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History + Culture

The Surprising History of the Açaí Bowl

June 19, 2015 08:03 PM

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Aislyn Greene

Restaurants + Cafés

Ditch the Dining Hall: U.S. College Towns With A+ Restaurants

Move over fried cheese sticks, bottled Ranch dressing, and overcooked cafeteria burgers: In these nine cities, destination-worthy cuisine is just as important as academic excellence.

August 31, 2018 08:21 PM

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Kim Westerman

Beer, Wine, + Spirits

5 Essential French Wine and Cheese Pairings, Explained

What should you pair with bubbles? With burgundy? We asked some experts.

September 15, 2017 12:56 PM

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Bryce Wiatrak

Baja is the ideal spot for those who appreciate films and Mexican tradition.

Weekend Getaways

Go Beyond Spring Break in Cabo San Lucas

Cabo is back and better than ever.

December 2, 2015 02:59 PM

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Jen Murphy

Hotels

Puerto Rico’s Iconic Caribe Hilton Is Reborn Post-Hurricane Maria

The resort where the piña colada was invented reopens, helping to celebrate the Caribbean island’s renaissance.

May 16, 2019 08:33 PM

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Michelle Baran

Cities We Love

Why You Should Go to New York City This Summer

Everything old is new again in New York.

May 25, 2019 01:52 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Art + Culture

Essential Movies Set in New York City to Stream Right Now

Wishing you could get a taste of the Big Apple? Watching these movies about NYC can take you there, if only on screen.

April 17, 2020 12:53 PM

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Staff

Where to Travel Next

How to Take the Houseboat Vacation of Your Dreams This Summer

The relaxing vacation that’s a little like a camping trip with all the amenities, a little like a private river cruise, and a whole lot of fun.

May 24, 2019 12:15 PM

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Sherry Ott

Loyalty + Rewards

How to Earn, Redeem, and Maximize Marriott Bonvoy Points

Marriott Bonvoy is the world’s largest hotel loyalty program. Here’s how to take full advantage of it.

January 8, 2021 04:55 PM

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Eric Rosen

KAI Yufuin on Japan's Kyushu Island has views of the region's surrounding rice terraces.

Hotels

These New Hotels in Asia Are Worth the Trip

Plan your trip to Asia around one of these exciting new retreats across seven destinations, from the Maldives to Mongolia.

October 28, 2022 05:33 PM

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Kathryn Romeyn

Hiking + Cycling

The Sense We All Should Use More Often When Traveling

One hiker discovers the importance of the most animal of senses: smell.

October 12, 2016 12:34 PM

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Alison Konecki

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

Family Travel

This Travel Car Seat Is Completely Worth the Splurge

AFAR parents, tired of schlepping giant car seats on trips, say the compact WAYB Pico travel car seat is a game changer.

July 21, 2021 12:53 PM

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Michelle Baran

Bars + Nightlife

This U.S. Wine Region Is a Surprisingly Good Place for Cocktail Lovers

So what if the Napa Valley is known for wine? The destination has cocktails dialed in, too.

January 14, 2019 04:07 PM

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Matt Villano

COVID + Travel

Despite COVID, the World’s Largest Bagpiping Festival Goes On

In Glasgow, Scotland, Piping Live! 2021 adapts to the pandemic with hybrid online and in-person concerts this month, hoping to reach even more music lovers around the globe.

August 3, 2021 06:21 PM

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Mae Hamilton

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