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With hip neighborhoods and new world-renowned restaurants, chic hotels, and design-forward shops, Lima has become so much more than a stopover city.

August 1, 2019 12:53 PM

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Mary Holland

Ille et Vilaine, Rennes, Saint Georges swimming pool built in 1920 by architect Emmanuel Le Ray, cabins with large pool

Longreads

In France, a Swimming Pool With a Story

In Rennes, one writer discovers the Piscine Saint-Georges—and in turn, more about herself.

June 24, 2024 01:35 PM

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Aislyn Greene

Authentic traditional Greek islands- unspoiled Chios, little church in the sea over the rocks Agios Isidoros. Eastern Aegean islands

Where to Go in Fall

Where to Go This Fall for Fewer Crowds and Peak Scenery

Experience harvests, festivals, and autumn events in 10 destinations with beautiful weather—minus the summer tourists.

August 21, 2025 05:11 PM

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Mark Ellwood

Weekend Getaways

Toronto Is the Perfect Weekend Getaway for Adventurous Eaters

Hungry for a weekend full of world-class art, diverse restaurants, and beautiful nature? You’ve come to the right place.

July 13, 2022 10:07 AM

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Julia Eskins

Food + Drink

Gullah-Geechee Cuisine Is Finally Getting Its Due in Charleston

In South Carolina’s Lowcountry, descendants of the Gullah-Geechee, Africans brought to the state during slavery, are reviving the cuisine that defined the city.

November 17, 2022 12:33 PM

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Tara Donaldson

Destination Spotlight

The Best Things to Do in South Carolina

From historic gardens and handsome parks to fascinating museums and charming markets, here’s what to see and do in the Palmetto State.

May 28, 2020 09:43 AM

Air Travel News

JetBlue to Team with Norwegian to Fly You to Europe

A new union between the two carriers will allow JetBlue customers to connect to Norwegian’s low-fare transatlantic flights in a single booking.

October 24, 2019 06:48 PM

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Michelle Baran

Safari

Stalking Lions and Crocs—on Foot—in a Zambian National Park

Take a high-end walking safari in the place where they first began with The Bushcamp Company.

May 31, 2023 04:59 PM

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Bailey Berg

People walking around in front of the Santa Iglesia Catedral Basílica de la Encarnación in Málaga, Spain, an ornate off-white colored cathedral with several towers

As cities in Spain continue to implement measures to restrict short-term vacation housing, the messaging has been misconstrued. Here’s the latest on travel to and within Spain.

February 21, 2025 04:30 PM

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Jessica Benavides Canepa

A collage of photos comprising the Twin Cities' Hmong, Somali, and Nordic communities.

In the Magazine

This Midwestern Metropolis Is One of the Most Diverse Places in the Country

An inside look at three dynamic diaspora communities thriving in Minnesota’s Twin Cities.

September 26, 2023 10:59 AM

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Ashlea Halpern

(Left) Big Key Deer seen in Big Pine (Right) Hiking trail at the Key Deer Refuge

Outdoor Adventure

Hundreds of Plants, Dozens of Rare Animals, and One Stop Sign—This Florida Island Is a Nature Lover’s Dream

A National Key Deer Refuge ranger explains how to make the most of a visit to this ecologically diverse Florida island.

January 16, 2025 02:57 PM

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Terry Ward

Style + Design

These Editor-Approved Everlane Cashmere Sweaters Are as Low as $45 Right Now

Worn by AFAR editors everywhere from Antarctica to Paris, these high-quality sweaters are marked down up to 50 percent.

March 31, 2021 01:12 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Museums + Galleries

Smithsonian Magazine’s Free Museum Day Canceled Over Coronavirus Fears

The 2020 event was supposed to take place on April 4, but was canceled as a public health precaution.

March 12, 2020 05:56 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Autumn Aurora: Where to See the Northern Lights in the Fall

Natural Wonders

Where to Go to See Northern Lights in Autumn

Think the aurora borealis only comes out in winter? Think again: Fall is prime time for this natural phenomenon in the planet’s northernmost locales.

September 20, 2023 04:40 PM

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Terry Ward

Sofitel Legend Casco Viejo Panama City aerial view.jpg

Stay Here Next

Panama: Come for the Canal; Stay for the Sofitel Legend Hotel

Panama City is best known to travelers for its famous canal, but a new hotel from Sofitel Legend is elevating the city’s profile.

June 30, 2023 10:49 AM

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Billie Cohen

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