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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

Festivals + Events

The 7 Best Places to Celebrate Canada’s 150th Anniversary

From the most spectacular fireworks displays to compelling museum exhibitions

June 15, 2017 12:50 PM

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John Newton

History + Culture

The Tea Capital of Europe Isn’t Where You Think It Is

How an archipelago in the Atlantic became a center of tea production.

August 16, 2018 03:28 PM

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Sara Button

AFAR Advisor

The Best Advice for New Travel Advisors

A career as a travel advisor doesn’t end at a certain age. In fact, the more experience you get and the more you travel, the deeper your knowledge and the better you are at your job.

June 27, 2019 12:23 PM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

Hotels

The 8 Best New Hotels in the Catskills and Hudson Valley to Open in 2022

Whether you’re looking to go glamping in an Airstream or stay at a sumptuous luxury retreat, these new upstate hotels make a weekend getaway from NYC even more appealing.

October 5, 2022 11:20 AM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Art + Architecture

The World’s Best Cities for Street Art

Local and international graffiti artists have helped transform these destinations into open-air exhibitions of urban creativity.

November 30, 2018 06:12 PM

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Sarah Buder

Hotels

The Most Anticipated European Hotel Openings of 2019

From a historic ship-turned-hotel docked in Edinburgh to the first Four Seasons in Greece, these are the 10 best new hotels opening across Europe in the new year.

December 20, 2018 05:44 PM

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Sandra Ramani

Islands

Exploring the Other Side of Haiti

A world traveler returns home to Haiti and finds the beauty, history, and warmth that the world is overlooking.

November 23, 2021 02:00 PM

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Mariette Williams

Art + Architecture

The Largest Monet Exhibition in 20 Years Is Now Open at 1 U.S. Museum

The Denver Art Museum is the sole venue in the United States to host this massive collection of the artist’s work, which is currently on view through February 2020.

November 5, 2019 03:34 PM

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Sarah Buder

Where to Travel Next

The History Lover’s Guide to Malta

With ancient temples, fortified cities, and impressive forts that have served as battlegrounds and movie sets, Malta is practically made for history buffs.

April 27, 2020 08:52 PM

Water Sports

The Secrets of Sydney’s Unsurpassed Swimming Spots

In the Land Down Under, there’s an oceanside pool where women—and octopods—swim free.

August 29, 2017 11:33 AM

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Myffy Rigby

The newly appointment national monument, Avi Kwa Ame covers 506,814 acres of southern Nevada, including a peak considered sacred to 12 Indigenous groups, who believe it is part of their creation story.

National Parks

The U.S. Now Has 5 New National Monuments—With More Coming

President Biden has designated nearly half a dozen new national monuments since October 2022—and that is likely to be just the beginning.

August 11, 2023 11:30 AM

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Bailey Berg

Loyalty + Rewards

The Best Credit Cards for Airport Lounge Access

Avoid the airport masses, sip complimentary cocktails, and even get a free massage—just by carrying the right travel credit card.

October 13, 2021 02:02 PM

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Paul Rubio

The Future of Travel

The Last Straw: How the Travel Industry Is Phasing Out Plastic

In the dining room, the hotel room, and beyond, businesses across the travel industry are finding ways to eliminate plastic.

September 25, 2018 04:27 PM

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Jessica Colley Clarke

Cities We Love

The Most Irish City in the United States Isn’t What You Think It Is

Hint: It’s not Boston.

March 16, 2017 06:25 PM

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Matt Villano

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