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Food + Drink

America’s Tuscany: 9 Amazing Olive Oil Orchards to Visit in the U.S.

Tired of winetasting? Try olive oil tasting.

August 18, 2020 09:29 AM

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Dawn Reiss

Founder’s Note

We’re Celebrating AFAR’s 10th Anniversary–Thanks to You

AFAR set out to show how travel could enrich people’s lives. A decade later, co-founder Greg Sullivan reflects on how it has done just that–and where we still have to go.

July 31, 2019 07:04 PM

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Greg Sullivan

Travel Inspiration

How to Recreate Your Canceled Europe Trip at Home

With COVID-19 grounding our international travels right now, we decided to humorously recollect what a family trip is often really like.

March 18, 2020 02:47 PM

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Shannon Reed

Festivals + Events

Get Beyond the Beads: The 101 on Mardi Gras “Throws” in New Orleans

Ready to start (or restock) your own “Mardi Gras cabinet”? These hand-decorated throws are a total catch.

February 20, 2019 10:48 AM

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Lavinia Spalding

Air Travel News

Alaska Airlines Is Having a Buy One, Get One Sale Today

Buy a plane ticket for that person still on your holiday shopping list—and grab one for yourself for free.

December 20, 2019 10:00 AM

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Ciera Velarde

Art + Culture

What Life Really Looks Like in the Countries Subject to the U.S. Travel Ban

These photos and stories share a side of the seven nations that the ban doesn’t address—their humanity.

June 26, 2018 08:13 PM

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Sarah Buder

Art + Architecture

A Look at Ai Weiwei’s Takeover of New York City’s Public Spaces

You’ll find his politically charged pieces throughout the five boroughs through February.

October 20, 2017 12:11 PM

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Laura Itzkowitz

Tips + News

This European Country Just Made Its Public Transportation Free for Everyone

Even tourists can travel by bus, train, or tram free of charge in Luxembourg now.

March 6, 2020 06:49 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Restaurants + Cafés

The Best Restaurants in Boise, According to a Local Chef

James Beard Award nominee Kris Komori shares his favorite places to eat and drink, including a locavore hot spot, a pho joint, and a tiki-inspired cocktail lounge.

January 15, 2020 04:59 PM

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Megan Hill

The Courtyard Pool Villas at the Siam were designed by Bangkok-based Bill Bensley with a striking cream and black theme.

Hotels

The 11 Best Hotels in Bangkok

These are the best places to stay in Bangkok, whether you’re looking for a contemporary boutique hotel or a riverside grande dame.

November 15, 2022 01:52 PM

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Chris Schalkx

Hotels

Why Lake Como Will Forever Be a Dream Destination

LIVE from Lake Como: Talking to Valentina De Santis, owner and CEO of the Grand Hotel Tremezzo.

August 27, 2020 05:24 AM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

Safari

Experience Remote Luxury, South African-Style

Travel with Natural Habitat Adventures in South Africa for five-star accommodations far out in nature.

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