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Photo caption: Rosewood Mayakoba supports K’iin Beh, a nonprofit school in Playa del Carmen, Mexico.

Hotels

The Future of Luxury Hospitality Is Social Impact, According to Rosewood Hotel Group

The luxury hotel brand announced its sustainability strategy, built around people and the planet.

June 15, 2023 09:15 AM

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Jennifer Flowers

The entryway to the opulent grand Zwinger museum complex in Dresden, Germany

History + Culture

The Rich Heritage in This German Region Makes It a Must-Visit on Your Next Europe Holiday

Descend into ancient mine shafts, visit skilled woodcarvers, soar to the top of eastern Germany’s highest mountain, and soak up the charm of historic towns.

Sponsored by Hilton and the German National Tourist Board

Outdoor Adventure

The Crowd-Free California Redwoods Trip That Everyone Should Take Once

After a recent trip to the redwoods, Afar cofounder Greg Sullivan shares why this slice of Northern California is unlike anywhere else he’s traveled.

September 15, 2025 10:16 AM

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Greg Sullivan

Tips + News

You’ll Be Able to Travel to the International Space Station by 2020

All you’ll need is $55 million.

November 7, 2018 01:33 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Embrace the Slow Life—and Maybe a Few Trees—in Big Sur

Road Trips

California’s One of the Best States for Road Trips—11 Photo-Worthy Drives That Prove It

The coastal Highway 1 route is, of course, on the list, along with many you may have never heard of.

July 17, 2025 09:46 AM

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Jessie Beck

Air Travel News

All Emotional Support Animals Could Be Banned From Planes Soon

If the proposed changes pass, only properly trained service dogs could fly for free in the future.

January 23, 2020 01:37 PM

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David Koenig

Hotels

Think Inside the Box: The Coolest Revamped Shipping Container Hotels

These eco-chic hotels, hostels, and pop-ups mix modern design, tiny house living, and a sustainable ethos.

November 20, 2018 07:38 PM

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Mandy Ellis

Steamboat Springs, Colorado, United States

Off The Tourist Trail

How to Avoid the Crowds in Colorado’s Ski Towns—From Aspen to Quiet Mountain Resorts

Read these local recommendations for less-crowded ski areas and tips for navigating the popular resorts.

December 17, 2025 05:30 PM

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Bailey Berg

Tips + News

Abu Dhabi’s Billion-Dollar Warner Bros. World Indoor Theme Park Is Now Open

At 1.65 million square feet, Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi is the largest indoor theme park in the world.

July 26, 2018 04:09 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Road Trips

The Complete Guide to Taking an RV Road Trip in the U.S.

For travelers who are ready to hit the road in a recreational vehicle, these are the resources you will need to get rolling.

October 6, 2020 12:59 PM

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Michelle Baran

A 200-year-old hotel in Dublin is a great place to start tracing your Irish roots, with the help of a genealogy butler.

History + Culture

This Dublin Hotel’s Genealogy Butler Can Find Your Irish Roots

Helen Kelly has helped hundreds of guests at the Shelbourne hotel in Dublin track down their ancestors.

August 19, 2022 03:06 PM

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Juliet Izon

Art + Architecture

LA’s Latest Pop-Up Is a Grocery Store Made of Felt

The 2,800 square foot “supermarket” is stocked with over 30,000 handmade items available for purchase.

August 14, 2018 05:43 PM

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Sarah Buder

Festivals + Events

Asheville, N.C.'s Best Festivals Celebrate Yoga, Pride, Black Culture, and Much More

From one of the biggest Pride parties in North Carolina to a food fest planned by James Beard winners, Asheville delivers a full year of events to plan around.

November 10, 2023 02:40 PM

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Jenn Rice

Air Travel News

Delta Just Made Its Economy Seats Bigger

Yes, you read that correctly. Delta is giving passengers more room, not taking it away.

July 10, 2018 03:48 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Museums + Galleries

You May Now Have to Pay Admission at NYC’s Metropolitan Museum if . . .

The New York Metropolitan Museum of Art may start enforcing a stricter admissions policy.

May 1, 2017 04:14 PM

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Matt Villano

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