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5 Reasons Why You Should Visit Santa Cruz’s Sister Town

Weekend Getaways

5 Things to Do in Felton, California—Santa Cruz’s Sister Town

This woodsy town is all the sights without the crowds.

July 18, 2016 11:51 AM

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Jennifer Maerz

Hotels

A Legendary Ocean Liner Is Rechristened as Dubai’s Most Unusual Hotel

The retired “Queen Elizabeth 2,” permanently moored in Mina Rashid, has debuted as a 224-room floating resort.

May 16, 2018 04:26 PM

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Matthew Phenix

Air Travel News

These Exciting New Airline Routes to Europe Are Finally Here

Thanks to these new European flights, it’s much easier to hop across the pond from the United States this summer.

June 11, 2019 05:11 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Books

Airbnbs That Look Like They’re Pulled From the Pages of Your Favorite Books

Bookmark these literary-inspired homes for your next trip.

April 22, 2019 03:04 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

AFAR Advisor

How I Built (and Run) a Successful Travel Agency: Valerie, Jennifer, and Kimberly Wilson

How did Valerie Wilson Travel, Inc. become an industry powerhouse?

September 5, 2019 12:28 PM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

Hotels

Find a Luxurious Slice of Japan in Los Angeles

The Nobu Ryokan Malibu is an oasis where every detail is designed to soothe. These days, that might take some getting used to.

January 24, 2019 04:46 PM

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Jeremy Saum

Where to Travel Next

5 Cycling Trips You Need to Take Now the Tour de France is Ending

Bike your way around the world with these tours.

July 21, 2015 05:48 PM

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Jen Murphy

Road Trips

A Mother-Daughter Road Trip up the California Coast

Here’s how one writer took her mom on a multi-day, 963-mile trip before Christmas.

November 4, 2016 09:11 AM

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Jenny Miller

Spice pickers in India, a group of four women in colorful clothing

Longreads

It’s 2023. Do You Know Where Your Spices Come From?

By focusing on farmers, queer-owned, BIPOC-led Diaspora Co. is changing the spice industry for the better.

June 23, 2023 07:44 AM

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Katherine LaGrave

Health + Wellness

Planning the Perfect Honeymoon: Tips and Trends to Make Your Trip Unforgettable

AFAR and the Travel Siblings joined forces at The Bridal Council’s “We Said Yes” event to help couples with their travel planning.

June 29, 2018 11:54 AM

Restaurants + Cafés

California Farm-to-Table Cooking Classes, the French Way

Taught by Chez Panisse’s head chef and set on a ranch in California’s wine country, these cooking classes are pretty darn dreamy.

March 21, 2016 07:25 PM

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Sue Gough Henley

Air Travel News

United Goes Wide With New Daily Nonstop Routes for Summer

There are no sexy resort destinations here, but these year-round routes will give new options for domestic travelers.

January 9, 2018 01:28 PM

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Matthew Phenix

Travel Tips + Etiquette

Secluded Mountain Hideaways You Can (and Should) Actually Stay in

A newly published book compiles the world’s most stunning vacation homes surrounded by unbounded nature and sweeping views—and they’re all available to rent.

February 13, 2018 05:25 PM

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Sarah Buder

History + Culture

How Walking the Camino de Santiago Helped Heal a Broken Heart

A walk on Spain’s pilgrimage route transforms the pain of a divorce into something like an epiphany.

March 9, 2020 10:17 AM

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Jackie Bryant

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

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