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The accommodations at Nayara Tented Camp face Costa Rica's Arenal volcano.

Hotels We Love

13 Standout Luxury Resorts in Costa Rica, From Jungle Hideaways to Beach Retreats

From beaches to jungles, these Costa Rica resorts immerse travelers in the country’s most picturesque natural settings.

April 20, 2026 02:27 PM

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Devorah Lev-Tov

The Tree Haus accommodations at the Green O are elevated 23 feet off the ground.

Hotels We Love

America’s 13 Coziest Hotels to Visit This Winter

With their firepits and comfort-minded interiors, these are the best hideaways where you can embrace the chill this season.

January 13, 2026 12:55 PM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

Hiking + Cycling

8 Dream Hikes in the United States (and How to Score the Permits)

Sometimes the hardest part of a hike is obtaining the permit, but the crowd-free experience in these pristine destinations is worth the effort.

May 14, 2026 06:35 PM

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Anna Mazurek

The Casa Vicens in Barcelona opened to the public for the first time in 2017.

Art + Culture

7 UNESCO-Approved Stops on a Wonderful, Weird Tour of Gaudí’s Barcelona

It’s always the perfect time to explore the famed architect’s lasting imprint on Catalonia’s most beloved city.

December 14, 2022 07:16 PM

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Sherri Eisenberg

Air Travel News

Which Airlines’ Business Class Is Worth the Upgrade? Our Editors Tested Them Out

The benefits of a business-class seat vary from airline to airline. We’ve flown a bunch of them, and these are our top picks—and they may not all be what you expect.

June 27, 2023 09:13 AM

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Billie Cohen

Books

Virus-Hit Paris Bookshop Shakespeare and Co. Appeals for Help

Founded by Sylvia Beach in 1919, Shakespeare and Co. became a creative hub for expatriate writers, including Ernest Hemingway, T.S. Eliot, and F. Scott Fitzgerald.

November 6, 2020 11:29 AM

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Thomas Adamson

Air Travel News

Boeing Suspends Production of the 737 Max

Southwest and American have now grounded their Boeing 737 Max planes until April. Will the troubled aircraft ever fly again?

December 17, 2019 04:10 PM

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Tom Krisher

From the Editor

Can Travel Make You Happy?

Editor in Chief Julia Cosgrove finds moments of joy in Philadelphia and reflects on AFAR’s 10th anniversary issue, dedicated entirely to happiness.

July 31, 2019 07:13 PM

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Julia Cosgrove

Weekend Getaways

The Sweetest Small Towns in the U.S. to Visit During Spring

Here, we’ve suggested seven super-sweet small U.S. towns with tulip festivals, pottery trails, and more.

March 11, 2020 05:42 PM

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Ashlea Halpern

A picture of Fallingwater in Pennsylvania.

Art + Architecture

Step Back in Time at These 12 Frank Lloyd Wright Houses Across the USA

Although he became famous for designing public works like the Guggenheim Museum, the American architect’s bread and butter was building private homes.

July 14, 2025 12:54 PM

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Mae Hamilton

The Future of Travel

Yes, Some of Us Can Start Traveling Again—But Should We?

As the world begins to reopen to international travel during the COVID-19 pandemic, we face a new dilemma.

June 5, 2020 02:15 PM

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Greg Sullivan

Family Travel

These Hotels Will School Your Kids in 2020

Want to work from paradise (WFP) while your kids take a schoolcation? The new academic year is shaping up to be a buzzword-heavy global learning experience far from the schoolyard.

September 23, 2020 02:13 PM

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Tim Chester

Books

Sail Away: 8 Books That Will Turn Your Couch Into a Cruise Ship

Eager to get back on a ship? While we wait for the cruising seas to calm, get your fill of ocean adventures through these 8 novels and nonfiction books.

May 3, 2021 03:14 PM

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Pat Tompkins

Health + Wellness

Let Your Senses Guide the Way in 2022

How to sniff, taste, and intuit your way to better, more memorable travel experiences.

November 22, 2021 11:32 AM

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Staff

Health + Wellness

Listen to Your Gut! A Traveler’s Guide to Intuition

Author and intuition expert Belleruth Naparstek on how to hone your “sixth sense.”

November 19, 2021 12:45 PM

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Aislyn Greene

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