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10 Crowd-Free Ski Resorts in Europe to Plan a Trip Around

Sure, you know St. Moritz. But have you ever considered Bulgaria’s Pamporovo, Baqueira-Beret in Spain, or any of these other lesser-known European ski resorts?

July 8, 2020 02:46 PM

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Sissi Pärsch

History + Culture

Explore California’s Asian American History at These Key Sites

From San Francisco to San Diego, California offers several opportunities to learn more about Asian American history.

May 17, 2022 05:39 PM

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Heather Kathryn Ross

Travel Tips + Etiquette

How to Travel with Purpose in South Africa

This luxurious South African tour from andBeyond emphasizes giving back.

Sponsored by South African Tourism

Travel Inspiration

17 Signs You Miss Traveling

So many trips were canceled because of the COVID-19 pandemic, and we bet you’re missing them. Here’s a funny little list of signs that you really need to plan another one.

March 26, 2020 03:30 PM

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Shannon Reed

History + Culture

Airbnb Wants to Pay for You to Live in This Italian Village for a Whole Summer

Four lucky people will get to live and work alongside locals on an all-expenses-paid sabbatical in the hillside town of Grottole in southern Italy.

January 16, 2019 12:05 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Food + Drink

Eating Local: Where to Try Abu Dhabi’s Best Dishes

From croissants and pickled eggplant at breakfast to late-night kunafa, here are our favorite spots to dine out in the capital city.

January 3, 2023 02:09 PM

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Nicola Chilton

The Pierre, A Taj Hotel, has a grand entrance with revolving doors and stone columns.

Hotels

Hotel Concierges Reveal All the Seemingly Impossible Tasks They’ve Ever Been Asked

The secret weapon behind your next memorable trip? The hotel concierge.

February 16, 2024 11:39 AM

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Sarah Khan

Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson building in Washington DC USA front view. Library of Congress - The largest library in a world.

4 Days In

Locals Reveal The Best Way to Spend a Weekend in Washington D.C.

Watch the sun rise over the National Mall, eat great bagels and smoked sausages, and discover “D.C.’s Downton Abbey” over a long weekend in the city.

February 15, 2024 03:59 PM

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Karen Carmichael

Tips + News

Wildfires Are Raging in Alaska: Here’s What Travelers Need to Know

The fires burning on the Kenai Peninsula and in the Mat-Su Valley are having an impact on visitors to Southcentral Alaska. Get the facts.

August 26, 2019 04:04 PM

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Jenna Schnuer

Food + Drink

Meet the Woman Behind Maui’s Best Doughnuts

With vibrant hair and a personality to match, Madame Donut proves just as delicious as her signature treats.

November 14, 2019 06:43 PM

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Amanda Castleman

Tips + News

You Could Get Paid to Move to This Idyllic U.S. State in 2020

This year, anyone who relocates to Vermont for full-time work has the chance to receive up to $7,500 as part of a new grant program offered by the Green Mountain State.

January 2, 2020 03:48 PM

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Sarah Buder

AFAR Advisor

Where to Find The Best Highlights of Germany

We talk to two travel insiders about the charm of Germany’s smaller cities, and the Christmas markets—and food—not to miss.

December 17, 2020 08:56 AM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

The sunlit lobby of the just-opened Belmond Cadogan Hotel

Cities We Love

From Christian Dior to David Mamet, 9 Reasons You Should Head to London This Spring

With a bumper crop of hotel openings, star-fueled West End plays, and a Christian Dior show at the V+A, London’s spring season is in full bloom.

April 11, 2019 11:54 AM

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Ann Shields

Some of Playa Viva's accommodations are treehouses that hover six feet off the ground.

Hotels

15 Magical Tree House Hotels Around the World

Eat, sleep, and live your childhood dream with a bird’s-eye view at one of these tree house hotels.

September 11, 2023 10:07 AM

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Ann Abel

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