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Abu Dhabi’s presidential palace, Qasr Al Watan, took 150 million hours to build.

From a world-class museum to a kayak excursion through mangroves, this Middle Eastern capital city has something for every traveler.

April 30, 2024 06:27 PM

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Sarika Bansal

A dahabiya is a shallow-bottomed wooden sailboat that offers a different kind of Nile cruise experience.

River Cruises

What It’s Like on a Nile Cruise

A Nile cruise is an essential part of most trips to Egypt, and a dahabiya sailboat cruise is the way to get more out of the experience.

July 3, 2023 08:00 AM

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Fran Golden

Beaches

How to Plan for a Trip to French Polynesia

Prepare for the supreme sunsets and flavors of French Polynesia with these travel tips for Tahiti and Bora Bora.

February 3, 2022 06:26 PM

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Kristin Braswell

History + Culture

Chinese Street Opera Stages a Comeback in Singapore

While the rest of Singapore tries to get on with life amid the COVID-19 pandemic, a small corner of the country celebrates the return of a cherished tradition.

July 16, 2021 02:32 PM

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Lester V. Ledesma

Bars + Nightlife

Miami’s 9 Coolest Rooftop Bars

Elevate your Miami nightlife experience—quite literally—at these sky-high watering holes.

November 13, 2018 05:10 PM

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Shayne Benowitz

Frank Lloyd Wright designed some of his most well-known buildings on America's best coast.

Art + Architecture

5 Frank Lloyd Wright Buildings to Visit on the West Coast

The legendary American architect may have gotten his start in the Windy City, but he created some of his most iconic works out west.

September 28, 2022 05:13 PM

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Mae Hamilton

COVID + Travel

Iceland Travel Restrictions Continue to Change—Here’s Everything You Need to Know

Vaccinated Americans can still travel to Iceland with no quarantine, but testing requirements and social-distancing measures are back due to a spike in COVID-19 cases this summer.

August 13, 2021 03:10 PM

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Terry Ward

Longreads

A Travel Manifesto: 5 Ways to Be a Better Traveler

Our future trips may still be uncertain, but one thing is clear: We can make travel better. Here’s how to begin.

December 2, 2020 09:05 AM

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Eric Weiner

Bars + Nightlife

7 Winter-Ready Hotel Rooftops to Cozy Up on Right Now

Just because temps get low doesn’t mean your drinking shouldn’t stay high-in-the-sky—these cooler-weather cities offer rooftop perches that are welcoming and warming, all winter long.

January 24, 2019 09:18 PM

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Lindsay Lambert

The Shore House Pool at sunset at the Hotel del Coronado in California

Hotels

12 Hotels Opening This Year Worth Planning an Entire Trip Around

Afar’s resident hotel expert uncovers 12 of the most alluring new and renovated hotels of 2025, from California to Indonesia.

February 14, 2025 12:54 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

Museums + Galleries

Refinery29’s Art Pop-Up Is Coming to San Francisco (and Tickets Just Went on Sale)

The ever-Instagrammable exhibit heads to the Bay Area for the first time this summer. Spots will sell out quickly, so snag yours now.

May 2, 2018 05:11 PM

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Sarah Buder

Hotels

Get Paid to Stay at Marriott Bonvoy Hotels Around the World for a Year

The world’s largest global collection of hotels and resorts has launched a contest to stay for free at its hotels over the course of 300 days.

January 18, 2022 09:07 AM

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Michelle Baran

You're not likely to see other cruise ships on Costa Rica's relaxed Playa del Coco.

Small Ship Cruises

A New Small-Ship Cruise from Mexico to Costa Rica Takes Passengers Far off the Beaten Cruise Path

A repositioning sailing offers improvised exploration of under-the-radar coastal towns and beaches and the chance to slow down while at sea.

January 24, 2023 12:01 PM

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Jeri Clausing

Epic Trips

Exploring Alaska’s Otherworldly Beauty

Head north to experience a rugged landscape awash in natural treasures.

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Other

The Essential Guide to Newfoundland and Labrador

With everything from UNESCO World Heritage sites and a Dark Sky Preserve to abandoned islands and modern cities, Canada’s most easterly province is ripe for adventure.

February 19, 2020 01:15 PM

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Michael Kaminer

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