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How an Iconic Hotel Brand Has Captured Travelers’ Imagination for More Than a Century

When the iconic Raffles Singapore opened in 1887, it quickly became a glittery haven for well-heeled travelers, and later, a go-to brand for discerning globetrotters.

Sponsored by Raffles Hotels & Resorts

Loyalty + Rewards

5 Smarter Ways to Grow and Spend Your Miles

How to get more bang for your buck—and your hard-earned points

December 22, 2016 12:40 PM

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Ramsey Qubein

Restaurants + Cafés

Meet the Mastermind Behind Hong Kong’s Hottest Restaurants

April 12, 2016 06:32 PM

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Janice Leung Hayes

Tips + News

Watch Out, Greyhound: European-Style Luxury Bus Travel Is Coming to the U.S.

German startup success FlixBus is set to inaugurate service in Southern California and the Southwest this summer.

March 6, 2018 01:25 PM

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Matthew Phenix

Camping

How to See 7 National Parks in 7 Days—Without Driving

A new luxury adventure with Under Canvas takes guests on an ultra-exclusive glamping tour of 7 iconic U.S. national parks across the West. (Did we mention the private jet?)

May 2, 2018 02:18 PM

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Sara Button

Packing Tips + Gear

18 Travel-Size Toiletries AFAR Staffers Always Pack

These are the must-have travel toiletries we take with us wherever we go.

October 25, 2019 05:08 PM

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Staff

Where to Travel Next

Tennessee’s Coolest City? It’s All About Knoxville

With a booming outdoors scene, grand hotels, and a slew of new restaurants, Knoxville is one of the South’s most happening cities.

August 8, 2019 01:57 PM

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Ashley M. Biggers

Travel for Good

Here’s What You Need to Know About Getting Tickets to See “Hamilton” in Puerto Rico

Lin-Manuel Miranda is reprising his role as Alexander Hamilton this month in San Juan to raise money for hurricane relief efforts.

January 7, 2019 05:49 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Outdoor Adventure

From Whales to Trails, Head to Santa Barbara for Outdoor Adventure

Here’s where outdoorsy travelers should explore in Santa Barbara, beyond the beach.

Sponsored by Visit Santa Barbara

Water Sports

Some of the World’s Best New Dive Spots Are Under Oil Rigs

Offshore oil rigs can be eyesores, but beneath the surface, the views are anything but ugly.

July 11, 2018 05:37 PM

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Tara Bradley Connell

Longreads

America, the Beautiful

Dozens of cultures, hundreds of languages, countless stories.

July 1, 2020 09:20 AM

Beaches

Puerto Rico, Revived

As residents of the Caribbean island rebuild in the wake of two devastating hurricanes, the commitment to community—and each other—is stronger than ever.

December 6, 2019 05:02 PM

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Ramona Ausubel

Epic Trips

At a Magic Mushroom Retreat, a Comedian Reluctantly Embraces Her “Healing Journey”

For Negin Farsad, traveling to Jamaica for a psilocybin retreat started as a gig. After a week of tripping, she found it was about much more than getting high.

December 12, 2023 11:28 AM

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Negin Farsad

Tips + News

The Coolest Pads Now Bookable on Marriott’s New Homesharing Service

The hotel company’s version of Airbnb is now live and these are some of the standout homes.

May 10, 2019 07:51 PM

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Michelle Baran

Restaurants + Cafés

How Tokyo’s Coffee Culture Inspired an Indie American Brand

James Freeman, founder of Oakland-based Blue Bottle Coffee, hits the Tokyo scene and uncovers his favorite cafés along the way.

July 29, 2019 06:45 PM

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Adam H. Graham

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