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Locals Know This Is the Best Way to See NYC

A local’s guide to must-visit piers, parks, breweries, beaches, and more across NYC’s boroughs—by water.

May 16, 2022 10:01 AM

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Ann Shields

Signage of a popular fast food restaurant Jollibee in Antipolo City, Philippines.

Longreads

Why I—and So Many Filipinos—Travel Hundreds of Miles for Jollibee

Jollibee offers a comforting stop—and destination—for Filipinos who travel.

May 1, 2023 07:02 PM

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Chloe Arrojado

Southampton UK Town Quay Marina and passenger terminal with large cruise ship. Aerial view on a sunny morning. Hazy sky from smoke air pollution. Mirror like calm blue sea with sailing boats mooring.

Cities We Love

This Southern British City Is Often Overlooked—but Travelers Are Missing Out

Southampton is much more than a cruise port city.

June 3, 2025 04:41 PM

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Lottie Gross

Breathtaking View of Tumon Bay with Clear Blue Waters and Palm Trees in Guam

If you’re itching for a last-minute tropical getaway but don’t have a passport, there are still a few enticing options.

April 16, 2026 03:43 PM

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Bailey Berg

Beacon Grand's enclosed, rooftop bar, The Starlite Lounge, echos its heyday as a popular dance hall in the early 1900s.

Hotels We Love

The 10 Best Hotels in San Francisco

These places to stay are as varied and wonderful as the city itself.

June 21, 2024 11:58 AM

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Jessie Beck

People sitting underneath beach umbrellas on a beach

The Next List

6 Most Exciting Places to Visit in the Caribbean in 2024

Get ready to see the Caribbean in a whole new light.

December 1, 2023 08:31 PM

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Laura Begley Bloom

Susurros del Corazón, Auberge Resorts Collection, is located on a private peninsula in Mexico's Rivera Nayarit.

Hotels We Love

These Are the 10 Best Hotels in Mexico for Families, According to Parents

These hotels and resorts in Mexico deliver superlative hospitality to travelers of all ages.

July 11, 2024 12:10 PM

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Devorah Lev-Tov

The spring regatta is one of many festivals to enjoy in the paradise that is the British Virgin Islands.

Outdoor Adventure

5 Caribbean Festivals Worth Traveling For

With events celebrating lobster, the full moon, and more, the British Virgin Islands make the most of the holidays and beyond.

A recent Skyscanner report ranked destinations that are seeing the biggest year-over-year decreases in airfares. Here’s which cities made the list.

November 26, 2024 07:12 PM

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Bailey Berg

This Park Suite King Deluxe Room at the Park Hyatt Marrakech has large wood paneling behind a large bed and an outdoor patio with a daybed.

Hotels

6 Ways to Use Your World of Hyatt Points For an Epic Vacation in 2024

Spend those hard-earned World of Hyatt hotel points on a chic retreat in the French Riviera, a wellness getaway in Arizona, an urban oasis in Tokyo, and more.

April 30, 2024 09:14 AM

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Chris Dong

Clockwise from top left: Kenya, Newfoundland, Santa Ynez, La Paz, Barcelona, South Korea, La Paz, Transylvania

Where to Travel Next

We Took Hundreds of Trips in 2025, and These Are the Places We Would Go Back to in a Heartbeat

Afar’s team roamed wide in 2025. These were our favorite spots from a year of exploring.

December 19, 2025 01:11 PM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

Cruise News

This 3-Year Cruise Will Visit 148 Countries on All 7 Continents

The epic journey departs from Istanbul in November, with sailings (including accommodations and meals) starting at $38,500 per year.

June 7, 2023 02:16 PM

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Bailey Berg

Highway 170 in West Texas flowering with blue bonnets.

Road Trips

The 8 Most Scenic Road Trips in Texas

Even if you only have a day or two to explore, these road trips deliver natural swimming holes, stunning views, and good eats aplenty.

November 10, 2023 11:27 AM

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Mae Hamilton

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