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Rent Issa Rae’s South L.A. Airbnb for Super Bowl Sunday

The “Insecure” star and creator transformed a South L.A. home located in the neighborhood she grew up in into an Airbnb rental that showcases and celebrates the area’s Black culture.

February 7, 2022 07:52 PM

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Mae Hamilton

Tips + News

Wondering Why It’s Taking So Long to Get Your Global Entry? We Have Some Answers.

After AFAR staffers recently reported longer-than-average wait times, we asked U.S. Customs and Border Protection what the holdup was.

October 31, 2019 07:10 PM

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Michelle Baran

The Academy Museum in Los Angeles will debut an exhibit that explores both the triumphs and challenges of Black American filmmakers.

Art + Culture

Five Essential Exhibits Worth Traveling for This Summer and Beyond

Build an entire itinerary around these groundbreaking exhibits and anticipated museum openings.

July 21, 2022 10:52 AM

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Alesandra Dubin

LGBTQ Travel

At HAGS in New York City, Fine Dining Goes Queer

Two boundary-pushing chefs have transformed a tiny East Village restaurant into a space that welcomes everyone. The delicious, inventive food is almost secondary.

June 30, 2023 09:50 AM

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Sally Kohn

A domed cathedral over a river at twilight.

Art + Culture

The Secret to Seeing the Vatican Without the Crowds

Getting the chance to see the Sistine Chapel without throngs of tourists is an almost religious experience. Here’s how to do it.

August 20, 2024 12:25 PM

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Laura Itzkowitz

A rectangular outdoor pool with attached hot tub is on the property of an adobe style house. Chaise lounges and striped sun umbrellas are on the pool deck

Loyalty + Rewards

You Can Now Book Premium Vacation Rentals Through Capital One Travel

Capital One cardholders can earn and redeem miles for vacation rentals across North America—just as they would for hotels.

August 13, 2024 12:18 PM

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Paul Rubio

Winter 2022

Make Your Dollars Count When You Travel

Here are three places where your travel dollars will go further to help destinations.

November 12, 2021 10:43 AM

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Jennifer Flowers

What’s New In...

What’s New in Santa Barbara

With a new crop of hotels, restaurants, and outdoor adventures, this sunshiny, food-loving city—nicknamed the American Riviera—has grown even headier.

November 12, 2021 06:05 PM

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Aislyn Greene

Food + Drink

Eat Your Way Around Multicultural Manila

Digging into the contemporary culinary scene of The Philippines and the hybrid cultures that fuel it is a rewardingly rich experience.

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Books

3 Book Festivals Around the Country to Dog-Ear This Spring

Bookworms unite! From Santa Fe to L.A., here are three events you can attend to celebrate the glory of the written word.

April 22, 2022 01:24 PM

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Mae Hamilton

This guest room at the Regent Hong Kong features views of Victoria Harbour.

Stay Here Next

This Reimagined Icon Is One of Hong Kong’s Most Exciting New Hotels

A beloved Hong Kong classic returns with a sleek new look—here’s a first-person review.

December 19, 2023 10:22 AM

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Chris Schalkx

A person in a canoe and a larger boat in the background sailing in India's tropical Kerala region with plentiful palm trees lining the shores

Cruise

8 of the Most Exciting Cruise Destinations in 2025

We’ve rounded up some of the most amazing places to visit by sea in the coming year—from Alaska’s Aleutian Islands to Albania, from New Guinea to Northwest Greenland.

January 29, 2025 07:52 PM

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Bailey Berg

Glen Ellen Star is one of many restaurants featuring Sonoma County’s bounty, which pairs well with Sonoma-Cutrer wines.

Food + Drink

6 Must-Visit Wine Country Restaurants for the Perfect Pairing

Sonoma-Cutrer wines pair beautifully with standout dishes at these top restaurants.

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