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Tulum and Beyond: How to Experience the Best of the Mexican Caribbean

Mayan archaeological sites, endless watersports, and authentic cuisine make this Mexican destination a must.

Sponsored by Quintana Roo Tourism Board

Books

The Miracle of Strange Encounters in Travel

Who are the people you just can’t shake? In the new book “Letter to a Stranger,” 65 writers explore the remarkable power of those they’ll never really know.

March 23, 2022 08:54 AM

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Aislyn Greene

Tips + News

Italy Eases Lockdown, Slowly Begins Reopening

On Monday, Italy entered Phase 2 of its coronavirus lockdown allowing millions of Italians to venture out freely for the first time in nearly two months.

May 4, 2020 06:53 PM

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Nicole Winfield

History + Culture

Why (and How) Mount Rushmore Was Built

The story behind one of the United States’ biggest man-made tourist attractions

October 17, 2016 05:56 PM

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Ashley Goldsmith

Small Ship Cruises

The World’s Only Ocean Liner, Remastered

Solo cabins and luxurious pet kennels—all with an art deco twist

August 3, 2016 12:07 PM

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Anne Kalosh

Travel for Good

If You Need Me, I’ll Be Cuddling Rescued Animals at This Upstate Farm Stay

Happy animals in a beautiful location? Take us to New York’s Farm Sanctuary right now.

March 13, 2020 06:58 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Travel Insiders

The City of Might: Five Locals on the Enduring Appeal of Paris

November 30, 2016 08:30 PM

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Aislyn Greene

Books

Mindful Travel Is Easier Than You Think. An Expert Shares Her Tips.

Traveler, look away from the screen. Sara Clemence, author of Away & Aware: A Field Guide to Mindful Travel, is here to help you re-engage with the world on your next trip.

February 14, 2018 01:34 PM

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Ashlea Halpern

History + Culture

6 Ways to Explore Switzerland’s Celtic Heritage

In Europe, Celtic culture extends far beyond the British Isles.

October 30, 2017 01:38 PM

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Adam H. Graham

Cruise

7 Cool Things You Can Now Do on a Cruise

From laser tag to an underwater lounge, these new features go way beyond the standard cruise-ship offerings.

April 10, 2018 01:25 PM

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Sherri Eisenberg

Road Trips

Highway 1 Is Now Open Again on California’s Big Sur Coast

You can take a classic Big Sur road trip once again now that a section of Highway 1 is open. AFAR joined 80 other cars for the ride.

July 18, 2018 01:48 PM

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Tim Chester

Hotels

How Wilco’s Bassist and His Friends Turned a Berkshires Motel Into Tourists, a Dream Summer Getaway

What once was a one-star hotel in North Adams, Massachusetts, is now an eco-friendly lodge with a James Beard Award–winning chef where everyone is welcome.

July 18, 2018 12:17 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Hotels

The Check In: New and Restored Hotels Raising the Roof(tops)

These top-level properties are the places to stay.

May 6, 2016 02:45 PM

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Nicoletta Richardson

The guest rooms at Eaton DC were designed to impart a down-to-earth vibe with midcentury influences.

Hotels

This New Hotel Brand Has a Strong Mission for Social Change

The “Resistance-chic” Eaton Workshop is part hotel, part coworking space and has locations opening in Washington, D.C. and Hong Kong in September.

August 30, 2018 12:05 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Visitors stand at the top of a mountain overlooking stunning fjords, islands, and a quaint village in the Lofoten archipelago. Couple hiking the Reinebringen mountain Lofoten Norway

Hiking + Cycling

21 Beautiful Hikes Around the World You Should Do in Your Lifetime

Some of these hikes are well known, some underrated. All are Afar tested and approved, bringing you closer to the Earth.

May 19, 2026 05:23 PM

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