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What It’s Like to Stay in Iceland’s Most Remote Hotel

Highland Base Kerlingarfjöll is making Iceland’s central highlands an all-seasons destination for those adventurous enough to make the trek.

June 21, 2024 05:45 AM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Museums + Galleries

The Immersive Dr. Seuss Experience Is Coming to Chicago

The attraction is based on the famous children’s books by the author and illustrator.

September 9, 2021 10:49 AM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Beer, Wine, + Spirits

Where to Drink Natural Wine in the Loire Valley

There are more than 190 natural, organic, and biodynamic wineries in the Loire Valley. Here are some of the region’s highlights for planning your next trip.

December 11, 2019 12:44 PM

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Emma John

Books

8 Essential Books for Map Fans

These books feature hundreds of innovative and charming maps from the 1600s to the present day.

December 7, 2020 02:45 PM

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Tim Chester

Tips + News

Egyptian Archeologists Uncover 30 Ancient Coffins With Mummies Intact

The largest discovery of its kind in more than a century will go on display to the public when the Grand Egyptian Museum opens in 2020.

October 25, 2019 12:22 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Festivals + Events

Airbnb’s Newest Experiences Take Pride Online

To coincide with Pride 2020, the platform released its latest collection of Online Experiences, which include a number of virtual activities led by LGBTQ hosts around the world.

June 19, 2020 02:54 PM

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Sarah Buder

We tip our hats to 10 companies who are changing the travel industry for the better.

Fall 2022

The 2022 Travel Vanguard

10 visionary companies that are changing the way we travel.

October 17, 2022 08:30 AM

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Jennifer Flowers

Hiking + Cycling

Brooklyn Bridge to Get Dedicated Bike Lane in Push to Make NYC Bike Friendly

Here’s why that’s a big deal for visitors and locals alike.

February 8, 2021 12:54 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

The Glacier Express is among the dreamiest ways to travel across Switzerland.

Where to Travel Next

How to Enjoy an Eye-Popping Journey Aboard the Glacier Express

As an AFAR travel expert discovered, a magnificent, best-in-class journey awaits on this legendary train. Here are his tips for doing it right.

Sponsored by Switzerland Tourism and Written by Bryan Kinkade

Astoria mineral hot springs free access no fee in the Snake river, near Jackson, south of the Grand Teton National Park, in Wyoming, USA

Natural Wonders

This State Has More Hot Springs Than Towns

With so many soakable springs, Wyoming is a site for sore limbs—and some scorchers too hot for bathing are worth visiting for the surreal views alone.

April 7, 2026 10:38 AM

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Anna Fiorentino

Tips + News

High Line Architects Turn Historic Brooklyn Sugar Factory Into Sweet Riverside Park

From the landscape architects who designed Manhattan’s popular elevated park comes a playful public space along the East River in Brooklyn’s Williamsburg neighborhood.

June 6, 2018 02:25 PM

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Natalie Beauregard

A music box, chocolates, melatonin droplets, tea, and an eye mask arranged on a bed.

Health + Wellness

The Latest Hotel Amenity? A Better Night’s Sleep

Around the world, hotels are creating sleep-enhancing packages to help guests live the dream.

January 26, 2023 10:05 AM

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Bailey Berg

Restaurants + Cafés

This State Now Has More Michelin Starred-Restaurants Than Any Other in the U.S.

Michelin’s first statewide guide awarded 34 California restaurants with new stars this week, bringing the Golden State’s total to 90.

June 4, 2019 06:03 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Cities We Love

The 10 Best Airbnbs in Chicago to Book Right Now

Depending on which neighborhood you want to stay in, there are plenty of options to live like a local in the Windy City. Here’s our guide to the city’s top Airbnb rentals.

January 23, 2019 01:29 PM

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Rebecca Holland

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