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For the Love of Rum and Sand: A Return to Turks and Caicos

After a two-year hiatus, a writer makes her way back to the serene Caribbean for sun, sand, and of course, rum.

March 21, 2022 11:43 AM

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Kristin Braswell

Islands

A First Timer’s Guide to Grand Cayman Island

Rare blue iguanas, underwater bronze mermaids, and hundreds of dive sites: This Caribbean island has a lot more to offer than tax breaks.

March 25, 2022 12:25 PM

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Adrienne Jordan

Alila Ventana Big Sur is among the Monterey-area resorts that have made improvements to their rooms and spas.

Food + Drink

What’s New for Food, Wine, and Travel in Monterey

From coastal escapes to cliffside views, Monterey County keeps adding standout resorts, restaurants, wineries, and events.

Sponsored by See Monterey

Aerial view of Gorée Island, Dakar, Senegal

Longreads

Traveling to the House of Slaves in Senegal, and Finding Something Unexpected

Once a holding cell for kidnapped Africans, the island’s House of Slaves is today a UNESCO World Heritage site—and the site of healing and atonement.

February 3, 2025 10:44 AM

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Kayla Stewart

What to Know About Traveling in the Caribbean’s Hurricane Season

Travel Tips + Etiquette

The Caribbean Hurricane Season Is Here—and This Year Is Likely to Be Different

Here’s everything you need to know to have a great Caribbean vacation during hurricane season, and why this year may not be as rough.

May 22, 2026 08:54 AM

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Ann Abel

Left: Hollywood, Florida in Miami beach area with cityscape of residential skyscrapers coastal buildings and above aerial view of bay Stranahan River; right: Aerial photo Miami Hard Rock Stadium University of Miami football

Travel Tips + Etiquette

The Hack That Will Make World Cup Travel More Fun and Crowd-Free

Basing yourself near the actual soccer stadiums, not the marquee cities, will save time, lessen the crowds, and unlock local experiences.

February 11, 2026 01:23 PM

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Meredith Heil

Where to Travel Next

The Best Things to Do in Iceland—Whatever the Season

Plan an unforgettable trip to the land of fire and ice.

June 14, 2023 03:44 PM

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Maliah West

Where to Travel Next

How to Make the Most of a South Florida Vacation This Winter

From the Palm Beaches and Fort Lauderdale south to Miami and the Florida Keys, we have you covered.

January 25, 2022 05:42 PM

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Terry Ward

Hotels

Why This Riviera Maya Resort Is Exactly the Retreat You Need

From its pristine beach and infinity pool to the Zen Spa and sushi bar, Hyatt Zilara Riviera Maya is dreamy, stylish—and all-inclusive.

Sponsored by Bermuda Tourism Authority

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Food + Drink

The Best Soup I’ve Ever Eaten Is Served on This Korean Volcanic Island

The wagyu of pork, made from Jeju Black pigs, is treasured for its marbled, nutty-sweet meat. I found a life-changing version of it on a sleepy side street.

April 16, 2026 03:57 PM

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Elyse Inamine

Chase Sapphire airport lounge with blue seating and a curved mezzanine at LaGuardia Airport

Air Travel News

Chase Sapphire’s Newest Airport Lounge Opens at LaGuardia in New York

AFAR got a sneak peek inside New York’s first Chase-branded airport lounge. Here’s how you can access it too.

January 16, 2024 10:56 AM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Two kayakers paddling through Holden Beach Marina.

Outdoor Adventure

Where to Bike, Paddle, and Fish on North Carolina’s Quiet Coast

The Brunswick Islands appeal to every type of nature enthusiast, from birders and anglers to bikers and kayakers.

Sponsored by Brunswick County Tourism Development Authority

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