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Behind the Scenes at the Vatican’s Hidden Mosaic Studio

In a tucked-away workshop restricted from the crowds of Vatican City, highly skilled artisans painstakingly preserve and create traditional Italian artworks.

May 29, 2019 06:33 PM

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Lindsay Lambert

Cities We Love

The African Cities You Should Visit Now

Africa’s natural wonders tend to hog the spotlight, but increasingly, travelers are falling in love with creative urban hubs across the continent like Kigali and Nairobi.

May 29, 2019 01:08 AM

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Jennifer Flowers

Why You Should Go to Los Angeles This Winter

Cities We Love

The Perfect Itinerary for a Quick Trip to Los Angeles

Coffee with a shot of butter, all-day breakfast in Hollywood, and the new Expo Line? Bring it on, L.A.

August 11, 2016 02:06 PM

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Nicole Antonio

People

Coolest Travel Jobs: What It’s Like to Live in Antarctica as a Polar Scientist

From leading an Antarctic cruise to studying the effects of climate change

July 31, 2017 04:08 PM

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Ashlea Halpern

Where to Travel Next

The 50 Best Things to Do this Summer in All 50 States: The Northeast

May 21, 2015 06:47 PM

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Sarah Purkrabek

Rosewood Le Guanahani St. Barth is located on a secluded peninsula with white-sand beaches.

Hotels We Love

The 15 Best Family-Friendly Resorts in the Caribbean

Whether you’re traveling with toddlers, teens, grandparents, or in-laws, these Caribbean retreats offer a balance of ocean and cultural adventures, plus endless opportunities for play.

December 30, 2023 10:00 AM

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Laura Dannen Redman

Health + Wellness

9 Love Rituals From Around the World

From using a tree as a mailbox to gathering around a giant pink penis, there’s not much we won’t do for love

January 29, 2018 08:52 PM

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Vanita Salisbury

Festivals + Events

The Best Lunar New Year Celebrations in the U.S.

These four cities are all set to ring in the Year of the Dog

February 3, 2016 06:42 PM

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Georgia Freedman

Cities We Love

How to Pretend You’re in Paris at Home

During quarantine, use this itinerary with tips from locals to recreate the best parts of a day in Paris from the safety and comfort of your own home.

April 24, 2020 01:31 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Health + Wellness

5 Hotels That Will Change the Way You Sleep

A growing number of hotels and resorts are trying to raise the bar on your REM cycles, with everything from next-level pillows to hypnotherapy.

October 4, 2017 12:58 PM

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Sandra Ramani

People

A French Twist: Robert and Nadège Pellegatta, Hotel Owners

January 26, 2017 02:18 PM

Camping

7 Easy Ways to Make Your Camping Trip More Comfortable

With these tips, your next campout can feel utterly indulgent.

September 15, 2020 07:48 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Cities We Love

Reflecting on What Notre-Dame Means to Us After It Burned

As the world mourns for the Gothic cathedral in Paris, AFAR’s editors reflect on what the cathedral means to them.

April 16, 2019 09:15 AM

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Laura Dannen Redman

Hotels

Myanmar’s Grandest Hotel Gets a Makeover

The Strand gets brought into the 21st century.

March 14, 2017 04:24 PM

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Ann Abel

Expedition Cruises

The Best Panama Cruises

The engineering marvel that is the 105-year-old Panama Canal remains the main draw for cruises to—and through—this Central American country.

June 14, 2019 05:14 PM

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Gene Sloan

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