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Everything You Need to Know About the French Quarter Festival in New Orleans

The free festival, held annually in April, is one of the finest ways to experience NOLA musical history—and makes for a glorious long-weekend trip.

February 21, 2020 03:00 PM

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Anne Roderique-Jones

The Future of Travel

50th Anniversary of “Apollo 11”: How the Moon Landing Changed Our World

50 years after astronauts walked on the moon for the first time, the possibilities for space travel continue to reach new heights.

July 8, 2019 06:28 PM

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Sarah Buder

Restaurants + Cafés

Why Frankfurt’s Food Scene Is Worth Seeking Out

AFAR chose a destination at random and—with 24 hours’ notice—sent celebrated food writer Ruth Reichl to a German city not exactly known for its cuisine.

April 18, 2016 07:32 PM

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Ruth Reichl

Food + Drink

Required Eating: 9 Meals Not to Miss in Grenada

When on the Spice Isle, don’t miss trademark dishes like oil down, crabback, conch fritters, and more.

May 14, 2020 11:46 AM

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Terry Ward

Small Ship Cruises

Baby on Board: 5 Luxury Cruise Lines That Actually Cater to Kids

These luxury cruise lines go the extra (nautical) mile to please wee sailors, from tots to teens.

November 14, 2018 12:17 PM

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Elissa Garay

Packing Tips + Gear

The 6 Best Watches for Travelers in 2018

Whatever your taste in timepieces—smartwatch or simpleton, decadent or dirt-cheap—these wearables were made for the modern traveler.

February 12, 2018 05:26 PM

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Seamus Bellamy

Family Travel

Why This Central Oregon Lodge Is Just the Reset You Need

At the Suttle Lodge, you’ll eat well, sleep deeply—and relax completely.

September 15, 2017 03:30 PM

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Aislyn Greene

Air Travel News

These Are the Ideas That Will Shape the Future of Flying

On the way: slimmer seats, power-packed armrests, and a smarter way to serve chilled champagne and warm cookies.

April 23, 2018 02:00 PM

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Seth Miller

Hiking + Cycling

Hiking With History: A Pilgrimage Along the Selma to Montgomery Trail

What can we learn from retracing the steps of the 1965 civil rights march from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama? One traveler laces up his boots.

February 25, 2022 01:59 PM

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Joseph Palmer

The Future of Travel

Mexico’s Most Popular Destinations Are Banning Single-Use Plastics Starting in 2020

Here’s what to know about how hotels are responding to the new restrictions in some of the country’s most frequented places, including Cabo San Lucas, Playa del Carmen, and Mexico City.

October 24, 2019 06:25 PM

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Juliana Shallcross

Camping

What Camping During COVID Is Actually Like

Camping during the COVID-19 pandemic is not only possible, but popular. Here’s how to do it safely.

July 29, 2020 01:37 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

Hotels

Dog-Friendly Hotels Where They Treat Your Pup Like a VIP

When you’re planning a vacation and don’t want to leave your pet at home, these dog-friendly hotels will treat your pup like the important guest he or she is.

November 20, 2019 04:11 PM

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Christine Amorose

Cities We Love

Finding a New Perspective on Adventure in Oaxaca

A couple returns to the Mexican city where they lived in their youth to see how it—and they—have changed.

February 13, 2017 01:05 PM

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Eric Puchner

History + Culture

How to Experience Elena Ferrante’s Naples—and Ischia, Too

The stars of HBO’s hit TV series “My Brilliant Friend” aren’t just the characters, they’re real-life locations you can visit in Italy.

May 4, 2020 02:07 PM

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Casey Hatfield-Chiotti

Travel Tips + Etiquette

Here’s Why Hilton Is Encouraging People to Get Passports

It goes beyond being able to cross another country’s border.

August 29, 2017 05:19 PM

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Matt Villano

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