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Epic Trips

How One Traveler Made His Dream of Biking the Tour de France Come True

A San Francisco–based traveler flew his wheels to France and fulfilled his racing fantasy.

June 28, 2017 11:35 AM

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Sarah Purkrabek

Air Travel News

Wow Air Is Going Premium. Will It Still Offer $99 Flights?

An inflight menu by a world-class chef, Julius Meinl coffee, and Italian gelato onboard: Wow Air 2.0 is promising some pretty fancy upgrades.

September 12, 2019 06:38 PM

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Michelle Baran

Museums + Galleries

6 Sweet Reasons to Visit the Museum of Ice Cream in San Francisco

A rainbow sprinkle pool, a gummy garden, and ice cream installations galore: Stepping into this museum is like realizing your childhood dreams.

September 19, 2017 06:15 PM

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Samantha Juda

Tips + News

These Quaint Italian Villages Will Pay You to Move There

The mountainous region of Molise, Italy, has announced it will pay people to settle in its most underpopulated villages to preserve local communities and culture.

September 12, 2019 03:02 PM

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Sarah Buder

The Florentin exterior at night with warm lighting

Stay Here Next

Frankfurt’s Most Compelling New Hotel Is Hiding in Plain Sight

Set in a reimagined banking mansion, the Florentin offers a more atmospheric, residential-feeling alternative to the city’s business hotels.

April 9, 2026 12:40 PM

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Adam H. Graham

Two Aldabra giant tortoises leaning in towards each other

Expedition Cruises

Swim with Whale Sharks and Spot Hippos and Tortoises in the “Galápagos of Africa”

A first look at luxury small-ship line Aqua Expeditions’ new sailings in the Seychelles and Zanzibar.

April 30, 2026 06:50 PM

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Fran Golden

Travel Tips + Etiquette

This Kayak Travel Planning Tool Is a Well-Kept Secret Every Traveler Should Know About

Here’s how to use Kayak Direct as a resource to plan your next trip.

February 23, 2023 10:25 PM

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Paul Rubio

Hiking + Cycling

Now Is Your Chance to Bike Across the Country

Search and State’s (new) annual cross-country ride is about to kick off, and you’re welcome to join.

May 31, 2017 07:24 PM

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Maggie Fuller

This guest room at Zambezi Sands by Batoka Africa has a large soaking tubs and views of the Zambezi River.

Hotels

Africa Has Never Had a Black, Female-Owned Safari Lodge Company—Until Now

Meet Vimbai Masiyiwa, the co-founder of Batoka Africa, Africa’s first Black, female-owned safari lodge company.

March 8, 2024 08:00 AM

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Mazuba Kapambwe

Islands

What Makes Oahu’s Turtle Bay So Next-Level, According to a Homegrown Surf Champ

From his surf school to turtles and rainbows, we caught up with world-class surfer Jamie O’Brien to find out why he calls the resort “planet Hawaii.”

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Restaurants + Cafés

Move Over, Mendoza: Cafayate Is One of Argentina’s Most Incredible Wine Towns

In the Salta region, the remote, high-altitude town of Cafayate brings together colonial charm, fine wines, and a mountainous setting.

September 24, 2019 02:45 PM

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Ari Bendersky

Loyalty + Rewards

The New Airline Restrictions That Could Keep You From Earning Elite Status

The big carriers have changed the requirements to achieve—and keep—elite status. Here’s what you need to know.

April 25, 2018 07:04 PM

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Ramsey Qubein

Safari

The Best Luxury Lodges in Rwanda

If you want to visit the mountain gorillas of Volcanoes National Park and beyond, make one of these lodges your home base in Rwanda.

November 25, 2020 03:30 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

Signature Travel Network: Next Year’s Hot Destinations

AFAR Advisor

11 Travel Destinations That Are About to Get More Popular

These 11 destinations might not be on your radar.

October 3, 2019 03:46 AM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

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