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The courtyard at The Nickel hotel in Charleston with rattan seating and wrought iron details

A New Boutique Hotel in Charleston Looks Like a European Townhouse, with Stylish Rooms and Top-Floor Terraces

The stylish, residential-feeling new Nickel hotel in Charleston is in a neighborhood known for its historic charm and lively energy.

August 8, 2025 10:39 AM

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Jenny Adams

In the Magazine

Singapore’s Geylang Neighborhood Is Developing a New Reputation as a Foodie Hot Spot

In a metropolis known for its squeaky-clean streets, a tale of two cities emerges.

December 1, 2021 02:31 PM

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Lester V. Ledesma

In the Magazine

As the Pandemic (Hopefully) Wanes, Chicago Is Back and Stronger Than Ever

The Windy City is roaring back from the pandemic, thanks to its entrepreneurial spirit and strong sense of pride.

December 1, 2021 02:08 PM

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Elaine Glusac

AFAR Advisor

AFAR Advisor Survey Contest Rules & Regulations

September through November 2019

October 29, 2019 05:04 PM

Packing Tips + Gear

Care Package Ideas to Brighten Any Travel Lover’s Day

Whether you’d rather DIY or order one online, these travel-themed care packages will bridge the gap between you and your loved ones.

May 29, 2020 05:43 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Tips + News

Airbnb, Resilient in Pandemic, Goes Forward With IPO

Airbnb proved its resilience in a year that has upended global travel. Now it needs to prove to investors that it sees more growth ahead.

December 10, 2020 02:55 PM

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Dee-Ann Durbin

People enjoying the nice summer weather in Meldrum Bay, Manitoulin Island, Ontario, Canada

History + Culture

You Can Camp on Remote Lakes, Soar Over a National Park, and Spot Polar Bears on These Epic Canadian Tours

Explore the nature and culture of the Great White North with these Indigenous-owned companies and organizations.

May 15, 2025 12:54 PM

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Debbie Olsen

Tips + News

The Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games Have Been Postponed Until Summer 2021

The event will now start almost exactly a year after it was supposed to, in July 2021.

March 30, 2020 01:22 PM

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Michelle Baran

Stay Here Next

This New South African Safari Camp Offers Bold Design, Regionally Inspired Cuisine, and Epic Wildlife Viewing

South Africa’s new Masiya’s Camp is a riot of color in the bushveld, with burgundy tents, curated African art, and a strong design point of view.

July 24, 2025 11:25 AM

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Richard Holmes

National Parks

The Woman Who Changed the Grand Canyon

Mary Colter’s genius survives in the iconic architecture and interiors of several landmark buildings—but you might not know it.

June 14, 2022 09:43 AM

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Alex Pulaski

Food + Drink

9 Coffee Subscriptions and Boxes for Beans From Around the World

Treat yourself to one of these monthly or weekly craft coffee subscriptions. Bonus: They also make great gifts for loved ones in need of a pick-me-up.

June 4, 2020 05:08 PM

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Sarah Buder

Food + Drink

The Big Business of New Orleans’s King Cakes

How a humble European pastry became the Big Easy’s most delicious symbol of Mardi Gras.

February 28, 2022 07:59 PM

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Robin Catalano

U.S. Beaches

Best U.S. Beaches for Beginning Surfers

Surf’s up: These laid-back beaches and friendly breaks are ideal for beginner surfers looking to learn the basics.

May 21, 2019 02:43 PM

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Deb Hopewell

Two adults and a child bike on a wooden path that cuts through the green grass in the mountain valley. Behind them, green trees and large gray mountains loom.

Festivals + Events

7 Festivals Near Yosemite That Are Worth Planning Your Trip Around

Come for the waterfalls and wildflowers; stay for the festivals and live music.

Sponsored by Yosemite Mariposa County Tourism Bureau

Air Travel News

JetBlue’s First London Flights From NYC Take Off

The first transatlantic JetBlue flights from JFK to Heathrow are finally operating.

August 11, 2021 08:37 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

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