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With Recovery of Last Case, New Zealand Has Eradicated COVID-19

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said COVID-19 restrictions will be lifted—but don’t expect to plan a trip to New Zealand anytime soon.

June 8, 2020 01:38 PM

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Nick Perry

Water Sports

This Virtual Tour of the Great Barrier Reef With David Attenborough Is the Escape We Need

Explore one of the greatest wonders of the natural world on an engaging and in-depth interactive journey with a living legend.

April 8, 2020 06:27 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Natural Wonders

You Can Soon Watch the Northern Lights From a Hot Air Balloon

Can you imagine anything more epic yet peaceful than floating 130 feet above an Arctic landscape while watching the aurora borealis?

January 22, 2020 07:24 PM

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Maggie Fuller

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Longreads

10 Minutes from the Taj Mahal, a Must-Visit Café With a Mission

The world’s first café staffed by acid attack survivors, Sheroes Hangout opened in 2015 in Agra and has since expanded to two other locations.

May 6, 2025 11:16 AM

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Iona Brannon

Working Flower Farm South Africa Airbnb Pool

Hotels

14 Airbnbs You’ll Want to Book Just for the Pool

From Palm Springs to Palermo, these Airbnbs with pools are worth adding to your wish list for future trips.

June 28, 2023 08:02 AM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

Califas Shrimps from Illyanna Maisonet's Diasporican

Books

Illyanna Maisonet Explores Puerto Rican American Cuisine’s Past—and Future—in Her Debut Cookbook

Guichis, lechón, picadillo: Take a deep, delicious dive into the foods of the Puerto Rican diaspora with “Diasporican.”

October 17, 2022 03:20 PM

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Mae Hamilton

Hotels

You Can Surf and Stay at This Cutting-Edge Hotel in New York City

An award-winning hotel, an international clothing brand, and a local surf school have teamed up to let travelers experience NYC as never before.

July 5, 2017 04:34 PM

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Sarah Buder

Packing Tips + Gear

4 End-of-Season Sales Worth Shopping

Whether you have a spring ski trip planned or are just planning ahead for next year, nab 50 percent discounts on cold weather and ski gear from Aether, REI, and more.

March 5, 2021 04:31 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

A man with a selfie stick suba diving near the Great Barrier Reef.

Outdoor Adventure

Explore the World’s Oceans on These 7 Eco-Friendly Trips

Here’s how to get out on (and under) the water sustainably.

May 16, 2023 04:16 PM

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Chloe Arrojado

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Hotels

7 Airbnbs in Key West to Book for a Seaside Getaway

These waterfront condos, historic bungalows—and, yes, even a houseboat—have top-notch ratings on Airbnb.

May 24, 2024 10:42 AM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

Travel Tips + Etiquette

I Was Nervous for My 15-Year-Old Autistic Daughter to Fly Alone for the First Time, But She Proved Me Wrong

Daughter and dad have an honest conversation about what it’s like to take a solo flight as a teenager with autism.

April 16, 2025 01:18 PM

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Matt Villano

Outdoor Adventure

For $88 per Night, You Can Have 5,850 Acres of Montana All to Yourself

This October, two lucky guests will be the only occupants on Andesite Mountain in Big Sky, Montana. Here’s how to secure this one-time-only Airbnb listing.

April 27, 2021 06:31 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Books

28 Independent Bookstores in the U.S. You Should Visit

From a shipping container in Portland, Maine, to the world’s largest indie bookstore in Portland, Oregon, these are Afar staffers’ favorite bookshops.

November 19, 2025 03:21 AM

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Aislyn Greene

Hotels

A Hotel in Denver Wants to Throw a Puppies and Prosecco Party in Your Room

It’s a dream come true for the dog- and wine-loving set. Plus, it’s for a good cause.

July 31, 2019 12:49 PM

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Kate Sommers-Dawes

This guest room at the Four Seasons Hotel Osaka has blond wood interiors and views of the city.

Stay Here Next

At this New Hotel in Osaka, Michelin-Starred Dining Meets Japanese Hospitality

At the new Four Seasons Hotel Osaka, there’s an exclusive modern ryokan within the hotel and an enticing culinary program.

January 31, 2025 04:29 PM

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Yukari Sakamoto

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