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Health + Wellness

This Town in Southern India May Be the Country’s Most Healing Retreat

600 miles south of Goa, a small town in Kerala introduces travelers to the ancient practice of Ayurveda. Here’s how to get your wellness on.

August 23, 2018 09:42 PM
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Rebecca Holland
History + Culture

Uncovering the Heart and Soul of New Orleans’s Classic Cuisine

An acclaimed food historian explores the roots of New Orleans’s cultural character through its cuisine.

August 23, 2017 12:15 PM
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Sarah Buder
The Big Island

Overview

November 28, 2018 12:52 PM
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Andrea Rip
Hotels

AFAR Staffers Weigh In on Hotels vs. Airbnbs

Where you choose to stay can make or break your vacation.

November 7, 2016 02:04 PM
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Ashley Goldsmith
History + Culture

In Ireland, Leap Year is for Marriage Proposals—Here Are 5 Romantic Spots to Do It

In Ireland, Leap Day is the day to turn the tables on proposals.

February 26, 2016 09:48 AM
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Yvonne Gordon
Art + Architecture

10 Border Walls That Artists Have Turned Into Powerful Protests

It takes a creative eye and the audacity to draw outside the lines to turn a symbol of division into a message of unity.

July 30, 2019 05:07 PM
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Maya Kroth
Travel for Good

These 15 Women Are Changing The Way We Travel

From creating resources for deaf travelers to starting surf collectives for people of color, these women are challenging—and shaping—the ways we move through the world.

March 8, 2023 04:14 PM
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Katherine LaGrave
Where to Travel Next

How to Take the Houseboat Vacation of Your Dreams This Summer

The relaxing vacation that’s a little like a camping trip with all the amenities, a little like a private river cruise, and a whole lot of fun.

May 24, 2019 12:15 PM
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Sherry Ott
U.S. Beaches

The Joys of Cleaning Up a Beach on Vacation

Whether you join an organized cleanup or simply spend 15 minutes tidying the sand around your towel, picking up trash on a beach can help you connect more deeply with your destination.

May 21, 2019 02:40 PM
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Maggie Fuller
Health + Wellness

8 Great Wellness Getaways That Aren’t Yoga Retreats

From a surfing haven to a shaman-led experience, these trips will reset your mind and body—without a downward dog in sight.

January 16, 2018 09:44 AM
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Niree Noel
Loyalty + Rewards

Independent Hotels That Can Earn You Loyalty Points

While independent hotels have a spirit of their own, there is something to be said for a hotel that is part of a larger loyalty program.

July 21, 2017 03:48 PM
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Ramsey Qubein
Festivals + Events

3 Amazing Food Festivals in Paris in 2016

Amazing must-dos on the Parisian culinary scene in the upcoming months

February 12, 2016 03:29 PM
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Lindsey Tramuta
Air Travel News

How to Make a Friend in Iceland

It’s actually really easy now thanks to Icelandair’s new program.

October 13, 2016 07:01 PM
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Andrew Richdale
Hiking + Cycling

What It’s Like to Hike Up Bali’s Active Volcanoes

Hiking up Bali’s famous volcanoes gives one writer a new perspective on the island

November 23, 2015 06:32 PM
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Kathryn Romeyn
Hotels

5 Reasons to Stay at One of Hawaii’s Grandest Classic Hotels

An in-depth review of the Mauna Kea Beach Hotel.

August 18, 2015 04:15 PM
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Jen Murphy

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