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Women make up a majority of travelers and the lion’s share of the tourism workforce. As the travel industry rebuilds, it is time to put the so-called second sex first.

March 4, 2021 02:59 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

Beaches

6 U.S. Islands Where You Can’t Help but Slow Down

Whether you’re strolling the coast of an Atlantic island or savoring the sunset on Hawaii’s low-key paradise, you’ll be surprised at how quickly time becomes irrelevant.

March 7, 2018 07:00 PM

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Laura Itzkowitz

Outdoor Adventure

The Nicaraguan Islands You’ll Never Want to Leave

On the verge of development, Las Isletas de Granada, Lake Nicaragua’s tranquil archipelago, has a get-here-before-the-rest-of-the-world-does feel.

June 12, 2017 06:30 PM

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Anna Vodicka

Cities We Love

9 of the Most Surprising Cities in the U.S.

It’s never too soon to dream about your next great road trip.

August 6, 2020 09:21 AM

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Ashlea Halpern

History + Culture

Why You Should Go on a Ghost Tour Wherever You Travel

Six reasons a tour of a city’s most haunted sites may be the best way to spend your next vacation.

October 12, 2017 07:08 PM

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Sara Button

Food + Drink

10 Types of European Breads With Fascinating Stories

Sure, you know Germany has pretzels and France has baguettes, but do you know how these carby delights came to be?

February 13, 2018 01:27 PM

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Chris Ciolli

Natural Wonders

Three Alaskan Sounds to Hear Before You Die

An AFAR editor keeps his ears open on a kayak trip in Harriman Fjord.

October 5, 2016 04:49 PM

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Jeremy Saum

In the Magazine

Are We Loving Venice to Death?

The city is overrun with tourists. But what if travelers were part of the solution, not the problem?

April 2, 2019 05:32 PM

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Anya von Bremzen

Longreads

Once Upon a Time in Central Florida

Inside Give Kids the World Village, where the ice cream is unlimited, nightly tuck-ins from six-foot bunny rabbits are complimentary, and Santa Claus visits every Thursday.

February 3, 2021 10:14 AM

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Katherine LaGrave

Restaurants + Cafés

This Is What It’s Like to Open a Jewish Deli in Tokyo

Plus, Wise Sons owner Evan Bloom shares his favorite places to eat in Japan’s capital.

March 8, 2018 08:44 PM

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Danielle Walsh

Bars + Nightlife

Avant-Garde Chef Grant Achatz Reinvents the Hotel Cocktail Bar in NYC

AFAR sat down with the innovative mastermind behind Chicago’s Alinea restaurant to discuss his new twist on the classic hotel bar, late-night eats, and smuggle-worthy chartreuses.

October 4, 2017 11:27 AM

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Megan Krigbaum

Bars + Nightlife

6 San Francisco Dive Bars to Visit While You Still Can

What’s the rush? With the city’s surging rents, let’s just say that if you want to drink at these bars, it’s a good idea to call ahead.

June 9, 2016 06:19 PM

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Sarah Baird

Beaches

The Best Way to Help Hurricane Relief in the Caribbean? Book a Trip

The tropical islands need your support more than ever—and these travel initiatives are making it even easier to give back.

November 3, 2017 03:02 PM

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Devorah Lev-Tov

Food + Drink

9 Out-of-This-World Hot Sauces Worth Traveling For

Some people collect tchotchkes on their trips. Others take photos. This hot sauce addict never comes home without a bottle of something spicy.

September 6, 2018 01:14 PM

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Jenny Adams

Cody's Warren Street at dusk, with several motorcycles; parked cars line sides of street

Where to Travel Next

The Most Charming Small Town in Every U.S. State

Consider these 51 beautiful places found across the country—including Puerto Rico—for your next trip

January 12, 2024 09:01 AM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

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