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Trains

New Zealand’s Most Beautiful Train Ride Is Reopening in December

The Coastal Pacific Train is back after being closed for two years after the Kaikoura earthquake destroyed the tracks along the scenic route.

October 17, 2018 05:30 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Weekend Getaways

Surprise Trips Are More Popular Than Ever—Here’s What It’s Like When a Stranger Plans Your Vacation

One AFAR editor let the surprise travel agency Pack Up and Go plan a mystery road trip—one where she didn’t find out her destination until the moment she walked out the door.

January 25, 2019 04:19 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Epic Trips

New Zealand Will Welcome You With Open Arms

A Māori proverb comes to define days spent exploring New Zealand with some of its indigenous people.

October 7, 2019 04:17 PM

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Sarah Buder

Tips + News

A Castle Seen in “The Crown” Is Now Available on Airbnb

Netflix used Belvoir Castle as a filming location in its hit drama starring Olivia Coleman. Now you can rent it for limited 1-night stays this winter—including New Year’s Eve.

December 16, 2019 07:01 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Cities We Love

Why Now Is the Best Time to Visit London

Between royal celebrations, the return of large-scale events (ahem, Elton John at Hyde Park), and a flock of new hotels and restaurants, now is the time to hop the pond.

June 17, 2022 07:57 PM

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Michelle Baran

Cities We Love

Let North Georgia’s Smaller, Shining Cities Charm You

North Georgia has an appeal all its own with its picturesque towns, outdoor activities, and dining experiences, all making for a fulfilling vacation any time of year.

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Hotels

Why Lake Como Will Forever Be a Dream Destination

LIVE from Lake Como: Talking to Valentina De Santis, owner and CEO of the Grand Hotel Tremezzo.

August 27, 2020 05:24 AM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

Tips + News

The Highest Outdoor Observation Deck in the Western Hemisphere Is Now Open

The “Edge” in New York City’s Hudson Yards real estate development opened to the public on March 11. Here’s why it’s worth visiting.

March 11, 2020 06:05 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Beaches

Where to Escape the Summer Crowds in Croatia

With a sweeping coastline and Adriatic islands galore, Croatia travel is booming. Here’s where to enjoy a sun-soaked trip, minus the crowds.

May 24, 2019 11:36 AM

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Kristin Vuković

Tips + News

The Bahamas to Travelers: We’re Still Open for Business

The tourist-dependent nation wants visitors to know that many of the islands were unscathed by Hurricane Dorian.

September 9, 2019 07:36 PM

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Dee-Ann Durbin

Restaurants + Cafés

Cheese Tea: The Bizarre Drink to Order Next Time You’re in Shanghai (or San Antonio)

The odd combo works much better than it sounds, and there’s a load of flavors to discover.

August 31, 2018 02:52 PM

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Kat Odell

Longreads

Welcome to the New All-Inclusive

Goodbye, buffet lines and colored wristbands. Hello, butler service and yachts. Making the case for a different type of luxury resort.

April 25, 2024 02:50 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

Where to Travel Next

The Essential Guide to Prince Edward Island

It may be Canada’s smallest province, but P.E.I. punches well above its weight with charming towns, a historic capital city, a sprawling national park, and lots and lots of lobster.

March 11, 2022 03:16 PM

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Michael Kaminer

Beer, Wine, + Spirits

How Chile’s Oldest Grape Became the Unlikely Star of a Natural Wine Movement

In a leafy valley between the Andes and the coastal range, Chile’s ancient vines are producing the country’s freshest natural wines.

June 5, 2019 05:53 PM

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Alice Feiring

The rituals deck at Palmaia, the House of Aia

Health + Wellness

A Skeptical Traveler Finds Inner Peace—and a Great Vegan Croissant—at a Mexican Wellness Retreat

Hidden on a 14-acre property in the beach-fronted jungles of Mexico’s Riviera Maya, Palmaia encourages guests to look inward and connect with the region’s otherworldly beauty.

January 9, 2023 08:58 PM

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Mae Hamilton

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