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A Local’s Guide to the Best Places to Eat and Drink in Venice

Instagram star and author Skye McAlpine has lived in Venice all her life. She shares her knowledge with us here and in her new cookbook, on shelves now.

April 5, 2018 04:25 PM

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Ashlea Halpern

Museums + Galleries

Get Ready to Fall in Love With This Hip, Seaside City in Southern France

The best way to explore laid-back, many-cultured Marseille is by following your stomach. Trust us, this goes way beyond bouillabaisse.

May 17, 2019 02:47 PM

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Lauren Sloss

Weekend Getaways

Your Perfect Weekend Getaway in Sonoma Wine Country

From breweries and tasting rooms to hotels and rooftop restaurants, the small Sonoma County town of Healdsburg is experiencing a spate of new and exciting openings.

May 10, 2024 01:48 PM

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Jessie Beck

Tips + News

Massive Fire Breaks Out at Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris

Officials have declared the 12th-century landmark’s iconic rectangular towers safe from the blaze that destroyed its spire and roof.

April 15, 2019 03:11 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Fish swim in a blue and purple ocean as a scuba diver's bubbles rise.

Spring 2023

Costa Rica Is Making Big Moves to Protect Its Waters. Is It Working?

In 2021, Costa Rica made headlines when it committed to increasing protection for the waters surrounding Cocos Island National Park. In reality, things are far more complicated.

April 17, 2023 04:00 PM

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Mona Gable

Food + Drink

The Best Bakery in America Is in . . . Knoxville, Tennessee?

It is. And it’s road-trip-worthy.

January 4, 2017 07:51 PM

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Ashlea Halpern

History + Culture

Calling all European History Buffs: These Are the Tours You Need to Be Taking

All over the continent, Context Travel’s tours bring the past to life.

July 30, 2019 02:12 PM

Books

Bats Are Hanging Out in the Library. What Gives?

In Wales and Portugal, flying mammals have taken roost in unusual places.

December 12, 2019 01:49 PM

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Julie H. Case

Beer, Wine, + Spirits

Where to Drink Natural Wine in the Loire Valley

There are more than 190 natural, organic, and biodynamic wineries in the Loire Valley. Here are some of the region’s highlights for planning your next trip.

December 11, 2019 12:44 PM

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Emma John

Cities We Love

Why You Should Go to Charleston This Summer

This being Charleston, summer means heat, history, and plenty of opportunities for drinking.

June 26, 2019 06:19 PM

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Ann Shields

Beer, Wine, + Spirits

6 of the Best Wineries in Oregon’s Willamette Valley

The region has come a long way in its relatively short half-century of winemaking pursuits.

November 28, 2018 07:19 PM

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Bryce Wiatrak

Air Travel News

The Best First-Class Airline Cabins in the World

Flying first class is one of the most incredible travel experiences you can have. We asked frequent flyers to share which airlines have the best of the best.

January 28, 2019 11:09 AM

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Mike Arnot

Epic Trips

10 Amazing Trips We Would Take Again

AFAR’s partnership with the United States Tour Operators Association has led to some unforgettable travel moments. Here are 10 of the amazing journeys.

September 3, 2020 04:39 PM

Hotels

Exclusive Photos of Eden Rock’s Villa Rockstar, Living up to Its Name

Plus, general manager Fabrice Moizan tells us not to miss the Nutella doughnuts or frosé

March 5, 2020 11:29 AM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

Epic Trips

You Can Now Rent Castles and Private Island Retreats on Airbnb Luxe

The new ultra-luxury booking tier has 2,000 homes and villas around the globe.

June 25, 2019 03:49 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

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