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Art + Culture

Remember the Alamo—but Don’t Sleep on These Underrated Things to Do in San Antonio

There’s way more to San Antonio than the Alamo—here’s how to experience the city like a local.

June 16, 2023 04:55 PM

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Mae Hamilton

September / October 2021

North Star

As a teen, writer Patrice Gopo couldn’t wait to escape her Alaska hometown. As an adult, she grapples with what it means to return.

August 4, 2021 07:02 PM

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Patrice Gopo

Collage of 8 photos, most showing hotels

Hotels We Love

The 40 Best New Hotels of 2026

Afar’s picks for the 40 best new and renovated hotels around the world.

June 10, 2026 10:00 AM

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Jennifer Flowers

Travel Tips + Etiquette

Puffins, Koalas, and Pandas: Wildlife Webcams to Watch During Quarantine

Tune into these zoo, aquarium, and wildlife livestreams for a virtual glimpse into the animal kingdom.

April 8, 2020 04:46 PM

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Sarah Buder

Family Travel

Hotels With Truly Genius Kids’ Amenities

Change a good family vacation into a really awesome one by staying at a place where kids get to do the coolest things.

July 28, 2021 11:45 AM

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Ann Shields

Food + Drink

Required Eating: Washington, D.C.’s Classic Meals

Eat your way to the real Washington at a hot dog spot, soul-food diner, Salvadoran restaurant, and more.

March 2, 2020 04:43 PM

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Natalie Beauregard

Epic Trips

Here’s Why Your Next Retreat Should Be to Bermuda

Relaxation in every form awaits you amid the natural beauty of Bermuda.

Sponsored by Bermuda Tourism Authority

Travel for Good

Africa’s Elephants Are in Peril—but Travel Could Help Protect Them

A new designation will help conservationists, and travelers, better support the world’s largest terrestrial mammals.

April 29, 2021 04:36 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

Weekend Getaways

Your Perfect Weekend Getaway in Sonoma Wine Country

From breweries and tasting rooms to hotels and rooftop restaurants, the small Sonoma County town of Healdsburg is experiencing a spate of new and exciting openings.

May 10, 2024 01:48 PM

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Jessie Beck

Hotels

These 6 Hotels Bridge the Divide Between Travelers and Locals

Don’t just book a place to sleep; check into lodgings that will connect you to locals.

January 22, 2020 12:46 PM

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Staff

Bars + Nightlife

Live the High Life at These Chicago Rooftop Bars

For outdoor drinks and dining with a view in Chicago, head to one of these up-high bars.

July 16, 2021 09:35 AM

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Nicole Schnitzler

Where to Eat in Paris, According to Eric Frechon, One of France’s Most Famous Chefs

Food + Drink

Where to Eat in Paris, According to One of France’s Most Famous Chefs

Eat your way though the City of Light using the insider recommendations from Eric Frechon of the three-Michelin-starred Epicure restaurant at Hôtel Le Bristol in Paris.

November 29, 2019 07:00 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

Hotels

The 5 Most Exciting London Hotel Openings in 2021

When London reopens to the world, these new hotels—stylish townhouses, global brands, and a refreshed grande dame—will be waiting.

July 14, 2021 12:34 PM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

Travel for Good

We’re All Going to Be Better Travelers Now, Right? A Comedian on Our New Global Future

In a transformed world, Negin Farsad asks: What does it mean to be well-traveled?

October 27, 2020 03:20 PM

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Negin Farsad

Aerial view of country roads in South Dakota

Road Trips

The Best Road Trips in the Midwest

These 12 road trips across the American Midwest highlight the region’s best drives, from Ohio’s Lake Erie coast to Wisconsin’s Driftless Area and Nebraska’s wide-open plains.

March 18, 2026 09:11 AM

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Ashlea Halpern

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