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The Alder House suite's living area in the 1 Hotel Seattle with wood floors and plants

This New Design-Led Hotel Brings Calm to Seattle’s Tech Core

With its soothing design and sustainability-driven ethos, the new 1 Hotel Seattle offers a tranquil base in the South Lake Union neighborhood.

September 19, 2025 07:38 AM

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Jennifer Flowers

Epic Trips

6 Essential Stops Along Chile’s Epic Route of Parks

Don’t have 6 months to explore the 1,700-mile network that connects 17 Chilean national parks? Get a taste of the experience at these 6 spots.

May 24, 2019 05:45 PM

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Zoe Baillargeon

The pool at JW Marriott Jeju Resort & Spa faces the blue horizon of the Korea Strait.

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This New Resort in Asia Is Surrounded by Waterfalls, Volcanoes, and White-Sand Beaches

JW Marriott Jeju Resort & Spa is luring beach and nature lovers to South Korea’s largest island.

October 25, 2023 01:23 PM

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Chris Schalkx

Bars + Nightlife

6 Tropical Cocktail Recipes From Panama to Try This Summer

Transport yourself to Panama with these Central American inspired, summery cocktails.

July 27, 2020 05:16 PM

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Michaela Trimble

An interior photo of a junior suite at the Hotel Haya's junior suite, with a graffiti wall

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This Tampa Hotel Leans into the City’s Cuban, Cigar-Rolling Past

In Ybor City, Tampa’s historic Latin quarter, the Hotel Haya immerses guests in local history and thoughtful design.

June 28, 2023 12:27 PM

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Sarika Bansal

Gulf State Pier, the longest pier in the Gulf of Mexico

U.S. Beaches

5 Ways Alabama’s Gulf Shores and Orange Beach Reward Nature Lovers

Home to one of the nation’s largest artificial reef systems and a maze of hiking trails, Gulf Shores and Orange Beach offer a dreamy outdoor escape.

Sponsored by Alabama’s Beaches

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I Swapped NYC Subway Delays for Saddles at This New Catskills Ranch

At Driftwood Ranch Resort in the Catskills, Western-style charm pairs with mountain air and outdoor adventures.

September 1, 2025 11:53 AM

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Susan Portnoy

AFAR Advisor

Where to Find The Best Highlights of Germany

We talk to two travel insiders about the charm of Germany’s smaller cities, and the Christmas markets—and food—not to miss.

December 17, 2020 08:56 AM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

Cities We Love

In Search of New Orleans’s Past and Present

After a two-year hiatus, a writer returns to New Orleans to rediscover her roots through art, flavors, and memory.

February 16, 2022 02:15 PM

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Kristin Braswell

Family Travel

A Beginner’s Guide to Taking an RV Trip With Kids

It might not be the idyllic #vanlife but it will build character and bonds.

November 5, 2019 07:36 PM

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Michelle Baran

Videos

Road Tripping in One of Italy’s Most Underrated Islands [VIDEO]

A local shares her tips and recommendations for the perfect road trip in Sardina.

October 16, 2023 09:50 AM

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Claudia Cardia

Flower vendors give away free roses in Downtown Detroit on July 25, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan.

CREDIT: Sylvia Jarrus for AFAR

4 Days In

The Perfect 4 Days in Detroit, According to Locals

See the best art museum in the country, wander a 985-acre island, and enjoy a coney dog.

March 3, 2025 10:00 AM

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Sarah Bence

exterior image of the National Museum of African American History and Culture

Family Travel

Take the Family on a Civil Rights History Road Trip

Hop on a plane or crowd into a car: The history of Black liberation is a road trip away.

July 3, 2024 09:01 AM

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Sheryl Nance-Nash

When designing the National Museum of Qatar, architect Jean Nouvel took inspiration from a desert rose crystal.<br/>

LGBTQ Travel

What It’s Like to Be a Queer Traveler in the Middle East

An honest reflection on feeling safe, respecting local culture, and being true to one’s self in more conservative countries.

April 4, 2023 01:40 PM

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Emy Rodriguez Flores

Cities We Love

13 Authentic Places to Shop and Dine in South Carolina’s Holy City

From fresh seafood towers to 100-year-old jewelry boutiques, how to support small businesses and eat local in the legendary city of Charleston.

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