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5 Yacht Destinations for Arts and Culture Lovers

From the cultural heartbeat of Cape Town to the fresco-lined palace walls of Monte Carlo, travel to these five port cities with the Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection.

Sponsored by Luxury Group

Hiking + Cycling

These 6 Outdoorsy Groups Are Making Hiking More Inclusive

A new fleet of community-based organizations, such as Outdoor Afro and LatinX Hikers, are on a mission to make the outdoors accessible to all.

September 8, 2021 06:37 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

Style + Design

The Best Shopping in Aruba

Head to the markets and smaller shops for local goods like Dutch cheese, beach house decor, traditional wooden figurines, and more.

April 22, 2022 11:10 AM

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Staff

Accessible by seaplane, the Raa Atoll is an underwater wonderland for divers and snorkelers.

Hotels

10 Beautiful Islands to Visit for Ecotourism and Cultural Immersion

Sure, the beaches and views are great. But these islands excel with sustainable innovation, rich local traditions, and unique accommodations.

February 26, 2025 09:05 AM

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Kathryn Romeyn

A person in a canoe and a larger boat in the background sailing in India's tropical Kerala region with plentiful palm trees lining the shores

Cruise

8 of the Most Exciting Cruise Destinations in 2025

We’ve rounded up some of the most amazing places to visit by sea in the coming year—from Alaska’s Aleutian Islands to Albania, from New Guinea to Northwest Greenland.

January 29, 2025 07:52 PM

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Bailey Berg

Art + Culture

The Remote Arctic City That’s Suddenly in the Spotlight, Thanks to Netflix

A visit to Iqaluit, Canada’s northernmost city, reveals a lot about life in the Arctic.

April 25, 2025 10:54 AM

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Kate Nelson

An Indigenous American dishes on a table made fresh vegetables and toppings, saserved at Owamni restaurant in Minnesota.

Food + Drink

This State’s Food Scene Is Gaining National Attention

Minnesota’s food scene is thriving, with award-winning restaurants and diverse culinary influences from all around the world.

Sponsored by Explore Minnesota

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Outdoor Adventure

Running Tours Offer a Fun Way to Visit a New Place—Here’s Where to Try Them

The best way to travel is by breaking a sweat.

May 10, 2024 08:39 AM

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Erica Firpo

An aerial view of a Quark Expeditions vessel in Patagonia with rocky snow-dusted mountains surrounding a long channel

Expedition Cruises

Everyone Wants to Go to Antarctica. Here’s Why You Should Sail to This Fjord-Filled Subpolar Region Instead

Striking jagged peaks, impressive icebergs, and hiking through national parks for days—don’t sleep on this up-and-coming expedition cruise destination.

September 12, 2025 07:37 PM

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Stefanie Waldek

Food + Drink

How a Cooking Class Transformed This Woman’s Life

Learning culinary skills in San Miguel de Allende helped this woman embrace her Mexican heritage.

Sponsored by the Marriott Bonvoy Boundless Card from Chase

rocky butte formation in a flat brown landscape in Utah, as seen from the window of a car

Road Trips

The Best Road Trips in the West

Plan the ultimate American West road trip with 13 state-by-state itineraries that’ll take you to glaciers, canyons, hot springs, beaches, volcanoes, and wide-open skies.

March 18, 2026 09:13 AM

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Ashlea Halpern

John Miller's A Refusal to Accept Limits

Art + Culture

6 Art Exhibits to Check Out This Fall

Create an art-filled fall with these exhibits that feature everything from contemporary Korean art to never-before-seen paintings from Basquiat.

October 18, 2022 09:44 AM

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Julekha Dash

Epic Trips

A World of Wonder

Now, more than ever, we want to deepen our appreciation of nature around the planet—but rather than just see and do, we want to serve and protect.

May 4, 2022 07:52 PM

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Sarika Bansal

Cities We Love

Why You Should Visit Minneapolis This Fall

One of the country’s most anticipated Indigenous restaurants leads a revival of the Midwestern city’s diverse food scene.

September 2, 2021 05:37 PM

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Andrew Parks

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Hotels We Love

The 40 Best New Hotels of 2026

Afar’s picks for the 40 best new and renovated hotels around the world.

June 10, 2026 10:00 AM

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Jennifer Flowers

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