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A pool at Baha Mar resort surrounded by cabanas and palm trees.

I Paid for a $21,000 Trip Using Mostly Points and Miles. Here’s How You Can, Too.

AFAR’s points and miles expert took 10 family members to the Bahamas for his mom’s 75th birthday and only paid $3,000. Here’s how he covered the other $18,000.

February 27, 2024 02:24 PM

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Paul Rubio

A birds-eye view of sailboats anchored near the shore of Lake Harriet in Minnesota.

Water Sports

7 Picture-Perfect Minnesota Lakes You Need to Visit

Go canoeing, relax by the shore while sipping wine, and shop in these charming lake towns.

Sponsored by Explore Minnesota

Epic Trips

Exploring the Nature of the Florida Keys

The combination of ecological beauty and fragility in these unique islands makes them worth visiting—and protecting.

Sponsored by The Marriott Bonvoy Boundless Card from Chase

Aerial view Sunset Poolbeg lighthouse in Ireland, Dublin bay Pier to Poolbeg Lighthouse in Ireland

History + Culture

7 Underrated Things to Do in Dublin

Explore an ancient library, climb aboard a replica of a ship that carried Irish immigrants to America, and follow in the footsteps of James Joyce.

November 13, 2024 05:40 PM

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Yvonne Gordon

Trains

12 of Europe’s Most Beautiful Train Stations

With their historical significance and elaborate architecture and design, these handsome buildings are destinations in themselves.

February 12, 2026 10:53 AM

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Chris Ciolli

Hotels

How to Enjoy Bermuda’s Pink-Sand Beaches and Other Delights Even More

From art and spa treatments to golden-hour cocktails, the Hamilton Princess and Beach Club is a dreamy base and helps you travel deeper in the island.

July 29, 2022 11:30 AM

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Hamilton Princess and Beach Club

Lands End offers a patch of rugged wilderness on the edge of San Francisco.

Style + Design

Where to Find California’s Most Inspiring Landscapes

Three creative Californians share the landscapes, neighborhoods, and lesser-known places that inspire their work.

Sponsored by Visit California

Minnewaska Park in New York, cliffs and water

Weekend Getaways

10 Weekend Getaways From NYC for Lobster Rolls, Contemporary Art, and Fall Foliage

Getting out of the city is a breath of fresh air; here’s where to go by train, bus, or car.

October 2, 2025 02:20 AM

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Sarah Buder

COVID + Travel

Ireland to Open to Vaccinated Travelers on July 19

Travelers from the United States will soon be able to head to the Emerald Isle.

June 10, 2021 10:38 PM

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Michelle Baran

The Pierre, A Taj Hotel, has a grand entrance with revolving doors and stone columns.

Hotels

Hotel Concierges Reveal All the Seemingly Impossible Tasks They’ve Ever Been Asked

The secret weapon behind your next memorable trip? The hotel concierge.

February 16, 2024 11:39 AM

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Sarah Khan

Cities We Love

8 Festive Ways to Celebrate the Holidays in Charleston

An abundance of merry, seasonal activities, cozy hotels, and family-friendly restaurants make the Holy City the ideal December escape.

Sponsored by Explore Charleston

Cities We Love

Why You Should Visit San Diego This Summer

Fish tacos, craft beers, and endless sunshine, of course. But San Diego has raised its game even more for 2021.

July 8, 2021 06:55 PM

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Tim Chester

Restaurants + Cafés

A Visit to Café Ohlone, the Behind-a-Bookstore Restaurant Serving Indigenous Cuisine

The Berkeley cafe offers the true food of the East Bay—the original California cuisine.

February 12, 2020 08:22 AM

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Shanthi Sekaran

Loyalty + Rewards

The Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant Amex Benefits That Make It Among the Best Travel Cards

Hundreds of dollars in statement credits, an annual free night, and other travel benefits make the Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant one of the best hotel cards around.

September 28, 2021 01:05 PM

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Eric Rosen

Weekend Getaways

Why Big Bear Is One of Southern California’s Favorite Mountain Retreats

The mountain town offers outdoor fun all year round.

May 30, 2024 04:03 PM

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Tim Chester

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