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How This Catskills Hamlet Brings the Farm to the People

Just under 100 miles north of NYC, Accord is the ideal destination for those looking for a bucolic weekend getaway.

April 29, 2022 07:36 AM

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Devorah Lev-Tov

Spring 2024

I Took the Most Out-of-This-World Road Trip in America

My solo trip through Nevada’s Extraterrestrial Highway reminded me why traveling to remote corners of the world is worth it.

May 16, 2024 02:55 PM

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Tiana Attride

Longreads

They Used to Be Places Just for Women. Now They’re UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

By the 13th century, many major European cities had established beguinages, or enclosed communities for women looking to live in relative freedom. What remains of them today?

March 8, 2024 09:55 AM

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Melissa Febos

Outdoor Adventure

Sailing Tahiti by Private Yacht Is Surprisingly Easy

Yacht charters offer a blend of immersive access, eco-friendly exploration, and luxurious digs.

October 13, 2023 12:34 PM

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Rachel Rudwall

Food + Drink

Valencia Is One of Spain’s Best Food Cities. Here’s Where to Eat

From Michelin stars to hidden tapas joints and locally led paella-making workshops, immerse yourself in Valencia’s diverse food scene.

Sponsored by the Region of Valencia

Back: Beautiful Landscape in Kenya, Samburuland; front: Kalepo Camp Yoga

Outdoor Adventure

Adventure Travelers Are Seeking “Wild Wellness” in Extremely Remote and Isolated Places

More people are gravitating toward saunas in Greenland and helicopter yoga in Kenya—where no one is around for miles.

June 4, 2026 04:12 PM

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Lauren Breedlove

A stylish lobby with a dramatic fringe-like light chandelier, velvety pink sofa, dark oval bench, plenty of mirrors, and a spiky art installation on the right wall

Hotels

The 15 Best Hotels in Montreal

This vibrant Québec city is experiencing a major hotel boom—and these are the best hotels to check into right now.

March 29, 2024 04:42 PM

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Catherine Maisonneuve

A picture of Ignorance=Fear, Silence=Death (1989) by Haring. It says things like Ignorance = Fear and Silence = Death and Fight AIDS, Act Up.

Art + Culture

Keith Haring Makes His L.A. Museum Debut With Massive Exhibit

The Broad will be the first museum in Los Angeles to display a major exhibition of the artist’s work.

April 6, 2023 01:46 PM

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Mae Hamilton

combination of two images, Noma exterior at left, Noma interior featuring dining tables and chairs at right

Restaurants + Cafés

What’s Next for Noma?

The shape-shifting Copenhagen institution seeks to find its place in a culinary landscape transformed by its existence.

March 9, 2023 07:27 PM

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Emily Nathan

Honeymoon Beach is one of many dreamy beaches in St. Thomas.

Family Travel

Where to Go With Kids in the U.S. Virgin Islands

Find kid-friendly beaches, hikes, and tours across all three islands.

Sponsored by U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism

Left: Jean-Pierre-Cavigelli; right: Tate Geological Center exterior

Epic Trips

This Man Will Take You to Wyoming’s Best Dinosaur Digs

Fossil-rich Wyoming draws amateur paleontologists from all over the world. Jean-Pierre Cavigelli shows them how it’s done.

April 9, 2026 03:15 PM

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Leilani Marie Labong

Zermatt features the iconic Matterhorn as its backdrop.

Where to Travel Next

Why Zermatt is an Incredible Winter Sports Destination for Food Fans

An AFAR writer grabs his skis and explores the many ways to fuel up in high style in this renowned Alpine town.

Sponsored by Switzerland Tourism and Written by Bryan Kinkade

dining table with eight chairs at the Toscana on the Oceania Vista cruise ship

Ocean Cruises

Oceania’s First New Cruise Ship in a Decade Sets High Bar for Fine Dining at Sea

The 1,200-passenger “Vista” also offers some of the best new solo cabins as well as impressive onboard and in-port immersive experiences.

May 26, 2023 07:30 PM

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Terry Ward

Art + Architecture

A Visit With Dr. Bob, New Orleans’s Beloved Folk Artist

Travelers flocking to this popular New Orleans art destination are as mesmerized by the art as they are the man behind the work.

October 29, 2021 12:56 PM

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Anna Rahmanan

Road Trips

8 Scenic East Coast Road Trips to Take This Year

Pick a podcast, gas up (or charge up), and hit the road for one of these epic drives.

May 25, 2022 08:16 PM

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Ray Rogers

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