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Mountain Music and Sparkling Streams: The Ultimate Blue Ridge Parkway Road Trip

Road Trips

This Is One of the Most Beautiful Drives in the U.S—Here’s How to Experience It

Two lanes, five days, nine tunnels, and endless diversions on this scenic drive through Virginia and North Carolina.

October 19, 2023 12:30 PM

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Jess Graves

Travel Tips + Etiquette

Yes, You Need Rental Car Insurance—but You May Already Have It

Everything you need to know about rental car insurance before your next trip.

March 7, 2023 08:00 AM

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Ramsey Qubein

Cruise

U.S. Cruising Won’t Restart Until 2021

Cruise lines have extended their pause on sailings through the end of the year as they address the CDC’s new cruising guidelines.

November 4, 2020 05:13 PM

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Michelle Baran

Tips + News

These Are the Most Endangered Historic Places in the United States

The annual list from the National Trust for Historic Preservation includes a mix of places under threat from factors like climate change and neglect.

May 31, 2019 02:57 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

Shrimp, mussels, and other seafoods in a bed of yellow rice and peas.

Food + Drink

12 Iconic Spanish Foods and Where to Try Them

From patatas bravas to paella, these Spanish dishes are a must-try.

October 10, 2023 09:33 AM

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Chloe Arrojado

The pool at the Pan Pacific Orchard in Singapore features city views and has a large plant wall.

Hotels We Love

The 15 Best Hotels in Singapore

From refurbished heritage shophouses to green indoor garden concepts, these are the best hotels in Singapore.

September 16, 2024 04:17 PM

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Charlene Fang

Cruise

5 Secret Ways to Score Free Extras on a Cruise

If you like the idea of getting a little something for next to nothing, use these tricks for discounts, gifts, and giveaways at sea.

August 19, 2024 02:53 PM

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Brittany Chrusciel

History + Culture

Touring Black Asheville With DeWayne Barton

The history of things now unseen and a future not yet made.

April 6, 2021 02:09 PM

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Cynthia R. Greenlee

Outdoor Adventure

23 Cozy Airbnb Cabins Where You Can Escape From the World

Rent one of these Airbnb cabins and get off the grid.

August 3, 2023 09:41 AM

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Lyndsey Matthews

International Beaches

Cyprus Has the Cleanest Swimming Water in Europe

The European Environment Agency ranked Cyprus ahead of Austria, Greece, and Malta in its review of 2020 swimming spots.

June 4, 2021 01:05 PM

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Associated Press (AP)

image of the National Mall in Washington, D.C. with the Washington Monument in the background and people milling about in the foreground

AFAR’s social media editor let AI plan an entire weekend getaway to Washington, D.C. Here’s how it went.

August 17, 2023 07:04 PM

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Tiana Attride

A picture of lu rou fan, or Taiwanese braised pork rice.

Food + Drink

Where One of SoCal’s Top Chefs Goes to Eat in His Off-Hours

Chef Jonathan Yao is the founder of the Michelin-starred restaurant Kato. Here’s where he goes for the best Taiwanese food in L.A.'s San Gabriel Valley.

May 23, 2023 08:39 PM

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Mae Hamilton

A high view of a walkway elevated to the height or treetops and a lookout structure at Laurentian Treetops Trail in Laurentides, Quebec

Outdoor Adventure

10 Must-Try Activities in Québec for Adventure Lovers

This road trip through Western Québec delivers with mountain peaks, forest spas, and outdoor adventures for every traveler.

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