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19 Essential Wineries and Tasting Rooms to Visit in Napa Valley

Large scenic estates. Intimate tasting rooms in downtown Napa. There’s a tasting for every taste in this famous California wine region.

July 28, 2023 01:17 PM

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Jessie Beck

Como Parrot Cay, Turks and Caicos - Adult Pool and Beach Club

Hotels We Love

The 31 Best Luxury Resorts and Hotels in the Caribbean You Should Book Right Now

Timeless icons, next-gen retreats, and private island hideaways—this is the Caribbean at its finest.

March 3, 2026 10:04 AM

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Laura Begley Bloom

COVID + Travel

France Has Reopened to U.S. Travelers—Here’s Everything You Need to Know About Visiting

A reporter based in France breaks down the situation on the ground and what travelers who want to go should know.

July 21, 2021 05:41 PM

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Sara Lieberman

Beer, Wine, + Spirits

Meet the Natural Wine Rebels Transforming France’s Loire Valley

It may seem like nothing changes in the Loire Valley, where the grand châteaux and rolling vineyards have existed for centuries. But beneath that tranquility, a wine revolution is growing.

December 9, 2019 12:24 PM

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Emma John

Weekend Getaways

Local Getaways: Escape to Calistoga, Napa Valley’s Chic Wellness Hideaway

With a long tradition of welcoming spa seekers to its natural hot springs and mud baths, Calistoga is now in the midst of a modern renaissance.

January 28, 2022 08:23 PM

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Michelle Baran

Ocean Cruises

Is Virgin Voyages the Perfect Cruise for Cruise Haters?

Richard Branson said he didn’t like cruises. So, he developed a cruise line for people like him. Did he succeed?

October 14, 2021 05:37 PM

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Jeri Clausing

People

Black Travel Is Not a Monolith

Travel as a transformative form of escapism is not something afforded to everyone, and intersecting identities only make it more challenging for members of marginalized groups.

February 12, 2021 02:02 PM

Ille et Vilaine, Rennes, Saint Georges swimming pool built in 1920 by architect Emmanuel Le Ray, cabins with large pool

Longreads

In France, a Swimming Pool With a Story

In Rennes, one writer discovers the Piscine Saint-Georges—and in turn, more about herself.

June 24, 2024 01:35 PM

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Aislyn Greene

AFAR Advisor

These River Cruises Can Be Highly Personalized

AmaWaterways caters to many different interests and demographics to ensure that every guest experience feels special.

Sponsored by Amawaterways

An aerial view of Marine City and Gwangan Bridge, Busan, South Korea, 10 Oct 2024.

Winter 2025

This Underrated Asian City Is Home to Beaches, Bathhouses, and Rich History

Often bypassed in favor of shinier Seoul, the South Korean city of Busan—known for its beaches, bathhouses, and rich history—is a destination all its own.

January 6, 2025 02:04 PM

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Peggy Orenstein

Small Ship Cruises

5 Different Ways to Take a Cruise

Be the captain of your soul. Carribean yachts, European canal boats, and cargo ships in the South Pacific are just a hop, skip, and a click away.

June 21, 2017 11:20 AM

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Nicholas Gill

Epic Trips

10 Amazing Trips We Would Take Again

AFAR’s partnership with the United States Tour Operators Association has led to some unforgettable travel moments. Here are 10 of the amazing journeys.

September 3, 2020 04:39 PM

Hotels

The Most Anticipated European Hotel Openings of 2019

From a historic ship-turned-hotel docked in Edinburgh to the first Four Seasons in Greece, these are the 10 best new hotels opening across Europe in the new year.

December 20, 2018 05:44 PM

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Sandra Ramani

Winter Sports

Here’s Why to Ski Western Canada this Winter

The awesome ski resorts here stand up to international heavyweights—and they’re easier to travel to.

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