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Beer, Wine, + Spirits

Meet Your New Favorite Summer Wine (It’s from Basque Country)

This pour is fit for any taste.

May 13, 2016 03:49 PM

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Andrew Richdale

Air Travel News

Could This New Airplane Seat Design Actually Make Flying Coach Comfortable?

A London-based creative firm has developed an economy-class seat with cozy nooks to lean and sleep against.

December 31, 2019 01:40 PM

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Michelle Baran

Disney

“Frozen” Land Coming to Disneyland Paris in 2023

Yes, there will be a castle, and yes, it will be epic.

February 18, 2020 07:36 PM

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Nicole Antonio

River Cruises

Viking Adds Ship on Nile as Egypt Continues to Bounce Back

In yet another sign that Egypt is experiencing a robust renaissance, Viking has said it plans to launch a second vessel on the Nile River.

May 3, 2019 01:05 AM

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Michelle Baran

Natural Wonders

There’s a New Type of Aurora to Look for on Your Next Northern Lights Trip

Plus, an enlightening guide to the other types of auroras you may see.

January 31, 2020 08:56 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Travel for Good

These Efforts in the Maldives Are Making Tourism More Sustainable

A number of new initiatives in the Maldives aim to protect the islands’ biodiverse ecosystem for generations to come.

May 10, 2022 05:35 PM

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Kristin Braswell

Two storefronts in an older building in Makawao with a patron sitting out front

Off The Tourist Trail

How to Get Off the Tourist Trail in Maui

Now, more than ever, Maui needs visitors who tread lightly and compassionately and who support local businesses.

April 29, 2024 08:15 PM

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Michelle Baran

Bars + Nightlife

The 6 Best Happy Hour Spots in Tel Aviv

Swanky cocktails, dramatic patios, street-party vibes—the Tel Aviv happy hour scene is buzzing

March 14, 2016 06:58 PM

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Sarah Treleaven

Other

The Mountain Kingdom: 10 Amazing Sights in Kathmandu and Bhutan

AFAR Ambassador Ryan Cordwell reflects on an unforgettable trip with the USTOA

December 6, 2018 03:07 PM

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Ryan Neal Cordwell

Epic Trips

Why a Trip to Rwanda Will Stay With You Long After You’ve Left

A country once divided by hatred is showing the world how to heal. For travelers, it’s a destination where both nature and humanity inspire awe.

May 22, 2018 07:05 PM

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Tom Rachman

Weekend Getaways

Why Your Next Weekend Getaway Should Be to San Diego

Beyond the relaxed beach scene, the city pulses with energy. Here’s how to experience both sides.

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Road Trips

A Puerto Rico Road Trip That Puts Indigenous Culture First

Those wanting to experience a deeper, lesser-known side of Puerto Rico should consider a self-guided road trip along the Taino Route.

June 9, 2023 06:01 PM

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Jen Ruiz

Air Travel News

Meet Polaris, United’s New Swanky Business Class

Here’s everything you need to know about the newest way to fly in style.

February 16, 2017 03:23 PM

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Ramsey Qubein

Restaurants + Cafés

California Farm-to-Table Cooking Classes, the French Way

Taught by Chez Panisse’s head chef and set on a ranch in California’s wine country, these cooking classes are pretty darn dreamy.

March 21, 2016 07:25 PM

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Sue Gough Henley

History + Culture

See Old New York Through a Traveling Photographer’s Lens

Photographer Todd Webb’s poignant portrait of postwar NYC is now on exhibit at the Museum of the City of New York.

May 5, 2017 08:37 PM

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Maggie Fuller

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