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6 Pampered Stargazing Experiences Near Cities, With Heated Seats or Outdoor Tasting Menus

You don’t have to go too far from civilization to see maximum constellations.

February 19, 2026 03:13 PM

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Olivia Young

River Cruises

I Shared a Cabin With My 6-Year-Old Granddaughter on a European River Cruise—Here’s How It Went

Will everyone get along and have fun on a multigenerational river cruise along the Rhine? One writer boarded an Adventures by Disney ship with her daughter’s family to find out.

August 22, 2024 06:31 PM

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Fran Golden

In the Magazine

Just When You Thought You Knew Bangkok, Thailand’s Most Visited City Changes

Ambitious young Thais are driving a creative reawakening in one of the world’s most visited cities.

December 1, 2022 09:01 AM

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Kathryn Romeyn

Airport terminal under snowfall in winter.

Air Travel News

After Thousands of Canceled Flights, Here’s What Stranded Travelers Learned From Winter Storm Fern

As a massive winter storm swept the country, upending air travel nationwide, stranded travelers share the realities of rebooking, waiting, and getting home.

January 30, 2026 01:04 PM

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Stacey Lastoe

Summer 2022

Secret Snowballs? Inside the “Alternative Universe” of New Orleans Pop-Ups

In New Orleans, pop-up is a place, a verb—and a lifestyle.

August 11, 2022 05:03 PM

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Leslie Pariseau

The tail of an American Airlines aircraft in the foreground and one taxing in the background with a control tower and terminal behind it at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

Air Travel News

American Airlines Has Started Holding Some Tight Flight Connections for Customers—Here’s How It Works

At select U.S. airports, American Airlines passengers may now have a better chance of making their connecting flight.

December 19, 2025 05:45 PM

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Sophie Friedman

Epic Trips

A Trip to Borneo Challenged My Fantasy of Adventure Travel

In the rain forests of the Malay archipelago, it’s safest to admire the bugs and beasts from a distance. But sometimes Mother Nature can’t be contained.

October 7, 2019 04:11 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Cities We Love

How to Experience Buffalo’s Vibrant Arts and Architecture

From 20th-century masterpieces to contemporary murals, here are ways you can enjoy all the art, culture, and design in Buffalo—the other New York City.

Sponsored by Visit Buffalo Niagara

Hiking + Cycling

This New 250-Mile Bike Path From Paris to Le Havre Is Packed With Delightful Detours

La Seine à Vélo follows the Seine River from Paris “to the sea,” making it a cycling route worth traveling for.

November 10, 2020 05:54 PM

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Laura Dannen Redman

Cities We Love

Reflecting on What Notre-Dame Means to Us After It Burned

As the world mourns for the Gothic cathedral in Paris, AFAR’s editors reflect on what the cathedral means to them.

April 16, 2019 09:15 AM

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Laura Dannen Redman

In an effort to showcase the benefits of hosting, Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky recently listed a room for stays in his San Francisco home.

Hotel News + Openings

Airbnb Is Making It Easier to Rent Out Your Home When You Travel

The vacation rental platform has announced several new features that make listing your space—and earning some money while you’re on the road—a more seamless process.

November 17, 2022 07:57 PM

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Devorah Lev-Tov

Fall 2025

How Visiting Lesser-Known Historical Sites Makes Me a Better Traveler

In travels across the country, contributing writer Latria Graham gains a deeper understanding of places by digging into their lesser-known stories.

October 28, 2025 05:57 PM

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Latria Graham

View of Koba Sports Bar exterior at Mayakoba.

Food + Drink

How This México Resort Is Changing Resort Dining

From fine dining to beachfront bites, Mayakoba is changing the way travelers eat in the Riviera Maya.

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