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How I Accidentally Retraced My Family’s Roots to a Tiki Bar in Madrid

A young woman ventures to Spain for the first time with her mother, and discovers that sometimes, the apple really does not fall far from the tree.

May 30, 2018 07:18 PM

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Nicole Antonio

Air Travel News

Why the New Nonstop to Cape Town Will Change My Life—and Yours

A new direct flight from North America to the coastal African city opens up a new world of travel.

January 13, 2020 07:09 PM

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Mary Holland

A person in a winter coat and boots standing in the snow beneath the northern lights, with two domes in the background

Hotels We Love

The 19 Best Hotels in the World for Stargazing

Sleep under the world’s darkest, clearest skies across six continents at one of these 19 dark sky zone hotels.

March 12, 2026 01:57 PM

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Megan Eaves

Air Travel News

A Complete Guide to New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport

You may think you know JFK inside and out, but a lot has changed over the course of the pandemic—and more (big) changes are coming.

May 16, 2022 08:33 PM

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Barbara Peterson

Safari

These 8 Safari Lodges Have the Most Incredible Pools

Relax—with a gin and tonic in hand—in these refreshing pools after a hot, exciting day of spotting game and predators.

March 19, 2018 01:35 PM

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Jane Broughton

Hotels

Hotels Are Trying to Spark More Meaningful Connections. Is It Working?

Kimpton’s “Stay Human Project” is the latest attempt at transforming a simple hotel stay into a deeper, more memorable experience.

October 10, 2019 01:21 PM

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Anna Haines

Travel Tips + Etiquette

Here’s Where to Find the Best Happy Hour Celebrations in Bermuda

When the mercury rises, the locals let loose.

Sponsored by Bermuda Tourism Authority

Air Travel News

Finding Love on Your Next Flight Is More Common Than You’d Think

A recent survey of travelers reveals that 10 percent have found a romantic partner while flying.

August 30, 2018 12:39 PM

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Michelle Baran

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

Local Getaways: Escape to the Mendocino Coast

Weekend Getaways

How to Spend a Weekend on California’s Mendocino Coast

Wild trees, wild coast, mellow people.

March 19, 2021 01:21 PM

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Aislyn Greene

Restaurants + Cafés

A Chef’s Guide to Eating in Nashville

An inside look at the best places to get your grub on in this city down South

October 19, 2016 12:31 PM

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Sarah Buder

AFAR Advisor

Why Your Clients Will Love this River Cruise Line

At AmaWaterways, love isn’t just an emotion—it’s a core part of the brand.

Sponsored by AmaWaterways

Packing Tips + Gear

The Best Travel Gear Deals Hiding in Amazon’s Big Summer Sale

Even though Prime Day is delayed, you can still save on some of our favorite brands like Osprey, Marmot, and Columbia during Amazon’s Big Summer Sale.

August 11, 2020 02:56 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

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 Travel Next

5 Perfect Days in the Florida Keys

Strolling sandy beaches, fishing deep waters, watching the sun go down with a margarita in hand:

Sponsored by Monroe County Tourist Development Council

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