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Travel Tips + Etiquette

Do Travelers Really Need Emergency Medical Insurance?

Illness or injury on vacation in a foreign country can be financially ruinous at best and life-threatening at worst.

December 6, 2017 05:29 PM

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David K. Gibson

Travel Tips + Etiquette

When Nature Calls: A Ranked List of Your Best (and Worst) Bathroom Options When Traveling

From a portable loo to highway rest stops, a few tips on how to prepare to go on the go.

September 29, 2020 06:51 PM

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Aislyn Greene

Outdoor Adventure

In the Kitchen with Chef Angela Tamura

A Conversation with the Chef de Cuisine at Peppoli at Pebble Beach

Sponsored by Pebble Beach Resorts

Aman New York recently launched its first monk-led meditation retreat.

Hotels

What Your Wellness Vacation Will Look Like in 2023

AFAR dives deep into the world of hotels and wellness—one of the fastest-growing trends in travel—and reveals what your self-care getaway could look like in 2023.

January 31, 2023 04:35 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

Packing Tips + Gear

The Best Travel Boots Now Come in . . . Vegan?

I road-tested Blundstone’s new vegan boots to see if they lived up to the beloved original leather version. Here’s what I found.

January 21, 2022 06:22 PM

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Billie Cohen

Claridge's, one of London's most historic hotels, first opened in 1812.

Food + Drink

Why This Iconic London Hotel Is Our Newest Dining Destination

Chef Daniel Humm of the three Michelin-starred Eleven Madison Park is making his U.K. debut.

December 9, 2019 10:18 AM

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Jennifer Flowers

Hotels

Exclusive Photos of Eden Rock’s Villa Rockstar, Living up to Its Name

Plus, general manager Fabrice Moizan tells us not to miss the Nutella doughnuts or frosé

March 5, 2020 11:29 AM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

Tips + News

You’ll Be Able to Travel to the International Space Station by 2020

All you’ll need is $55 million.

November 7, 2018 01:33 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Books

What’s in a Name? How One Traveler Went From Outsider to Local in Lesotho

When Will McGrath followed his wife, Ellen—a sociologist specializing in AIDS research—to Lesotho, he knew little about the African country. Less than a year later, he became Moshoeshoe.

September 18, 2018 04:36 PM

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Will McGrath

Cities We Love

Locals Know This Is the Best Way to See NYC

A local’s guide to must-visit piers, parks, breweries, beaches, and more across NYC’s boroughs—by water.

May 16, 2022 10:01 AM

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Ann Shields

Lone tent on a grassy field by the ocean

U.S. Beaches

Wake Up to the Waves at These Beautiful Beach Camping Spots in California

Go right from your sleeping bag to the sand at one of these 14 beachside campsites.

June 16, 2025 02:13 AM

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Jessie Beck

For some, crossing the Atlantic via cruise ship represents a way to connect with history.

Ocean Cruises

The Thrill of an Off-Season Transatlantic Cruise, Rough Seas and All

Late fall and winter sailings across the Atlantic on Cunard line’s classic “Queen Mary 2” ocean liner can bring unpredictable weather. For enthusiasts, that’s part of the appeal.

January 5, 2023 09:14 PM

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Fran Golden

Festivals + Events

The Best Events in New York City in 2021

From Shakespeare in the Park to SummerStage, New York’s iconic summer and fall happenings are back on this year.

June 30, 2021 03:13 PM

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Devorah Lev-Tov

Longreads

Hitchhiking Along the U.S.-Mexico Border

In this excerpt, a French writer heads to the U.S.-Mexico border for a road trip and recounts the characters he meets along the way.

November 2, 2020 11:09 AM

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Sylvain Prudhomme

Gora Kadan Fuji room with shoji screens leading to a garden

Hotels

The Best Luxury and Boutique Hotels in Japan—Beyond Tokyo and Kyoto

As travel to Japan continues to boom, we rounded up 23 of the best hotels across the country, many in sublime—and often less-visited—destinations.

April 22, 2026 04:18 PM

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Adam H. Graham

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