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Here’s Why You Should Definitely Head to San Miguel de Allende

The newly opened Live Aqua Urban Resort San Miguel de Allende is ready to pick host for weddings, family vacations, and more.

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Festivals + Events

14 Events to Travel for in Summer 2018

Your plans for June, July, and August? Check, check, check. Here are our picks around the world for your best summer yet.

April 17, 2018 09:40 AM

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Sara Button

Air Travel News

What to Know About the Latest Europe Travel Alert

The U.S. State Department’s new travel alert comes just before peak season

May 3, 2017 03:48 PM

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Matt Villano

Hotels

The Mandarin Oriental Bangkok: 143 Years of Tsars and Rock Stars

The historic hotel on Bangkok’s riverbank is one of the oldest properties of the brand . . . and now, after an extensive $90 million renovation, one of its newest.

November 21, 2019 07:00 PM

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Jenny Adams

Destination Spotlight

Is Tijuana Mexico’s New Capital of Cool?

Mexico’s most notorious tourist destination is reinventing itself—and it’s seriously cool.

February 21, 2017 01:45 PM

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Jackie Bryant

Travel Tips + Etiquette

New Car or European Vacation? Here’s How to Have Both

Plan a continental holiday with BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Audi, or Volvo, and bring home one heck of a souvenir.

February 26, 2018 08:13 PM

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Nick Kurczewski

Festivals + Events

The Scottish Viking Fire Festival You Need to See to Believe

Blazing bonfires and costume-clad crowds bring the midwinter heat at this highly eccentric annual festival in the Northern Isles.

January 31, 2019 02:57 PM

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Sarah Buder

Festivals + Events

5 Untraditional NorCal Music Venues (and Festivals) Worth a Road Trip This Summer

These summer festivals take place in fields, libraries, cities parks—anywhere but the traditional concert arena.

April 11, 2016 08:05 PM

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Jennifer Maerz

Air Travel News

These Airlines Have Raised Their Baggage Fees (and More Could Follow Suit)

United, JetBlue, Delta, Air Canada, and WestJet have all increased their checked bag fees, and analysts say it’s only a matter time before other carriers raise fees, too.

September 6, 2018 11:03 AM

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Michelle Baran

AFAR Advisor

Why Colombia Should Be Your Next Dream Trip

A leader in sustainable tourism, this Latin American country offers nature in spades, plus fascinating history and vibrant culture that rewards all travelers.

October 29, 2020 05:34 PM

Outdoor Adventure

8 Tiny Travel Trailers We’re Drooling Over Right Now

These small, self-contained, and irresistibly adorable trailers will fit perfectly into your camping plans—and your driveway.

May 27, 2020 05:15 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Food + Drink

The True Tale of Mexico City’s Most Delectable Street Food Snack

Tacos al pastor are a serious source of pride in Mexico’s capital. Here’s what you need to know to track down the tastiest tacos on your next trip—plus how to create them at home.

December 5, 2017 07:00 PM

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Francine Prose

Longreads

A Man, a Dog, a Walk Around the World

In 2015, Tom Turcich set out to circumnavigate the globe by foot. He has been walking ever since.

June 22, 2021 11:24 AM

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Ann Babe

Where to Go in Fall

12 Beautiful Beaches in Europe That Are Perfect for Fall Travel

From Albania to the Algarve, these 12 beaches are exceptional in the autumn.

August 26, 2019 03:57 PM

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Lottie Gross

Travel Tips + Etiquette

How to Plan a Group Vacation with Ease

Have you been tasked with putting together a family or group vacation? Don’t be daunted by the challenge, instead follow these simple steps.

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