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National Parks

How to Visit the National Parks During a Shutdown

The government shutdown puts your upcoming national park trip in peril. Now what?

January 4, 2019 03:42 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Cities We Love

How a Historic Southern City Became a Global Capital of Style

Designer, writer, and avid traveler Sara Ruffin Costello shares insight on New Orleans’s transformation into a worldwide design destination.

September 6, 2017 02:25 PM

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Sarah Buder

Air Travel News

Finnair Will Start Selling Its Airplane Food in Supermarkets

The Finnish carrier is hoping people miss flying enough to eat plane food again. But would you?

October 14, 2020 03:56 PM

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Jari Tanner

Men jump off a white rock into turquoise water

Cities We Love

When Is the Best Time to Visit Italy? It Depends on Your Travel Plans.

Ready to plan your trip to Italy, but unsure of the perfect time to go?

February 22, 2024 03:44 PM

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Erica Firpo

Style + Design

Planning for a Riverfront Makeover, Detroit Continues Its Urban Reboot

A competition to design a new park on the Detroit River illuminates the Motor City’s impressive makeover.

March 22, 2018 09:45 AM

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Matthew Phenix

Hotels

8 Ultra-Insane Resort Perks

When resorts compete, who wins? You do.

April 25, 2017 01:13 PM

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Diana Spechler

AFAR Advisor

Aerin Lauder’s Beautiful (Travel) Life

The style and image director for Estée Lauder talks about how Instagram can help a business succeed, her favorite hotels, and why she loves working with travel advisors.

November 7, 2019 04:01 AM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

Daintree Rainforest tropical great barrier reef

Travel for Good

6 Must-See Biodiversity Hot Spots—and How to Visit Ethically

Biodiversity hot spots offer some of the most compelling sights on the planet. They’re also being threatened by climate change and COVID-19.

July 23, 2021 03:22 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

Food + Drink

Keeping German Baking Traditions Alive

Food writer Luisa Weiss shares the importance of coffee and cake culture in Germany, plus the best recipes to bake at home right now

December 17, 2020 08:56 AM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

Food + Drink

Where to Eat and Drink in Mexico, according to a Chef

Chef Robert Berry traveled to Mexico City, Jalisco, and Oaxaca and realized he’d been tasting tequila wrong all these years

October 9, 2015 06:02 PM

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Jen Murphy

Nendaz boasts epic views of the Rhone Valley and is a great place to bring the whole family.

Where to Travel Next

The Family Getaway of Your Dreams Awaits in the Valais Region of Switzerland

A dad and veteran AFAR traveler checks out the scene in Nendaz, which offers all kinds of winter fun for everyone in your gang.

Sponsored by Switzerland Tourism and Written by Bryan Kinkade

Restaurants + Cafés

How a Top Chef Brings Her Caribbean Roots to Your Dinner Table

The award-winning chef blends Caribbean and Creole cuisines at her trendy New Orleans restaurant—and trust us, you’ll want a taste.

August 28, 2017 04:45 PM

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Sarah Buder

International Beaches

8 Beautiful, Must-Visit Beaches Near Barcelona

There is no shortage of excellent beaches near Barcelona. Here are the best beaches within two hours of Barcelona to visit on your next trip to Spain.

August 11, 2023 04:09 PM

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Jennifer Ceaser

Festivals + Events

Why This European Island Should Be on Your Must-Visit List

Discover the rich cultural mixture that makes Malta such a hot spot.

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