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Weekend Getaways

Why a Weekend Getaway in San Antonio Hill Country Will Surprise You

Wining, dining, and those central Texas sunsets that smear the sky hot pink.

March 4, 2022 12:15 PM

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Diana Spechler

Travel Tips + Etiquette

How to Have the Ultimate Vacation on the World’s Biggest Cruise Ship

Set sail on Royal Caribbean’s new Symphony of the Seas and you’ll be rubbing elbows with close to 6,700 fellow passengers. Here’s how to do it smarter.

April 13, 2018 01:26 PM

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Ramsey Qubein

Air Travel News

People With Nut Allergies Will Get Early Boarding on American

The new policy is a departure from the carrier’s previous hands-off approach to allergy sufferers.

November 14, 2018 07:27 PM

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Michelle Baran

An American Bison roams the prairie at Joseph H. Williams Tallgrass Prairie Preserve near Pawhuska, Oklahoma

Outdoor Adventure

Here’s How to Experience North America’s Most Endangered (and Underrated) Ecosystem

The prairie is disappearing, but these seven parks and preserves are working to protect a biodiverse habitat filled with bison, pronghorn, prairie dogs, and plenty of homesteader history.

August 29, 2024 03:00 PM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

Hotels

You’ll Want to Curl up in One of These Unforgettable Hotel Libraries

With their impressive collections and enchanting surroundings, these hotel libraries are a book lover’s dream.

September 7, 2018 05:45 PM

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Diana Spechler

People sitting and sub bathing on docks and boats at the La Banchina restaurant in Copenhagen's Refshaleøen neighborhood with a red building and sloped power plant in the background.

Cities We Love

The 6 Essential Copenhagen Neighborhoods—and What to See, Do, and Eat There

Escape the crowds in central Indre By or venture out to hip Refshaleøen and ultramodern Nordhavn. This is your complete guide to Copenhagen’s must-visit neighborhoods.

August 27, 2024 06:45 PM

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Lisa Abend

River Cruises

This European River Cruise Truly Lets You Sail the AFAR Way

AFAR and AmaWaterways have teamed up for an exclusive Rhine River cruise in 2020.

Sponsored by AmaWaterways

Hiking + Cycling

Glacial Lakes, Ancient Forests, and Snow-Capped Volcanoes: The Ultimate Patagonia Road Trip

This road trip tops lists for a reason: The fairy-tale scenery comes with adrenaline-spiking nature adventures, authentic South American culture, and world-class hospitality.

December 5, 2019 03:50 PM

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Nora Walsh

Epic Trips

Chasing Adventure on Kangaroo Island, the Galápagos of Australia

In 2020, bushfires burned more than half of Australia’s natural wonder. Thankfully, the flora and fauna have begun to return—as have the visitors.

October 10, 2022 02:57 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

Tswalu's Loapi Tented Camp is composed of six private safari homes.

Hotels We Love

The 20 Best African Safari Camps

These African safari camps stand out for more than their design, location, and superlative hospitality—they’re all leaving a positive impact on their destinations.

August 24, 2023 07:01 PM

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Jane Broughton

Airside Terrace at the new Centurion Lounge at Atlanta International Airport

Air Travel News

Outdoor Terraces, Soul Food, and a Whiskey Bar: AmEx Opens Its Largest Airport Lounge Yet in Atlanta

AFAR got a first look inside the new Centurion Lounge at Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport.

February 16, 2024 11:37 AM

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Paul Rubio

USA, Washington, D.C. - The Howard Theatre is a historic theater, located at 620 T Street, Northwest, Washington, D.C.

Art + Culture

Diving Into Washington, D.C.'s Music History—From Jazz to Punk, Go-Go And Beyond

Several walking tours will immerse you in the city’s rich musical heritage.

February 15, 2024 01:27 PM

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Karen Carmichael

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Road Trips

This 3-Day Road Trip Lets You See 9 Frank Lloyd Wright Works—and Explore Where the Architect Grew Up

This route is a rare look at the life experiences and landscapes that shaped one of the most famous architects in the U.S.

April 15, 2025 03:00 PM

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Chloe Arrojado

Air Travel News

Why Can’t Airlines Fix the Boarding Process?

Yet another airplane-boarding study makes us wonder why getting people onto a plane is still such a mess.

December 4, 2019 11:20 AM

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Billie Cohen

Museums + Galleries

New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art Is Open Again—Here’s What It’s Like to Visit

After closing for nearly half a year, the Met’s reopening was a joyful occasion for New Yorkers.

August 31, 2020 08:19 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

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