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Patagonia Made a Killing on Black Friday—and Is Donating It All to Charity

The brand sold $10 million worth of goods.

November 29, 2016 08:08 PM

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Matt Villano

View of the lobby bar at Hotel Casa Lucia in Buenos Aire. the floor is checkered black and white and the ceiling is a glass roof with a chandelier

Stay Here Next

A New Hotel With Great Views and a Supercool Lobby Bar Arrives in Buenos Aires

In a historic 1929 building that used to be the tallest in South America, Hotel Casa Lucia offers travelers a view of the city’s next era.

July 1, 2024 02:52 PM

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Billie Cohen

Air Travel News

There’s a Secret Way to Try Out Driverless Cars at Heathrow Airport

Not far from Terminal 5, there’s a free carnival ride masquerading as a humble parking lot shuttle.

May 10, 2018 03:10 PM

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Matthew Phenix

Cruise

Cruise Ship Crash Sparks Renewed Call for Ban in Venice

Italian officials said Sunday’s collision underscored the need to ban cruise ships from using the busy Giudecca Canal.

June 3, 2019 03:05 PM

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Cain Burdeau

Art + Architecture

A Love Letter to Toronto’s Underrated Side

Canada’s most populous city is a treasure trove of hidden gems—if you know where to find them.

July 14, 2022 02:47 PM

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Chloe Arrojado

Photo Essays

AFAR Photo Awards 2019

We asked to see the world through your lens—and you showed us. Here are the winners and jurors’ picks of the 2019 AFAR Photo Awards presented by United MileagePlus.

July 31, 2019 10:36 AM

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Staff

A street-view shot of Times Square with cars and yellow taxis and billboard in the background

Where to Travel Next

Times Square Is Not Just for Tourists: A Surprising Guide to New York City’s Most Polarizing Neighborhood

The Crossroads of the World is home to such unexpected finds as a Portuguese sardine shop, a bookstore for theater lovers, and a pizzeria inside a subway station.

December 3, 2025 10:36 AM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

National Parks

Norway’s Ambitious Plan to Designate 10 New National Parks

The goal is to protect one-third of the country’s land by 2030 in an effort to combat climate change.

July 13, 2022 04:48 PM

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Anna Fiorentino

New York gets even more exciting during the most wonderful time of the year.

Holiday Travel

8 U.S. Cities Putting Their Own Spins on the Holidays, From Festive Boat Parades to Nouveau Nutcrackers

American cities are ringing in the holiday season with unique local traditions, including country music concerts in Nashville and film-focused festivities in Los Angeles.

November 24, 2025 10:37 AM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

Hotels We Love

These Are the Best New Hotels of 2024

AFAR’s picks for the 31 best new hotels in the world.

April 4, 2024 09:00 AM

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Jennifer Flowers

Air Travel News

How Much Do Masks Really Protect You on Flights?

New research reveals whether flying is safer when everyone wears a mask.

October 26, 2020 11:29 AM

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Michelle Baran

Winter Sports

The World’s Most Charming Ski Towns

These destinations are just as much about the slopes as they are the après-ski.

November 6, 2019 10:26 AM

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Staff

Destination Spotlight

Here’s Why Dubrovnik Will Look Great on Your Instagram Feed

See this AFAR Travelers’ Choice Award-Winning Destination Through the Lens of an AFAR Travel Ambassador

December 17, 2018 01:54 PM

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Nikon

Hotels

Inside the TWA Hotel, JFK’s Formerly Abandoned Midcentury Terminal

Here’s what it’s like to stay at the TWA Hotel, which welcomed its first guests on May 15.

June 18, 2019 05:56 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Travel Tips + Etiquette

Ten Ways to See Costa Rica

Adventure travelers who want to experience the pura vida of this Central American country can choose from zip lines, scuba diving, horseback excursions, and more

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