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In Paris, Retail Space Becomes Cultural Touchstone

Louis Vuitton’s new home on the Place Vendôme is closer to a national monument than a monument to capitalism.

November 17, 2017 10:15 AM

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Matthew Phenix

Loyalty + Rewards

3 New Online Travel Tools to Know Now

Get discounts, extra miles, and even gift cards with these techy tools.

March 30, 2017 06:56 PM

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Ramsey Qubein

History + Culture

The Mystery of the Gedi Ruins, Kenya’s ‘‘Machu Picchu’’

The ruins in the dense, elephant-roamed Arabuko-Sokoke Forest Reserve were only rediscovered by archeologists in the 1920s.

September 2, 2020 09:14 AM

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Sarah Baxter

Natural Wonders

Crawfish, Cranberries, and Cannabis: U.S. Farm Tours You Should Take

If your definition of a farm tour involves corn mazes, pumpkin patches, and hayrides full of screaming children, it’s time for a rewrite.

July 22, 2019 07:59 PM

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Ashlea Halpern

Holiday Travel

Holiday Traditions Around the World That Might Surprise You

From eating KFC in Japan to dancing bears in Romania, discover eight surprising holiday and Christmas traditions from around the world.

December 18, 2020 04:03 PM

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Jacqueline Kehoe

Air Travel News

Is Flying Safe With No Mask Mandate in Place?

Infectious disease experts weigh in on the safest approach to travel after the federal mask mandate was abruptly dropped last week and as COVID cases are on the rise again.

April 29, 2022 02:18 PM

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Michelle Baran

Packing Tips + Gear

Five Great New Travel-Related Tech Products from CES 2017

From a high-functioning charm to a scarf that filters out pollution

January 10, 2017 12:23 PM

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Matt Villano

Longreads

Honky-Tonk Tokyo

Underground in the world’s largest city, a fever for all things country lives on through line dancing, big hats, and even bigger personalities.

July 7, 2020 11:29 AM

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Katherine LaGrave

The Broadmoor Hotel in Colorado Springs, Colorado, has more than 700 guest rooms, as well as 17 restaurants and bars on property. It has had an AAA Five Diamond rating for close to 50 years.

Hotels

Where to Enjoy One Final Adventure Before Summer Ends

AFAR Hotels Editor Jen Murphy lays out five new luxury hotels to hit if you want a final outdoor adventure before summer ends.

August 13, 2015 08:26 PM

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Jen Murphy

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

Festivals + Events

Race Day in Bermuda

A trip to the America’s Cup World Series offers an excuse to explore life on this sunny island

October 29, 2015 08:09 PM

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Joseph Diaz

Restaurants + Cafés

OpenTable Names the 100 Most Romantic Restaurants in the United States

The popular online reservation service just released its roster of top places to wine and dine your lover in 2018.

February 6, 2018 08:42 PM

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Sarah Buder

LGBTQ Travel

The Best Caribbean Islands for Gay and Lesbian Travelers

Worrying about an atmosphere of anti-gay attitudes can cast a shadow over a getaway when all you want is some fun under the sun. Here are the islands you’ll find most welcoming.

May 3, 2019 02:50 PM

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John Newton

Outdoor Adventure

Get Intimate With the Aurora Borealis in the Finnish Wilderness

From adventure specialist Off the Map Travel, a glass-topped hut and a 70-percent chance of Northern Lights.

November 29, 2017 04:53 PM

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Matthew Phenix

Hotels

Big Sur’s Iconic Post Ranch Inn Reopens with Deluxe Fly-In Package

As repairs continue to close Highway 1, hotel guests can now arrive by helicopter.

April 28, 2017 03:13 PM

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Matt Villano

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