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Travel Tips + Etiquette

10 Tips That’ll Make Your First Trip to Tokyo WAY Easier

You don’t have to be an expert to roam Japan’s capital like a pro.

December 1, 2016 02:40 PM

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Nicole Antonio

Cities We Love

The 9 Best Things to Do in Charleston

Learn how to do the Charleston by following the locals’ lead. Master these easy steps to find out what makes the Holy City so charming.

March 15, 2019 11:01 AM

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Stratton Lawrence

Festivals + Events

5 Soccer-Crazy World Cup Destinations That Aren’t Russia

Set your airfare alerts for the biggest party in sports. These destinations aren’t the host nation, but they’re still worth the trip.

April 24, 2018 04:17 PM

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Sam Laird

Water Sports

How I Embraced My Inner Mermaid in Fiji

When a skeptical swimmer takes the plunge in Fiji, she discovers a whole world she had been missing—underwater.

February 8, 2018 01:30 PM

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Danielle Walsh

Hotels

You Can Surf and Stay at This Cutting-Edge Hotel in New York City

An award-winning hotel, an international clothing brand, and a local surf school have teamed up to let travelers experience NYC as never before.

July 5, 2017 04:34 PM

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Sarah Buder

Beaches

Alternative Ways to See the Best of Costa Rica

Many of the most famous spots in the world’s first and most aggressively marketed eco destination are showing signs of wear and tear. Here’s where to go instead.

March 25, 2016 01:19 PM

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Karen Catchpole

Where to Travel Next

Why Now Is the Right Time to Visit Qatar

New contemporary art venues, affordably luxurious hotels, and a visa waiver are just a few of the reasons to move Qatar to the top of your must-visit list.

Sponsored by Visit Qatar

AFAR Editors’ Favorite Summer Destinations

Weekend Getaways

10 Ways to Make a Weekend Getaway Feel Like a Vacation

Make the most of your weekend travel.

August 17, 2017 02:00 PM

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Danielle Walsh

Art + Architecture

The Best Reason to Visit Coney Island This Summer

Coney Art Walls is transforming Brooklyn’s summertime destination into an outdoor museum of street art.

May 12, 2017 06:05 PM

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Laura Itzkowitz

Restaurants + Cafés

The Dish Worth Traveling to Vietnam For (and It Isn’t Pho)

To try Hanoi’s most iconic dish, you have to step beyond the noodle stands.

January 30, 2018 05:33 PM

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David Farley

How Noma Helped a Pastry Chef Connect With Her Mexican Roots

Cancún and the Riviera Maya

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September 18, 2023 06:32 PM

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Michelle da Silva Richmond

Travel Tales

For the Tuned-In Traveler, a Feast for the Ears Awaits in Jordan

When you take the time to listen, the country speaks through the buzz of bees, the hubbub of the market, the desert wind.

October 11, 2019 06:47 PM

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Ryan Knighton

History + Culture

The Caribbean Island That Was Buried by a Volcano—and Its Return

After almost 20 years, tourists are able to explore Montserrat’s exclusion zone.

March 8, 2016 07:46 PM

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Andrew Evans

Travel Tips + Etiquette

What You Can Do to Help the Caribbean Now—and Later

Six ways travelers can contribute to relief and recovery in this storm-battered region

September 20, 2017 01:38 PM

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David K. Gibson

Beaches

The Isles of Scilly Are Britain’s Most Beautiful Hidden Secret

Possibly the most laid-back place in the country, this beautiful archipelago offers island hopping and coastal walking just off the coast of Cornwall—an excellent British break for fall.

August 16, 2018 06:25 PM

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Lottie Gross

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