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Virgin Hotels Announces Its First Miami Property

The hotel is slated to open in Miami’s downtown Brickell neighborhood in 2023 and will join the brand’s existing Chicago and San Francisco properties.

September 23, 2019 09:13 AM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Longreads

Discovering the True Meaning of Paradise in China’s Yunnan Province

On a trip through the less-visited corners of Yunnan, China, writer Peggy Orenstein searches for the bliss and grace of the unexpected.

December 8, 2020 07:01 PM

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Peggy Orenstein

Cities We Love

How (and Where) to Get off the Beaten Path in Bangkok

Head to these under-the-radar neighborhoods in the Thai capital (before everyone else does).

August 2, 2017 08:57 PM

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Ashlea Halpern

Longreads

Journey to the Geographical Center of North America

Since 1932, the tiny town of Rugby, North Dakota, has claimed to be the geographical center of North America. But as with most things, the truth depends on who’s telling it.

March 25, 2024 09:20 AM

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Katherine LaGrave

U.S. Beaches

Rediscover Luxury at Dorado Beach, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve

Immerse yourself in activities while unwinding at this idyllic resort

Sponsored by Dorado Beach

Festivals + Events

Why Millions of People Around the World Are Celebrating Tonight

This evening’s sunset marks the end of Ramadan and the beginning of Eid al-Fitr.

July 5, 2016 07:01 PM

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Kyana Moghadam

Food + Drink

The Most Delicious Side of Belgrade Embraces Its Roots

In recent years, Belgrade has celebrated its more cosmopolitan side. But as Nicholas Schmidle discovers, the most appealing part of the city lies in its traditions.

April 7, 2020 02:43 PM

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Nicholas Schmidle

Tokyo, Japan - November 23, 2015: Two chefs preparing lunch for customers in a restaurant at Tsukiji market in Tokyo.

Food + Drink

A Guide to Japanese Food: 13 Essential Dishes to Try in Japan

Japan’s world-renowned cuisine is a reflection of its storied history. Don’t leave the country without trying these foods.

June 12, 2025 01:55 PM

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Yukari Sakamoto

Summer 2024

New Orleans Is Ready to Tell a Different Story

Writer Santi Elijah Holley heads to New Orleans to explore how the city’s latest offerings help tell a different, more inclusive story.

September 24, 2024 08:07 AM

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Santi Elijah Holley

Tips + News

Angry Elephants and Mysterious Stenches: AFAR Editors Remember Embarrassing Travel Stories

Seven AFAR travelers dredge up their most cringeworthy anecdotes from a lifetime of travel.

April 2, 2020 04:53 PM

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Tim Chester

In the Magazine

In Queens, the American Dream Is a Technicolor Celebration

Anya von Bremzen dives deep into one of the most ethnically diverse places on Earth—New York City’s borough of Queens.

January 31, 2019 05:22 PM

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Anya von Bremzen

Air Travel News

The 12 New Airline Routes to Europe We’re Most Excited About

They include new direct flights to great cities like Copenhagen, Kraków, and Vienna.

December 18, 2019 12:01 AM

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Barbara Peterson

UNESCO World Heritage

UNESCO Just Announced 21 New World Heritage Sites

Which of these would you like to see?

July 19, 2017 01:44 PM

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Matt Villano

Natural Wonders

“Unbearable” Crowds Force California Town to Restrict Access to Poppy Bloom

The poppy fields in Lake Elsinore, California, reopened on Monday morning after authorities shut off access to the bloom when a massive crowd descended upon the town this weekend.

March 18, 2019 06:32 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

National Parks

Big City Escapes: 8 National Park Service Treasures Within Easy Reach

These sites offer starry skies, pristine deserts, and tales of our multicultural history—and they’re all close to some of the nation’s biggest cities.

July 25, 2018 02:26 PM

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Kelly Bastone

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