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10 Airbnbs We’re Bumping to the Top of Our Wish Lists

Airbnb just revealed its 51 most wish-listed rentals in each state (and D.C.). These are the ones AFAR staffers are pining over.

January 11, 2021 09:06 AM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Spring 2022

Birding Around the World: A Beginner’s Guide

All around the world, bird tours and trips are taking flight. Inside, your go-to guide on how to bird, where to bird, and what gear to buy.

May 3, 2022 08:25 PM

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Svati Kirsten Narula

Weekend Getaways

Why Your Next Weekend Getaway Should Be to San Diego

Beyond the relaxed beach scene, the city pulses with energy. Here’s how to experience both sides.

Sponsored by Marriott

Bars + Nightlife

Miami’s 9 Coolest Rooftop Bars

Elevate your Miami nightlife experience—quite literally—at these sky-high watering holes.

November 13, 2018 05:10 PM

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Shayne Benowitz

AFAR Advisor

How Travel Leaders Group Is Working With NYU to Define (and Fix) Overtourism

Travel advisors play a big role in shifting travel decisions.

September 18, 2019 03:09 PM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

Air Travel News

New Orleans’s Best New Place to Eat Is the Airport—and Both Fliers and Nonfliers Can Indulge

The city’s new airport terminal features an impressive roster of restaurants from some of the city’s most respected chefs, and you don’t need a boarding pass to try them out.

December 13, 2019 04:03 PM

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Michelle Baran

Hotels

An Elegant New York Building Gets a Makeover for Its Second Act

Sponsored by The Beekman

Museums + Galleries

Airbnb Wants You to Have the Sleepover of Your Life—at the Louvre

Here’s how two lucky art lovers can win a night at the world’s most-visited museum all to themselves.

April 2, 2019 06:00 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Books

Bats Are Hanging Out in the Library. What Gives?

In Wales and Portugal, flying mammals have taken roost in unusual places.

December 12, 2019 01:49 PM

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Julie H. Case

Books

The “Little Women” Trip You’ll Want to Take in Massachusetts

Greta Gerwig’s upcoming adaptation of Louisa May Alcott’s classic novel reminds us why this historic New England town is worth a visit for literature lovers.

December 11, 2019 02:05 PM

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Pat Tompkins

Food + Drink

Lufthansa Is Tapping Kegs of Beer on Certain Flights for Oktoberfest

Celebrate the annual beer festival at 30,000 feet this year.

September 19, 2018 07:26 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

September / October 2021

2021 Stay List: Best New Sustainable Hotels

These international hotels offer eco-conscious and stylish accommodations that will leave guests with a clean conscience.

August 16, 2021 09:03 AM

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Jennifer Flowers

Cities We Love

10 Reasons to Go to London This Fall

There are plenty of exciting hotel openings, exhibits, and more to discover in the U.K.’s capital from now until the end of the year.

October 12, 2018 08:20 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Hiking + Cycling

Why Your Winter Cycling Trip Should Be in Tucson

It’s not just the winding trails and desert vistas that make this an ideal winter cycling destination.

October 12, 2018 06:13 PM

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Frederick Reimers

History + Culture

10 Distinctive Lighthouses in the California Bay Area

From Point Arena to Pacific Grove, here are 10 lighthouses near San Francisco and the Bay Area you can visit.

June 29, 2020 03:44 PM

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Pat Tompkins

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