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Beirut Images Show Shattered, Dust-Covered City in Aftermath of Blast

An explosion that rocked Lebanon’s capital on Tuesday was the most destructive in the country’s history.

August 5, 2020 06:13 PM

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Bassem Mroue

Food + Drink

The World Opens Its Kitchens to Displaced Chefs for the Refugee Food Festival

San Francisco is joining the roster of cities participating in this annual United Nations-supported project, which offers refugee chefs a place to prepare their signature dishes.

June 6, 2018 04:02 PM

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Flora Tsapovsky

Hotels

Cobblers Cove in Barbados Reopens, Unveiling Five-Year Renovation

Insider intel from owner and designer Sam de Teran

October 10, 2019 05:13 AM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

AFAR Advisor

Wellness Overload: What Does “Wellness” Actually Mean?

“Wellness” means something different to every traveler—and every travel partner. Start here to make sense of it all.

September 25, 2019 04:59 PM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

Epic Trips

This Private-Jet Journey Comes with a Special AFAR Touch

Immerse yourself in four emerging destinations on this exclusive 13-day Journeys from London with AFAR and TCS World Travel.

November 25, 2019 11:55 AM

Other

Why I Did a Vacation Redo

A terrible trip to Key West when I was a teenager didn’t leave me eager to return. But what I found when I went back surprised me.

March 23, 2020 01:32 PM

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Lindsey Danis

Hotels

10 Bohemian Jungle Getaways for Free Spirits

From a glampsite in Bali to Pablo Escobar’s former beach retreat, these lush getaways will charm you with their rustic, laid-back vibes.

March 30, 2018 04:26 PM

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Nicole Trilivas

Epic Trips

Spectacular Places in Iceland That Travelers Are Still Missing

Most visitors to the land of fire and ice continue to stick to the same crowded tourist trail, but you don’t need to go much farther to see some of the country’s greatest hits.

November 22, 2019 08:41 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Food + Drink

Meet the Woman Behind Maui’s Best Doughnuts

With vibrant hair and a personality to match, Madame Donut proves just as delicious as her signature treats.

November 14, 2019 06:43 PM

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Amanda Castleman

National Parks

Big City Escapes: 8 National Park Service Treasures Within Easy Reach

These sites offer starry skies, pristine deserts, and tales of our multicultural history—and they’re all close to some of the nation’s biggest cities.

July 25, 2018 02:26 PM

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Kelly Bastone

Hiking + Cycling

Here’s Your Chance to Ride With a Cycling Champion in Aspen

The Little Nell’s “Clip-in with Christian” cycling camp gives riders of all abilities a thrilling way to experience Aspen.

August 24, 2017 05:58 PM

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Joe Diaz

Hotels

Tahitian Guesthouses Open the Door to French Polynesian Hospitality

While a stay in the famously lavish resorts of Tahiti and Bora Bora may be a dream vacation for many, the local guesthouses offer travelers a deeper look into Polynesian culture and life.

January 14, 2019 07:43 PM

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Jill K. Robinson

The Future of Travel

Would You Spend Your Vacation in Silence?

With monastic simplicity or five-star extravagance, more travelers are discovering the wellness benefits of quietude.

December 7, 2017 05:25 PM

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Samantha Shankman

Travel for Good

In Berlin, Travelers and Recent Immigrants Connect Across Cultures

Refugees and immigrants are bringing their skills and insight to the capital of Germany. Here’s how travelers can engage while on a trip.

February 4, 2020 06:19 PM

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Emma John

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