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Health + Wellness

In Barcelona for Vacation—and Fertility Treatments

When I traveled to Barcelona at the height of the pandemic, it was an insurance plan for the future.

March 7, 2022 12:55 PM

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Yulia Denisyuk

The Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara is filled with materials inspired by traditional regional textiles.

Hotels

The 8 Best Hotels in Abu Dhabi for a Truly Local Stay

Sparkling waters, otherworldly sand dunes, and palm-shaded oases await near Abu Dhabi’s most exciting hotels.

January 4, 2023 02:20 PM

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Nicola Chilton

Books

Reckoning With Ghosts in Argentina

Author Daniel Loedel on grappling with the past, writing his debut novel “Hades, Argentina,” and making sense of the joy and sadness woven into life in Buenos Aires.

May 17, 2021 06:45 PM

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Aislyn Greene

Hotels

The Place Firenze Will Show You a New Side of Florence

With Florence hotelier Claudio Meli in charge, The Place hotel is leading the way by connecting visitors to distinctive local experiences.

August 13, 2021 01:15 PM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

Art + Culture

How Magnum Photos Has Changed the Way We See Cities

The agency’s members turn photojournalism into art. Here are seven iconic shots that present famous cities in a different light.

July 25, 2018 03:23 PM

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Ashlea Halpern

Health + Wellness

Let Your Senses Guide the Way in 2022

How to sniff, taste, and intuit your way to better, more memorable travel experiences.

November 22, 2021 11:32 AM

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Staff

Restaurants + Cafés

Meet the Mastermind Behind Hong Kong’s Hottest Restaurants

April 12, 2016 06:32 PM

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Janice Leung Hayes

Air Travel News

Why Would Anyone Take a Flight to Nowhere?

A trend has popped up for those missing travel amid the coronavirus pandemic—flights to nowhere—and one AFAR editor has some feelings about it.

September 24, 2020 04:08 PM

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Rosalie Tinelli

Epic Trips

How to Snag a Seat at Every Michelin-Starred Restaurant in Napa Valley

Want to dine at some of the best restaurants around? Here are the ins and outs for making reservations at wine country’s Michelin Guide dining darlings ahead of your next trip.

July 5, 2019 04:35 PM

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Sara Button

Loyalty + Rewards

7 Spring Trips That Can Be Booked Entirely With Points and Miles

From a family trip to London to the beaches of South East Asia, there are some great spring vacation deals available—as long as you know where to look.

February 8, 2019 09:55 AM

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Ramsey Qubein

Winter 2024

In Utrecht, Chasing an Art Movement That Hoped to Heal the World

In the early 20th century, De Stijl changed history with its bold colors and lines. Writer Chris Colin hunts for its legacy in the Dutch city where it all began.

January 30, 2024 01:58 PM

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Chris Colin

Travel Tips + Etiquette

How to Pretend You’re in Puerto Rico at Home

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

May 18, 2020 03:24 PM

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Aislyn Greene

See the Winners of the First-Ever AFAR Travel Photography Awards

Photo Essays

Winners of The 2018 AFAR Photo Awards

In partnership with United Airlines and LensCulture, this global photography competition opened the gateway for travel photographers to share their unique perspectives.

November 7, 2018 09:36 AM

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Staff

Travel Insiders

These Dreamy Farm Dinners Are What the World Needs Right Now

After hosting events for nearly 20 years, Outstanding in the Field owner Jim Denevan has learned that nothing reconnects people to the world around them like a fantastic dinner party.

March 6, 2018 06:05 PM

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Allegra Ben-Amotz

Restaurants + Cafés

How to Eat Street Food Without Getting Sick

Eating a snack from a sidewalk vendor while traveling can be done safely, especially if you use these tips.

September 13, 2016 08:05 PM

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Ashley Goldsmith

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