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You Can Now Get Lost at Disney World Before You Arrive With Google Street View

The tech giant’s Street View visual mapping platform just added virtual walk-throughs of all 11 Disney theme parks.

March 8, 2018 05:25 PM

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Matthew Phenix

Tips + News

The COVID Vaccine Travel Booking Spree Is On

After months of canceled and delayed travel plans, a new year heralded by positive vaccine news has travelers eager to plan and book trips for 2021 and beyond.

January 11, 2021 08:40 PM

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Michelle Baran

Loyalty + Rewards

7 Ways to Pad Your Miles

How to earn and multiply your miles—even when you’re on the ground

January 6, 2017 02:11 PM

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Ramsey Qubein

Weekend Getaways

Local Getaways: Why Carmel Valley Is the Wine Country Escape You Need

Do a little hike. Taste a little wine. Get down tonight—in Carmel Valley, an easy wine country escape south of San Francisco.

October 14, 2020 02:19 PM

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Aislyn Greene

Where to Travel Next

Why San Juan Island Is One of the Best Summer Getaways

There’s a lot to love about this little island.

July 14, 2016 04:23 PM

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Kyana Moghadam

Beer, Wine, + Spirits

This Little Region Is the Easiest Wine Country Weekend Getaway

A mere hour from San Francisco, Carneros straddles Napa and Sonoma and is home to some of wine country’s best tasting rooms, restaurants, and stays.

November 15, 2017 01:00 PM

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Bryce Wiatrak

Art + Culture

Seeing Mexico City Through Frida Kahlo’s Eyes

A wheelchaired perspective of Frida’s Casa Azul, where home, hurt, and history intersect.

January 13, 2023 04:07 PM

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Nick Hilden

Road Trips

Why a Road Trip Is the All-American Way to Build a Friendship

On a drive through the American South, two women from vastly different backgrounds forge an unlikely bond.

October 3, 2017 04:39 PM

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Emma John

Restaurants + Cafés

Where to Eat in Canada’s Pint-size Culinary Capital

Skip the big cities and head straight for this island

December 2, 2016 01:52 PM

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Sarah Purkrabek

Expert Insights on 6 Key Trends Shaping the Travel Industry

The Future of Travel

These Are 6 Key Trends Shaping the Travel Industry in 2018, According to Experts

Experts on the AFAR Travel Advisory Council share their insights

December 3, 2018 12:19 PM

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Lindsay Harrison

Safari

11 Unique Safari Experiences Around the World

Head outside of Africa to these under-the-radar safari destinations for wildlife viewing that’s out of this world.

April 21, 2017 11:27 AM

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Kathryn Romeyn

Cities We Love

Neighborhoods Not to Miss in Dubai

Go beyond the skyscrapers by venturing into these culture- and history-rich neighborhoods.

December 3, 2021 02:28 PM

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Natasha Amar

Cities We Love

A Local’s Guide to Jaipur’s Royal Past and Glittering Future

Jaipur, the centuries-old home of Rajasthan’s royal family, is beginning to embrace the cutting edge. Samir Andrea Kasliwal, an heir to the 166-year-old Gem Palace, explains.

July 30, 2018 07:54 PM

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Samir Andrea Kasliwal

Art + Culture

How to Immerse Yourself in Cape Town’s Vibrant Art Scene

The opening of the Zeitz Museum was just the tip of the artsy iceberg.

September 8, 2017 01:09 PM

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Vanita Salisbury

Books

14 Spring and Summer Cookbooks for Chefs Who Love to Travel

These new cookbooks—including a guide to the nuanced cuisines of Hawai‘i and several memoir-slash-recipe guides—are the next best thing to hitting the road.

May 11, 2021 06:15 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

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