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Loyalty + Rewards

Everything You Need to Know About Cruise Lines’ Rewards Programs: The Extra Mile

Frequent cruisers can earn all kinds of perks when they earn elite status

February 11, 2016 12:37 PM

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Ramsey Qubein

Water Sports

What It Feels Like to Whitewater Raft in Alaska

Through the rapids of Six-Mile Creek in 22 untweetable tweets

October 11, 2016 02:25 PM

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Jeremy Saum

Cities We Love

New NYC Ferry Service Connects Tourists with Vibrant Local Beach

The Rockaways were once a long, long subway ride away. Not anymore

May 4, 2017 07:52 PM

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Matt Villano

Travel for Good

Why Paying It Forward Is the Best Part of Travel

Writer Tim Cahill reflects on the lasting impact of kind gestures—and how the strangers who help us define the stories of our lives.

April 2, 2018 04:39 PM

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Tim Cahill

Restaurants + Cafés

Chef Dominique Ansel on the Most Inspiring Meals of His Life

The acclaimed chef and inventor of the Cronut reflects on his favorite dining memories ahead of opening his very first savory restaurant.

November 6, 2017 11:56 AM

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Brooke Porter Katz

Safari

5 Ways Zambia Will Make You Rethink the Safari Experience

These aren’t your typical safari experiences.

July 27, 2015 04:50 PM

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Jen Murphy

Beer, Wine, + Spirits

Is Bordeaux Making a Major Comeback?

This part of France is finally shedding its stuffy reputation

December 23, 2015 04:18 AM

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Sue Gough Henley

Cities We Love

Beyond the French Quarter: Discovering New Orleans’s Downriver Delights

The Crescent City checklist is full of things to see and do, but New Orleans rewards those who dive a little deeper.

August 8, 2018 02:45 PM

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Tim Chester

Tips + News

What Life Looks Like in Locked-Down Countries

Across the globe, countries are closing borders and asking citizens to stay home in the midst of the coronavirus outbreak. Here’s what people are doing to cope.

April 24, 2020 02:00 PM

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Terry Ward

Outdoor Adventure

These Fearless Women Ran 55 Miles Through Lion Territory in Africa

The first annual Serengeti Girls Run is the ultimate Girl Power experience: The all-women event raised funds for women living on the edges of the wildlife-filled Serengeti.

November 30, 2018 05:23 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

Food + Drink

Revamped Cafeterias Are Taking Over the U.S. Here’s Where to Gather and Graze.

Impeccably styled multivendor food halls are popping up from Philadelphia to West Palm Beach. These eight are worth seeking out.

August 1, 2018 02:57 PM

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Rebecca Dalzell

History + Culture

How These U.S. Neighborhoods Got Their Odd Names

If names like Cabbagetown, Goose Hollow, and Normal Heights sound bizarre, just wait until you read about how they got those monikers in the first place.

March 19, 2018 08:25 PM

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Maya Kroth

The Broadmoor Hotel in Colorado Springs, Colorado, has more than 700 guest rooms, as well as 17 restaurants and bars on property. It has had an AAA Five Diamond rating for close to 50 years.

Hotels

Where to Enjoy One Final Adventure Before Summer Ends

AFAR Hotels Editor Jen Murphy lays out five new luxury hotels to hit if you want a final outdoor adventure before summer ends.

August 13, 2015 08:26 PM

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Jen Murphy

The Most Anticipated U.S. Hotel Openings of 2019

Detroit

Overview

May 17, 2018 11:37 AM

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Shandana A. Durrani

Hotels

6 Festive, Wintery Hotel Packages to Book Now

Whether it’s a staycation or a trip to a far destination, these hotels have activities to keep you (and your kids or travel buddies) busy during the winter season.

December 18, 2017 01:25 PM

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Samantha Juda

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