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Will Luxury Travel Drop in an Election Year?

What should we be worried about?

January 30, 2020 12:22 PM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

Tips + News

You Can Stay in a Toy-Filled Suite by FAO Schwarz Right Now

From now until January 5, the iconic NYC company is partnerning with a hotel for an overnight experience—“Big” piano included.

October 14, 2019 03:43 PM

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Devorah Lev-Tov

Solo Travel

An Epic Solo Safari Through Kenya

AFAR Ambassador Megan Murphy reflects on why one is the perfect number on safari

November 6, 2018 04:54 PM

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Megan Murphy

Festivals + Events

The Scottish Viking Fire Festival You Need to See to Believe

Blazing bonfires and costume-clad crowds bring the midwinter heat at this highly eccentric annual festival in the Northern Isles.

January 31, 2019 02:57 PM

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Sarah Buder

The Future of Travel

Good News: Travel Is Booming

According to multiple studies, people are itching to explore the world.

March 22, 2017 04:42 PM

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Matt Villano

Destination Spotlight

The Ultimate Orange County Travel Guide

From surf towns along the Pacific Coast to the amusement parks of Anaheim, Orange County is home to many of Southern California’s most popular sights.

January 31, 2019 07:00 PM

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Staff

Outdoor Adventure

I Went Bird Watching in Colombia From My Couch and You Should Too

Try virtual bird watching now, and it could make you a better traveler the next time you hit the road.

April 17, 2020 04:16 PM

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Jeremy Saum

Bars + Nightlife

How Ping-Pong Around the World Can Bring Travelers Together

Competition makes for better friends than small talk.

July 1, 2016 05:29 PM

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Sarah Purkrabek

Packing Tips + Gear

Yes, It’s Possible to Travel Carry-On Only for a Ski Trip

The trick is packing thinner layers, rather than bulky separates.

February 17, 2022 05:22 PM

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Terry Ward

Tips + News

Mapping the Bahamas: What’s Open as the Islands Recover From Dorian

Rescue and recovery efforts continue on the islands of Abaco and Grand Bahama, but there are 14 other beautiful islands ready to welcome guests.

September 13, 2019 08:04 PM

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Michelle Baran

Tips + News

Yosemite Has Reopened—and Yes, You Need Reservations

The popular California park is finally cracking open its gates, but for now, entry is mostly limited to day use, capacity is restricted, and visitors will need to acquire a permit.

June 24, 2020 02:54 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Outdoor Adventure

eSnowmobiling Under the Northern Lights Is the Adventure You Didn’t Know You Needed

An eco-friendly twist makes Off the Map Travel’s new aurora-viewing experience even better—but not for the reasons you think.

November 15, 2019 08:41 PM

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Maggie Fuller

How to Take a Caribbean-Inspired Trip Without Leaving the U.S.

Hotels

7 Best Hotels in the Florida Keys to Book For Your Next Getaway

These Florida Keys hotels are blessed with warm sunshine, fresh seafood, and stellar beaches—and are the perfect passport-free alternative to the Caribbean.

January 23, 2019 06:40 PM

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Devorah Lev-Tov

Restaurants + Cafés

The Geniuses Behind Shake Shack Just Opened a Taco Stand in Brooklyn

Danny Meyer’s Union Square Hospitality Group is giving tacos the Shake Shack–treatment at Tacocina, located inside Williamsburg’s waterfront Domino Park.

June 19, 2018 10:42 AM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Food + Drink

The Big Business of New Orleans’s King Cakes

How a humble European pastry became the Big Easy’s most delicious symbol of Mardi Gras.

February 28, 2022 07:59 PM

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Robin Catalano

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