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How to Travel Internationally in Oklahoma: Experiencing Cherokee Nation

Celebrate the Sooner State’s rich Native American culture with natural wonders and historical sites, and by supporting Cherokee-owned small businesses.

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Woodabe men dressed in traditional regalia for the Gerewol Festival.

Art + Culture

4 African Cultural Traditions Travelers Can Participate In

From beauty pageants for men to the mask craftsmen of the DRC, here are four African cultural traditions that have withstood the test of time.

November 9, 2022 02:29 PM

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Wendy Watta

The living room of the Three Bedroom Penthouse Suite at the Six Senses Kyoto features a large black and white brush painting, large white sofas, and a large terrace.

Stay Here Next

This Dreamy New Hotel in Kyoto Connects Travelers to Japanese Culture

Six Senses Kyoto is the eco-conscious luxury collection’s second urban hotel, and it’s rich in wellness experiences and cultural encounters.

June 14, 2024 12:19 PM

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Kathryn Romeyn

Cities We Love

Get It Before It’s Hot: Why You Should Go to New Orleans This Spring

A new hotel, an old cocktail recipe, and more of that special local magic make late spring the time to head to the Crescent City.

May 14, 2019 04:53 PM

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Ann Shields

Cities We Love

A Road Trip Through North Carolina’s Reinvented Core

The cities of Raleigh, Greensboro, Winston-Salem, and Charlotte are innovating a cool future through art, food, and a celebration of the past.

February 22, 2022 01:09 PM

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Sheryl Nance-Nash

Millions of participants gather at Times Square in New York City to celebrate New Year’s Eve.

Holiday Travel

7 Festive Places to Visit for New Year’s Celebrations

For your countdowns and midnight kisses, plan a New Year’s celebration in these jubilant places around the world.

December 10, 2025 03:56 AM

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Lottie Gross

A street-view shot of Times Square with cars and yellow taxis and billboard in the background

Where to Travel Next

Times Square Is Not Just for Tourists: A Surprising Guide to New York City’s Most Polarizing Neighborhood

The Crossroads of the World is home to such unexpected finds as a Portuguese sardine shop, a bookstore for theater lovers, and a pizzeria inside a subway station.

December 3, 2025 10:36 AM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

Delta Sky Club Lounge, JFK, Terminal 4, Concourse A

Air Travel News

Delta Just Opened a Second Sky Club Lounge at JFK. Here’s a Look Inside.

AFAR got a sneak peek inside the new Delta Sky Club lounge that’s now open in Terminal 4 at New York’s John F. Kennedy Airport.

July 27, 2023 05:38 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Festivals + Events

With No Mardi Gras Parades, Houses Become the New Floats in New Orleans

What started off as a joke on Twitter has now become a movement spreading throughout neighborhoods in New Orleans.

January 29, 2021 12:56 PM

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Janet McConnaughey

Museums + Galleries

This Spiral Museum Just Opened in a Swiss Alpine Village

The new Musée Atelier Audemars Piguet in Switzerland’s Vallée de Joux chronicles 145 years of luxury watchmaking traditions in the Jura Mountain region.

June 30, 2020 04:40 PM

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Sarah Buder

Air Travel News

Delta Just Gave International Economy a Serious Upgrade

Delta is now serving welcome cocktails, hot towels, and improved meals to its main cabin passengers on long-haul flights.

November 13, 2019 02:34 PM

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Michelle Baran

Two ceramic skulls displayed on a Dia de los Muertos altar.

Festivals + Events

This Vibrant Holiday Is Not the Mexican Version of Halloween. Here’s When and Where to Celebrate It in Mexico.

Taking place over two colorful days in November, Día de los Muertos is a vibrant festival held in memory of passed loved ones.

October 8, 2025 10:02 AM

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Sarah Buder

The Chicago Athletic Association's public areas feature several fireplaces.

Hotels

These Are the 18 Best Luxury and Boutique Hotels in Chicago

Find the retreat that best matches your taste in the Windy City.

May 28, 2025 07:30 AM

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Heidi Mitchell

River Cruises

A Spa With a Pool and Sprawling Suites: Uniworld’s Latest Ship Brings a New Level of Luxury to Europe’s Rivers

Itineraries on the sleek S.S. Victoria include an eight-day sailing through Belgium and the Netherlands. Comfortable suites, high-touch service, and gourmet cuisine await you on board.

May 3, 2024 06:11 PM

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Blane Bachelor

Road Trips

Three Dream Road Trips to Las Vegas for Culture Lovers

Enjoy art, history, and the great outdoors on these overground journeys from Western cities to The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas.

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