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A series of yellow, overwater cabins in Bocas Del Toro, Panam

Ocean Cruises

From Canada to the Caribbean, These Are the Best Cruises That Sail Out of Florida

More cruises depart from Florida than from anywhere else in the world. These are our top picks.

April 9, 2025 06:55 AM

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Fran Golden

The suites at the Shinola Hotel in Detroit feature turntables that guests can use during their stay.

Hotels

Things You Can And Cannot Take From Hotel Rooms

Before you swipe that hotel souvenir, here’s a primer on what you can (and can’t) bring home.

September 9, 2023 10:03 PM

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Nora Zelevansky

The old Point Comfort Lighthouse in Hampton, Virginia

History + Culture

Hampton, Virginia, Has Become a Tourism Destination. Why Now?

Long overlooked for Colonial Williamsburg, Hampton is reconciling with its pivotal history—and drawing travelers in the process.

August 15, 2022 11:07 AM

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Victoria M. Walker

The newly appointment national monument, Avi Kwa Ame covers 506,814 acres of southern Nevada, including a peak considered sacred to 12 Indigenous groups, who believe it is part of their creation story.

National Parks

The U.S. Now Has 5 New National Monuments—With More Coming

President Biden has designated nearly half a dozen new national monuments since October 2022—and that is likely to be just the beginning.

August 11, 2023 11:30 AM

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Bailey Berg

Nayara Bocas del Toro Panama's Elephant House restaurant on a pier over the Caribbean Sea

Stay Here Next

A New Overwater Villa Retreat in Panama Is a Nature Lover’s Paradise

Nayara Bocas del Toro offers a new—and luxurious—way to experience Panama’s wildlife-rich islands in the Caribbean Sea.

March 31, 2023 11:53 AM

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Billie Cohen

History + Culture

Chinese Street Opera Stages a Comeback in Singapore

While the rest of Singapore tries to get on with life amid the COVID-19 pandemic, a small corner of the country celebrates the return of a cherished tradition.

July 16, 2021 02:32 PM

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Lester V. Ledesma

Epic Trips

Galápagos by Land: You’ve Never Seen the Islands This Way

As Ecuador reopens to international visitors, we recall a trip earlier in 2020 that feels like a lifetime ago.

October 1, 2020 05:14 PM

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Ashlea Halpern

Food + Drink

A Guide to Costa Rican Food: 10 Essential Dishes to Eat in Costa Rica

Discover fresh seafood and fruit-packed batido smoothies among the country’s culinary delights.

September 14, 2023 07:55 AM

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Nina Kokotas Hahn

Beaches

20 of the Best Beaches—and Beach Resorts—in Costa Rica

With two distinctly different coasts and hundreds of beaches, this Central American country has a lot to offer for seaside adventures.

July 11, 2025 02:13 PM

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Jessie Beck

Food + Drink

7 Foods in Malta to Try on Your Next Trip

When visiting this Mediterranean island nation, fill up on rabbit stew, fish pie, Maltese bread, and plenty of date pastries.

February 27, 2023 05:20 PM

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Dave Seminara

Beer, Wine, + Spirits

A New Generation of Craft Brewers Rises in the Middle East

After overcoming a slew of obstacles and red tape, brewers in Lebanon, Palestine, and Jordan have crafted a vibrant local beer scene.

January 10, 2022 03:59 PM

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Marianne Dhenin

Lake Tahoe Issues Evacuation Warning, Asks Tourists to Stay Home as Wildfire Nears

Lake Tahoe wildfires spur authorities to prepare for evacuation and to recommend that visitors postpone their plans.

August 27, 2021 01:38 PM

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Sam Metz

In the Magazine

Where to Go in 2024

The 25 most exciting places around the world to visit next

November 28, 2023 02:00 PM

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Tim Chester

Solo Travel

One Solo Trip This Year Will Help Ease Loneliness

Solo travel may sound isolating. For one AFAR editor, it’s been a great tool to find friends and discover new passions.

February 14, 2023 05:48 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

Rabat, Morocco. Hassan Tower is the minaret Almohad Caliphate mosque medieval ruins.

Hotels

A Less-Visited Moroccan City Is Getting the Attention of Travelers. Here’s Why.

The Moroccan capital of Rabat is filled with a new energy that’s getting the attention of travelers.

November 18, 2024 09:15 AM

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Nicola Chilton

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