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Finding Foodie Heaven in England’s Lake District

Two decades ago, one chef opened a restaurant in the tiny village of Cartmel. That decision would change the area forever.

April 18, 2023 11:12 AM

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Katherine LaGrave

AFAR Advisor

Where to Find The Best Highlights of Germany

We talk to two travel insiders about the charm of Germany’s smaller cities, and the Christmas markets—and food—not to miss.

December 17, 2020 08:56 AM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

Outdoor Adventure

Storm Tourism Is Surging—and Vancouver Island Is Leading the Charge

British Columbia’s wild winter weather makes it the epicenter of a growing travel trend.

September 23, 2025 10:10 AM

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Alexandra Marvar

Gulf State Pier, the longest pier in the Gulf of Mexico

U.S. Beaches

5 Ways Alabama’s Gulf Shores and Orange Beach Reward Nature Lovers

Home to one of the nation’s largest artificial reef systems and a maze of hiking trails, Gulf Shores and Orange Beach offer a dreamy outdoor escape.

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The Alder House suite's living area in the 1 Hotel Seattle with wood floors and plants

Stay Here Next

This New Design-Led Hotel Brings Calm to Seattle’s Tech Core

With its soothing design and sustainability-driven ethos, the new 1 Hotel Seattle offers a tranquil base in the South Lake Union neighborhood.

September 19, 2025 07:38 AM

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Jennifer Flowers

The Peninsula Istanbul is located in the lively Karaköy district next to the Bosphorus Strait.

Stay Here Next

A Look Inside the Peninsula Istanbul, the City’s Most Exciting New Hotel

The latest luxury hotel to open in Istanbul has become one of the city’s most coveted places to stay.

August 7, 2023 10:00 AM

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Anya von Bremzen

Bars + Nightlife

The World’s First Craft Beer Hotel Just Opened in Ohio

Attention hopheads: This new hotel offers more than just rooms with a brew.

August 27, 2018 01:05 PM

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David K. Gibson

History + Culture

Want to Communicate With the Dead? Head to This Small Town in Florida

A skeptic visits a Spiritualist camp that’s been peddling communication with the other side for more than 100 years.

October 16, 2019 11:07 AM

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Terry Ward

COVID + Travel

The New U.S. Entry Rules for Unvaccinated Americans

It’s about to get a bit tougher for unvaccinated U.S. travelers to re-enter the United States after traveling abroad.

September 22, 2021 01:40 PM

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Michelle Baran

The views from the Sable Hotel on Chicago's Navy Pier are hard to beat.

Hotels

The Best New Hotels in Chicago

Whether you’re after downtown luxe or an intro to a new neighborhood, we’ve got you covered.

August 4, 2022 12:08 PM

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Elaine Glusac

An overlook of the Pacific Ocean near San Luis Obispo

Road Trips

The 8 Best Things to Do, Eat, and See in and Around San Luis Obispo, California

From feasting on pastries at the Madonna Inn to sipping chardonnay at Chamisal Vineyards, these are some of the best things to do in and around the Central Coast city.

July 30, 2023 08:00 AM

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Mae Hamilton

exterior image of the National Museum of African American History and Culture

Family Travel

Take the Family on a Civil Rights History Road Trip

Hop on a plane or crowd into a car: The history of Black liberation is a road trip away.

July 3, 2024 09:01 AM

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Sheryl Nance-Nash

Art + Culture

Inside the Fantastical New Hans Christian Andersen Museum in Denmark

Talking top hats, “Lemony Snicket”–style banter, a Little Mermaid room: Imagination runs wild in Odense.

July 14, 2021 05:03 PM

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Mary Holland

Family Travel

A Reunion in Jamaica Brings Recalibration, Reconnection, and Lots of Rum Punch

A reunion on a quiet coat of Jamaica leads to reconnection and lots of rum punch.

February 22, 2023 05:54 PM

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Kristin Braswell

Fall 2023

The Otherworldly, Overwhelming, Oftentimes Unbelievable Natural Wonders of Oman

Rock climbing. Wadi hiking. Sinkhole swimming. Author Sarah Thankam Mathews seeks out adventure in her childhood home.

December 5, 2023 01:30 PM

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Sarah Thankam Mathews

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