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Discover What Traveling in Style Means to You

From outdoor adventures and historical treasures to culinary delights and cultural gems, quiz yourself to get the itinerary of your dreams for Greater Fort Lauderdale.

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Food + Drink

5 Caribbean Foods Worth the Trip

From rich curries to conch salad, the Caribbean is home to culinary traditions steeped in history.

January 7, 2022 12:04 PM

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Jessica van Dop DeJesus

Cities We Love

A Local’s Guide to St. George’s, Grenada, for Cruise Ship Visitors

The Spice Island promises a host of delights, whether you have a few hours or a few days.

December 4, 2024 03:07 PM

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Terry Ward

Where to Travel Next

Go Beyond the Beaches in Fort Myers

From soaring high above mangroves and barrier islands to joining intimate music recording sessions, the greater Fort Myers area may surprise you.

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Off The Tourist Trail

How To Enjoy Costa Rica’s Beaches and Wildlife Without the Crowds

In this Central American paradise, you can see tapirs and sloths, surf the Caribbean or Pacific, and dance to calypso music—all without joining the tourist masses.

August 4, 2025 02:58 PM

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Mona Gable

This tent at the JW Marriott Masai Mara Lodge in Kenya features a plunge pool that faces the Masai Mara landscape.

Stay Here Next

Use Your Marriott Bonvoy Points on This Dreamy Safari Lodge in Kenya

The JW Marriott Masai Mara Lodge in Kenya excels in wildlife sightings, wellness, and photography skill building.

July 26, 2024 11:44 AM

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Sarika Bansal

Dromoland castle stone exterior with blue skies

Hotels We Love

These Are the 22 Best Historic Hotels Around the World

These remarkable hotel makeovers of historic buildings are bringing the past to life again.

April 21, 2026 07:10 PM

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Mary Holland

History + Culture

A History Lover’s Guide to Martinique

Venture beyond the beaches to museums, memorials, and even castle ruins to learn more about Martinique’s unique heritage.

March 31, 2022 04:47 PM

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Dana Givens

Travel for Good

Africa’s Elephants Are in Peril—but Travel Could Help Protect Them

A new designation will help conservationists, and travelers, better support the world’s largest terrestrial mammals.

April 29, 2021 04:36 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

Trains

How to Explore South Africa by Luxury Train

Kick back in comfort on this South African rail tour with Goway.

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Sustainable Travel

Our Favorite Sustainable Museums, Restaurants, and Shops to Visit in Charleston in 2025

The historic South Carolina city is known for preserving its past, but many locals are working to ensure its natural and cultural pillars survive well into the future.

December 13, 2024 11:57 AM

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Lauren Mowery

AFAR Advisor

How to Travel Your Roots by Zoom

Until we can travel again, find your heritage on Zoom through expert genealogists, DNA kits, and trip planners.

March 18, 2021 12:25 PM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

A lone traveler gazes out over the breathtaking Quilotoa Crater Lake in Ecuador. The vibrant turquoise waters of the lake contrast against the rugged, mountainous landscape, creating a serene.

Hiking + Cycling

This 200-Mile Trek Passes 7 Volcanoes, Hot Springs, and a Legendary Lost Treasure

The Avenue of the Volcanoes in Ecuador takes hikers from ancient village to ancient village.

December 18, 2025 10:07 AM

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Colleen Kelly

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