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Your Go-To Guide to Modernism Week in Palm Springs

Here’s everything you need to know to plan a perfect itinerary for this year’s celebration of midcentury modern design, taking place February 14 through February 24, 2019.

January 29, 2019 09:32 PM

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Carole Dixon

Safari

How to See Silverback Gorillas in Uganda and Rwanda

Use these tips and list of recommended tour operators to plan a trip to see the famed silverback gorillas in Uganda or Rwanda.

July 11, 2022 11:05 AM

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Bailey Berg

Two people embracing near the harbor of Mumbai.

In the Magazine

An Insider’s Guide to Mumbai, India

Everything you need to know about one of the world’s most populous cities.

September 20, 2023 10:42 AM

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Sarika Bansal

Travel for Good

How to Travel Ethically in Sub-Saharan Africa

AFAR spoke with Dr. Chika Ezeanya-Esiobu, an expert in indigenous knowledge, who shared her thoughts about meaningful travel through Africa.

February 13, 2020 09:38 AM

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Christine Ajudua

Natural Wonders

Stargazers Rejoice: United States Gets 3 New International Dark Sky Parks

Since late April, parks in Colorado, Arizona, and Utah have been recognized by the International Dark-Sky Association as exceptional stargazing locations.

May 14, 2019 06:56 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Art + Architecture

A Massive Sculpture of Hands Is Gripping the Attention of Crowds in Venice

“Building Bridges” is a follow-up to Italian artist Lorenzo Quinn’s 2017 “Support” sculpture in Venice.

May 14, 2019 03:10 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

The outdoor Sunset Bar on the Celebrity Beyond cruise ship

Cruise News

New Celebrity Ship Brings Style, Fine Dining, and Wellness to the High Seas

The newly launched cruise ship “Celebrity Beyond” has brought in some serious food, fitness, and design star power.

November 18, 2022 08:05 PM

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Fran Golden

Epic Trips

5 Dreamy Summer Escapes You Could Win

Pack your bags for a warm-weather getaway you won’t forget.

The travel industry has a long way to go to reach its climate ambitions of net-zero by 2050, but these companies and destinations are stepping up to the challenge.

November 29, 2022 06:42 PM

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Kathleen Rellihan

Cities We Love

Why You Should Go to New York City This Summer

Everything old is new again in New York.

May 25, 2019 01:52 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Outdoor Adventure

Northern Lights, Night Skiing, and Paddling Bioluminescent Waters: Canada’s Best After-Dark Adventures

See the Great White North in a different, lower light on one of these noctourism adventures.

August 21, 2025 04:30 PM

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Lola Augustine Brown

Travelers who had hoped to visit Machu Picchu will need to cancel or postpone their plans.

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