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Tour groups gather on a raised walkway to view Göbekli Tepe.

Epic Trips

Traveling 11,000 Years into the Past in Türkiye

One of the world’s greatest archaeological sites still has scientists guessing.

October 24, 2023 02:59 PM

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Jed Heuer

The lobby of JW Marriott Savannah Plant Riverside District

Art + Architecture

Engage with Compelling Art at These Top Southern Hotels

From Savannah, Georgia, to Birmingham, Alabama, immerse yourself in inspiring art collections at these hotels and then explore the thriving creative scene of each destination.

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Rows of green, leafy vineyard under the sun

Beer, Wine, + Spirits

6 Lesser-Known Spanish Wine Regions You Need to Visit Right Now

Visit these underrated places in Spain, and taste incredible wine along the way.

July 4, 2024 02:39 PM

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Ari Bendersky

A bartender adding a slice of a citrus fruit to a cocktail at an outdoor bar at sunset on the Silver Nova cruise ship

Ocean Cruises

A Personal Butler, Champagne and Caviar on Demand—This Is Extreme Luxury at Sea

Passengers on Silversea’s newly launched ‘Silver Ray’ cruise ship will receive over-the-top pampering.

June 27, 2024 02:40 PM

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Fran Golden

Hotel News + Openings

A New Mountain Lodge Is Coming to This Lesser-Visited, Volcanic Region of Japan

The Lucy hotel from luxury brand Hoshino Resorts is opening next to a national park in the Japanese countryside.

May 20, 2025 12:35 PM

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Olivia Young

dining table with eight chairs at the Toscana on the Oceania Vista cruise ship

Ocean Cruises

Oceania’s First New Cruise Ship in a Decade Sets High Bar for Fine Dining at Sea

The 1,200-passenger “Vista” also offers some of the best new solo cabins as well as impressive onboard and in-port immersive experiences.

May 26, 2023 07:30 PM

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Terry Ward

Two women in traditional Latvian clothes behind a man in white clothing

Festivals + Events

9 Festivals Around the World Worth Traveling For

Celebrate good times at these places around the world.

July 24, 2024 07:30 AM

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Chloe Arrojado

Art + Culture

The Politics of Globes

Every cartographer must take a stance on borders—and in so doing could spark fury.

August 11, 2021 09:54 AM

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Mark Ellwood

Expedition Cruises

The Best Destinations for a Cruise in Iceland

Many of Iceland’s other-worldly landscapes, charming villages, marine life, and rugged coastlines are best seen from the comfort, convenience, and unique vantage point of a cruise.

September 20, 2021 09:19 PM

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Fran Golden

Modern Adventure connects you with local communities in each country it visits, including Peru.

Epic Trips

13 Years Later, Seeing Machu Picchu in a Completely New Way

One AFAR editor retraces the steps of a college spring break trip with the help of local guides, a celebrity chef, and a few new friends.

October 14, 2022 06:03 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

National Parks

The Woman Who Changed the Grand Canyon

Mary Colter’s genius survives in the iconic architecture and interiors of several landmark buildings—but you might not know it.

June 14, 2022 09:43 AM

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Alex Pulaski

Longreads

The Mayor of the Corner Has Seen It All

When it opened in 2012, the Wythe was Williamsburg’s first boutique hotel. Head porter Guy St. Elien has been there since the beginning.

June 26, 2025 11:33 AM

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Katherine LaGrave

What’s New In...

I’ve Lived in Arizona for Around 35 Years—Here’s Why Phoenix Is an Underrated City Worth Visiting Right Now

New hotels, James Beard–recognized restaurants, and desert-inspired cocktails bring the heat to Arizona’s desert city.

February 27, 2025 02:12 PM

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Cindy Barks

Chicago, Illinois - United States - December 24th, 2024: Downtown mural “Muddy Waters Mural” by artist Eduardo Kobra in Chicago, Illinois, USA.

History + Culture

The Movie Sinners Is a Love Letter to Chicago Blues—Here Are 6 Places to Experience It Yourself

Blues music came from Mississippi to Chicago during the Great Migration, as praised in the new Michael B. Jordan film and throughout the city today.

July 10, 2025 02:34 PM

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Rosalind Cummings-Yeates

The James River is one of Richmond's many charms

Food + Drink

9 Things to Do in Richmond, Virginia

From the thrills of urban whitewater rafting to sipping your way along a mimosa trail, here are the experiences you can only have in Virginia’s capital region.

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