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You Don’t Have to Be a Mountaineer to Hike These Thrilling Routes

On the world’s via ferratas—or “iron roads”—you can scale cliffsides, brave suspension bridges, and take in some spectacular scenery, all while being clipped to safety.

August 2, 2018 08:17 PM

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Stacey McKenna

The porte-cochère of the Fontainebleau Las Vegas has a soaring white ceiling.

Hotels

A Sneak Peek of Las Vegas’s Most Over-the-Top Resort Opening of 2023

Set on 25 acres with 36 restaurants and bars, a huge spa, and a world-class entertainment venue, the Fontainebleau is OTT even for Vegas.

December 12, 2023 09:00 AM

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Matt Villano

Festivals + Events

What to Know About Spain’s La Tomatina Festival

La Tomatina, a tomato-throwing festival hosted each year in Buñol, Spain, is back on for 2022. Here’s what to know before attending.

May 23, 2022 01:38 PM

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Jennifer Ceaser

Camping

Stylish Camping Gear That Will Transform Your Campsite

With design-forward camp furniture, mood lighting, and accents, you can transform your next camping trip into a seriously chic glamp-out.

September 22, 2020 03:13 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Travel for Good

Single-Use Plastics Will Be Banned in Europe by 2021

Plastic plates, straws, and cutlery will be a thing of the past on future trips to the 27 countries in the European Union, as well as the United Kingdom.

June 26, 2020 12:05 AM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Lake Tahoe Issues Evacuation Warning, Asks Tourists to Stay Home as Wildfire Nears

Lake Tahoe wildfires spur authorities to prepare for evacuation and to recommend that visitors postpone their plans.

August 27, 2021 01:38 PM

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Sam Metz

Tips + News

Spain’s Balearic Islands Ban Pub Crawls, Happy Hours

Do these new laws mean the end of Mallorca and Ibiza’s hard-partying reputation?

January 17, 2020 05:34 PM

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Associated Press (AP)

Winter Sports

Amtrak Resurrects Historic Ski Train in Colorado

The route began service in 1912, then shut down in 2009.

February 8, 2017 07:04 PM

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Matt Villano

Food + Drink

A Chef’s Quest to Bring the World’s Most Expensive Prawn to America

Danny Lledó, a Michelin-starred chef raised on Spain’s “gamba roja de Dénia,” never faltered in his journey to be the first to bring the prized prawns to American diners.

May 13, 2022 07:44 PM

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La Carmina

Cities We Love

Why Tulsa, Oklahoma, Should Be on Your Must-Visit List

For travelers looking to understand what it means to see “America,” perhaps there’s no better city than one like Tulsa, which is looking forward while reckoning with the legacy of its past.

April 9, 2021 03:08 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

Food + Drink

8 Ice Cream Shops That Will Deliver Treats to Your Doorstep

Can’t go to your favorite scoop shop right now? Here’s how to get some of America’s best ice cream delivered.

May 1, 2020 05:47 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Health + Wellness

After Living, Traveling, and Learning Her Way to 100, Deborah Szekely Has Some Advice for You

The cofounder of luxury wellness destination Rancho La Puerta shares life tips as she reaches her milestone birthday.

May 10, 2022 09:23 PM

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Chloe Arrojado

COVID + Travel

Is a Vaccine Mandate for Domestic Air Travel on the Way?

While Dr. Anthony Fauci has said a vaccine mandate for domestic air travel could be a good idea, the federal government isn’t ready to commit.

December 28, 2021 03:55 PM

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Zeke Miller

A wooden chalet surrounded by snow and evergreen trees with a snow-covered peak in the distance and bright blue skies

Hotels

8 of the Coziest Winter Cabins on Airbnb, According to Guests

It’s easy to see why these ski chalets and mountain cabins are among the highest rated on Airbnb.

November 17, 2023 11:59 AM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

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

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