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dining table with eight chairs at the Toscana on the Oceania Vista cruise ship

Oceania’s First New Cruise Ship in a Decade Sets High Bar for Fine Dining at Sea

The 1,200-passenger “Vista” also offers some of the best new solo cabins as well as impressive onboard and in-port immersive experiences.

May 26, 2023 07:30 PM

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Terry Ward

Weekend Getaways

How to Enjoy a Weekend in Palm Springs

There’s a reason L.A. types have been flocking to the desert since the Rat Pack days.

March 16, 2021 08:16 PM

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Tim Chester

Art + Architecture

Get Outside: Embark on an Art and Dining Adventure in The Palm Beaches

Restart with the arts and enjoy outdoor exhibits paired with alfresco restaurants that add up to inspiring, relaxing days in Florida’s Cultural Capital®.

Sponsored by The Cultural Council for Palm Beach County

Cities We Love

The 7 Best Vendors at Washington, D.C.’s Union Market

Fill up on bagels, eggplant-stuffed dosas, crème brûlée doughnuts, and more.

February 18, 2020 04:39 PM

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Natalie Beauregard

Travel Tales

Travel Stories From Award-Winning Women Writers

In celebration of Women’s History Month, we went back in the AFAR archives to honor some of our best storytellers.

March 6, 2020 05:30 PM

You're not likely to see other cruise ships on Costa Rica's relaxed Playa del Coco.

Small Ship Cruises

A New Small-Ship Cruise from Mexico to Costa Rica Takes Passengers Far off the Beaten Cruise Path

A repositioning sailing offers improvised exploration of under-the-radar coastal towns and beaches and the chance to slow down while at sea.

January 24, 2023 12:01 PM

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Jeri Clausing

History + Culture

Hidden Tunnels and Civil War–Era Buildings Found Below Alcatraz Prison

Archeologists have discovered that San Francisco’s notorious prison was built directly on top of a military fort.

March 7, 2019 12:15 PM

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Associated Press (AP)

Natural Wonders

Otters Returning to Central California in Record Droves

You can easily spot them from land or from a kayak.

April 5, 2017 05:39 PM

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Matt Villano

The Amazon Is Burning. How Did We Get Here?

What led to the fires raging at a record rate through one of the world’s most important natural resources, and is there anything we can do about it?

August 23, 2019 02:18 PM

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Michelle Baran

Astrotourism

Rare “Unicorn” Meteor Outburst Could Light up the Sky Tonight

If we’re lucky, scientists say that the Alpha Monocerotids could produce up to 1,000 meteors per hour, causing a meteor “storm.”

November 21, 2019 03:24 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Air Travel News

How to Make the Most of Your Expiring Pandemic Flight Credits

Some future flight credits could soon be expiring. Here’s how to use—not lose—those vouchers.

April 2, 2021 10:55 PM

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Michelle Baran

View of Kauai's Na Pali Coast as seen from the Kalalau Trail.

Hotels

10 Airbnb Stays Near Spectacular Hiking Trails

Lace up your hiking boots: These vacation rentals are perfectly situated for adventurers who love to explore on foot.

March 5, 2024 02:49 PM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

Sala VIP Internacional at Quito International Airport in Ecuador

Loyalty + Rewards

Airport Lounge Access for Basically Free? This Is How.

Priority Pass is the world’s largest independent airport lounge program—and it’s possible to get a membership for free. Here’s how (and why) to get it.

March 27, 2025 03:10 PM

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Paul Rubio

Restaurants + Cafés

Eating in the South’s Next Great Food Destination

While the world swoons over New Orleans and Charleston, the port cities of Virginia’s Tidewater region have created a one-of-a-kind cooking that’s ready for its close-up.

July 10, 2017 07:23 PM

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John T. Edge

Hotels

10 Urban Retreats Where Travelers Can Enjoy Some of the Best Food Cities in the U.S.

Savor Michelin-starred meals, champagne service, and more at these resorts in cities of the lower 48 where food plays a starring role.

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