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The World’s Best Vineyard Is All About Modern Architecture, Mountain Views (and Great Wine, of Course)

A family-run spot in Argentina’s Uco Valley came out on top of the inaugural top 50 list, according to a group of 500 global wine experts.

July 10, 2019 01:55 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

History + Culture

Portugal’s Exquisite Historic Lodgings Offer a Window to the Past

The castles, palaces, and monastaries scattered across the Portuguese countryside are more than just relics of a time gone by.

June 8, 2018 07:15 PM

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Michelle da Silva Richmond

This guest room at the Ham Yard Hotel features a bed with a bright red headboard.

Hotels

Everyone Loves a Boutique Hotel. But What Exactly Is One?

We asked the experts to break it down by size, vibe, and appeal—and to share their favorite boutique hotels.

November 17, 2023 12:27 PM

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Nora Zelevansky

Family Travel

Kids Review Michelle Obama’s New Netflix Show “Waffles + Mochi”

The results are in from our junior judges—and they are inspiring and hysterical.

March 19, 2021 06:30 PM

Food + Drink

How to Sample the Unique Multicultural Cuisine of Islands

Some of the world’s most beautiful islands serve up delicious, authentic cuisine that reflects their cultural influences.

Sponsored by Aruba Tourism Authority

Books

The Miracle of Strange Encounters in Travel

Who are the people you just can’t shake? In the new book “Letter to a Stranger,” 65 writers explore the remarkable power of those they’ll never really know.

March 23, 2022 08:54 AM

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Aislyn Greene

Southwest airplane wing flying above the clouds on a brigh blue sky sunny day.

Loyalty + Rewards

Southwest Just Revamped Its Loyalty Program for 2024

Southwest’s Rapid Rewards program is making it easier for frequent fliers to earn elite status.

October 26, 2023 11:44 AM

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Paul Rubio

Beer, Wine, + Spirits

Meet the Natural Wine Rebels Transforming France’s Loire Valley

It may seem like nothing changes in the Loire Valley, where the grand châteaux and rolling vineyards have existed for centuries. But beneath that tranquility, a wine revolution is growing.

December 9, 2019 12:24 PM

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Emma John

Museums + Galleries

Celebrate LGBTQ Pride at These Powerful U.S. Art Exhibits

These compelling exhibits feature artwork focused on—and created by—members of the LGBTQ community.

June 8, 2018 04:37 PM

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Sarah Buder

A deluxe room at the Hôtel Brighton in Paris with a gilded portrait and a view of green space.

Hotels

The Best Time to Book a Hotel Room, According to Travel Experts

The early bird doesn’t always get the worm when it comes to booking a hotel room.

January 15, 2025 12:42 AM

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Deb Hopewell

Travel Tips + Etiquette

I Tried 4 AI Travel Planning Apps. Did Any of Them Actually Make Booking a Trip Easier?

Some AI travel tools work, but you need to know the tricks.

May 2, 2025 11:53 AM

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Craig Stoltz

Other

A Guide to Drinking Along the Seine

AFAR Ambassador Ben Schuyler shares some of his favorite finds from a recent cruise through France with U by Uniworld

August 7, 2018 03:43 PM

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Ben Schuyler

Air Travel News

How to Book a Commercial Flight From JFK on a 9-Seat Cessna

Cape Air kicks off service between New York and Nantucket this week on the twin-engine aircraft.

October 23, 2018 12:30 PM

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Michelle Baran

Small Ship Cruises

Cruise News: Return of an Icon

Plus: Themed cruises along the Norwegian coast and up the Mississippi

February 10, 2016 08:28 PM

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Anne Kalosh

Travel for Good

8 Easy Ways to Make Your Next Road Trip Greener

These eco-friendly tips and tricks will help you reduce your carbon footprint and travel more sustainably.

April 22, 2020 05:10 PM

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Maggie Fuller

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