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Skip the Coast This Summer and Go to One of These Beautiful Lake Beaches Instead

What could be more all-American than escaping your everyday routine and holing up in a cozy retreat by one of the country’s picturesque lakes?

May 9, 2024 01:06 AM

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Laura Itzkowitz

Beer, Wine, + Spirits

This Sleepy French Town Is an Essential Pilgrimage for Any True Wine Fan

In search of world-famous wines and secretive drinking societies? Dijon might be Burgundy’s capital, but the sleepy town of Beaune is the true heart of this hallowed wine region.

September 26, 2019 03:08 PM

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Eleanor Aldridge

A canal in Utrecht lined with people and buildings.

In the Magazine

This City Has All the Charms of Amsterdam, Without the Crowds

What to eat, see, and do in Utrecht, the Netherlands’ artsy second city.

January 30, 2024 01:54 PM

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Chris Colin

Beer, Wine, + Spirits

Where to Drink Natural Wine from Chile

Here are the wineries to visit on your trip to Chilean wine country (or what to look for at your local wine shop).

June 11, 2019 05:53 PM

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Alice Feiring

Quilts hanging in front of a pasture in Gee's Bend

Art + Culture

In Gee’s Bend, Alabama, Women Are Quilting for Change

A new generation of Gee’s Bend quilters are stitching to uplift their community.

October 23, 2023 12:36 PM

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Zoey Goto

Art + Architecture

10 New Buildings Every Architecture Buff Should See This Year

These design-driven museums and hotels—plus a library, airport, and aquarium—are practically works of art.

September 23, 2024 03:18 PM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

Air Travel News

Passengers Left Stranded After British Airline Closes Its Doors

An already struggling Flybe has shuttered operations as carriers experience a large-scale drop in demand due to the coronavirus outbreak.

March 5, 2020 07:50 PM

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Danica Kirka

Outdoor Adventure

It’s Year of the Horse: Swim With Horses, Go on Horseback Safari, or Ride to Castles on These Adventures

Saddle up on these equestrian tours around the world.

April 7, 2026 12:54 PM

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Francesca Krempa

An Alaska Airlines business class seat with plaid bedding, a white pillow and a small amenity kit

Air Travel News

For the First Time, This U.S. Airline Will Offer Business Class on International Flights

Now travelers can fly to Europe and Asia in added comfort.

April 2, 2026 07:53 PM

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Bailey Berg

An aerial view of Sensei Porcupine Creek

Health + Wellness

At Tech Giant Larry Ellison’s New Sensei Resort, Wellness Is a Science

Sensei Porcupine Creek takes an ultra-personalized, science-based approach to nutrition, rest, and physical therapy.

January 12, 2023 12:13 PM

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Mae Hamilton

A cloudy, empty beach with birds flying above in Padre Island, Texas

Health + Wellness

This Gulf Coast Beach Escape Has Seafood Feasts and Laid-Back Vibes

Sail on a private yacht. Eat oysters with an ocean view. Find out why Corpus Christi is a favorite for travelers who want to relax.

Sponsored by Visit Corpus Christi

Tips + News

Europe, U.S. Reel as Virus Infections Surge at Record Pace

After easing restrictions just a few months ago, many governments are reimposing curfews and closing restaurants once again.

October 16, 2020 02:26 PM

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David Crary

The Lexington Avenue entrance of the Waldorf Astoria New York features two white statues and two large staircases.

Hotels

This Legendary Hotel Will Be One of New York City’s Most Important Debuts in Years

Afar’s hotel expert Jennifer Flowers got a hard-hat tour of the soon-to-reopen New Waldorf Astoria New York—here’s what it was like.

January 29, 2025 09:54 AM

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Jennifer Flowers

Videos

6 Delicious Portuguese Foods Worth Traveling For [VIDEO]

Don’t miss these food in Portugal.

January 16, 2024 06:46 PM

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Claudia Cardia

The Paradise Pool flanked by blue lawn chairs and palm trees at the Arizona Biltmore in Phoenix, Arizona

Hotels

Stay in the Same Iconic Southwestern Resort as Frank Sinatra and Marilyn Monroe

Cool down in style at the Arizona Biltmore, popular since the Golden Age of Hollywood.

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