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A well-trafficked tourist circuit links sights like Central Park, Times Square, and the Statue of Liberty. To discover the New York City the locals know, travel a little deeper.

May 20, 2022 12:41 PM

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John Newton

Overhead view of a person sleeping in Cathay Pacific's new Aria Suite complete with a white pillow and white comforter

Air Travel News

Cathay Pacific Is Finally Launching Its Gorgeous Aria Suite Business-Class Seats—and We Got an Early Preview

The Hong Kong–based carrier is rolling out its fancy new suites on U.S. routes on December 31. We got a sneak peek—here’s our full review.

December 23, 2025 11:49 AM

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Chris Dong

The Lobby of Gorilla Forest Lodge, an A&K Sanctuary, with earth tones and a central table.

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This Newly Rebuilt Lodge in Uganda Puts You Steps From Mountain Gorilla Treks

A&K Sanctuary’s Gorilla Forest Lodge takes the gorilla-trekking experience up a notch.

December 19, 2025 01:53 PM

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Susan Portnoy

There's a complex comfort-to-cost calculus to use when you're considering premium economy on an international flight.

Air Travel News

Is Upgrading to Premium Economy on International Flights Worth It?

Experts weigh in on the pros and cons of spending a bit more for a cabin class that bridges the gap between business and economy.

December 18, 2025 06:29 PM

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Barbara Peterson

A lone traveler gazes out over the breathtaking Quilotoa Crater Lake in Ecuador. The vibrant turquoise waters of the lake contrast against the rugged, mountainous landscape, creating a serene.

Hiking + Cycling

This 200-Mile Trek Passes 7 Volcanoes, Hot Springs, and a Legendary Lost Treasure

The Avenue of the Volcanoes in Ecuador takes hikers from ancient village to ancient village.

December 18, 2025 10:07 AM

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Colleen Kelly

Natural Wonders

This Underrated State Has Over 200 Hot Springs—Here Are 5 Favorites, According to a Local Travel Expert

From a steamy shower only accessible by boat to a natural warm infinity pool, have your next spa session in the Idaho wilderness.

December 12, 2025 02:07 PM

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Teddy Minford

A double-decker bar with a thatched roof floating in a turquoise ocean

Bars + Nightlife

7 of the Best Floating Bars Around the World

Enjoy a drink at one of these watery watering holes, which include a taco shop in the Caribbean and a historic barge in the Hudson River

September 11, 2024 02:56 AM

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Sophie Friedman

Fogo Island Inn is set along the shores of its namesake island's rugged coastline.

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This Remote Island Retreat Is One of Canada’s Most Epic Getaways

Fogo Island Inn in Newfoundland, Canada, is singular in its stunning design, local craftsmanship, and meaningful connections with the community.

June 7, 2024 10:31 AM

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Greg Sullivan

woman in infinity pool looks out to pine trees and Canadian Rocky Mountains at the Basin Glacial Waters spa in Banff National Park

Health + Wellness

A Hot Springs Haven in the Canadian Rockies Unveils Two New Spas, One Inside a National Park

Two new luxury spas with thermal baths heat up the wellness scene in the Canadian Rockies.

November 24, 2025 10:45 AM

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Debbie Olsen

Ocean Cruises

The AFAR Guide to Cruising

It’s the dawn of a new era in cruising.

January 15, 2020 09:24 AM

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Staff

A Paralympic athlete in a wheelchair on a race track

It’s time to say goodbye to “leaf peeping”: the term, not the activity.

October 19, 2022 12:43 PM

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Pat Tompkins

National Parks

Canada Is Giving Away Year-Long National Park Passes to Americans

Our neighbors to the north want to share the health benefits of time spent in nature.

July 12, 2022 02:03 PM

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Bailey Berg

Beaches

Which French Polynesian Island Should You Visit?

French Polynesia encompasses 118 islands and atolls scattered across five different archipelagoes. Here are five to consider for your first or next trip.

February 1, 2022 03:28 PM

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Alesandra Dubin

Stay Here Next

Inside London’s Cheeky Hotel Within a Private Members Club in Mayfair

Open to the public who book hotel rooms and suites, the Twenty Two is also opening its second location in NYC this fall.

August 21, 2024 06:39 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

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