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Cruise

These Fun, New Themed Cruises Are Calling Your Name

Are you a food lover, a wine enthusiast, a history buff? Ponant has you covered with its inspiring new collection of themed cruises.

Sponsored by Sandals

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Loyalty + Rewards

United Airlines Just Extended the Welcome Bonuses on Its Credit Cards

Find out which of United’s four personal credit cards is right for you.

January 26, 2024 11:54 AM

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Paul Rubio

People eating seafood in a restaurant in Thessaloniki

In the Magazine

Where to Go, What to Eat, and Where to Stay in Greece’s Capital of Cool, Thessaloniki

With its unstoppably energetic spirit, Greece’s Thessaloniki is so much more than a “second city.”

September 28, 2023 10:10 AM

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Katherine LaGrave

A traditional Turkish breakfast with tomatoes, cucumbers, cheese, butter, eggs, honey, bread, bagels, olives and cups of tea.

Food + Drink

Noodle Soup, Grilled Fish, Dim Sum: This Is What Breakfast Looks Like in 26 Countries

Coffee and tea are drunk nearly everywhere, but what people around the world eat to start the day varies widely.

February 3, 2026 12:34 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Clockwise from top left: Kenya, Newfoundland, Santa Ynez, La Paz, Barcelona, South Korea, La Paz, Transylvania

Where to Travel Next

We Took Hundreds of Trips in 2025, and These Are the Places We Would Go Back to in a Heartbeat

Afar’s team roamed wide in 2025. These were our favorite spots from a year of exploring.

December 19, 2025 01:11 PM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

The Royal Isabela is one of many stylish resorts where you can celebrate the season in Puerto Rico.

Holiday Travel

This Caribbean Island is Perfect for a Winter Holiday Escape

Stay warm and celebrate during the cold-weather months with a trip to vibrant Puerto Rico.

Sponsored by Discover Puerto Rico

This pool at Waldorf Astoria Seychelles Platte Island is flanked by white chairs and palm trees.

Stay Here Next

A Look Inside the Most Exciting New Luxury Resort in the Seychelles

This new private island resort in the Seychelles has villas with private pools, candlelit dinners, and wildlife watching.

March 7, 2024 11:35 AM

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Chris Schalkx

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Restaurants + Cafés

What’s Next for Noma?

The shape-shifting Copenhagen institution seeks to find its place in a culinary landscape transformed by its existence.

March 9, 2023 07:27 PM

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Emily Nathan

The lobby of the Nine Orchard in New York City features nubby yellow couches and shares and floral wallpaper.

Stay Here Next

How a Restored Bank—and New Hotel—Became NYC’s Hottest Culinary Destination

A neoclassical bank in New York City’s energetic Lower East Side neighborhood has been transformed into a luxurious boutique hotel.

May 2, 2023 06:22 PM

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Aislyn Greene

LGBTQ Travel

6 Safety Tips My Husband and I Learned Road-Tripping Across the U.S. as a Gay Couple

Whether you’re traveling domestically or internationally, know what to prepare and who to reach out to before you go.

June 3, 2025 11:59 AM

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Matt Kirouac

Balinesse family rowing the boat to reach Tamblingan Temple for morning worship.

Off The Tourist Trail

How to Experience Bali Without Feeling Like a Tourist

An island resident shares insider tips for avoiding Bali’s busiest spots, with recommendations for quieter villages, lesser-known temples, and local night markets.

March 12, 2026 03:14 PM

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Kathryn Romeyn

Aerial photo of Buckhead neighborhood at Sunset (L); Pastries at Little Tart Bakeshop (R)

4 Days In

Whiskey Slushies, Green Eggs, and Georgia Shrimp: 4 Days Eating Your Way Through Atlanta

A food writer’s essential itinerary for a long weekend in Georgia’s state capital.

January 29, 2026 10:47 AM

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Lia Picard

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