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Inspired Living Through Nature and Art at Palmetto Bluff

Full of vast landscapes, local culture, rich history, and outdoor activities, this Lowcountry retreat is better by design.

A CDC advisory covering dozens of countries is a good reminder for travelers to check their vaccination status.

March 12, 2026 12:54 PM

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Stacey Lastoe

Travel Tips + Etiquette

A Beginner’s Guide to Japanese Onsen Etiquette

Before visiting a traditional onsen, you need to know these specific rules for entering (and enjoying) the natural-spring bathhouses.

January 29, 2023 02:31 PM

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Adam H. Graham

Books

It’s World Book Day—Here’s How You Can Celebrate

Spread the joy of reading and owning books.

March 2, 2022 04:40 PM

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Pat Tompkins

Hotels

4 Hotels, 4 Distinct Adventures in the Arabian Desert

In the Ashar Valley of AlUla, Saudi Arabia, Habitas and Banyan Tree there are different ways to be immersed in nature, be it a luxury villa or a retro Airstream.

July 30, 2024 09:00 AM

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Laura Dannen Redman

A brown, green, and red home in Greenland with water and snowy hills in he background

Sponsored by Aruba Tourism Authority

Food + Drink

Revamped Cafeterias Are Taking Over the U.S. Here’s Where to Gather and Graze.

Impeccably styled multivendor food halls are popping up from Philadelphia to West Palm Beach. These eight are worth seeking out.

August 1, 2018 02:57 PM

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Rebecca Dalzell

Photo Essays

This Is Life: Ancient Traditions and Modern Customs Collide in Khinaliq

Azerbaijani photographer Rena Effendi first visited the country’s highest inhabited village in 2003. She’s been going back ever since.

August 24, 2021 03:36 PM

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Rina Effendi

Restaurants + Cafés

For NYC Lovers, Jersey City Is a Must

The Perfect Half-Day or Night From NYC

October 17, 2019 07:32 AM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

collage of six photos: exterior of waterside hotel, guide outdoors, meal viewed from overhead, guest room , person in small outdoor pool, chair iin room

Hotels

Our Most Memorable Hotel Stays of 2025: a Former Convent, a Cliffside Retreat, an Over-the-Top Penthouse Suite

Afar editors share the 2025 hotel stays they didn’t want to leave—and would happily return to.

December 22, 2025 01:48 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

Videos

We Drove The Extraterrestrial Highway—Here’s What We Found [VIDEO]

UFOs? Aliens? Watch to find out.

December 28, 2023 07:12 PM

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Tiana Attride

Outdoor Adventure

5 Ways To Reap the Benefits of the Great Outdoors in Tucson

From year-round birdwatching in mild weather to skiing down one of its highest mountains, Tucson boasts the most diverse options for getting outside and being active of any Southwest city.

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