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Spectacular Places in Iceland That Travelers Are Still Missing

Most visitors to the land of fire and ice continue to stick to the same crowded tourist trail, but you don’t need to go much farther to see some of the country’s greatest hits.

November 22, 2019 08:41 PM

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Maggie Fuller

COVID + Travel

Japan Cancels Cherry Blossom Festivals and More as It Faces Coronavirus Outbreak

If you’re traveling to Japan, these are the events that are canceled and museums and theme parks that are closed due to the coronavirus outbreak.

February 27, 2020 05:52 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Bars + Nightlife

America’s Best Drinking City Isn’t Where You Think It Is

A slew of new craft distilleries have transformed the land of lakes, ice, and Minnesota Nice into the country’s best cocktail haven.

December 7, 2017 02:19 PM

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Megan Krigbaum

Ocean Cruises

This Cruise Line Is Taking Sustainability to the Next Level

For Hurtigruten, innovation, protecting the environment, and supporting the local communities are part of its mission.

Sponsored by Hurtigruten

Travel Tips + Etiquette

How to Deal With Electronic Border Searches

Plus, what these more invasive searches mean for travel

April 21, 2017 03:16 PM

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Rachel B. Doyle

Tips + News

The Top 10 Countries Where Locals Feel Safest

Just because locals feel safe in these locations doesn’t necessarily mean foreign travelers will.

June 28, 2018 06:42 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Winter Sports

Snow Polo: The Glitziest Sport You’ve Never Heard Of

Every year, Aspen holds the United States’ only championship—and it’s quite the affair.

February 22, 2017 06:57 PM

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Vanita Salisbury

Bars + Nightlife

Where to Drink Spanish Cider in Spain and Beyond

Your options are endless during harvest season.

December 2, 2015 07:21 PM

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Aislyn Greene

Hiking + Cycling

Why a Backcountry Bike Trip Through Cuba Should be Your Next Adventure

Daniel Golden, owner of the sportswear company Search and State, found a different side to Cuba by cycling through it.

March 3, 2017 02:20 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Fenced sandy path leading to the ocean at sunrise

New Jersey

Overview

August 15, 2024 02:48 PM

Bars + Nightlife

Avant-Garde Chef Grant Achatz Reinvents the Hotel Cocktail Bar in NYC

AFAR sat down with the innovative mastermind behind Chicago’s Alinea restaurant to discuss his new twist on the classic hotel bar, late-night eats, and smuggle-worthy chartreuses.

October 4, 2017 11:27 AM

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Megan Krigbaum

Hotels

At Life House Hotels, You Feel Like You Belong

Travel has become less convivial during COVID, but the boutique hotel line has created a safe space for strangers to rediscover the lost art of socializing.

March 9, 2021 05:19 PM

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Laura Dannen Redman

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

Books

International Cookbooks That Will Bring the Spirit of Travel to Your Table

For travelers who are fans of fine food, spring offers a bounty of evocative cookbooks. Here are eight of our picks.

April 4, 2018 04:57 PM

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Lindsey Tramuta

Puerto Rico

Overview

April 19, 2021 01:04 PM

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Chelsea Harms-Tuohy

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