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River Cruises

5 Tips for Taking a Family River Cruise

A little research can alleviate a lot of stress.

September 20, 2017 10:43 AM

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Elissa Garay

Cities We Love

Charlotte, North Carolina Is Ready for Its Crowning Moment

The Queen City’s recent developments are making it a metropolis for brewmasters and bankers alike.

September 2, 2022 01:48 AM

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Chloe Arrojado

Food + Drink

Sipping Tequila With the Boss: Casa Dragones CEO Bertha González Nieves

As the first woman to be named “maestra tequilera,” González Nieves wants to showcase tequila in a different light.

October 29, 2021 03:49 PM

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Yolanda Evans

Where to Travel Next

The Most Charming Small Towns in Ireland

You can find these hamlets among some of the country’s most peaceful landscapes.

August 8, 2024 02:26 PM

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Vic O’Sullivan

An overwater bungalow at the St. Regis Red Sea Resort in Saudi Arabia with white lounge chairs and an infinity pool.

Hotels

Stunning Blue Waters Is Not What You’d Expect From This Up-and-Coming Destination

With dozens of sustainability-minded luxury hotels to open in the coming year, the Red Sea Global project is poised to transform tourism in the Middle East.

August 8, 2024 11:34 AM

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Laura Dannen Redman

Visas + Passports

United States Issues Its First Passport With “X” Gender Marker

The U.S. joins over a dozen countries that allow a third-gender option on passports.

October 28, 2021 05:32 PM

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Colleen Slevin

Travel Insiders

Meet Katie Cadar of the AFAR Travel Advisory Council

Talking travel with one of our well-connected specialists.

October 5, 2017 12:38 PM

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Kate Appleton

Restaurants + Cafés

The Best New Restaurants in Paris Right Now (2018)

The best 2018 openings in Paris include everything from a refined Pierre Hermé tea salon on the Left Bank to a neon-colored Asian canteen in the 11th arrondissement.

December 21, 2018 04:06 PM

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Lindsey Tramuta

Hotels

The Seaside Mediterranean City Is Having a Moment—Here’s Why It’s Worth the Trip

New hotels along the Athens coastline are helping to redefine what it means to live, and stay, in the Greek capital.

May 9, 2025 10:57 AM

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Nicola Chilton

Expedition Cruises

The Best Panama Cruises

The engineering marvel that is the 105-year-old Panama Canal remains the main draw for cruises to—and through—this Central American country.

June 14, 2019 05:14 PM

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Gene Sloan

Destination Spotlight

The 10 Best Things to Do in Asheville

This North Carolina city stands out with its singular culture—celebrating craft beer and culinary upstarts, artists and free spirits—and a rich history.

April 1, 2021 02:18 PM

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Lindsay Tigar

Safari

The Best Luxury Lodges in Rwanda

If you want to visit the mountain gorillas of Volcanoes National Park and beyond, make one of these lodges your home base in Rwanda.

November 25, 2020 03:30 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

Travel Tips + Etiquette

A Beginner’s Guide to Japanese Onsen Etiquette

Before visiting a traditional onsen, you need to know these specific rules for entering (and enjoying) the natural-spring bathhouses.

January 29, 2023 02:31 PM

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Adam H. Graham

Whiskey poured into a glass in front of barrels

Food + Drink

Trailblazing Distillers

Long dominated by men, the spirits industry—from Mexico to Scotland, Jamaica to Kentucky—has been upended by these four women.

August 8, 2022 11:16 PM

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Laura Dannen Redman

As cities rebound from the COVID-19 pandemic, urban centers are back and better than ever.

Summer 2022

It’s a Brave New World for Cities

Urban areas are emerging from the pandemic with big ideas and audacious goals.

August 24, 2022 05:39 PM

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Azzurra Cox

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