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You Can Now Book Flights Using Your Favorite Instagram Photos

For modern travelers who use the internet as a major source of inspiration, this airline’s new app feature is hugely convenient.

October 16, 2018 04:40 PM

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Sarah Buder

Epic Trips

Travel Back in Time Through Jordan

Ancient ruins and a welcoming culture combine for a journey like no other.

Sponsored by The Marriott Bonvoy Boundless Card from Chase

Restaurants + Cafés

This State Now Has More Michelin Starred-Restaurants Than Any Other in the U.S.

Michelin’s first statewide guide awarded 34 California restaurants with new stars this week, bringing the Golden State’s total to 90.

June 4, 2019 06:03 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Three-story building with wraparound white galleries at the John Rutledge House Inn in Charleston

Hotels We Love

18 Hotels in Charleston for a Truly Local Stay

Gilded Age mansions, beachfront resorts, and stylish boutiques offer plenty of places to experience Southern hospitality in Charleston.

September 24, 2024 10:44 AM

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Devorah Lev-Tov

Festivals + Events

Get Beyond the Beads: The 101 on Mardi Gras “Throws” in New Orleans

Ready to start (or restock) your own “Mardi Gras cabinet”? These hand-decorated throws are a total catch.

February 20, 2019 10:48 AM

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Lavinia Spalding

Tips + News

U.S. Visas Now Require Social Media Details From Applicants

A new rule from the U.S. State Department demands that visa applicants submit their social media account information as part of an updated vetting process.

June 3, 2019 01:42 PM

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Sarah Buder

Where to Travel Next

5 Cool Southwest Towns That Need to Be on Your Radar

These Arizona small towns are big on charm, history, and culture.

Sponsored by Arizona Office of Tourism

Ocean Cruises

The AFAR Guide to Cruising

It’s the dawn of a new era in cruising.

January 15, 2020 09:24 AM

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Staff

History + Culture

The South Carolina Sea Islands Preserve Gullah Geechee Ingenuity

In South Carolina, stunning sea islands tell a unique story about southern culture.

February 22, 2022 01:21 PM

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Kayla Stewart

Air Travel News

Europe Is Yours With These 10 New Airline Routes From the United States

Porto, Paris, Amsterdam, London, and Reykjavík are among the fresh options for summertime travelers.

April 13, 2018 11:02 AM

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Matthew Phenix

Restaurants + Cafés

Tar, Spaghetti, and Other Totally Real Ice Cream Flavors You Need to Try in Europe

Chocolate and vanilla are classics, but on your next trip to the continent, opt instead for one of Europe’s quirkier traditional flavors. Like resin or licorice. Trust us.

June 7, 2018 05:56 PM

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Chris Ciolli

Where to Travel Next

5 Reasons Why Nova Scotia Should Be on Your Radar

Quaint towns, unique national parks, and all the lobster you can handle are just the beginning of a great getaway to Nova Scotia.

Sponsored by Atlantic Canada Agreement on Tourism

Destination Spotlight

Why Canada’s Smallest Province Is Big on Fun

Prince Edward Island’s enchanting vistas and small-home charm with big city amenities make for a memorable visit.

Sponsored by Atlantic Canada Agreement on Tourism

Restaurants + Cafés

The Best New Restaurants in London in 2018

From a Michelin star winner in Piccadilly to a casual laksa bar in Islington, these eight newcomers are worth a trip to London.

December 13, 2018 10:34 AM

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Emma John

The Hotel Marcel breathes new life into a disused office space.

Hotels

Inside the Sustainable Hotel Everyone’s Talking About

It’s been hailed as the nation’s first net-zero hotel—but what does that mean on the ground?

August 5, 2022 03:42 PM

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Bridget Reed Morawski

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