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Forget Bordeaux, the Jura Is France’s Next Big Wine Destination

Beer, Wine, + Spirits

Go to This Lesser-Known French Wine Region for Bubbly, Alpine Lakes, and Comté Cheese

Forget about the crowds in Champagne or the Rhône Valley and head northeast to Jura.

July 31, 2025 10:39 AM

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Eleanor Aldridge

Taba restaurant faces landmasses that make up the Indonesian archipelago.

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Looking for an Alternative to Bali? Head to This New Luxury Resort on a Less-Visited Indonesian Island

Dragons. Culture. Overwater bungalows. Ta’aktana, a Luxury Collection Resort, is one of Indonesia’s most exciting new island getaways.

October 17, 2024 12:25 PM

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Chris Dong

Tawana is the result of a rare partnership with the local Batawana tribe, and is the only camp on a 130-acre concession in Botswana's Moremi Game Reserve.

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This New Remote Camp in Botswana Is a Wildlife Lover’s Dream

In Botswana’s Moremi Game Reserve, Tawana is the latest lodge from conservation-minded Natural Selection.

August 1, 2024 01:35 PM

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Richard Holmes

The lobby of JW Marriott Savannah Plant Riverside District

Art + Architecture

Engage with Compelling Art at These Top Southern Hotels

From Savannah, Georgia, to Birmingham, Alabama, immerse yourself in inspiring art collections at these hotels and then explore the thriving creative scene of each destination.

Sponsored by The Kessler Collection

The living room of the Hanover Suite at the Mandarin Oriental Mayfair in London features white sofas and floral themed wallpaper.

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This New London Hotel Feels Like Your Own Private Flat

Sleek design. Hot chefs. Prime location. The alluring new Mandarin Oriental Mayfair is the first new hotel to open in this London neighborhood in a decade.

July 29, 2024 02:59 PM

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Sara Hamdan

Howth Beacon a seaside cliff outside of Dublin, Ireland

Books

10 Essential Books to Read Before You Go to Ireland

From Yeats poems to a once-banned novel, these books by Irish writers are must-reads if you’re planning an Ireland adventure.

November 30, 2023 09:50 AM

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Pat Tompkins

A large selection of different french and italian cheeses on the counter of a small store at the market in the Bastille district.

Restaurants + Cafés

Where to Shop for Cheese in Paris

These five fromageries are treasure troves of surprising cheeses.

July 23, 2024 07:19 AM

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Sophie Friedman

Road Trips

7 Coastal U.S. Road Trips With Incredible Views

Skip the views of seemingly endless interstate for an inspiring expanse of blue.

June 17, 2025 01:52 PM

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Chloe Arrojado

AFAR Approved

This Is the Best Tripod for Travelers—and It’s 30 Percent off This Black Friday

The sleek model from Peak Design is so compact it will fit neatly into the water bottle sleeve of your backpack. Get it for up to $180 off this Cyber Week.

November 24, 2023 09:12 AM

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Rachel McCord

Salsa parties take place on Sundays at Orchard Beach, one of the many public outdoor spaces in the Bronx.

Cities We Love

The Best Black-Owned Bronx Outposts According to Jon Gray

Ghetto Gastro co-founder Jon Gray shows us his favorite Black-owned outposts in his home borough, the Bronx.

Sponsored by NYC & Company and written by Shanika Hillocks

A tall, green mountain surrounded by rolling green mountains and mist, beneath a blue sky

History + Culture

UNESCO Adds 20 New Sites to Its World Heritage List

The 2018 additions to UNESCO’s World Heritage List include an ancient city in Oman and Buddhist mountain monasteries in Korea.

July 5, 2018 12:01 PM

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Sarah Buder

People riding Hiccup's Wing Gliders in Epic Universe's Head to How to Train Your Dragon—Isle of Berk, with water splashing and a colorful fictional land in the background

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