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Beaches

How to Experience the Real Costa Rica

The Osa Peninsula is full of unspoiled beaches, waterfalls, protected rain forests, and wildlife.

March 14, 2016 06:48 PM
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Mary Holland
Health + Wellness

How to Pick a Yoga Retreat

How to Pick a Yoga Retreat

May 13, 2015 05:16 PM
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Sarah Purkrabek
International Beaches

Why You Should Go to the Caribbean Coast of Costa Rica

Don’t overlook this relaxed, beachy side of the country.

January 29, 2015 03:48 PM
Outdoor Adventure

Yelapa: My Own Private (Unplugged) Mexico

Around the bend from Puerto Vallarta, senior editor Aislyn Greene found Yelapa—a piña colada–free beach retreat. (Moonshine is a different story.)

August 20, 2014 04:22 PM
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Aislyn Greene
Epic Trips

The Truth I Learned From Taking a Gap Year Abroad

An AFAR editor shares the perspectives she gained on a long-term backpacking trip through Latin America.

December 2, 2016 06:28 PM
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Sarah Buder
Weekend Getaways

The Best Weekend Getaways in the United States

There’s never been a better time to explore close to home.

February 20, 2019 10:53 AM
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Julia Cosgrove
Small Ship Cruises

6 Secret Beaches Best Reached by Yacht

A former yacht crew member spills the beans.

November 5, 2015 05:17 PM
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Maggie Fuller
Books

Mindful Travel Is Easier Than You Think. An Expert Shares Her Tips.

Traveler, look away from the screen. Sara Clemence, author of Away & Aware: A Field Guide to Mindful Travel, is here to help you re-engage with the world on your next trip.

February 14, 2018 01:34 PM
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Ashlea Halpern
Dominican Republic

Overview

January 23, 2019 02:30 PM
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Gail Harrington
Bars + Nightlife

What is Raicilla?

It’s time to meet Mexico’s other agave spirit.

July 25, 2016 11:34 AM
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Jackie Bryant
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
Travel Tips + Etiquette

4 Things You Didn’t Know About the Galápagos Islands

A former resident shares what you need to know before you take the trip.

January 8, 2015 03:45 PM
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Samantha Juda
Longreads

How an Unplugged Trip to Buenos Aires Turned Into an Epic Bar Crawl

Alone, techless, and unable to speak the language, one writer finds the best way to understand the city is to order a drink.

July 23, 2018 07:56 PM
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Mark Byrne
Food + Drink

Wandering Chef: Chris Shepherd in Puerto Rico

Wandering Chef: Chris Shepherd in Puerto Rico

November 12, 2013 04:20 PM
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Jen Murphy
Beaches

The Dominican Republic’s Most Underrated Landscapes

To really see this Caribbean country’s heart, leave the tourist beaches behind.

December 2, 2015 06:30 PM
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Lebawit Lily Girma

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