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A Literary Trip to Lisbon Is the Best Way to Uncover Portugal’s Hidden Beauty

In Portugal, novelist Charmaine Craig searches for the ghost of her hero, goes on a high-speed chase for delicious pork, and ponders the mystery of a writer’s trunk.

September 24, 2018 12:42 PM

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Charmaine Craig

Tips + News

More Than 140 Ancient Nazca Lines Were Just Discovered in Peru

The never-before-seen geoglyphs were uncovered by a group of researchers along a stretch of Peru’s coastal desert approximately 250 miles south of Lima.

November 22, 2019 06:34 PM

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Sarah Buder

Hotels

2017’s Hottest Ski Hotels

Don’t miss these new and newly renovated hotels when you hit the slopes this year.

December 7, 2016 07:57 PM

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Alex Pasquariello

Where to Go in Spring

Cherry Blossom Season in Japan Starts Soon—Here’s When and Where to Go, and How to Avoid the Crowds

The best places to see cherry blossoms from one end of Japan to the other. Plus, where to find some of the country’s top festivals.

February 26, 2026 11:09 AM

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Katherine LaGrave

Tips + News

How We Can Help Beirut Right Now

Travelers can support the Lebanese people by raising awareness—and donating funds to the right organizations.

August 14, 2020 04:39 PM

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Aislyn Greene

Food + Drink

Makers of the Napa Valley

Find the spirit of this iconic California destination.

Sponsored by Produced in Partnership with Visit Napa Valley

Weekend Getaways

Local Getaways: The Catskills Are Calling

Where beautiful hikes and an incredible food and beer scene can soothe even the most savage urbanite.

October 8, 2020 05:09 PM

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Laura Dannen Redman

History + Culture

Alabama’s National Lynching Memorial Takes Shape

The structure will contain the names of more than 4,000 lynching victims engraved on suspended concrete columns.

February 21, 2017 12:57 PM

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Matt Villano

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Massachusetts

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June 6, 2024 01:03 PM

New Orleans Bans Airbnb-Style Rentals From Garden District, Most of French Quarter

Louisiana

Overview

June 6, 2024 11:22 AM

Cities We Love

Yes, You Can Take Your Teen (and Tween) to Tokyo

You might go for the temples. They’ll go for the video games, giant toy stores, and bizarre candy.

July 27, 2017 12:03 PM

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Lora Shinn

Packing Tips + Gear

Amazon’s Alexa Is Coming Soon to a Hotel Room Near You

This summer, Alexa for Hospitality will bring Amazon Echo devices into select hotel rooms, allowing guests to request services and amenities without ever picking up the phone.

June 19, 2018 02:32 PM

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Sarah Buder

AFAR Advisor

These Under-the-Radar German Cities Will Please Your Most Discerning Clients

Discover 17 hidden gems in “the country of poets and thinkers” that combine luxury, history, wellness, wine, and more passion-led activities for some quality time away.

Sponsored by German National Tourist Board

Outdoor Adventure

Transformative Travel North of the Border

May 9, 2018 08:00 PM

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Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada

Air Travel News

What You Need to Know About the WOW Air Deal

The low-cost airline is offering $69 fares to Europe.

January 12, 2017 12:35 PM

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Ramsey Qubein

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