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5 Ways a Travel Advisor Can Elevate Your Next Vacation

A look at the role of top travel advisors and where they get their knowledge about the latest in travel (the secret is spelled ILTM)

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National Parks

As Trump Shrinks National Lands, Stakeholders Resist

The president announces plans to reduce Utah’s Grand Staircase–Escalante and Bears Ears monuments, and advocacy groups and outdoor retailers gird for a fight.

December 6, 2017 08:53 PM

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Matt Villano

Holiday Travel

8 Places Around the U.S. to Go for Holiday Tea

Decked-out dining rooms, warm scones, and tons of tea to choose from will surely put you in the festive spirit.

November 12, 2018 05:52 PM

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Rachel Mabe

Hotels

Don’t Believe in Ghosts? Spend a Night at This Haunted Hotel

There’s more to The Stanley Hotel than Stephen King’s classic novel The Shining—and it’s downright spooky.

October 26, 2016 08:36 AM

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Kyana Moghadam

Photo Essays

8 Photos That Showcase the Dreams and Fears of Refugee Children

Through his series of theatrical photographs, Patrick Willocq gives a voice to refugee children from Burundi and Syria.

February 15, 2017 08:44 PM

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Sarah Purkrabek

LGBTQ Travel

Seeing the World Through Rainbow-Colored Glasses

An AFAR editor shares what it’s like to travel as a member of the LGBTQ community, both at home and abroad.

June 16, 2017 12:33 PM

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Aislyn Greene

Beer, Wine, + Spirits

5 Essential French Wine and Cheese Pairings, Explained

What should you pair with bubbles? With burgundy? We asked some experts.

September 15, 2017 12:56 PM

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Bryce Wiatrak

How One Luxury Carmaker Is Changing the Rental Game

Road Trips

How a Luxury Car Brand is Changing the Car-Sharing Game

July 31, 2015 11:55 AM

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Danielle Walsh

Packing Tips + Gear

Essential Gear for Serious Walkers

On city sidewalks or mountain trails, the right equipment can spell the difference between ecstasy and agony.

January 10, 2018 05:25 PM

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David K. Gibson

Weekend Getaways

The Perfect Detour From Tokyo

A visit to Japan’s less-visited Ishikawa Prefecture will reward you with beautiful landscapes, cozy hot springs, local produce, and exquisite craftsmanship.

January 9, 2018 09:30 AM

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Jennifer Flowers

Bars + Nightlife

The Switching Hour: How Jerusalem’s Nightlife Thrives in an Ancient Market After Sunset

Nightlife is never the first thing that comes to mind when you think of Jerusalem, but a thriving after-hours scene at the city’s famous Mahane Yehuda market just might change that.

June 15, 2018 05:54 PM

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Diana Spechler

Beaches

Top Ten Hawaii Oceanfront Getaways

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History + Culture

Airbnb’s 10 Most Popular LGBTQ Experiences for Pride Around the World

From walking tours of Montreal to karaoke in Seoul, the site has nearly 50 opportunities available for this Pride month. These are the 10 most popular.

June 13, 2018 08:58 AM

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Tim Chester

Hotels

West Elm Is About to Change the Hotel Game

The popular home furnishings brand announced it will launch boutique accommodations nationwide.

September 29, 2016 06:21 PM

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Matt Villano

Outdoor Adventure

This Is the Key to Staying Sane in an Instagram World

Freelance photographer Alina Rudya has a gorgeous Instagram feed, but she knows that slowing down and taking time to herself matters more than racking up Likes.

March 23, 2018 08:28 PM

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Miranda Smith

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