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Off The Tourist Trail

How to Experience Peru—and Even Machu Picchu—Without the Crowds

Explore lesser-known ruins, meet the people of the valleys, and skip the lines in Lima.

October 16, 2024 04:14 PM

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Tim Chester

Restaurants + Cafés

Tandoori Oysters, Lobster Soba, Lowcountry Fine-Dining: Charleston Restaurants to Travel for Right Now

A touch of Parisian cooking, notable bread, and seafood-centric regional Indian all come to the Holy City.

November 11, 2025 07:21 AM

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Lauren Mowery

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Outdoor Adventure

How to Explore the World’s Rivers—and Protect and Preserve Them, Too

CroisiEurope’s river cruises focus on reducing their environmental impact—and reaching peak cultural immersion in destinations including Paris and the Mekong River.

Sponsored by Explore Minnesota Tourism

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Longreads

10 Minutes from the Taj Mahal, a Must-Visit Café With a Mission

The world’s first café staffed by acid attack survivors, Sheroes Hangout opened in 2015 in Agra and has since expanded to two other locations.

May 6, 2025 11:16 AM

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Iona Brannon

Food + Drink

Wine and Wellness Pair Brilliantly on This Weekend Napa Itinerary

These three days will include relaxing mud baths and organic, farm-to-food-truck experiences.

November 10, 2022 11:51 AM

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Kristin Braswell

The accommodations at Nayara Tented Camp face Costa Rica's Arenal volcano.

Hotels We Love

13 Standout Luxury Resorts in Costa Rica, From Jungle Hideaways to Beach Retreats

From beaches to jungles, these Costa Rica resorts immerse travelers in the country’s most picturesque natural settings.

April 20, 2026 02:27 PM

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Devorah Lev-Tov

Clockwise from top left: Kenya, Newfoundland, Santa Ynez, La Paz, Barcelona, South Korea, La Paz, Transylvania

Where to Travel Next

We Took Hundreds of Trips in 2025, and These Are the Places We Would Go Back to in a Heartbeat

Afar’s team roamed wide in 2025. These were our favorite spots from a year of exploring.

December 19, 2025 01:11 PM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

Astrotourism

6 Pampered Stargazing Experiences Near Cities, With Heated Seats or Outdoor Tasting Menus

You don’t have to go too far from civilization to see maximum constellations.

February 19, 2026 03:13 PM

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Olivia Young

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Ocean Cruises

A Personal Butler, Champagne and Caviar on Demand—This Is Extreme Luxury at Sea

Passengers on Silversea’s newly launched ‘Silver Ray’ cruise ship will receive over-the-top pampering.

June 27, 2024 02:40 PM

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Fran Golden

Other

Why Tucson Is Arizona’s Best Food City

The Old Pueblo outdoes its neighbors with Sonoran specialties, locally owned restaurants, a dedication to native ingredients, and some great beer and Chinese food.

January 14, 2020 10:58 AM

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Andi Berlin

Winter 2022

A Love Letter to “Manti,” Turkey’s Ultimate Comfort Food

Calling all dumplingholics—bite into the culinary backstory of manti, delicious dumplings filled with spiced meat. Plus: where to eat the best manti in Istanbul.

October 13, 2021 04:39 PM

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Anya von Bremzen

Back on top for the 13th time is Singapore's Changi Airport, a favorite for the world's tallest indoor waterfall

History + Culture

You Can Visit Singapore for $1 a Day

Flying to Asia? Making Singapore your first stop can add terrific value. Here’s how to do it.

Sponsored by Singapore Tourism Board, Singapore Airlines, and Changi Airport Group

Hotels

You Can Earn Hilton Points on Your Next Glamping Trip

The global hotel brand will allow Hilton Honors members to spend and earn points on AutoCamp stays.

March 13, 2024 12:14 PM

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Devorah Lev-Tov

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