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Art + Architecture

The Moroccan City Henri Matisse Called a “Painter’s Paradise”

Europe’s gateway to Africa, Tangier has long attracted artists and writers.

January 28, 2021 09:01 AM

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Susie Hodge

Zermatt features the iconic Matterhorn as its backdrop.

Where to Travel Next

Why Zermatt is an Incredible Winter Sports Destination for Food Fans

An AFAR writer grabs his skis and explores the many ways to fuel up in high style in this renowned Alpine town.

Sponsored by Switzerland Tourism and Written by Bryan Kinkade

Bird watchers will delight in the fact that they have a chance at spotting scarlet macaws in the Amazon.

South America

Overview

June 9, 2025 03:16 PM

Air Travel News

Want a Free Volunteer Vacation? JetBlue Has Your Ticket

As part of its JetBlue For Good program, the carrier has launched a philanthropic travel contest, and winners will be sent to a surprise destination for a volunteer project.

October 18, 2018 07:48 PM

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Michelle Baran

The Future of Travel

What Does Trump’s Latest Policy Mean for Travel to Cuba?

The news will affect American travelers planning to visit the Caribbean island nation.

June 16, 2017 08:04 PM

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Sarah Buder

A man plays Jab, a tradition embraced during Grenada's Spice Mas carnival.

History + Culture

Paint, Powder, and Bacchanal: Grenada’s Carnival Returns

Hit the road for bacchanal, rum, and freedom.

August 23, 2022 06:54 PM

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Kristin Braswell

Tips + News

Greece Bans Anyone Over 220 Pounds From Riding Santorini’s Donkeys

The Greek government now has a strict set of guidelines to protect the animals.

October 16, 2018 10:15 AM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Train Travel

How to Explore South Africa by Luxury Train

Kick back in comfort on this South African rail tour with Goway.

Sponsored by South African Tourism

Beaches

Soliman Bay Is the Hidden Mexican Beach You Can Have (Almost) All to Yourself

Skip Tulum: Find serenity, seclusion, and superlative sands at Mexico’s Soliman Bay.

December 6, 2019 10:18 AM

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Mary Holland

Style + Design

In a Medieval Swiss Town, the Art of Mechanical Timekeeping Keeps on Ticking

For more than 150 years, the International Watch Company has been a standard bearer for fine Swiss time pieces. Here’s what it’s like to go behind the scenes at their new workshop.

July 23, 2019 01:49 PM

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Victoria Gomelsky

An exotic cactus garden on top of the medieval village of Eze in the south of France, French Riviera.

Where to Travel Next

These 8 Desert Gardens Feel Like a Small Dose of Summer Year-Round

From a sprawling botanical museum in Arizona to a cliffside succulent sanctuary in France, these gardens prove the desert is anything but desolate.

January 5, 2026 11:11 AM

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James Oliver Cury

Family Travel

The Best Kid-Friendly Things to Do in Chicago

To do: Meet the dinosaurs. Swim in the river. Gorge on ice cream.

July 1, 2024 10:36 AM

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Elaine Glusac

Water Sports

The Best Dive Sites in Malta

Underwater caves, rocky islands, massive shipwrecks, and light-filled tunnels—Malta’s top scuba diving spots have seduced even Jacques Cousteau himself.

December 16, 2019 10:26 AM

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Dave Seminara

Air Travel News

Europe Is Yours With These 10 New Airline Routes From the United States

Porto, Paris, Amsterdam, London, and Reykjavík are among the fresh options for summertime travelers.

April 13, 2018 11:02 AM

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Matthew Phenix

Air Travel News

New Planes May Help Combat Jet Lag

An explanation of how jet lag happens and how new planes will make it much more manageable

January 26, 2017 04:38 PM

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Matt Villano

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