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A First-Timer’s Guide to the Marquesas Islands

Tourism is relatively new to the Marquesas Islands, making it an ideal place for thoughtful travelers to explore.

February 3, 2022 06:24 PM

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Suzie Dundas

Festivals + Events

Your Go-To Guide to Modernism Week in Palm Springs

Here’s everything you need to know to plan a perfect itinerary for this year’s celebration of midcentury modern design, taking place February 14 through February 24, 2019.

January 29, 2019 09:32 PM

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Carole Dixon

Woman holding two Aer carry ons—one pink, one black—on the streets of San Francisco

Packing Tips + Gear

The Best High-Quality Luggage Brands Frequent Travelers Love

A bag that reflects your personal style and withstands the rigors of travel makes the journey all the more enjoyable. Start your search with some of our favorite luggage brands.

June 12, 2024 05:15 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Where to Travel Next

Travelers’ Choice Awards: The Top Destinations for 2018

For AFAR’s third annual Travelers’ Choice destinations awards, our readers cast more than 100,000 votes to recognize their top places to go. Get ready to hit the road—the world awaits.

December 13, 2018 11:07 AM

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Sara Button

Small Ship Cruises

Meet the First Same-Sex Couple to Marry on a Major Cruise Line

Francisco Vargas and Benjamin Gray celebrated their history-making wedding aboard a Celebrity Cruise vessel.

March 9, 2018 01:26 PM

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Sarah Buder

Heather and bog myrtle grow in abundance in the Scottish Highlands.

Longreads

Walking, Biking, and Swimming Through Scotland’s Highlands on a Self-Powered Trip

No cars allowed? One writer sets out to tackle some of the United Kingdom’s most epic landscapes—while leaving as little of a trace as possible.

October 30, 2023 12:45 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

Safari

These 8 Safari Lodges Have the Most Incredible Pools

Relax—with a gin and tonic in hand—in these refreshing pools after a hot, exciting day of spotting game and predators.

March 19, 2018 01:35 PM

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Jane Broughton

History + Culture

Inside Tokyo’s Buddhist Temple Devoted to “Lucky” Cats

Located in the Setagaya district, Tokyo’s Gotokuji Temple honors “maneki-neko”—a feline figurine that symbolizes good fortune, according to Japanese legend.

July 10, 2019 04:47 PM

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Sarah Buder

Restaurants + Cafés

This Bistro Was Just Voted the Best New Restaurant in the United States

New York’s Frenchette won the coveted Best New Restaurant award out of 30 newcomers nominated by the James Beard Foundation this year.

May 7, 2019 01:14 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Founder’s Note

What Does it Mean to Be a Global Citizen?

Where we’ve lived—and where we’ve traveled—make us who we are.

February 21, 2017 12:01 PM

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Greg Sullivan

Packing Tips + Gear

How to Pack a Bike for Your Next Epic Adventure

Before you’re ready to roll, you’ll need to know how transport your bike and gear to the starting point.

August 31, 2018 08:22 PM

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Stacey McKenna

Hotels

The 10 Best Hotels in Aruba for a Truly Local Stay

With everything from sprawling resorts and boutique hotels to luxury condos and a city stay with two private beaches, Aruba offers endless ways to experience island life.

April 22, 2022 11:10 AM

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Staff

Winter Sports

Ski Into Spring at the Best Warm-Weather Skiing Spots

There’s still plenty of time to get your turns in before summer.

March 11, 2020 07:15 PM

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Matt Hansen

Road Trips

Score a Classic Car Rental With a Stay at These Southern California Hotels

Cruise the Pacific Coast in a 1957 Porsche Speedster or a 1967 Cadillac DeVille this winter.

November 15, 2018 12:48 AM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Air Travel News

Planes? Trains? Where Masks Are and Aren’t Required Now

A breakdown of where you will and won’t need to mask up after the federal transportation mask mandate was abruptly lifted on April 18.

April 19, 2022 08:58 PM

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Michelle Baran

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