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10 Urban Retreats Where Travelers Can Enjoy Some of the Best Food Cities in the U.S.

Savor Michelin-starred meals, champagne service, and more at these resorts in cities of the lower 48 where food plays a starring role.

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The Moxy hotel in Chelsea has floor-to-ceiling glass walls and plant-filled common areas.

Hotels

What Does an “LGBTQ+ Friendly” Hotel Look Like?

More companies and organizations are striving to make hotel stays more welcoming to the LGBTQ+ community. But what does it take for a hotel to be truly LGBTQ+ friendly?

September 20, 2023 10:46 AM

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Mark Ellwood

Guanacaste is a popular surf destination on Costa Rica's Pacific Coast, and Witch's Rock is one of the area's most famous spots.

Longreads

Joy and Wipeouts: A Widowed Mom Finds Healing on an 8-Foot Surfboard

A solo trip to a Costa Rica surf camp helps a single mother crest one of the most difficult waves of her life.

January 12, 2024 08:00 AM

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Fernanda Santos

Health + Wellness

How to Think Like an Introvert

It’s an introvert’s world, and we’re living in it right now.

March 24, 2020 02:58 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

AFAR Approved

Apple’s AirPods Pro Are a Game Changer for Travelers, and You Can Get Them for Over 30 Percent off Now

AirPods Pro come with noise cancellation and are marked down to $170 right now. But those aren’t the only reasons why we love them.

November 23, 2021 04:50 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

View from the runway at Denver International Airport

If you’re a frequent traveler, chances are you have flown to, through, or from one of these international gateways. Here’s our guide to the world’s busiest airports.

April 17, 2026 12:12 PM

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Michelle Baran

Solvang, CA, USA - November 28, 2019: Danish village of Solvang at sunset, California

Where to Travel Next

18 Places in the United States That Feel Like Europe

If a long-haul flight isn’t in the cards, these U.S. destinations will transport you to far away lands.

April 13, 2026 05:31 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

Summer 2022

What Chinatown Means to America—and to Me

In the wake of a nationwide surge of anti-Asian hate crimes, writer Bonnie Tsui reflects on the resiliency of Chinatowns.

September 13, 2022 03:37 PM

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Bonnie Tsui

Coffee advent calendar in front of a Christmas tree with someone making a cup of coffee in the foreground

Holiday Travel

15 Advent Calendars Travelers Will Love

Count down the days to Christmas with these Advent calendars filled with chocolate, coffee, and travel-size beauty products from around the world.

October 27, 2023 01:38 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Food + Drink

A Totally Biased List of the Best Foods to Eat in NYC—and Where to Eat Them

For the best food in NYC, look no further than these iconic, must-eat dishes and the best places to try them, according to local New Yorkers.

September 9, 2020 06:30 PM

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Staff

Books

Author Brandon Presser on the Pacific’s Most Remote and Infamous Islands

All about the ill-fated voyage of the HMS “Bounty,” how Presser spent six weeks on the Pitcairn Islands, and the finer points of free tropical fruit.

June 7, 2022 11:35 AM

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Mae Hamilton

Colorful village by the mountains and waterside

Where to Go in Fall

11 Best Places to Travel in October

Prepare yourself for a month of spirited traditions and off-season adventure.

August 4, 2025 03:49 PM

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Mark Ellwood

Hotels We Love

The 10 Best Hotels in Boston

Whether you want to stay in a historic neighborhood, on the water, or in the middle of Red Sox Nation, Boston’s hotel scene delivers.

July 5, 2024 08:13 PM

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Laura Dannen Redman

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