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Books

17 Independent Bookstores We Love Around the World

In London, Paris, Porto, and beyond, these independent shops should be required stops on any bibliophile’s travel itinerary.

July 19, 2024 06:56 AM

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Tim Chester

The moist, but well-drained soil of the Netherlands provides the perfect growing conditions for tulips.

Natural Wonders

Tulips, Cherry Blossoms, Lavender: 13 Beautiful Flower Blooms Around the World Worth Traveling For

These are some of the best places across the globe to get your flower fix.

March 6, 2025 03:58 PM

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Ashlea Halpern

Bars + Nightlife

Toast the Negroni’s 100th Birthday at These Top Bars

The Italian cocktail is celebrating its centenary this year—here’s where to find the best ones from New York to Rome, according to 5 cocktail experts.

June 26, 2019 01:01 PM

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Kathleen Rellihan

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Solo Travel

As a Solo Female Traveler, Here’s What to Know and Where to Go

These are the best destinations for women traveling solo, plus tips for how to go.

March 3, 2025 09:47 AM

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Sarah Buder

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Hotels

This New Midcentury Modern Desert Escape in Joshua Tree Is the Perfect Winter Getaway

Experience midcentury modern style and the resilient beauty of Joshua trees on an eccentric New Age campus at the Bungalows by Homestead Modern.

October 26, 2022 05:29 PM

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Mae Hamilton

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Travel for Good

These BIPOC-Owned Businesses Are Thriving in Napa Valley

Several entrepreneurs have helped change the face and the landscape of the region.

March 14, 2023 07:10 PM

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J’nai Gaither

River Cruises

5 European UNESCO Sites You Should See by River Cruise

Explore medieval, Romanesque, Gothic, baroque, and neoclassical architecture—and only unpack once.

March 14, 2023 04:15 PM

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Mae Hamilton

Art + Culture

How Locals Explore Southwest Florida’s Rich Culture and Past

What historic and artistic experiences does The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel have to offer? We asked the people who live there.

Sponsored by The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel

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Where to Go in Winter

10 Best Places to Visit in December

From powdery snow to colorful Christmas markets, December is a sparkling month.

October 20, 2025 04:55 PM

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Mark Ellwood

The trail covers 250 miles total, snaking through villages, jungles, and more.

Outdoor Adventure

This New 250-Mile Trail Crosses Bhutan, From Forests to Temples

Four days on foot walking the Trans Bhutan Trail, which runs east to west across the Himalayan nation.

October 20, 2022 01:40 PM

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Lacy Morris

Hotels

4 Hotels That Are Redefining Caribbean Luxury

These new and revamped resorts from The St. Regis and The Ritz-Carlton bring sophisticated design and refined dining to travelers seeking unparalleled elegant havens by the shore.

Sponsored by The Ritz-Carlton and The St. Regis Hotels

Tips + News

Massive Fire Breaks Out at Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris

Officials have declared the 12th-century landmark’s iconic rectangular towers safe from the blaze that destroyed its spire and roof.

April 15, 2019 03:11 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Restaurants + Cafés

9 Places to Eat Thanksgiving Leftovers Any Time of Year

You don’t have to stop treating your taste buds—or giving thanks—even after the holiday ends.

November 19, 2018 05:51 PM

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Alina Polishuk

Packing Tips + Gear

8 Sales Travelers Shouldn’t Miss This Presidents’ Day Weekend

Save up to 50 percent off some of our favorite travel gear for those future trips.

February 11, 2021 03:00 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

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AFAR Approved

The Best Travel Gear AFAR Editors Bought (and Loved) in 2023

Here’s how these holy grail travel products changed our lives this year.

December 28, 2023 06:57 AM

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Lyndsey Matthews

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