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The Encore Resort at Reunion in Orlando, Florida has houses with anywhere from 3 to 13 bedrooms. Here’s a look inside one of their largest homes

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The suite boasts a phenomenal view of the Vegas strip.

Hotels

An Insider’s Look at One of the World’s Most Expensive Hotel Suites

High art for high rollers: The Damien Hirst–designed suite at the Palms casino in Las Vegas is open for stays.

March 5, 2019 06:33 PM

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Aislyn Greene

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

Bars + Nightlife

7 Things You Didn’t Know about Absinthe

From spotting counterfeit hooch to knowing the right way to drink it, here’s the skinny on this mysterious green drink.

April 25, 2016 05:13 PM

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Andrew Evans

Travel Tips + Etiquette

9 Hacks That Made Us Better Travelers This Year

These are the AFAR editor-vetted tips and tricks (and apps and gear…) that changed the way we traveled in 2019.

December 18, 2019 11:14 AM

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Staff

Hotels

Stay in an Off-the-Grid, Fully Sustainable “Earthship”

Head to Taos, New Mexico, to experience this ultra-sustainable way of living.

May 9, 2017 08:02 PM

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Kristan Schiller

Water Sports

How the UNESCO of Surf Is Saving the Planet—One Beach at a Time

Through a number of different approaches, this organization is preserving some of the world’s most beautiful coastal regions for surfers and non-surfers alike.

November 21, 2017 05:38 PM

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Dean LaTourrette

Saint James Paris is housed in a 19th-century private mansion in the 16th arrondissement.

Hotels We Love

Where to Stay in Paris: 21 Hotels for Every Kind of Traveler

These are the top places to stay in the City of Light.

September 25, 2025 09:02 AM

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Lindsey Tramuta

Museums + Galleries

You May Now Have to Pay Admission at NYC’s Metropolitan Museum if . . .

The New York Metropolitan Museum of Art may start enforcing a stricter admissions policy.

May 1, 2017 04:14 PM

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Matt Villano

Cities We Love

Get It Before It’s Hot: Why You Should Go to New Orleans This Spring

A new hotel, an old cocktail recipe, and more of that special local magic make late spring the time to head to the Crescent City.

May 14, 2019 04:53 PM

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Ann Shields

AFAR Advisor

Social Media Tips for Travel Advisors

Travel content is fun and sexy. But it is still work.

July 25, 2019 12:10 PM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

Hiking + Cycling

How to Explore America’s Most Underrated Biking City

With races, rides, and plenty of paths to pedal, there’s always something bike-related going on in Indianapolis.

March 21, 2018 02:08 PM

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Robert Annis

National Parks

Yellowstone’s New Masters Series Promises Expert Guidance for Photographers and Filmmakers

The national park’s new summertime field programs provide small-group instruction, private cabins, and catered meals in a setting perfect for nature lovers.

February 26, 2018 05:25 PM

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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

Claridge's, one of London's most historic hotels, first opened in 1812.

Hotels We Love

The 15 Best Hotels in London

As the city undergoes a hotel boom in the run-up to the Coronation, we round up the 15 best hotels, classic and contemporary alike.

April 27, 2023 01:12 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

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