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Discover Hidden Charms in the City of Light

There is wonder everywhere you look in Paris. Go beyond the iconic sights to see this classic destination’s unsung sides and experience its delights in unexpected ways.

Sponsored by The Marriott Bonvoy Boundless™ Card from Chase

Cities We Love

The Best Time to Visit Orlando

We explain why you should start planning an escape this winter to Central Florida

Sponsored by Encore Resort

U.S. Beaches

What Makes This One of America’s Best Places for Eco-Fabulous Adventures

The Florida Keys offer exciting land and water adventures with a focus on preservation.

Sponsored by Monroe County Tourist Development Council

A Native Texan’s List of the 8 Best Barbecue Joints in the Lone Star State

Food + Drink

A Texan’s List of the 10 Best Barbecue Joints in the Lone Star State

The tea is sweet and the only salad we got here is potato, honey.

August 29, 2023 07:49 PM

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Mae Hamilton

Hotels

Hotel or Airbnb? This New Concept Lets You Have a Bit of Both

Aimed at groups and families, Element hotels’ new Studio Commons rooms connect four private guest rooms to a shared kitchen and living room.

October 17, 2019 06:47 PM

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Michelle Baran

Museums + Galleries

7 Must-See Museums in Chicago

Discover some of Chicago’s top attractions, including one of the oldest art museums in the country and the largest science center in the Western Hemisphere.

April 15, 2020 02:08 PM

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Tim Chester

12 of the Best Breweries in Vermont to Visit

Food + Drink

11 of the Best Breweries in Vermont to Visit

Daydreaming of a beer-cation to Vermont? These craft breweries need to be at the top of your list and at the bottom of your glass.

January 4, 2023 12:42 PM

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Jessie Beck

Packing Tips + Gear

The Best Lightweight Rain Jackets for Travel

Good-bye plastic giftshop rain poncho. You’ll be proud to don these packable, stylish garments for both men and women when the rain clouds roll in.

February 19, 2019 09:06 PM

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Kelly Bastone

Ocean Cruises

Cruise with the Experts: Here’s Why This Alaska Experience is Truly Unique

Holland America Line combines an unforgettable cruise with a journey to Alaska’s iconic sights by land and by sea to create an experience you’ll never forget.

Sponsored by Holland America Line

Air Travel News

Can America’s Airports Come Back Better?

For some U.S. airports, the pandemic pause presented an opportunity to innovate and become models for the future of air travel.

July 28, 2021 07:40 PM

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Barbara Peterson

AFAR Travelers’ Awards

The World’s Best Trips and Destinations: AFAR Travelers’ Awards 2019

Where are you dreaming of going next year? AFAR readers cast more than 100,000 votes to weigh in on their favorite global destinations and the best companies to take them.

January 23, 2019 10:20 AM

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Sara Button

Islands

This Little-Known Florida Island is a Treat for Mind, Body, and Soul

With outdoor adventure, homemade fare at locally owned eateries, and cultural events, experience complete and total wellness on Amelia Island.

Sponsored by Amelia Island

Art + Architecture

How to Explore Houston’s Booming Art Scene

Ongoing growth and affordability are attracting a whole new crop of young creatives to this dynamic Texan city. Here are 9 ways to enjoy their work.

March 15, 2019 08:37 PM

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Lindsay Lambert

Beaches

Soliman Bay Is the Hidden Mexican Beach You Can Have (Almost) All to Yourself

Skip Tulum: Find serenity, seclusion, and superlative sands at Mexico’s Soliman Bay.

December 6, 2019 10:18 AM

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Mary Holland

A stunning view from Grootbos Private Nature Reserve

Epic Trips

5 Epic Trips That You Should Experience Once in Your Lifetime

From thrilling safaris to sublime stays in far-flung locales, these tours bring the pinnacles of international travel to life.

Sponsored by United States Tour Operators Association

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