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Quiz: What’s Your Post-Pandemic Travel Style?

Take Designer Sarah Flint’s quiz to guarantee that—when you’re ready to travel again—your next trip is a dream trip, plus get $50 off a pair of shoes to bring with you.

Sponsored by Sarah Flint

Photo caption: Rosewood Mayakoba supports K’iin Beh, a nonprofit school in Playa del Carmen, Mexico.

Hotels

The Future of Luxury Hospitality Is Social Impact, According to Rosewood Hotel Group

The luxury hotel brand announced its sustainability strategy, built around people and the planet.

June 15, 2023 09:15 AM

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Jennifer Flowers

Cities We Love

Why You Should Visit Scottsdale This Fall

New exhibitions and dining options make the most of Scottsdale’s enviable desert location.

September 3, 2021 03:35 PM

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Tim Chester

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

Beaches

20 of the Best Beaches—and Beach Resorts—in Costa Rica

With two distinctly different coasts and hundreds of beaches, this Central American country has a lot to offer for seaside adventures.

July 11, 2025 02:13 PM

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Jessie Beck

Chef Dominique Crenn posing in an Air France first class cabin

Air Travel News

Air France Just Added Another Celebrity Chef to Its In-Flight Dining Program

Dominique Crenn, the first woman in the United States to earn three Michelin stars—for her restaurant Atelier Crenn in San Francisco—has created 12 signature dishes for the French carrier.

February 13, 2024 09:30 AM

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Blane Bachelor

green clogs person walking on tile floor

Packing Tips + Gear

Why Clogs Are the Perfect Travel Shoe

There’s a type out there for everyone, whether you’re traveling by train or plane, or heading to the beach or bar.

April 18, 2024 02:02 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

Off The Tourist Trail

Yes, You Can Visit Venice Without the Crowds. Here’s How.

Visit Piazza San Marco after dark, explore the outer islands, including Giudecca and San Giorgio, and support the city’s glassmakers, lace makers, and other artisans.

March 13, 2025 05:37 PM

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Laura Itzkowitz

Longreads

The Texas Riding Club Keeping Black Cowboy Culture Alive

For the past 70 years, the Circle L 5 Riding Club in Fort Worth has been honoring the legacy of its forefathers.

February 25, 2021 11:38 AM

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Aislyn Greene

Cities We Love

Falling in Love With Türkiye Again on a Weeklong Trip

Our AFAR cofounder reconnects with a beloved city and discovers what’s new and notable from Istanbul to Cappadocia.

April 20, 2023 12:01 PM

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Greg Sullivan

Londolozi in South Africa features a large tree-shaded deck with small tables for dining.

Hotels

Epic Dining, Amazing Rooms, and...No Plastic? That’s the Aim of This Luxury Hospitality Group

Relais & Chateaux has big plans to help its global network of culinary-minded hotels and restaurants operate more sustainably.

October 31, 2023 01:49 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

The banks of the Seine river in Paris in the autumn.

Cities We Love

Essential Things to See and Do in Paris in the Fall

Take the charms of Paris, factor in autumn’s mellow colors, plus an art world and restaurant scene waking up after the summer, and you’ve got plenty of reasons to book a trip.

October 12, 2023 12:41 PM

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Sara Lieberman

Hotels

The 8 Best San Diego Airbnbs to Rent

Live like a local in San Diego by basing your stay at one of the city’s top neighborhood Airbnbs.

March 2, 2021 09:24 PM

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Archana Ram

Art + Culture

The 15 Best Movies Set in Paris You Can Stream Right Now

Transport yourself to the City of Light with these movies about Paris—no plane ticket required.

February 12, 2024 04:58 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Food + Drink

16 Delicious Pastries From Around the World

Eat your way around the world, one flaky, chewy pastry at a time.

December 10, 2020 02:05 PM

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Dana Brindle

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