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Art + Culture

Chasing a Literary Lion in Lisbon

Tracing the life of a Portuguese poet becomes a way into the local culture.

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Family Travel

Visiting Venice, Kids in Tow

You know this Italian city is magic. Here’s how to convince your kids of that, too.

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Hotels

It’s Not Too Late to Book These Hotels in New Orleans for Mardi Gras

Carnival season is here, but there’s still time to make reservations for a last-minute trip to the Big Easy.

January 12, 2024 10:08 AM

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Lyndsey Matthews

dining table with eight chairs at the Toscana on the Oceania Vista cruise ship

Ocean Cruises

Oceania’s First New Cruise Ship in a Decade Sets High Bar for Fine Dining at Sea

The 1,200-passenger “Vista” also offers some of the best new solo cabins as well as impressive onboard and in-port immersive experiences.

May 26, 2023 07:30 PM

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Terry Ward

Food + Drink

Take a Bite (and Sip) out of These 7 Summer Food and Wine Festivals

From classic Italian street foods to Maine’s well-loved lobster rolls, these summer food festivals will please plenty of palates.

July 19, 2022 03:49 PM

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Susan B. Barnes

The main swimming pool at Chileno Bay, Cabo San Lucas

Stay Here Next

Why You Should Plan a Vacation Around This Beach Resort in Cabo, Mexico

Secluded beaches. Swimmable waters. Casual oceanfront dining. Do Cabo the right way at this quietly lavish beach resort.

April 2, 2024 08:00 AM

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Tim Chester

Cities We Love

Everything You Need to Know to (Smartly) Navigate New York City

Explore on foot. Eat at the bar. Buy same-day Broadway tickets. Tips from New Yorkers on surviving—and thriving—in NYC.

September 10, 2020 06:16 PM

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Staff

Packing Tips + Gear

The 11 Best Travel Cameras

Whether you’re an amateur shutterbug or constantly honing your travel photography skills, these excellent options make finding the right camera for you a snap.

July 7, 2020 10:52 PM

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Maggie Fuller

view from above of a colorful Basque-inspired carpaccio dish on a decorative white plate

As part of a new “Tastemakers” program, dining reservation app Resy is helping users discover standout local eateries in six U.S. cities throughout the month of August.

August 1, 2023 07:03 PM

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Chris Dong

Travel Tips + Etiquette

Can Taking the Myers-Briggs Personality Test Help You Figure out How to Travel?

Plenty of sites claim to predict your ideal trip based on your character. We took the test to find out if it works.

November 20, 2019 05:28 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Tips + News

Summer Was Europe’s Slowest Travel Season in Recent History

And with the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, the fall might not be much better.

September 8, 2020 01:37 PM

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Raf Casert

September / October 2021

A Reunion Worth the Wait

AFAR cofounder Greg Sullivan reflects on the past year and a half—and how the travel industry is blazing a path forward.

August 12, 2021 02:20 PM

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Greg Sullivan

The Wallowa Mountains are one of many natural spaces you can explore on these hikes.

Outdoor Adventure

7 Beautiful Multi-Day Hikes in the United States to Lodges With Beds and Cooked Meals

Experience national parks and renowned trails without worrying about accommodations.

June 24, 2026 05:47 PM

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Alisha McDarris

Montana countryside in Custer's gravesite at the battle of Little Bighorn overlooking the vast midwest American landscape on a cool spring day. there is a metal art installation of the battle

America 250

Lowriders, Rodeos, and Cowboy Poetry: America 250 Celebrations in the West

The West may have joined the union later, but its states are rolling out full-scale America 250 programming.

June 22, 2026 07:04 AM

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Ashlea Halpern

Cruise News

The 65-Day Cruise That Starts in Antarctica and Ends in Milwaukee

Though if you prefer, you could start in Duluth, Minnesota, and end in Antarctica.

June 6, 2022 11:50 PM

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Bailey Berg

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