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The Amex Platinum Just Added New Benefits and Raised Its Annual Fee

The card’s new perks include credits for hotel stays, digital entertainment, Equinox memberships, and more—but at a pretty hefty cost.

July 1, 2021 02:01 PM

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Eric Rosen

Beaches

Alternative Ways to See the Best of Costa Rica

Many of the most famous spots in the world’s first and most aggressively marketed eco destination are showing signs of wear and tear. Here’s where to go instead.

March 25, 2016 01:19 PM

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Karen Catchpole

Tips + News

Louvre Workers Shut Down Museum Over Coronavirus Fears

The French government’s ban on large indoor gatherings exacerbated the fears of the museum’s guards that they might be in danger of contamination.

March 2, 2020 01:00 PM

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John Leicester

Travel Tales

Travel Stories From Award-Winning Women Writers

In celebration of Women’s History Month, we went back in the AFAR archives to honor some of our best storytellers.

March 6, 2020 05:30 PM

Hotels

A New Hotel From the Team Behind Ace Is Coming to New Orleans

The Ace Hotel Group just announced plans to open Maison de la Luz in New Orleans as part of its new luxury spin-off brand.

July 18, 2018 06:52 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Air Travel News

TSA Is Testing New Screening Technology That Could Let You Leave Everything in Your Bag

Removing liquids and laptops from your carry-on could be a thing of the past.

July 26, 2018 06:37 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

aerial view of Los Cabos beach with sand and waves

North + Central America

Overview

June 9, 2025 03:35 PM

History + Culture

6 of Europe’s Strangest End-of-Winter Traditions

Forget Groundhog Day—from drowning the goddess of winter to downing a glass of wine with a live fish, Europe’s end-of-winter rituals are much more interesting.

January 31, 2018 01:25 PM

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Alex Schechter

Air Travel News

What Are Your Rights When a Flight Is Overbooked?

Here’s what to do if you find yourself bumped from a flight.

April 11, 2017 07:51 PM

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Matt Villano

Art + Architecture

The Largest Monet Exhibition in 20 Years Is Now Open at 1 U.S. Museum

The Denver Art Museum is the sole venue in the United States to host this massive collection of the artist’s work, which is currently on view through February 2020.

November 5, 2019 03:34 PM

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Sarah Buder

Epic Trips

A Vacation Home For Your Entourage

The Encore Resort at Reunion in Orlando, Florida has houses with anywhere from 3 to 13 bedrooms. Here’s a look inside one of their largest homes

Sponsored by Encore Resort

Outdoor Adventure

Ways to Celebrate Earth’s Wild Places—at Home and Abroad

The natural landscapes we love to visit need our support. In celebration of Earth Day, here are ways to show our gratitude, whether we’re planning our next trip or helping from home.

April 21, 2022 12:15 PM

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Pat Tompkins

Small Ship Cruises

What It’s Like to Return to the Caribbean on a Cruise Ship

When AFAR’s special cruise correspondent got back out on the open water for the first time since the start of the pandemic, things didn’t go quite as planned.

July 19, 2021 06:41 PM

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Fran Golden

Health + Wellness

Sorry, You Have to Get Buck Naked for These Awesome Travel Experiences

No. Clothing. Allowed.

January 21, 2016 06:30 PM

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Andrew Richdale

Longreads

They Used to Be Places Just for Women. Now They’re UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

By the 13th century, many major European cities had established beguinages, or enclosed communities for women looking to live in relative freedom. What remains of them today?

March 8, 2024 09:55 AM

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Melissa Febos

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