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Founder’s Note

What Does it Mean to Be a Global Citizen?

Where we’ve lived—and where we’ve traveled—make us who we are.

February 21, 2017 12:01 PM

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Greg Sullivan

Hotels

The Best Lake Tahoe Hotels for Ski Season and Summer Escapes

These are the eight hotels we’d recommend for every style of Tahoe getaway, whether you’re looking for a quieter mountain retreat on the North Shore or a lively resort in South Lake Tahoe.

June 28, 2026 12:08 PM

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Alexandra Cheney

Slanted trees line the edge of a beach in Aruba.

Islands

For a Caribbean Beach Vacation Without a Hurricane Risk, Head to the ABC Islands

Aruba, Curaçao, and Bonaire have postcard-perfect beaches and plenty of activities—plus, they’re outside the Caribbean hurricane belt.

June 1, 2026 02:26 PM

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Brian Major

Epic Trips

In Montana, an Adults-Only Tree House Adventure Awaits

At the green o, the new adults-only addition to the famed Resort at Paws Up, a wilderness retreat comes with a nine-course meal.

October 12, 2022 04:57 PM

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Paul Rubio

Tips + News

Fully Vaccinated People Can Gather Without Masks, CDC Says

The CDC did not change its recommendations on travel, which discourages unnecessary travel and calls for getting tested within a few days of the trip.

March 8, 2021 02:56 PM

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Mike Stobbe

Other

A Guide to Drinking Along the Seine

AFAR Ambassador Ben Schuyler shares some of his favorite finds from a recent cruise through France with U by Uniworld

August 7, 2018 03:43 PM

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Ben Schuyler

Outdoor Adventure

Sidecar Tours Are the Next Big Thing in Sightseeing

You don’t have to be in the driver’s seat to have the ride of your life.

October 11, 2022 02:12 PM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

The Future of Travel

The Past, Present, and Future of Space Tourism

It’s been more than 20 years since the first space tourist took flight, but there’s a lot more to come in the emerging industry of space tourism.

October 11, 2022 01:32 PM

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Stefanie Waldek

Restaurants + Cafés

Chefs Remember Joël Robuchon and His Signature Dish

Here’s where you can try the late chef’s iconic mashed potatoes, plus three other Joël Robuchon restaurants worth traveling for.

August 7, 2018 01:44 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Tips + News

The U.S. Virgin Islands Are Open Once Again to International Travel

After closing for a month to control a spike in COVID-19 cases, St. Croix, St. John, and St. Thomas started to welcome back visitors on September 19.

October 2, 2020 04:08 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Tips + News

Airbnb Caps Occupancy at Rentals, Announces “Global Party Ban”

The vacation rental company said it could take legal action against violators.

October 2, 2020 11:02 AM

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Michelle Baran

Washington

Overview

July 22, 2024 03:27 PM

Packing Tips + Gear

4 End-of-Season Sales Worth Shopping

Whether you have a spring ski trip planned or are just planning ahead for next year, nab 50 percent discounts on cold weather and ski gear from Aether, REI, and more.

March 5, 2021 04:31 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Museums + Galleries

To Disperse Crowds, Florence’s Uffizi Gallery Will Send Its Art Around Tuscany

Masterpieces from the gallery’s famed Renaissance collections could be displayed in up to 100 exhibition spaces across the Italian region as part of the “Uffizi Diffusi” program.

March 5, 2021 03:13 PM

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Sarah Buder

Books

A Bibliophile’s Guide to Tuscany

In Italy’s most literary-minded region, a group of bookmakers, book restorers, and bookstore owners are preserving ancient traditions—and you can shop from afar.

December 18, 2020 04:09 PM

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Lisa Abend

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