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Why This Mexican Caribbean Magic Town Needs to Be on Your Radar

From outdoor adventures to stunning Mayan archaeological sites, Bacalar makes for a truly magical getaway.

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Longreads

In Big Sur, Learning the Value of Being Alone

One writer on how Big Sur’s all-encompassing beauty is what she thinks about when she can’t travel.

March 26, 2020 11:54 AM

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Allison P. Davis

Founder’s Note

What Does it Mean to Be a Global Citizen?

Where we’ve lived—and where we’ve traveled—make us who we are.

February 21, 2017 12:01 PM

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Greg Sullivan

Air Travel News

Data Shows a Summer Travel Surge Is Coming. Will Airfares Surge, Too?

Demand for summer travel is heating up quickly. For those who are ready to get back into the skies, you may want to book those flights sooner rather than later, experts say.

March 16, 2021 02:53 PM

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Michelle Baran

Art + Architecture

How to Explore Houston’s Booming Art Scene

Ongoing growth and affordability are attracting a whole new crop of young creatives to this dynamic Texan city. Here are 9 ways to enjoy their work.

March 15, 2019 08:37 PM

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Lindsay Lambert

Festivals + Events

How to Survive and Thrive at America’s Cup 35

If you’re in Bermuda for the big event, here’s how to make the most of your time in—and out of—the America’s Cup Village.

June 13, 2017 05:39 PM

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David LaHuta

Festivals + Events

3 Amazing Food Festivals in Paris in 2016

Amazing must-dos on the Parisian culinary scene in the upcoming months

February 12, 2016 03:29 PM

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Lindsey Tramuta

Destination Spotlight

The Best Places to Eat, Stay, and Hike in Joshua Tree, California

There’s a lot more to Joshua Tree than the “trees.”

December 5, 2022 07:15 PM

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Mae Hamilton

Hotels

The Mandarin Oriental Bangkok: 143 Years of Tsars and Rock Stars

The historic hotel on Bangkok’s riverbank is one of the oldest properties of the brand . . . and now, after an extensive $90 million renovation, one of its newest.

November 21, 2019 07:00 PM

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Jenny Adams

AFAR Advisor

California With the Kids: A Family Travel Guide

AFAR’s editor in chief on the no-stress way to do Disneyland, favorite kid-friendly hotels, and where to eat in Berkeley.

June 7, 2021 05:13 AM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

Restaurants + Cafés

Why Honey Is the Best Souvenir to Bring Home From a Trip

An avid traveler describes how local honeys can bring the world into your kitchen.

August 2, 2016 03:54 PM

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Leslie Pariseau

Loyalty + Rewards

United Just Launched a New Credit Card With up to 100,000 Bonus Miles

Enjoy statement credits toward flights and Global Entry, plus bonus miles on everyday purchases like dining and streaming services.

April 8, 2021 06:19 PM

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Eric Rosen

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Natural Wonders

How to See the August Solar Eclipse, According to an Eclipse Concierge

Where, how, when, and why to watch this phenomenon

July 25, 2017 03:41 PM

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Sarah Purkrabek

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