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Beaches

Will This Beach Town Be Mexico’s Next Great Seaside Destination?

Once a sleepy fishing and surfing outpost, Puerto Escondido has developed a stylish arts and food scene—and a new highway promises to let everyone in on the secret.

October 3, 2016 04:05 PM
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Kelly Bastone
Small Ship Cruises

The Cure for Social Media Fatigue Is an Amazon River Cruise

A smartphone addict finds out what happens when she’s forced to disconnect deep in the Amazon rain forest.

February 12, 2018 09:43 AM
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Laura Itzkowitz
UNESCO World Heritage

This Is the Secret to Enjoying the Amalfi Coast

How to skip the crowds and have a true Amalfi experience

December 10, 2015 01:24 PM
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Andrew Evans
Hiking + Cycling

Colorado’s All-Seasons Alternative to Aspen

Fewer crowds, a little less glitz, and equally great outdoor adventure

July 31, 2017 04:08 PM
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Nile Cappello
Where to Travel Next

5 Reasons This Hotel in Upstate New York Is A Perfect Fall Getaway

Escape from New York to nostalgia and relaxation in the Catskills

October 30, 2015 07:39 PM
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Michaela Trimble
Virginia

Overview

September 2, 2023 10:46 PM
Ocean Cruises

Sailing on Holland America’s New Koningsdam

This brand-new ship boasts a variety of new music venues and restaurants

May 4, 2016 04:32 PM
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Anne Kalosh
Weekend Getaways

This Is the Most Underrated City in Japan

It’s the birthplace of tonkotsu ramen and the home of one of Japan’s craziest festivals.

April 12, 2017 06:13 PM
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Ashlea Halpern
History + Culture

7 Things to Do in Pahoa, the Hawaiian Town the Volcano Goddess Spared

Seven places to hit in this very lucky, old Hawaiian town.

December 14, 2016 12:27 PM
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LiAnne Yu
Ocean Cruises

7 Rules for Surviving a Cruise With Your Mother

A Baltic Sea voyage on Viking Cruises proves just the ticket to satisfy both our 30-something writer and her baby-boomer mom.

November 6, 2018 05:18 PM
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Ashlea Halpern
Loyalty + Rewards

Independent Hotels That Can Earn You Loyalty Points

While independent hotels have a spirit of their own, there is something to be said for a hotel that is part of a larger loyalty program.

July 21, 2017 03:48 PM
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Ramsey Qubein
Family Travel

What Happens When Life Turns You Into a New Kind of Traveler?

On a trip to Belize, a new mother learns how the transition from solo travel to family travel can be a surprise.

June 14, 2016 11:28 AM
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Leslie Jamison
Travel Tales

Escape From the Modern World on a Pilgrim’s Path Through Japan

No crowds. No cosplay. Just temples, trees, and a warm bath at the end of the day on the Kumano Kodo pilgrimage route.

February 12, 2018 07:00 PM
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Peggy Orenstein
Hotels

AFAR Staffers Weigh In on Hotels vs. Airbnbs

Where you choose to stay can make or break your vacation.

November 7, 2016 02:04 PM
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Ashley Goldsmith
History + Culture

Sauna Anxiety: An American Traveler’s Crisis

Heading to Europe this winter? It’s time to talk about nudity.

December 15, 2016 01:43 AM
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Jeremy Saum

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