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The One Summer Treat You Need to Try in All 50 States

Across the country, we wait eagerly for summer’s seasonal fruits, fried treats, and nostalgic snacks. These 50 are always worth the wait.

June 22, 2018 06:08 PM

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Shilo Urban

Art + Architecture

How to Explore Houston’s Booming Art Scene

Ongoing growth and affordability are attracting a whole new crop of young creatives to this dynamic Texan city. Here are 9 ways to enjoy their work.

March 15, 2019 08:37 PM

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Lindsay Lambert

Cities We Love

The Ultimate Palm Springs Travel Guide

Less than two hours from Los Angeles, Palm Springs has long been the city’s popular desert getaway, welcoming both Hollywood stars and less famous visitors.

January 31, 2019 07:00 PM

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Staff

Beer, Wine, + Spirits

The Best Wineries in the U.S. for Rosé Lovers

Head to one of these 11 wineries for your next rosé holiday.

July 31, 2017 04:08 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Weekend Getaways

10 Small Towns in the U.S. to Visit This Winter

Bigger isn’t always better when it’s time to get away. Case in point: These smaller, off-the-radar enclaves across the United States are well worth the wander come wintertime.

December 3, 2019 05:31 PM

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Ashlea Halpern

Founder’s Note

American Beauty: Don’t Forget to Travel in Your Own Backyard

AFAR’s cofounder on staying curious—even when you’re on home turf.

August 1, 2016 12:38 PM

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Greg Sullivan

Travel Tips + Etiquette

What You Need to Know About Travel During Hurricane Season

Follow these tips to approach your trip prepared.

September 6, 2017 02:54 PM

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Matt Villano

Road Trips

What It’s Really Like on the Road in Mexico

How to wander from deserts of Guanajuato to the lush Pacific Coast by bus and by car

August 9, 2016 06:40 PM

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Krista Connor

Bars + Nightlife

Basque Country Off the Beaten Path: How to Eat & Drink like a Local

Take a cooking class in San Sebastian, hop between wine bars in a seaside coastal village, or taste Rioja’s luscious red wines from the source.

November 25, 2015 07:05 PM

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Jessica Colley Clarke

Cities We Love

The Influencer: Justin Devillier, Chef

Where to go in New Orleans, according to James Beard Award–winning chef Justin Devillier.

February 22, 2019 03:27 PM

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Andrew Parks

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Hotels

5 Hotels That Will Awaken Your Inner Artist

These hotel openings and events will do just that.

April 1, 2016 07:12 PM

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Nicoletta Richardson

Art + Architecture

6 U.S. Cities With Powerful Murals That Show the Fight for Justice Never Stops

A visit to any of these bold works of art, emblazoned on city walls across the country, is a reminder of the urgency of our many different battles for equal rights, both past and present.

April 17, 2019 07:29 PM

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Maya Kroth

Travel Tips + Etiquette

Do Travelers Really Need Emergency Medical Insurance?

Illness or injury on vacation in a foreign country can be financially ruinous at best and life-threatening at worst.

December 6, 2017 05:29 PM

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David K. Gibson

Water Sports

The 7 Best Places to Get Certified to Scuba Dive

Scuba diving is a great way to see the world. Here’s how to get started

February 18, 2016 04:49 PM

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Andrew Evans

Cities We Love

Fondazione Prada in Milan Is the Ultimate Eye Candy

On the gritty industrial outskirts of Milan, Miuccia Prada, Rem Koolhaas, and Wes Anderson have dreamed up the contemporary home of Fondazione Prada.

September 22, 2015 12:28 PM

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Adam H. Graham

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