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Stargazing, Planetariums, Dark Sky Cities: The Best Places for Astronomy Lovers Along Route 66

Route 66’s attractions aren’t just along the roadside—they’re in the night sky, too.

August 12, 2025 11:25 AM

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Stefanie Waldek

Food + Drink

7 Rooftop Bars with the Best Drinks (and Views) of Asheville

Gaze out at the Blue Ridge Mountains and art deco skyline from behind your chilled martini glass.

April 17, 2024 12:37 PM

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Erin McGrady

Holiday Travel

Our Guide to Last-Minute Holiday 2021 Travel

As fall and winter breaks approach, there’s still hope for a great getaway even if you haven’t booked anything yet.

October 19, 2021 05:03 PM

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Michelle Baran

Food + Drink

The World Opens Its Kitchens to Displaced Chefs for the Refugee Food Festival

San Francisco is joining the roster of cities participating in this annual United Nations-supported project, which offers refugee chefs a place to prepare their signature dishes.

June 6, 2018 04:02 PM

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Flora Tsapovsky

Air Travel News

The Decrypted Truth About the Security of Your Passport

What’s really stored on your passport’s microchip? Can your passport be hacked? Are foreign spies tracking your every move through your passport? Read on, traveler.

March 16, 2018 01:28 PM

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Seamus Bellamy

Air Travel News

Frontier’s Bid for Spirit Could Mean More Low-Cost Fares on More Routes

The merger would make the combined company the fifth largest airline in the U.S. after American, Delta, United, and Southwest.

February 7, 2022 03:34 PM

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David Koenig

Borealis Base Camp is located in a private boreal forest in Interior Alaska.

Stay Here Next

This Hotel Is One of the Best Places in Alaska for Aurora Viewing

This remote glamping retreat in Interior Alaska offers a comfortable base for unparalleled northern lights sightings.

March 28, 2023 01:51 PM

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Bailey Berg

Books

Selema Masekela on the True African Origins of Surfing

The sports commentator and activist shares his thoughts on his new book, the launch of his surf brand Mami Wata in the United States, and the unique spirit of African surf culture.

October 13, 2021 04:49 PM

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Mae Hamilton

Food + Drink

This New Top Chef Host City Is Emerging as One of the South’s Next Great Food Capitals

Here’s how to have a culinary-centric trip in Greenville, South Carolina.

March 13, 2026 10:44 AM

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Stacey Lastoe

Weekend Getaways

The Best Weekend Getaways in the United States

There’s never been a better time to explore close to home.

February 20, 2019 10:53 AM

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Julia Cosgrove

Books

A Thorough (and Honest) Love Letter to the New York City Subway

Sure, it’s home to Pizza Rat. But NYC’s transit system is also a marvel of engineering—and an underground microcosm of the city.

September 10, 2020 12:18 PM

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John E. Morris

AFAR Advisor

Will Luxury Travel Drop in an Election Year?

What should we be worried about?

January 30, 2020 12:22 PM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

Gaudalajara Jalisco, Mexico Feb 23 2024 Historic center with water flowing from the fountain and the Hospicio Cabañas in the background, as tourists enjoy the sunny day of holiday

4 Days In

Spend a Long Weekend in This City for Gothic Catacombs, Mexican Ballet, and the Best Emerging Food in Mexico

As a host city of the World Cup, Guadalajara is ready to fiesta this summer.

April 14, 2026 04:16 PM

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Daniela Castillo Gómez

Four people walking between two rows of wooden barrels

Beer, Wine, + Spirits

A Complete Guide to the Kentucky Bourbon Trail

Everything you need to know to sample your way around the land of Wild Turkey and Maker’s Mark.

April 19, 2025 09:51 AM

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Kara Newman

Centuries of history, world-class dining, Van Leeuwen ice cream (!): NYC's South Street Seaport has it all.

Cities We Love

Where to Eat, Stay, and Play in NYC’s South Street Seaport

Whether you’re here for a memorable night out or a scoop of ice cream and a stroll, use this guide to explore NYC’s South Street Seaport neighborhood.

August 25, 2022 12:33 PM

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Jane L. Levere

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