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Engage with Compelling Art at These Top Southern Hotels

From Savannah, Georgia, to Birmingham, Alabama, immerse yourself in inspiring art collections at these hotels and then explore the thriving creative scene of each destination.

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Destination Spotlight

The Best Places to Eat, Stay, and Adventure in Vail, Colorado

There’s a lot more to Vail than just its ski (and après) scene.

December 15, 2022 08:01 PM

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Bailey Berg

Indigenous Taiwanese educator Dongi Kacaw, who has devoted her life to sharing Indigenous plant knowledge.

Food + Drink

For Some, Weeds Are Garbage—to Taiwan’s Dongi Kacaw, They’re Lunch

On the island’s east coast, Amis advocate and educator Dongi Kacaw works to safeguard Indigenous plant knowledge.

November 2, 2022 04:12 PM

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Clarissa Wei

A collection of Monos Hybrid Luggage in various colors

Packing Tips + Gear

15 Essential Travel Items AFAR Editors Bought (and Loved) in 2022

These are the services and gear that we couldn’t leave home without this year.

December 23, 2022 07:08 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

The Best Pink Sand Beaches Around the World

International Beaches

The 10 Prettiest Pink Sand Beaches in the World

You don’t need rose-colored glasses at these pink sand beaches.

December 22, 2023 08:36 AM

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Lottie Gross

LGBTQ Travel

Why Washington, D.C. Is an Especially Meaningful Place to Celebrate Pride

Visiting historic sites connected to the fight for LGBTQ+ rights combined with the Capital Pride Festival in June makes for the ultimate way to observe Pride month.

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History + Culture

The Side of Monaco Most Travelers Don’t See

Beyond the casino-and-Porsche clichés is a rich multilingual culture, the Monégasque.

October 4, 2022 12:03 PM

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Mark Ellwood

Packing Tips + Gear

Our Favorite Waterproof, Windproof Jacket Is on Sale Right Now

Save 20 percent on the Arc’teryx Venda Anorak at REI.

March 1, 2022 12:32 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

Trains

There’s Now a Direct High-Speed Train From Amsterdam to London

Eurostar has launched a new 4-hour rail service between the Netherlands and the United Kingdom.

October 27, 2020 02:26 PM

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Michelle Baran

Interior of a restaurant with long wooden tables and exposed brick walls

Cities We Love

5 Nashville Neighborhoods for Live Music, Bar-Hopping, and Great Food

From tiny 12South across to East Nashville, here’s where to go out (and stay in) in Music City.

August 5, 2025 06:18 AM

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Sophie Friedman

The Solgaard Carry-On Closet promises built-in organization for up to a weeklong trip. In practice, its signature feature works best for a very specific type of traveler.

April 22, 2026 04:08 PM

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Shayla Martin

Spring 2026

Curaçao in the Sun: A Local Photographer’s Island Portrait

To experience Curaçao, photographer Gilleam Trapenberg invites travelers to go beyond the beaches.

April 27, 2026 01:35 PM

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Danielle Hallock

The Tree Haus accommodations at the Green O are elevated 23 feet off the ground.

Hotels We Love

America’s 13 Coziest Hotels to Visit This Winter

With their firepits and comfort-minded interiors, these are the best hideaways where you can embrace the chill this season.

January 13, 2026 12:55 PM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

The Bueng Bua Boardwalk is over one kilometre long, and stretches over the Thung Sam Roi Yot marsh. It's the largest freshwater marsh in Thailand

Epic Trips

I Fed Elephants and Drifted Through Mangroves in Thailand—All in My Wheelchair

Tour operators are offering more accessible adventures throughout the country.

April 30, 2025 05:33 PM

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Cory Lee

Tourists visiting Kasimiye Medresesi in Mardin

Where to Travel Next

7 Essential Places to Visit While Traveling in Türkiye

Discover centuries of history, cave hotels, and some seriously good meze across the country.

April 11, 2023 06:28 PM

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Jenna Scatena

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