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Hotels We Love

The World’s 19 Most Romantic Hotels

These 19 hotels around the world immerse you in their destinations while carving out space for unhurried time together.

January 30, 2026 12:39 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

Travel Tips + Etiquette

12 Australian Slang Words You Need to Know

Feeling useless as an ashtray on a motorbike? No wukkers. Learning Australian slang is too easy with some fair dinkum tips. Sweet as!

May 4, 2016 08:43 PM

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Serena Renner

Family Travel

This California Ranch Delights Kids With Beekeeping, Bat-Hunting, and Friendly Goats

The 500-acre outdoor playground Carmel Valley Ranch has several new family-friendly additions that will keep everyone occupied for days—without a screen in sight.

October 9, 2019 05:13 PM

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Tim Chester

Tips + News

Tourism-Dependent Galápagos Loses $50 Million Due to Coronavirus

With no tourists for more than seven weeks, officials estimate that the remote islands have lost at least a quarter of expected annual income so far.

May 13, 2020 03:30 PM

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Christine Armario

Air Travel News

The Joy of a 19-Hour Flight

So much attention is being paid to improve the ultra-long-haul experience that your time confined at 35,000 feet actually feels blissful.

February 11, 2020 01:43 PM

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Laura Dannen Redman

Cities We Love

27 Non-Touristy Things to Do in San Francisco

Here’s what to do to get to know the multifaceted City by the Bay, from classic attractions to quirky events.

May 1, 2024 12:06 PM

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Jessie Beck

two people in traditional Canadian indigenous clothing standing with their backs to the camera while looking at a bridge across a river in a city

Travel for Good

9 Inspiring Companies Changing the Way We Travel: Afar’s 2024 Travel Vanguard

In our annual Travel Vanguard awards, Afar honors nine companies that in 2024 have been working to improve the world and how travelers experience it.

December 16, 2024 11:18 AM

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Ellen Carpenter

Food + Drink

The Most Delicious Side of Belgrade Embraces Its Roots

In recent years, Belgrade has celebrated its more cosmopolitan side. But as Nicholas Schmidle discovers, the most appealing part of the city lies in its traditions.

April 7, 2020 02:43 PM

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Nicholas Schmidle

Tips + News

Iceland Begins to Reopen After Rigorous Testing Helps Contain Coronavirus Outbreak

Over the past six weeks, Iceland has tested more than 13 percent of its population, which is the highest percentage of any country in the world.

May 4, 2020 01:20 PM

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Egill Bjarnason

Travel Tips + Etiquette

The Nitty-Gritty Details You Need to Think About Before You Unplug

Detaching from your device while traveling is one of the healthiest things you can do—but it can come with some pitfalls. Here’s how to avoid them.

February 21, 2018 08:53 PM

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Aislyn Greene

Where to Go in Fall

Why You Should Go to Kyoto This Fall

Kyoto’s autumn season means luxurious new hotels, seasonal kaiseki meals, traditional tea ceremonies, and one of the world’s finest displays of fall foliage.

September 16, 2019 10:52 AM

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Nora Walsh

Travel Tales

A Blind Man’s Trip Will Change the Way You Think About Safaris

A visually impaired traveler journeys through the wilds of Zimbabwe and discovers a side of the safari experience that very few know.

June 15, 2017 08:30 PM

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Ryan Knighton

The Influencer: Amanda Chantal Bacon

Where to go in California, according to the founder of LA’s most trendsetting juice company and wellness brand.

June 14, 2018 08:00 PM

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Andrew Parks

Food + Drink

To Get a True Taste of Haiti, Try Its Ultra-Local, Artisanal Rum

The island is unlike anyplace else in the Caribbean. You can feel it in the air—and taste it in its rum.

May 22, 2018 06:13 PM

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Tom Downey

Family Travel

Leap of Faith: 1 Dad, 2 Teenagers, and a Last-Minute Trip to Oman

Pulitzer Prize–winning author Anthony Doerr watches his twin boys jump from cliffs as his preconceptions melt away.

April 1, 2019 03:02 PM

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Anthony Doerr

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