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Festivals + Events

Portland Has a New Black Rodeo

The 8 Seconds Juneteenth Rodeo is happening on June 17 in Oregon’s biggest city.

June 9, 2023 06:19 PM

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Sarah Enelow-Snyder

Park Hyatt New York, sleek hotel, museum-quality pieces on display, near Carnegie Hall

Loyalty + Rewards

Hyatt’s Loyalty Program Is Making Exciting Changes in 2024

Here’s what World of Hyatt members need to know about upcoming enhanced benefits.

December 26, 2023 07:26 AM

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Paul Rubio

Food + Drink

Order a Holiday Cookie Box With Recipes From World-Renowned Chefs

Mashama Bailey, Dominique Crenn, and Jean-Georges Vongerichten are just a few of the chefs contributing to the second annual Resy Cookie Box.

November 5, 2021 03:40 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Everything You Need to Know About Antigua and Barbuda’s Reopening

In a new report, leaders from the Caribbean and other vulnerable regions call for the world’s biggest polluters to combat climate change.

October 2, 2024 04:01 PM

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Jessica Poitevien

Travel for Good

How the Travel Industry Can Live Up to the Glasgow Declaration

On the heels of the U.N. Climate Change Conference (COP26) in Scotland, AFAR asked thought leaders in travel how they plan to take action and create a more sustainable future.

December 13, 2021 02:54 PM

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Staff

Epic Trips

These Resorts Will Make You Feel Like You’re the Only Guest

One&Only Resorts combine personalized service and privacy in some of the world’s most beautiful, authentic destinations.

Sponsored by One&Only Resorts

From the Editor

Can Travel Make You Happy?

Editor in Chief Julia Cosgrove finds moments of joy in Philadelphia and reflects on AFAR’s 10th anniversary issue, dedicated entirely to happiness.

July 31, 2019 07:13 PM

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Julia Cosgrove

Museums + Galleries

Smithsonian Magazine’s Free Museum Day Canceled Over Coronavirus Fears

The 2020 event was supposed to take place on April 4, but was canceled as a public health precaution.

March 12, 2020 05:56 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

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History + Culture

Another Side of Key West? Its Rich Black History

Key West’s Bahama Village dates back centuries. Now, initiatives and exhibits are helping spotlight its Black history.

June 18, 2024 09:57 AM

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Victoria M. Walker

The reception area at Bann at Oak Knoll is filled with Thai art from owner and chef Lalita Souksamlane’s private collection.

Hotels

How to Get Access to Five-Star Resort Amenities—Without Spending the Night

ResortPass offers experiences at more than 1,000 hotels across the country.

December 22, 2023 08:45 AM

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Katherine LaGrave

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Hiking + Cycling

These 3 Long-Distance Scenic Trails Have Joined the National Park System

The total number of U.S. national park units has been bumped up to 428 with the designation of these scenic trails: the Ice Age, the New England, and the North Country.

December 13, 2023 10:00 AM

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Bailey Berg

How Utah’s Weird Laws Made It One of the Coolest Places to Drink in the U.S.

Bars + Nightlife

The World’s Best Bars, Plus the Cocktail Trends You’re About to See Everywhere

Tales of the Cocktail just turned New Orleans’s always buzzy nightlife up to 11 as the drinks industry celebrated itself and looked to the future.

July 24, 2018 07:03 PM

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Tim Chester

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

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Hiking + Cycling

Take This Cheese-Themed Bike Ride for 60 Miles of Pizza Farms, Dairy Shops, and Creameries

In Wisconsin, cyclists are fueled by views of rolling hills and bites of cheese curds.

May 27, 2026 03:49 PM

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Jennifer Billock

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Outdoor Adventure

How to Explore the World’s Rivers—and Protect and Preserve Them, Too

CroisiEurope’s river cruises focus on reducing their environmental impact—and reaching peak cultural immersion in destinations including Paris and the Mekong River.

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