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A Fashion Designer Shares His Favorite Spots in the Colorful, Creative Bahamas

Local Theodore Elyett finds inspiration in his island home’s rich history, Crayola-hued architecture, and culture of entrepreneurship—Here are his go-to places.

July 30, 2019 12:54 PM

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Ashlea Halpern

The Future of Travel

Leaders of the Pack: How Women Are Transforming the Travel Landscape

Female travelers are on the go as never before, and tour companies are catering to them with all-women trips and tailored itineraries.

September 25, 2018 07:30 PM

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Kathryn O’Shea-Evans

Air Travel News

JetBlue’s Domestic Flights Will Soon Be Totally Carbon Neutral

The carrier is going to be the first U.S. airline to offset all of its domestic flight emissions, and it also plans to start flying with sustainable aviation fuel.

January 7, 2020 07:26 PM

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Michelle Baran

Books

Famous Writers’ Homes Every Book Nerd Must Visit

Tour the houses of Vladimir Nabokov, Jane Austen, Laura Ingalls Wilder, and other authors to see what inspired them to write their acclaimed books.

September 16, 2019 06:28 PM

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Devorah Lev-Tov

The infinity edged pool at Tapasake at One&Only One Za'abeel in Dubai features uninterrupted views of the city's skyline.

Hotels We Love

These Are the 12 Best Hotels in Dubai

Dubai has plenty of hotels to choose from, but these will truly connect you to the emirate and its culture.

September 28, 2024 03:34 PM

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Nicola Chilton

Air Travel News

A Room With a Runway View: Airport Hotels for Plane Spotters

Book a stay at one of these spots for a front-row seat.

August 28, 2018 07:44 PM

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Ramsey Qubein

Art + Culture

Morocco’s Fisherwomen Are Breaking Barriers in a Traditionally Male Realm

In a small coastal village, a group of Moroccan women have formed the first female artisanal fishing cooperative of its kind.

March 4, 2020 04:37 PM

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Amira El-Masaiti

In the Magazine

One With the Ocean Is Fostering Community—and Picking Up Trash

One writer finds community in the world’s largest open-water swim group—and picks up some trash while she’s at it.

April 19, 2022 12:28 PM

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Bonnie Tsui

Cities We Love

How Well Do You Know Your World Capitals?

Test your knowledge of the world’s leading cities.

October 14, 2016 01:52 PM

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Sarah Buder

Tips + News

Michelin Just Gave These 10 New York Restaurants New Stars

A Brooklyn wine bar owned by LCD Soundsystem’s frontman and a restaurant 30 miles outside of the city both earned stars in the 2020 edition of the Michelin Guide New York City.

October 24, 2019 12:48 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

AFAR Advisor

Virtuoso Week 2019: Tips and Trends From the Fashion Week of Travel

Plus, should there be a Code of Conduct for travelers?

August 21, 2019 01:57 PM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

Art + Architecture

Dale Chihuly’s Glasswork Leads First-Ever Garden Exhibit at Asheville’s Historic Biltmore

The Seattle-based artist’s al fresco summer show at the North Carolina landmark runs through October 7.

May 30, 2018 04:59 PM

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Matthew Phenix

Hotels

10 Hotels Offering Over-the-Top Experiences for Royal Wedding Fanatics

Didn’t make the guest list? (We didn’t either.) You can still get in on the fun with these royal wedding weekend hotel packages in the U.S. and the U.K.

April 11, 2018 04:25 PM

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Lindsay Lambert

Tips + News

The Five-Star COVID Treatment: How an L.A. Hotel Treats a Pandemic

The greatest luxury during COVID? Not having to worry about feeling safe for an hour.

August 12, 2020 06:09 PM

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Tim Chester

Hotels

These Vacation Rentals Are Custom Designed for Travelers

AvantStay leases the homes it lists and then has professional designers refurnish and decorate the properties to create spaces catered specifically to hosting getaways.

March 12, 2021 09:51 PM

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Michelle Baran

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