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A split photo with a deep red closet with mirrors on the left, and a living room with a large image of Prince's face and a couch with purple-tinted mood lighting on the right

You Can Now Spend the Night in Prince’s “Purple Rain” House

Airbnb has teamed up with the legendary musician’s band, The Revolution, to offer the rare opportunity to actually stay in the house depicted in the cult movie starring Prince.

September 27, 2024 12:03 PM

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Bailey Berg

Where to Travel Next

Spain Just Named This Small Town Its Most Beautiful Village

The medieval town of Albarracín beat out 249 other places in a survey in the newspaper El País.

October 10, 2018 01:20 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Festivals + Events

There’s a Season for Everything in Bermuda

Sponsored by Bermuda Tourism Authority

Waterfalls surrounded by rocky cliffs with trees

Outdoor Adventure

This State Launched an Official Waterfall Trail—and Some Stops Are Wheelchair-Accessible

The Kentucky Wildlands Waterfall Trail connects 17 cascades across the state’s rugged southern and eastern stretches, and you don’t need to be an expert hiker to experience much of it.

August 7, 2024 07:16 PM

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Bailey Berg

Mexico City, Mexico - March 15, 2022 : Locals and tourists, shops and restaurants on famous Madero Avenue, a historically significant pedestrian street of Mexico City

4 Days In

The Perfect 4 Days in Mexico City, According to Locals

Six tastemakers reveal the best new exhibitions, the top tostadas, and the perfect place for a cocktail.

December 11, 2024 02:50 PM

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Mary Holland

Travel for Good

What Is the Hawai‘i Sovereignty Movement?

A Hawaiian scholar explains the multifaceted movement, which is pushing for the United States to return land taken during an 1893 coup d’état that overthrew the Hawaiian monarchy.

September 2, 2021 05:39 PM

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Aislyn Greene

Mt. Etna smoking with snow dusting the upper half of the mountain and the city of Catania down below

The volcano is one of the most active in the world, but this was the most severe event since February 2021.

June 4, 2025 01:23 PM

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Erica Firpo

Trains

A New High-Speed Train Will Connect These 2 Iconic Italy Destinations Directly

Starting in 2024, travelers will be able to take a single train (versus a cumbersome connection) to travel from the capital to this famed archaeological site.

June 16, 2023 03:00 PM

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Bailey Berg

Longreads

They Used to Be Places Just for Women. Now They’re UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

By the 13th century, many major European cities had established beguinages, or enclosed communities for women looking to live in relative freedom. What remains of them today?

March 8, 2024 09:55 AM

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Melissa Febos

Beer, Wine, + Spirits

Here’s Where to Find Idyllic Italy

Discover wine, wellness, and hospitality in Tuscany and the region of Langhe Monferrato Roero.

Sponsored by Toscana Promozione Turistica and Turismo Langhe Monferrato Roero

Hiking + Cycling

Why Hiking Makes a South Africa Trip Even More Amazing

Unforgettable hikes are part of the experience when you travel South Africa with G Adventures.

Sponsored by South African Tourism

Aman New York recently launched its first monk-led meditation retreat.

Hotels

What Your Wellness Vacation Will Look Like in 2023

AFAR dives deep into the world of hotels and wellness—one of the fastest-growing trends in travel—and reveals what your self-care getaway could look like in 2023.

January 31, 2023 04:35 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

Cities We Love

The 9 Best Things to Do in Charleston

Learn how to do the Charleston by following the locals’ lead. Master these easy steps to find out what makes the Holy City so charming.

March 15, 2019 11:01 AM

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Stratton Lawrence

Art + Culture

Spend a Perfect Weekend in Mexico’s San Miguel de Allende

Discover the cobblestone streets of Mexico’s colorful San Miguel de Allende for a tour of Gothic architecture and curated tequila tastings.

July 22, 2022 10:14 AM

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Kristin Braswell

Jaguar rewilding in Caiman Ecological Refuge, in Brazil's Pantanal.

Safari

Venturing into Brazil’s Pantanal Region on a Jaguar Safari

In the Brazilian wetlands, we track jaguars and hyacinth macaws on a wildlife conservation tour in the same time zone as New York City.

October 17, 2022 01:45 PM

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Laura Dannen Redman

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