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Arrival pavilion at Ani Private Resort in the Dominican Republic.

Travel for Good

How to Support Local Artists on Your Next Caribbean Getaway

Àni Art Academies offer full-tuition training for fledgling local artists in the Caribbean and Southeast Asia.

February 13, 2023 05:01 PM

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Laura Dannen Redman

Aerial view of a busy stretch of beach in St. Pete-Clearwater, Florida complete with loungers and umbrellas

Where to Travel Next

7 Underrated Places in Florida You Should Visit in 2024

There’s plenty to soak in on a visit to the Sunshine State (besides all that Vitamin Sea).

February 29, 2024 07:47 PM

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Terry Ward

Air Travel News

Delta’s New $4 Billion Terminal at LaGuardia to Open June 4

Once maligned, New York’s LGA airport looks better than ever.

June 2, 2022 06:12 PM

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Barbara Peterson

Hotels

10 New, Incredible Luxury Hotels Opening Around the World This Spring

AFAR’s resident hotel expert shares the spring hotel openings that are worth a special trip this year.

February 29, 2024 03:11 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

Whether you get your passport photos taken at a store, through an app, or at home, there are certain rules you'll have to follow.

Visas + Passports

How to Take a Good Passport Photo

Faulty photos are the biggest reason why passports are delayed. Make sure you get it right the first time by following these rules about what to wear and how to pose.

August 12, 2023 08:00 AM

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James Oliver Cury

Books

A Library Devoted to Japanese Novelist Murakami Is Opening in Tokyo

Visitors enter the new library through a tunnel-like passageway, designed as an homage to Murakami’s protagonists who often travel between the real and the surreal.

September 22, 2021 01:18 PM

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Mari Yamaguchi

Colorful collage of clothing and accessories

Cruise

Cruise Fashion Unpacked: The Ultimate Guide for What to Wear on Your Next Sailing

From swimsuits to sweaters, dresses to denim, here’s how to pack fun, comfortable, and practical pieces from brands that promote ethical and sustainable fashion.

February 27, 2024 03:43 PM

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Terry Ward

Festivals + Events

A European-Style Flower Show Is Returning to NYC This June

From June 10 to 12, the L.E.A.F. Festival of Flowers is taking over Manhattan’s Meatpacking District again with colorful installations and a flower market.

May 31, 2022 05:13 PM

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Devorah Lev-Tov

Bars + Nightlife

7 Boozeless Bars Around the World for Sober Travelers

An alcohol-free experience doesn’t mean losing the craft involved in making a craft cocktail.

March 8, 2022 03:17 PM

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Iona Brannon

Outdoor Adventure

What It’s Like to Visit the Northernmost Inhabited Place in the World

Only 650 miles away from the North Pole, Svalbard is unlike any place you’ve ever seen.

August 23, 2017 02:51 PM

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Jill K. Robinson

Style + Design

The Case for the $88 Travel T-Shirt

These companies are about not only about buying less but also buying better.

August 22, 2022 09:30 AM

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Katherine LaGrave

Food + Drink

5 Dishes That Celebrate Toronto’s Diversity—and Where to Find Them

Toronto’s street food scene is a testament to the multiculturalism that built it.

August 7, 2023 02:17 PM

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Heather Greenwood Davis

The James River is one of Richmond's many charms

Food + Drink

9 Things to Do in Richmond, Virginia

From the thrills of urban whitewater rafting to sipping your way along a mimosa trail, here are the experiences you can only have in Virginia’s capital region.

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