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A remote retreat off Utah’s scenic Byway 12 offers road trippers a desert oasis to disappear to.

Hotels

Finding Calm Amid Crisis at a Desert Retreat in Utah

When personal tragedy strikes, two friends seek healing on an adventure-filled trip to Yonder Escalante.

January 11, 2023 08:02 PM

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Michelle Baran

Tips + News

Finland Wants to Send You on a Free Summer Vacation With a Local Guide

The country’s “Rent a Finn” program is pairing a few lucky travelers with locals to show off what makes Finland the happiest country in the world.

March 26, 2019 01:44 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Small Ship Cruises

Why the World’s Most Luxurious Cruise Ship Is Worth the Splurge

Regent Seven Seas Cruises just launched its all-suite, all-inclusive “Splendor” ship. AFAR was among the first onboard.

February 28, 2020 08:02 PM

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Fran Golden

Cities We Love

Everything You Need to Know to (Smartly) Navigate New York City

Explore on foot. Eat at the bar. Buy same-day Broadway tickets. Tips from New Yorkers on surviving—and thriving—in NYC.

September 10, 2020 06:16 PM

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Staff

Books

A Thorough (and Honest) Love Letter to the New York City Subway

Sure, it’s home to Pizza Rat. But NYC’s transit system is also a marvel of engineering—and an underground microcosm of the city.

September 10, 2020 12:18 PM

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John E. Morris

The Great Travel Rebound hasn't been so great.

Air Travel News

How Did Air Travel Get So Bad?

More than 80,000 domestic flights were canceled between January and May. The only year in the past decade to see more cancellations than that was 2020. How did it all go so wrong?

July 25, 2022 10:25 AM

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Michelle Baran

Hotels

When Vacation Rentals Are a Better Choice than Hotels

Home again.

Sponsored by Bermuda Tourism Authority

Tips + News

Aztec Sites Discovered Beneath Modern Mexico City

An ancient temple and ball field have been unearthed.

June 16, 2017 02:24 PM

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Matt Villano

History + Culture

Explore Jewish Cultural Heritage with these Fascinating New Tours

Visit centuries-old synagogues and sample traditional dishes for an insightful introduction to the continent’s Jewish communities.

July 22, 2019 02:22 PM

Natural Wonders

How to Book an Uber Submarine to the Great Barrier Reef

For a limited time—and for about $1,000 a pop—Uber users in Queensland, Australia, will be able to request a submarine ride through the world’s largest coral reef.

May 23, 2019 05:28 PM

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Michelle Baran

Art + Architecture

This Former Prison Is Hong Kong’s Best New Arts Hub

Doing time at Tai Kwun used to be an alarming prospect. Now you’ll want to devote hours to the free heritage site’s exhibitions and performances.

July 10, 2018 03:31 PM

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Kate Appleton

Small Ship Cruises

How to Plan and Book the Perfect Yacht Charter

For those who have been dreaming about sailing on a yacht, maybe it’s time to finally go for it.

November 10, 2021 04:23 PM

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Fran Golden

Museums + Galleries

The First-Ever Exhibit Devoted to Native Women’s Art Is on View in the U.S. Capital

The landmark exhibition celebrates artworks by indigenous women from more than 50 native communities across the United States and Canada.

February 21, 2020 12:45 PM

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Sarah Buder

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