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Why Georgia’s Lake Country Should Be the Next Place You Travel

Reynolds Lake Oconee is a gorgeous lakeside residential community; start with a visit.

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Festivals + Events

You Can Party at Dracula’s Castle in Transylvania This Halloween

A travel company offers two Romania tours that include an All Hallow’s Eve bash at the Bran Castle.

September 17, 2018 05:40 PM

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Michelle Baran

Hiking + Cycling

Making a Case for Ski Towns in Summer: Hiking and Fine Dining in Italy’s South Tyrol

Forget the skis. In the South Tyrol region near the Dolomites, delicious food and gorgeous hikes are best enjoyed in summer.

July 23, 2021 12:19 PM

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Sara Lieberman

History + Culture

Airbnb Wants to Pay for You to Live in This Italian Village for a Whole Summer

Four lucky people will get to live and work alongside locals on an all-expenses-paid sabbatical in the hillside town of Grottole in southern Italy.

January 16, 2019 12:05 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Tips + News

This Epic Mystery Trip Takes You Across 3 Borders and 4 Countries in 18 Days

Intrepid Travel is now accepting applications for a 2,200-mile expedition that starts in Tehran, Iran, and ends in Istanbul—with everything in between a surprise.

June 28, 2019 01:37 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

People

A French Twist: Robert and Nadège Pellegatta, Hotel Owners

January 26, 2017 02:18 PM

Restaurants + Cafés

Six Valentine’s Day Menus Worth Shelling Out For in San Francisco

These romantic menus are splurge-worthy.

February 11, 2016 04:23 PM

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Tamara Palmer

Outdoor Adventure

Why Nature Lovers Thrive in Southwest Florida

We asked locals from The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel about their favorite outdoor experiences—from relaxing to adventurous—in the gorgeous setting they call home. Here’s what they said.

Sponsored by The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel

Hiking + Cycling

E-Bikes Are Appearing in National Parks and We’re Not Sure How We Feel About It

A new policy has paved the way for an increasing number of e-bikes to pedal through national parks and public lands—but is that a good thing?

October 4, 2019 07:34 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Beer, Wine, + Spirits

What It’s Like to Go Winetasting at Robert Mondavi Winery

AFAR got an inside look at the Napa Valley winery, which was recently named the best vineyard in North America.

August 16, 2019 02:30 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Museums + Galleries

The Louvre Is Now Offering a Tour Inspired by Jay-Z and Beyoncé

A self-guided tour at the historic Paris museum enables visitors to check out prominent artworks featured in the Carters’ internet-breaking music video.

July 11, 2018 04:01 PM

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Sarah Buder

Air Travel News

American Airlines to Cut Service to These U.S. Cities—Will There Be More?

In March, the airlines agreed to retain some degree of service to every domestic airport that had commercial service prior to the pandemic. That agreement expires at the end of September.

September 16, 2020 04:20 PM

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Michelle Baran

Food + Drink

This Is the Best Keepsake to Smuggle Home From Spain

In sherry country, track down a rare bottle that echoes the past

August 8, 2016 11:37 AM

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Talia Baiocchi

Air Travel News

Fare Sale: Kids Fly (Almost) Free on Scandinavian Airlines

May 1, 2018 12:29 PM

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Matthew Phenix

Tips + News

Thousands of Tourists Ordered to Evacuate From Areas Affected by Australia Wildfires

Fires are burning on the southern coast of New South Wales and in eastern Victoria, as well as parts of Western Australia, South Australia, and Tasmania.

January 3, 2020 01:02 PM

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Shonal Ganguly

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