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Tips to take the sting out of 50 percent higher car rental prices.

August 24, 2022 01:21 PM

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Winter Sports

The World’s Most Charming Ski Towns

These destinations are just as much about the slopes as they are the après-ski.

November 6, 2019 10:26 AM

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Staff

Outdoor Adventure

Ireland Is a Stargazer’s Dream Destination—Here’s Where to Admire the Night Sky

Look up.

August 6, 2024 02:32 PM

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Yvonne Gordon

Water Sports

Scientists Spill About the Best Places to See Sharks Around the World

Whether you want to come face-to-face with your fears or you’ve always dreamed of diving with these misunderstood animals, these experts have you covered.

November 9, 2018 07:09 PM

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Melissa Hobson

Travel Tips + Etiquette

7 Things I Wish I’d Known Before I Went to New Zealand

What to bring, what not to bring, the local lingo to master—here’s what you need to know before visiting New Zealand.

September 5, 2019 03:20 PM

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Sarah Buder

Bars + Nightlife

This Bar Was Just Named the Best in North America

The second annual North America’s 50 Best Bars list has been released—and a New York City venue has (once again) grabbed the top spot.

May 18, 2023 07:15 PM

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Bailey Berg

Books

Required Reading: 29 New Books for Every Type of Traveler

From a history of the German punk movement to an illustrated, kid-friendly guide to the world’s greatest mountain, there’s a book on this list for each adventurer in your life.

October 10, 2018 04:43 PM

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Aislyn Greene

Multicolored houses on the hillside by the ocean

Outdoor Adventure

Visit One of Italy’s Most Beautiful and Beloved Spots—Without the Crowds

How one Afar editor managed to find seclusion in Cinque Terre.

June 17, 2025 01:00 AM

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Chloe Arrojado

Hiking + Cycling

3 Spectacular Places to Hike in Switzerland

Meander through Alpine meadows, scale sheer peaks, and visit centuries-old villages on these top-tier walks.

September 16, 2022 12:34 PM

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Melanie Haiken

Ocean Cruises

How to Enjoy the Caribbean by Luxury Yacht—Without Actually Owning or Chartering One

Guests traveling aboard Emerald Azzurra and Emerald Sakara this winter will experience a more intimate cruise experience.

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Tips + News

U.S. Travelers Can Now Live and Work in Aruba for up to Three Months

No visa or application is required for the new 90-day program, dubbed “One Happy Workcation.”

September 22, 2020 03:13 PM

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Michelle Baran

Food + Drink

Wine and Wellness Pair Brilliantly on This Weekend Napa Itinerary

These three days will include relaxing mud baths and organic, farm-to-food-truck experiences.

November 10, 2022 11:51 AM

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Kristin Braswell

Art + Culture

Meet the Young Educator Using Instagram for Activism

Rebecca Ume Crook believes photography can be a tool to make education accessible to everyone.

December 5, 2016 02:58 PM

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Sarah Buder

Sliabh Liag, in Donegal, are some of Ireland's highest sea cliffs—and some of the highest in Europe.

Hiking + Cycling

Yes, You Can Now Hike the Appalachian Trail—in Ireland

Consider it another 279 miles tacked onto your journey of 2,000+ miles.

November 9, 2022 02:33 PM

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Jacqueline Kehoe

Food + Drink

Delicious Global Dishes and Drinks You Can Make at Home

Discover the stories of unique delicacies from around the world and learn to recreate them for your family and friends.

March 20, 2020 03:11 PM

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Sarah Buder

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