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How This Andalusian Hotel Healed Me Post-Lockdown

In southern Spain, Finca Cortesin—and living beyond the agony of the news cycle—brought me back to life again.

July 15, 2020 08:50 AM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

Books

9 Ways to Celebrate UNESCO World Book Day

In 1995, UNESCO’s General Conference declared April 23 to be World Book and Copyright Day. Here are some of the best ways to honor it this year.

April 22, 2020 03:25 PM

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Sara Button

From the Editor

What a Wonderful World: Memories of a Perfect Day in Queens With My Dad

AFAR editor in chief Julia Cosgrove on what makes a city—and a country—great.

July 31, 2018 03:09 PM

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Julia Cosgrove

Hotels

Why It’s Time to Visit Hong Kong Now

With a grounding in the city’s traditions, a new generation of entrepreneurs are reinventing Hong Kong.

August 6, 2019 12:25 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

Air Travel News

A Guide to Flying Around the World at Every Budget

The trip of a lifetime could cost a fortune—but it doesn’t have to.

June 20, 2017 12:22 PM

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Sarah Purkrabek

Food + Drink

The Wild Story of Manuka, the World’s Most Coveted Honey

New Zealand’s manuka honey is celebrated for its unique healing properties and is in demand from London to Hollywood. This is the unusual history of an even more unusual honey.

April 20, 2018 01:30 PM

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Brad Japhe

Loyalty + Rewards

Travel Credit Card Matchup: Chase Sapphire Preferred vs. Amex Gold Card

Comparing the benefits and bonuses of two of the best travel rewards cards available.

October 22, 2020 04:35 PM

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Eric Rosen

Museums + Galleries

The World’s First Floating Museum Is Opening in Paris

Float into summer on Fluctuart, a new museum dedicated to street art set on a barge in the Seine.

May 23, 2019 06:45 PM

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Sara Lieberman

History + Culture

What in the World Are You Wearing?

Unravel the social status, historic figures, and far-flung places behind your clothes to go around the world in your closet.

July 2, 2020 09:45 AM

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Pat Tompkins

Travel Tips + Etiquette

6 Stunning Dunes to See and Sandboard in Your Lifetime

Attention all adrenaline junkies and traveling photographers: These dramatic dunes should be at the top of your list.

May 31, 2018 06:22 PM

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Anna Mazurek

History + Culture

How to Navigate the Biggest Market in Marrakech Like a Pro

Starla Estrada, the managing director for Africa at GeoEx Adventure Travel, shares tips for managing the bustling open-air market.

August 4, 2017 10:40 AM

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Sarah Buder

The Future of Travel

8 New Cruise Ships That Will Make Waves in 2018

Next year, the cruising scene grows with fresh launches, far-reaching new routes, and a focus on sustainability.

December 4, 2017 05:25 PM

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Elissa Garay

Travel for Good

How One Company Is Changing the Voluntourism Game

Writer and photographer Jess McGlothlin traveled to Kenya to peek behind the scenes of an effective new voluntourism concept.

November 19, 2018 03:23 PM

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Jess McGlothlin

Air Travel News

American Airlines to Cut Service to These U.S. Cities—Will There Be More?

In March, the airlines agreed to retain some degree of service to every domestic airport that had commercial service prior to the pandemic. That agreement expires at the end of September.

September 16, 2020 04:20 PM

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Michelle Baran

Founder’s Note

What Doesn’t Make the News About the Middle East

February 12, 2016 02:47 PM

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Greg Sullivan

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