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4 Reasons to Visit the Original Wellness Resort in the West Indies

Long before yoga and cleanses became mainstream, BodyHoliday in St. Lucia raised the bar for retreats that focus on wellbeing. Are you ready for an unparalleled restorative escape?

Sponsored by BodyHoliday

The Gate of Harmonious Interest in Victoria, Canada

Cities We Love

Canada’s Oldest Chinatown Is an Underrated Day-Trip Destination

It’s not in Toronto. Or Vancouver.

December 30, 2022 07:31 PM

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Vivian Chung

A river camp at the Resort at Paws up in Montana

Hotels

Big Sky, Big Sound: How a Deprived Musician Found His Creative Stride on a Montana Ranch

For musicians, traveling without one’s instrument has always been an exercise in deprivation. Our writer visits a place in Montana that’s solved this problem.

January 31, 2025 04:26 PM

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Chris Colin

Barnes Bay, Anguilla island British West Indies

LGBTQ Travel

My Queer Family Was Out and Proud on a Tiny Caribbean Island

What happens when luxury travelers show up as their full queer selves in places that don’t condone homosexuality?

June 6, 2023 05:24 PM

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Sally Kohn

Packing Tips + Gear

A Germaphobe’s Guide to Travel

Consider this your all-in-one guide to staying healthy when traveling during a pandemic.

September 30, 2020 09:17 AM

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Staff

A view of Marksburg Castle along the Rhine River in Germany

Family Travel

This Fun, Jam-Packed Itinerary Will Have Your Family Saying “Ja” to Germany

More than bratwurst and pretzels, delights like chocolate museums, UNESCO-recognized castles, and Roman ruins fill Germany to keep kids delighted on the ultimate family vacation.

Sponsored by Hilton and the German National Tourist Board

Restaurants + Cafés

Meet the Chef Tending the Hearth at Napa Valley’s Hottest New Restaurant

As The Charter Oak in Napa Valley turns two, AFAR talks to Chef Katianna Hong about her culinary beginnings and how the restaurant is connecting to its community.

May 14, 2019 04:40 PM

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Sara Button

COVID + Travel

A Global Search for Vaccines Fuels a Different Kind of Tourism

Some U.S. cities and states are going beyond tacitly allowing travelers to get vaccinated for COVID-19 and are actively courting vaccine tourists.

May 28, 2021 03:14 PM

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John Newton

Air Travel News

This Airline Allows Masks to Come Off While Sleeping in Business or First

Passengers in the larger, partitioned seats are exempt from the carrier’s mask mandate while snoozing.

February 9, 2021 05:41 PM

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Michelle Baran

A layout of colorful Jono Pandolfi Designs plates

Fall 2023

The Country’s Coolest Hotels and Restaurants Get Their Plates From This New Jersey Studio (And You Can, Too)

Jono Pandolfi Designs makes the most sought-after dinnerware in the United States.

November 17, 2023 11:43 AM

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Lyndsey Matthews

History + Culture

What to Know if You’re in Bali on the Annual Day of Silence

During Nyepi, the Hindu holiday honoring the new year, stillness and quiet sweep the island. Here’s what it’s like—and what to know if it’s happening when you’re visiting.

March 7, 2019 03:38 PM

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Kathryn Romeyn

Safari

Stalking Lions and Crocs—on Foot—in a Zambian National Park

Take a high-end walking safari in the place where they first began with The Bushcamp Company.

May 31, 2023 04:59 PM

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Bailey Berg

Hiking + Cycling

The Best Hiking Boots and Shoes for Women

Whether you’re setting out for 1 mile or 10, these adventure-ready shoes and boots will keep your feet happy.

June 25, 2020 02:35 PM

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Jessie Beck

(Left) Big Key Deer seen in Big Pine (Right) Hiking trail at the Key Deer Refuge

Outdoor Adventure

Hundreds of Plants, Dozens of Rare Animals, and One Stop Sign—This Florida Island Is a Nature Lover’s Dream

A National Key Deer Refuge ranger explains how to make the most of a visit to this ecologically diverse Florida island.

January 16, 2025 02:57 PM

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Terry Ward

The Northern Lights swirl above pines in Alaska.

Natural Wonders

Alaska Has Some of the Best Northern Lights Views. Here’s How to Catch the Celestial Show.

Here is where (and how) to view the northern lights in the 49th state.

January 16, 2025 02:25 PM

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Bailey Berg

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