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This Is Officially the Coolest Way to River Cruise

With silent discos, pub crawls, kayaking, and glamping under the stars, U River Cruises is the hip new kid on Europe’s inland waterways.

January 15, 2020 05:01 PM

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Jeri Clausing

Tips + News

The Real Story Behind Venice’s Newly Crystal-Clear Canals

One of the world’s most beloved cities appears to be returning to an earlier, unspoiled state. That optimistic conclusion, however, is not the whole story.

March 19, 2020 12:07 PM

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John Newton

Tips + News

Images Show Global Reactions to U.S. Presidential Election Results

From India to Ireland, China to Croatia, photos from around the world show responses to a Joe Biden and Kamala Harris victory.

November 9, 2020 06:56 PM

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Associated Press (AP)

This suite designed by Andre Fu at the Emory Hotel features large gray seating, blond wood walls, and floor-to-ceiling windows.

Stay Here Next

Everyone’s Talking About This New Hotel in London—Here’s Why

British luxury hotel group Maybourne has opened the Emory, London’s first all-suite hotel, next to Hyde Park.

May 30, 2024 01:30 PM

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Heidi Mitchell

Dalmatian drinking out of a green Springer Classic Dog Travel Bottle

Packing Tips + Gear

The 17 Best Travel Gifts on Oprah’s 2023 Favorite Things List

We dug through all 112 items on the doyenne’s list to find the best travel gifts she recommends this year.

November 2, 2023 01:32 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Epic Trips

Galápagos by Land: You’ve Never Seen the Islands This Way

As Ecuador reopens to international visitors, we recall a trip earlier in 2020 that feels like a lifetime ago.

October 1, 2020 05:14 PM

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Ashlea Halpern

Green booths and tables at Rise Mundelein Lounge

Bars + Nightlife

Indulge in (Legal) Weed at These 8 U.S. Cannabis Cafés

The recreational cannabis industry is budding across the country—but the issue of where to enjoy marijuana publicly is still a work in progress.

May 22, 2024 03:52 PM

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Dominique Michelle Astorino

Overhead view of St. George's, the capital city of Grenada with several sail boats docked alongside the city's historic buildings

Ocean Cruises

7 Caribbean Cruises We Love

These luxurious, intimate ships and itineraries are AFAR’s top picks for exploring the region.

October 27, 2023 03:04 PM

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Fran Golden

Art + Culture

Morocco’s Fisherwomen Are Breaking Barriers in a Traditionally Male Realm

In a small coastal village, a group of Moroccan women have formed the first female artisanal fishing cooperative of its kind.

March 4, 2020 04:37 PM

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Amira El-Masaiti

Tips + News

Smokey Bear Is Turning 75: Here’s Where You Can Celebrate

Birthday parties for the forest fire prevention icon are happening in New Mexico, Washington, and at Filson stores across the country this week.

August 8, 2019 06:43 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Where to Go in Winter

10 Best Places to Visit in January

Begin your year of adventure on the right foot—be it with an island treasure hunt, a final film fest, or a newly opened national park.

November 20, 2025 07:06 AM

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Mark Ellwood

Matt Johnson's Sleeping Figure at Desert X 2023

Art + Culture

Desert X Is Coachella Valley’s Biggest Art Event—Here’s How to See It

Disembodied limbs. Coy shipping containers. Flowering, salt-encrusted telephone poles. Here’s everything you need to know about Desert X 2023.

March 16, 2023 04:21 PM

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Mae Hamilton

Where to Travel Next

Europe’s Most Overlooked Region Is Ready for Its Close-Up

Old-World charm, diverse natural landscapes, and affordable prices make the lesser-frequented Balkan Peninsula a must-visit for adventurous travelers.

August 3, 2018 04:38 PM

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Sarah Buder

'Places To Love' host Samantha Brown sits on the end of a green canoe on a river flowing through the rainforests of northern Costa Rica

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