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Valentine’s Day Gifts for People Who Love Travel (Almost) as Much as They Love You

14 gift ideas for the travel lover in your life

February 11, 2019 06:44 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Food + Drink

The One Summer Treat You Need to Try in All 50 States

Across the country, we wait eagerly for summer’s seasonal fruits, fried treats, and nostalgic snacks. These 50 are always worth the wait.

June 22, 2018 06:08 PM

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Shilo Urban

Bars + Nightlife

A Dolly Parton–Inspired Rooftop Bar Just Opened in Nashville

The new Graduate Hotel Nashville has dedicated its rooftop bar and pool lounge, White Limozeen, to the country music icon.

August 4, 2020 10:57 AM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Winter Sports

Inside Chile’s Old School Ski Portillo, the Ultimate Summer Ski Resort

Find world-class skiing and old-world glamour at the Southern Hemisphere’s most iconic ski destination.

July 10, 2017 02:08 PM

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Frederick Reimers

A night sky lit up by stars and the milky away above a desert landscape with red mountains

Astrotourism

16 Stunning Places to Go Stargazing in 2025

Enjoy a celestial show every night in these ultra-dark locations around the globe.

December 27, 2024 04:42 AM

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Nile Cappello

Where to Travel Next

Why Now is the Time to Plan a Trip of a Lifetime to Scotland

From the newest distilleries to eco-fabulous hotels, Scotland’s luxurious, sustainably minded lifestyle makes a dream vacation here even more dreamy.

April 20, 2021 06:03 PM

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Restaurants + Cafés

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

Tips + News

No, the Kincade Fire Didn’t Level Sonoma County. So Go Visit.

In the aftermath of the fire that ravaged part of Sonoma County in October, a local journalist shares how travelers can best help the region.

November 11, 2019 07:12 PM

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Matt Villano

Hotel News + Openings

Dubai Will Add Two More Man-Made Islands

They’ll be home to family-friendly resorts, the Middle East’s first Cirque du Soleil show, and a marine park.

May 19, 2017 04:26 PM

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Matt Villano

The Future of Travel

The Last Straw: How the Travel Industry Is Phasing Out Plastic

In the dining room, the hotel room, and beyond, businesses across the travel industry are finding ways to eliminate plastic.

September 25, 2018 04:27 PM

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Jessica Colley Clarke

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

Family Travel

Why You Should Travel Internationally With Your Children

Yes, there are hassles. No, you don’t get to do whatever you want, whenever you want. But international travel with children will show you a world that you’d never otherwise see.

June 27, 2019 06:08 PM

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Jeremy Saum

History + Culture

What I Learned Hawking Sweet Potatoes with a Street Vendor in Taiwan

When one traveler volunteered to spend the day helping one of Taipei’s Sweet Potato Mamas with her food cart, she learned that the best views of the city are found at street level.

September 19, 2017 06:15 PM

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Anna Mindess

Where to Travel Next

Where to Find Your Winter Wonderland in the Middle of Summer

When it’s summer north of the equator, head to the other hemisphere to find relief in these seven winter wonderlands.

June 22, 2018 07:08 PM

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Matt Jancer

Cities We Love

The 10 Best Airbnbs in Chicago to Book Right Now

Depending on which neighborhood you want to stay in, there are plenty of options to live like a local in the Windy City. Here’s our guide to the city’s top Airbnb rentals.

January 23, 2019 01:29 PM

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Rebecca Holland

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