 AM

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Anya von Bremzen

The Kellogg Doolittle House with a cantilevered roof built into the Joshua Tree desert

Hotels

16 Airbnbs in Joshua Tree to Book for a Desert Retreat

You’ll want to add these Joshua Tree Airbnbs—with futuristic architecture, firepits, and unparalleled stargazing opportunities—to your wish list.

October 9, 2023 08:54 AM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

Winter 2026

Big Flavors, Small Villages: Why Spain’s Star Chefs Are Setting Up Michelin-Starred Restaurants in Tiny Towns

Across Spain, culinary stars are heading to tiny towns to give diners a taste of their heritage—and to help pave a path forward for places they love.

January 7, 2026 09:45 AM

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Lisa Abend

Air Travel News

This Major Airline Is Weighing Passengers—Here’s Why

Air travelers are being asked to step on a scale. Could this become an increasingly common request before boarding a plane?

June 6, 2023 02:18 PM

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Michelle Baran

Restaurants + Cafés

8 Fresh, Flavorful Spring Foods Worth Traveling For

Hungry for springtime? Try one of these global dishes.

January 22, 2018 05:25 PM

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Sarah Baird

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