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Experience Palmetto Bluff’s Southern Wonderland

Paddle three rivers, tee up at a signature golf course, and hop on the saddle for a trail ride through the forest at the enchanting Palmetto Bluff resort.

July 6, 2017 04:36 PM

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Palmetto Bluff

Outdoor Adventure

6 Adventures in the Middle East That Just Got Easier

Israel’s new airport is making a whole region more reachable—here are six things to add to your itinerary for when you land.

May 24, 2019 06:08 PM

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Devorah Lev-Tov

Art + Architecture

This Former Prison Is Hong Kong’s Best New Arts Hub

Doing time at Tai Kwun used to be an alarming prospect. Now you’ll want to devote hours to the free heritage site’s exhibitions and performances.

July 10, 2018 03:31 PM

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Kate Appleton

Packing Tips + Gear

18 Travel-Size Toiletries AFAR Staffers Always Pack

These are the must-have travel toiletries we take with us wherever we go.

October 25, 2019 05:08 PM

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Staff

Outdoor Adventure

Learning to Live With Less in the Colombian Amazon

A mother travels into the rain forest with her husband and two young sons, where they learn invaluable lessons from the indigenous Tikuna people about existing without modern luxuries.

October 25, 2019 01:25 PM

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Michele Bigley

Here’s Why It Seems Like Everyone Is Going to Portugal Right Now

You’re definitely not imagining things.

June 22, 2018 06:45 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Travel Tips + Etiquette

How to Calm Your Travel Anxiety

Tips for the anxious traveler

January 6, 2020 01:54 PM

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Julia Cosgrove

Islands

Escaping to Cat Island, the Best-Kept Secret in the Bahamas

Most tourists haven’t heard of it. Many Bahamians haven’t been there. Here’s why Cat Island should be your next island getaway.

May 23, 2019 11:32 AM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Travel Tales

A Kerala Native Journeyed Into Its Jungle. She Returned Speaking a New Language.

How a nature-phobic city girl opened her eyes to the wild side of India that seethes beyond the tea plantations and languid rivers.

May 24, 2018 08:40 PM

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Shahnaz Habib

Epic Trips

What It’s Like to Sleep on a Glacier in Denali’s New (and Only) Luxury Lodge

At Sheldon Chalet, you’ll wake up surrounded by Denali National Park.

July 4, 2018 01:26 PM

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Alex Schechter

History + Culture

Spain’s Parador Hotels Let You Sleep Where Royalty Ruled and Battles Ensued

The government has converted 97 significant buildings into boutique hotels up and down the country, making for a history-rich road trip.

October 9, 2019 06:28 PM

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Andrea Guthmann

Art + Architecture

How the Joshua Tree Desert Became an Oasis of Cool

The Mojave Desert is the unlikely home of a freewheeling creative movement.

August 25, 2015 05:04 PM

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Aislyn Greene

Epic Trips

Go Behind the Scenes of More Than 50 Luxury Brands This October

The French luxury group behind Moët Hennessy and Louis Vuitton is opening the doors to dozens of its workshops and ateliers never seen by the public. Here’s how to get tickets.

September 21, 2018 07:27 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Restaurants + Cafés

The Best New Restaurants in London in 2018

From a Michelin star winner in Piccadilly to a casual laksa bar in Islington, these eight newcomers are worth a trip to London.

December 13, 2018 10:34 AM

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Emma John

LGBTQ Travel

The Best Caribbean Islands for Gay and Lesbian Travelers

Worrying about an atmosphere of anti-gay attitudes can cast a shadow over a getaway when all you want is some fun under the sun. Here are the islands you’ll find most welcoming.

May 3, 2019 02:50 PM

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John Newton

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