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Expedition Cruises

Dreamy, Over-the-Top Trips for 2021

With vaccines on the horizon, now is the time to dream big for next year.

January 8, 2021 02:48 PM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

Cities We Love

In Search of New Orleans’s Past and Present

After a two-year hiatus, a writer returns to New Orleans to rediscover her roots through art, flavors, and memory.

February 16, 2022 02:15 PM

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Kristin Braswell

Festivals + Events

Why This European Island Should Be on Your Must-Visit List

Discover the rich cultural mixture that makes Malta such a hot spot.

Sponsored by Visit Malta

Colorful village by the mountains and waterside

Where to Go in Fall

11 Best Places to Travel in October

Prepare yourself for a month of spirited traditions and off-season adventure.

August 4, 2025 03:49 PM

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Mark Ellwood

Tierra Bomba is a 15-minute boat ride from Cartagena, one of the largest cities on Colombia’s Caribbean coast.

Longreads

How Cartagena’s “Forgotten Island” Kick-Started a Recycling Movement

The tourism industry abandoned Colombia’s Tierra Bomba island decades ago. Today, locals and hospitality pioneers are rebuilding from scratch.

May 30, 2023 01:15 PM

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Alexandra Marvar

AFAR Advisor

Why I Love ILTM Cannes

For four days, it feels like the center of the world. The luxury travel world, at least.

November 20, 2019 11:11 PM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

From the Editor

On Juneteenth, Travel Brands Are Called to #PullUpforTravel

We listened to the call.

June 19, 2020 03:45 PM

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Staff

Hotels

Japan’s First Ace Hotel Is Accepting Reservations Now

Designed by esteemed Japanese architect Kengo Kuma, the 213-room hotel in Kyoto is available to book for stays beginning April 16, 2020.

January 30, 2020 04:00 PM

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Sarah Buder

Tall, rounded orange rocks in the sunlight

National Parks

8 Most Breathtaking Utah National Parks and Monuments

Where to go for gravity-defying rock formations, vast and colorful canyons, and surprising water features.

September 26, 2023 07:13 AM

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Jacqueline Kehoe

Hiking + Cycling

England’s New 2,800-Mile Trail Will Be the Longest Coastal Path in the World

The full route is slated to open in 2021, but portions are already accessible to eager hikers craving ocean views.

June 15, 2020 09:14 PM

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Maggie Fuller

A town square at sunset in Vilnius, Lithuania, with a giant Christmas tree made entirely of lights and a white belfry next to it.

Holiday Travel

These European Cities Have Stellar Christmas Markets and Festivals—and Fewer Crowds

Here’s where to get into the holiday spirit across Europe with Christmas markets, skating rinks, and festive food and drink.

October 27, 2025 04:56 PM

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Lottie Gross

Art + Architecture

Funny New Posters Depict Staying Home as a Travel Adventure

Taking her cue from old-fashioned promotional posters, a California artist unveils an ongoing series of hilarious lockdown-inspired posters.

April 3, 2020 02:07 PM

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Ann Shields

Epic Trips

This Woman-Led Travel Company Wants You to See Another Side of China

Mei Zhang, the founder of WildChina—an outfitter specializing in off-the-beaten-path itineraries—wants to put a human face on a country of 1.4 billion people.

January 23, 2020 01:28 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

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Cities We Love

Seattle Is Booming—Here’s How Locals Are Keeping the Emerald City Green

Three tastemakers—in fashion, farming, and at an aquarium—share how Seattle’s sustainability credentials are shaping it. Plus, how to explore the city as a local.

June 18, 2024 12:20 PM

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Allison Williams

Outdoor Adventure

Yosemite’s Historic Landmarks Get Their Old Names Back

Popular park attractions can now once again be called by their original names.

July 16, 2019 03:33 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

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