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The courtyard at The Nickel hotel in Charleston with rattan seating and wrought iron details

A New Boutique Hotel in Charleston Looks Like a European Townhouse, with Stylish Rooms and Top-Floor Terraces

The stylish, residential-feeling new Nickel hotel in Charleston is in a neighborhood known for its historic charm and lively energy.

August 8, 2025 10:39 AM

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Jenny Adams

Museums + Galleries

The Best Museums in Kansas City

With world-class art collections and institutions dedicated to music and Black sports history, this prairie town has emerged as a cultural hub contender.

May 25, 2021 12:48 PM

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Ann Shields

Where to Travel Next

Why Viking Country Is the Perfect Danish Escape

Move over Copenhagen; there’s a new must-see city in Denmark.

April 24, 2017 12:09 PM

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Mary Holland

Winter 2024

This Tiny European Country Is Home to Cliffside Castles, Emerald Lakes, and a Green Capital City

Everything you need to know in order to get the most out of a trip to Slovenia.

December 1, 2023 02:01 PM

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Bailey Berg

Travel for Good

Beijing’s Taxis Are Going Green

In a step to combat the city’s infamous smog, Chinese officials have introduced a mandate to make its taxi fleet completely electric.

March 2, 2017 11:58 AM

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Matt Villano

Two tables with art sculptures on them in front of hanging thread

Museums + Galleries

This Spring, Visit These Can’t-Miss Exhibits Showcasing Asian American Culture

Explore Asian American art, history, and culture at these engaging exhibits.

May 2, 2024 08:46 PM

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Chloe Arrojado

Festivals + Events

Your Go-To Guide to Modernism Week in Palm Springs

Here’s everything you need to know to plan a perfect itinerary for this year’s celebration of midcentury modern design, taking place February 14 through February 24, 2019.

January 29, 2019 09:32 PM

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Carole Dixon

Trees with amber and green colored leaves line the water's edge. In the distance, a waterfall breaks in the middle of mountains.

National Parks

Everyone Visits Yosemite in the Summer, But Here’s a Smarter Time to Go

Perfect weather, stunning scenery, and more room to roam—here’s why spring and fall are the best times to visit.

Sponsored by Yosemite Mariposa County Tourism Bureau

Packing Tips + Gear

RIP Hipmunk, the Travel Booking Site That Took the “Agony” out of Search

If you relied on the site for travel comparison shopping and booking, you’ll have to find an alternative.

January 17, 2020 07:00 PM

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Michelle Baran

Packing Tips + Gear

Restock Your Toiletry Bag With These Amazon Prime Day Beauty Deals

A few of our favorite travel-size toiletries and health essentials are on sale right now.

October 13, 2020 05:17 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Hotels

Stay in an Off-the-Grid, Fully Sustainable “Earthship”

Head to Taos, New Mexico, to experience this ultra-sustainable way of living.

May 9, 2017 08:02 PM

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Kristan Schiller

History + Culture

In Haida Gwaii, an Indigenous People Thrives

The protectors of North Pacific indigenous culture connect with the past while embracing the future on Canada’s remote Haida Gwaii archipelago.

December 7, 2017 02:21 PM

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Marcello Di Cintio

Air Travel News

A Real Snake Was Found on a Real Plane

And, no, Samuel L. Jackson did not appear out of thin air.

November 8, 2016 12:58 PM

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Matt Villano

Cruise

The Places That Change Us and How We Can Avoid Changing Them

Inspired by her recent Silversea expedition to Antarctica, AFAR Ambassador Rachel Rudwall reflects on what it means to travel not only deeper but also more responsibly.

April 10, 2017 01:07 PM

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Silversea

Beaches

Alternative Ways to See the Best of Costa Rica

Many of the most famous spots in the world’s first and most aggressively marketed eco destination are showing signs of wear and tear. Here’s where to go instead.

March 25, 2016 01:19 PM

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Karen Catchpole

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