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There are plenty of exciting hotel openings, exhibits, and more to discover in the U.K.’s capital from now until the end of the year.

October 12, 2018 08:20 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Left photo shows a street art design, right image shows people in a restaurant

Cities We Love

Where to Go, What to Eat, and Where to Stay in Mexico City’s Roma Neighborhood

The neighborhood is perfect for wandering around and enjoying some of the best cuisine in the city.

September 28, 2023 11:03 AM

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Maliah West

COVID + Travel

Ireland Has Reopened to U.S. Travelers—Here’s Everything You Need to Know About Visiting

A reporter based in Dublin breaks down the situation on the ground and what travelers who want to go should know.

July 29, 2021 06:10 PM

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Nicola Brady

(Left) Mara Wittorp, (Right) The Mark Hotel in NYC

Hotels

What Happens When One of NYC’s Most Famous Hotels Opens the City Just For You?

The Mark Hotel turns New York City into your personal playground—these are a few of the most memorable options available.

October 3, 2025 12:09 PM

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John Wogan

River among green hills in the Côa Valley Archaeological Park

Art + Culture

The Most Photogenic Places in Portugal That Only Locals Know About, According to a Photographer

Picture ruins in a forest, an island volcano lake, and an astronomy site older than Stonehenge.

September 26, 2025 05:27 PM

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Anna Mazurek

Tips + News

Indians Celebrate Kamala Harris’s Win With Firecrackers and Prayers

“Congratulations Kamala Harris. Pride of our village.”

November 9, 2020 03:00 PM

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Aijaz Rahi

Style + Design

Food Trucks, Wineries, and Hotels: Stunning Shipping Container Projects Around the World

A 340-page architecture book chronicles more than a decade of shipping container developments around the world.

April 1, 2020 05:49 PM

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Sarah Buder

A park-lined waterfront in Panama City with a large collection of skyscrapers in the background

A survey of more than 10,000 expats ranks the best places in the world to take up residence.

September 2, 2025 12:58 PM

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Michelle Baran

Chase Is Introducing New Benefits for Its Sapphire Preferred and Reserve Credit Cards

Loyalty + Rewards

Chase Is Introducing New Benefits for Its Sapphire Preferred and Reserve Cards

Chase also revealed the locations of its first Chase Sapphire Lounge by the Club airport lounges for Reserve cardmembers.

August 10, 2021 06:08 PM

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Eric Rosen

Hiking + Cycling

5 Urban Trails That Connect U.S. Cities to the Great Outdoors

You don’t have to get out of town to have rewarding encounters with nature. These green spaces offer ample opportunities to hike, walk, bike, glide or ride in the heart of the city.

July 16, 2021 06:38 PM

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Kristin Braswell

A seat on Qantas Airways' test flight to study passengers' wellbeing. The seat has a white pillow on it that says Qantas Research Flights in red

Air Travel News

A New Plane Might Be the Cure for Jet Lag

As Qantas gears up to launch a record-breaking 20-hour nonstop flight to New York, Australian researchers focus on passengers’ well-being.

June 23, 2023 01:35 PM

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Barbara Peterson

The mountainous area around Punakha River Lodge in Bhutan.

Fall 2023

The 2023 AFAR Travel Vanguard

Celebrating seven companies that are changing the travel industry in bigger, better, and more human-focused ways.

November 9, 2023 11:50 AM

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Sebastian Modak

Fall 2025

8 Epic Cruises for the Seriously Intrepid Traveler to Take in 2026

From luxury icebreakers to yachts with pool decks, these ships—and sailings—are on our list.

November 6, 2025 11:44 AM

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Jeri Clausing

UNESCO World Heritage

These Are the World’s Most Endangered UNESCO Sites—and How You Can Help Save Them

There are several challenges threatening UNESCO’s beloved World Heritage sites.

November 21, 2023 02:02 PM

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Chloe Arrojado

Slovenia's Julian Alps with a crystal clear lake in the foreground, autumnal pines dotting the landscape and soaring granite alpine peaks in the distance

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