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The Best Music Venues and LGBTQ+ Hotspots in Minnesota

Minnesota is home to groundbreaking artists, legendary venues, and a thriving LGBTQ+ community—here’s where to experience it all.

Sponsored by Explore Minnesota

Cities We Love

Required Eating: The Best New Restaurants in Dubai

The city is full of exciting new spots representing great cuisine from around the world.

December 3, 2021 01:12 PM

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Nicola Chilton

Epic Trips

The Journey to Machu Picchu Just Got Seriously Luxurious

The leading rail service to Peru’s ancient Inca citadel unveiled some first-class upgrades to its carriages.

March 12, 2018 05:27 PM

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Sarah Buder

Tips + News

Miami Beach Votes to Extend Spring Break Curfew Into April

The curfew could run through April 12, essentially shutting down spring break.

March 24, 2021 05:53 PM

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Kelli Kennedy

Art + Culture

5 Music Festivals Worth Traveling For

These global weekenders offer top music and good times—but also a strong sense of place.

February 8, 2024 06:15 PM

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Tim Chester

In the Magazine

Singapore’s Geylang Neighborhood Is Developing a New Reputation as a Foodie Hot Spot

In a metropolis known for its squeaky-clean streets, a tale of two cities emerges.

December 1, 2021 02:31 PM

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Lester V. Ledesma

In the Magazine

As Copenhagen Expands Rapidly, Its Future Is in Its Outskirts

The green city is expanding rapidly—go now to explore its gritty, evolving liminal spaces.

December 1, 2021 02:30 PM

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Lisa Abend

A pair of hands passing off a bottle of buy spray

Packing Tips + Gear

AFAR’s Gift Guide for Shopping Small Businesses

Delight the travel lover in your life—and feel good about your holiday shopping this year—with these 23 gift ideas from small businesses around the world.

November 3, 2022 01:24 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Propeller plane by the shoreline of a beach

Off The Tourist Trail

Skip the Crowds: The Best Places in Florida to Visit Next

Head to deserted beaches, seek out lesser-known state parks, and explore downtown Orlando’s neighborhoods.

February 21, 2025 12:05 PM

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Terry Ward

Islands

7 Best Things to Do in O‘ahu, From Horseback Riding to Hiking

Try these activities to explore Hawai‘i’s rich culture and nature.

November 26, 2023 03:35 PM

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Rachel Ng

Sunrise over a 17th-century cemetery in Salem, Massachusetts with snow on the ground and bare trees

Art + Culture

11 of The Most Haunted Places Around the World—And the Ghost Tours to Take to Experience Them

From the ancient cities of Europe to the enigmatic swamps of New Orleans, visit these spooky places around Halloween or at any time of the year.

October 8, 2024 12:04 PM

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Mae Hamilton

A woman in a large green costume for Carnival in Toronto.

In the Magazine

Why You Should Visit Toronto, the World’s Most Diverse City

In Toronto, visitors can feast upon a year-round celebration of multiculturalism.

November 28, 2023 08:59 AM

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Anna Kim

City Park in New Orleans with palm trees and other trees dripping with mossy coverings situated around a pond with a footbridge crossing over it

Amtrak’s Mardi Gras service brings train travel back to the Gulf Coast, with stops in four Mississippi beach towns along the way. Here’s why you should ride these reborn rails.

August 14, 2025 06:08 PM

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Taryn Shorr-McKee

Tips + News

Cities Are Becoming More Cycle-Friendly as They Emerge From Lockdown

From Lima to Barcelona, city dwellers are rethinking their reliance on cars as restrictions start to ease.

May 4, 2020 05:03 PM

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Aritz Parra

Food + Drink

Why Dining in This Canadian Province Is Unlike Anywhere Else

Nova Scotia combines its famous lobster with innovative chefs and delicious wines to make an unforgettable experience.

Sponsored by Atlantic Canada Agreement on Tourism

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