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Here’s Why Après-Ski is Better in Canada

Whether you prefer wine, beer, or spirits, these towns are taking drinking to a new, delicious level.

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The best Airbnbs in Costa Rica take advantage of the country's abundant nature and unbeatable views.

Hotels

From Surf Towns to Cloud Forests, These Are Costa Rica’s Dreamiest Airbnbs

The best way to embrace the country’s pura vida is by staying in one of these nature-surrounded rental properties.

April 16, 2024 06:18 PM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

Waterfalls surrounded by rocky cliffs with trees

Outdoor Adventure

This State Launched an Official Waterfall Trail—and Some Stops Are Wheelchair-Accessible

The Kentucky Wildlands Waterfall Trail connects 17 cascades across the state’s rugged southern and eastern stretches, and you don’t need to be an expert hiker to experience much of it.

August 7, 2024 07:16 PM

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Bailey Berg

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

The Minneapolis skyline seen from the Minneapolis River

The sailing travels 1,800 miles along the Mississippi and Ohio rivers through the heartland of America.

November 10, 2022 07:09 PM

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Bailey Berg

Food + Drink

Meet the Israeli Chef Cooking Up Coexistence

In the walled city of Akko, 70 miles north of Tel Aviv, chef Uri “Buri” Jeremias invites both diners and cooks, Arabs and Jews, to open their minds while they expand their palates.

January 24, 2020 02:20 PM

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Sara Lieberman

A blue Southwest plane with orange and red stripes on the tail taking off from an airport

Air Travel News

RIP, Southwest Open Seating, You Were Both Loved and Detested

Now that Southwest has announced it will do away with its decades-long open-seating policy, travelers offer their very mixed reactions.

July 25, 2024 05:53 PM

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Chris Dong

History + Culture

Explore California’s Asian American History at These Key Sites

From San Francisco to San Diego, California offers several opportunities to learn more about Asian American history.

May 17, 2022 05:39 PM

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Heather Kathryn Ross

Cities We Love

In New Orleans, Beignets Are a Must—Here’s Where to Eat Them

An integral part of New Orleans cuisine, beignets are demonstrative of the rich and storied history of the Crescent City.

December 2, 2021 01:15 PM

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Kayla Stewart

AFAR Advisor

Discover the Foodie Wonders of West Denmark

Go beyond Copenhagen’s culinary scene to spark the imagination and enchant the senses with a trip to West Denmark

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