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The Best First-Class Airline Cabins in the World

Flying first class is one of the most incredible travel experiences you can have. We asked frequent flyers to share which airlines have the best of the best.

January 28, 2019 11:09 AM

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Mike Arnot

Style + Design

The Local Story of the World-Famous Eames Chair

Right in the heart of midwestern Michigan, the birthplace of Herman Miller’s legendary lounge chair is a midcentury design haven. Here’s why the small town is worth a big trip.

August 15, 2017 07:33 PM

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Sarah Rich

Longreads

Searching for Santa Claus

For decades, some people have held fast to the belief that the hometown of the holiday icon is in northern Finland—not the North Pole.

December 14, 2021 10:26 AM

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Katherine LaGrave

Bars + Nightlife

7 Winter-Ready Hotel Rooftops to Cozy Up on Right Now

Just because temps get low doesn’t mean your drinking shouldn’t stay high-in-the-sky—these cooler-weather cities offer rooftop perches that are welcoming and warming, all winter long.

January 24, 2019 09:18 PM

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Lindsay Lambert

Air Travel News

United Now Offers Direct Flights from San Francisco to Chengdu, China

Chengdu marries the ancient and modern with a surprisingly laid-back vibe—and it’s easier to get there than ever before.

October 14, 2015 05:57 PM

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Georgia Freedman

Festivals + Events

Race Day in Bermuda

A trip to the America’s Cup World Series offers an excuse to explore life on this sunny island

October 29, 2015 08:09 PM

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Joseph Diaz

Travel for Good

Will Travel Save—or Destroy—the Maldives?

Lisa Abend dives into a beautiful, confusing paradise that may be gone by the end of the century.

January 30, 2020 12:06 PM

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Lisa Abend

Travel Vanguard

Vanguard 2017: Ruben Caldwell, Leigh Salem, Brian Smith, and Jou-Yie Chou, Partners at Studio Tack

The innovative team designs lodgings that tell their own stories and resonate with a creative-class clientele.

September 12, 2017 08:00 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

Bars + Nightlife

Where to Drink Craft Beer in Israel

There are great things brewing in Israel.

June 2, 2016 04:36 PM

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Sophie Friedman

Destination Spotlight

A Filmmaker’s Inside Guide to Nassau and New Providence Island

Sponsored by The Bahamas

Winter Sports

Mushing Mastered: 7 Lessons From a First-Time Dog Sledder

Dog sledding experiences are growing in popularity. Here’s what to keep in mind if you want to try mushing responsibly.

March 25, 2019 07:50 PM

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Ashlea Halpern

People

A Journey to the Edge of the World

AFAR Ambassador John Newton shares his journey beyond the Arctic Circle with Quark Expeditions

August 28, 2018 08:00 PM

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John Newton

Travel Insiders

World’s Coolest Travel Jobs: What It’s Like to Be a Cruise Ship Captain

We chat with the first American female captain of a megaship and learn how she started out, what it’s like to live on a cruise ship, and the most interesting day she’s ever had at sea.

April 4, 2018 01:25 PM

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Ashlea Halpern

Restaurants + Cafés

9 Restaurants Food Lovers Need to Visit in 2018

From the rebirth of the world’s most beloved dining experience to a New York chef’s foray into Los Angeles, here are the restaurants to visit in 2018.

January 4, 2018 09:31 AM

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Gabe Ulla

Tips + News

The British Virgin Islands Are Back and Ready for Your Visit

In the aftermath of the devastating 2017 Atlantic hurricane season, the British Virgin Islands are working hard to regain their status as a premier travel destination.

June 7, 2018 05:11 PM

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Natalie Beauregard

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