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A Preview of Mexico’s Hottest Hotel Opening of 2018

Live Aqua has brought a new energy to Mexico’s Hotel Scene

Sponsored by Live Aqua

Air Travel News

12 Crazy Airport Experiences Around the World

From hot springs to a brewery, here are some of the coolest airport features around.

May 11, 2017 11:41 AM

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Ramsey Qubein

Packing Tips + Gear

Yes, Social Media Is Affecting How Much You Enjoy Life

New research finds that taking photos with the intention to share them can measurably minimize one’s positive takeaway from an experience.

March 14, 2018 08:08 PM

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Sarah Buder

The sunlit lobby of the just-opened Belmond Cadogan Hotel

Cities We Love

From Christian Dior to David Mamet, 9 Reasons You Should Head to London This Spring

With a bumper crop of hotel openings, star-fueled West End plays, and a Christian Dior show at the V+A, London’s spring season is in full bloom.

April 11, 2019 11:54 AM

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Ann Shields

Canada just went where only one other nation has gone before (hi Uruguay!). But establishing a legal market for recreational cannabis is no straightforward feat.

August 8, 2018 08:58 PM

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Amanda Castleman

Health + Wellness

9 Love Rituals From Around the World

From using a tree as a mailbox to gathering around a giant pink penis, there’s not much we won’t do for love

January 29, 2018 08:52 PM

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Vanita Salisbury

COVID + Travel

What’s It Like to Travel to South Africa Right Now?

A dispatch from an American who recently spent three weeks in the country.

April 2, 2021 03:53 PM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

Where to Travel Next

Why You Should Go to Lisbon This Summer

With a slew of hotel openings, a booming dining scene, and brand-new ways to see the city, Lisbon’s popularity shows no sign of slowing down.

June 19, 2019 05:55 PM

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Chadner Navarro

Cities We Love

Is Times Square Getting Cool? 5 Things to Do After Your Next Broadway Show

A slew of new openings in NYC’s Times Square have revitalized the crowded, ad-filled Midtown neighborhood.

June 17, 2019 04:37 PM

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Devorah Lev-Tov

The Amazon Is Burning. How Did We Get Here?

What led to the fires raging at a record rate through one of the world’s most important natural resources, and is there anything we can do about it?

August 23, 2019 02:18 PM

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Michelle Baran

Restaurants + Cafés

Not Your Average Gas Station Food: 7 Amazing Restaurants in Former Fuel Stops

On your next road trip, stop by these converted gas stations for a very different kind of fuel.

April 1, 2019 10:00 PM

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Adrienne Jordan

Cities We Love

How to Pretend You’re in Tokyo at Home

During quarantine, use this itinerary with tips from locals to recreate the best parts of a day in Tokyo from the safety and comfort of your own home.

April 28, 2020 04:33 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

Cities We Love

How to Pretend You’re in Honolulu at Home

Take it from someone who lived in the Aloha State for years: This is the best way to recreate a trip to Hawai‘i at home.

April 27, 2020 06:53 PM

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Nicole Antonio

Tips + News

Everything You Need to Know About Marriott’s Massive Data Breach

Up to 383 million Starwood guests’ information has been compromised. Here’s how to know if you have been affected and some of the next steps to take.

January 7, 2019 05:13 PM

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Michelle Baran

Air Travel News

Should Airplane Window Shades Stay Open or Closed? AFAR’s Cofounders Have Strong (Opposing) Opinions

Having a window seat and those great sky-high views earns you the right to open your shade whenever you so choose. Right?

October 18, 2019 03:51 PM

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Michelle Baran

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