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Water Sports

How I Embraced My Inner Mermaid in Fiji

When a skeptical swimmer takes the plunge in Fiji, she discovers a whole world she had been missing—underwater.

February 8, 2018 01:30 PM
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Danielle Walsh
Where to Travel Next

Why Travelers Should Set Their Sights on Uzbekistan

Here are 5 reasons why this Central Asian country should be on your trip wish list.

May 31, 2019 02:14 PM
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Ashlea Halpern
Festivals + Events

Australia’s Most Surreal Midwinter Festival Celebrates Art, Darkness, and Naked Swimming

Dark Mofo is not for the faint of heart.

September 20, 2018 02:13 PM
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Serena Renner
Other

An Insider’s Perspective on Traveling to Cuba

An Insider’s Perspective on Traveling to Cuba

August 2, 2016 04:39 PM
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Cuba Travel Network
Tips + News

Angry Elephants and Mysterious Stenches: AFAR Editors Remember Embarrassing Travel Stories

Seven AFAR travelers dredge up their most cringeworthy anecdotes from a lifetime of travel.

April 2, 2020 04:53 PM
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Tim Chester
Beer, Wine, + Spirits

From Marlborough to Monterey: How Separated Sisters Found Each Other Through Wine

The best way to get to know a sibling you didn’t know existed? Wine tastings.

May 9, 2016 07:43 PM
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Sarah Purkrabek
Restaurants + Cafés

Cheese Tea: The Bizarre Drink to Order Next Time You’re in Shanghai (or San Antonio)

The odd combo works much better than it sounds, and there’s a load of flavors to discover.

August 31, 2018 02:52 PM
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Kat Odell
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
Travel Tales

How to See the Morocco Most Tourists Don’t

On an epic bike trip through the Atlas Mountains and the Sahara Desert, a pair of travelers learns when to say yes to adventure.

March 29, 2018 01:31 PM
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Celia Hoffman
Travel Tips + Etiquette

5 Ways a Travel Advisor Can Elevate Your Next Vacation

A look at the role of top travel advisors and where they get their knowledge about the latest in travel (the secret is spelled ILTM)

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Art + Culture

Where to Celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day

Learn about and celebrate indigenous history.

October 12, 2015 02:10 PM
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Maggie Fuller
Holiday Travel

8 Places Around the U.S. to Go for Holiday Tea

Decked-out dining rooms, warm scones, and tons of tea to choose from will surely put you in the festive spirit.

November 12, 2018 05:52 PM
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Rachel Mabe
Where to Travel Next

Why San Juan Island Is One of the Best Summer Getaways

There’s a lot to love about this little island.

July 14, 2016 04:23 PM
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Kyana Moghadam
Small Ship Cruises

6 Secret Beaches Best Reached by Yacht

A former yacht crew member spills the beans.

November 5, 2015 05:17 PM
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Maggie Fuller
Hotels

12 Amazing Hotel Boutiques that are Changing the Face of the Gift Shop

These well-curated hotel shops will give you a sense of place and a lasting memory.

September 2, 2015 04:02 PM
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Jen Murphy

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