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The Future of Travel

Hotels Roll Out Robotic Room Service

A robot named YO2D2 has the run of Boston’s Yotel, making room deliveries and schmoozing in the lobby.

March 5, 2018 01:26 PM

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David K. Gibson

Tips + News

Angry Elephants and Mysterious Stenches: AFAR Editors Remember Embarrassing Travel Stories

Seven AFAR travelers dredge up their most cringeworthy anecdotes from a lifetime of travel.

April 2, 2020 04:53 PM

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Tim Chester

Cruise News

Cruise News: Puerto Plata Opens for Business (and Pleasure)

A new port opens in the Dominican Republic, plus news from Royal Caribbean, Silversea, and more

September 30, 2015 03:09 PM

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Anne Kalosh

Beer, Wine, + Spirits

The Next Great Wine Regions Are Not Where You’d Expect

From coastal wineries producing biodynamic varietals to hilltop vineyards where UNESCO-recognized traditions thrive, these are the overlooked regions wine pundits recommend visiting now.

September 5, 2018 12:42 PM

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Sarah Buder

Festivals + Events

6 Ways Southeast Asia is Celebrating the New Year

Better bring a waterproof camera if you want to be a part of some of these crazy fun holidays

April 14, 2016 09:06 PM

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Sarah Buder

History + Culture

The Stonewall Inn Is Set to Become a National Monument

So what, exactly, is a national monument?

May 18, 2016 05:21 PM

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Matt Villano

Beaches

The Liberal Moroccan Surf Town You Must See to Believe

Great wine, excellent water sports, and a cool gay scene—not the things you expect out of a Moroccan town

October 18, 2016 04:54 PM

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Paige Darrah

Cities We Love

On a Return Trip to Peru, Second Time’s the Charm

How does it feel to go back to a place you once fell in love with? Sometimes the best part of a journey is sharing it.

August 2, 2018 06:25 PM

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Sarah Buder

Museums + Galleries

5 Must-See Museum Makeovers in the American West

These new or newly expanded museums are works of art all on their own.

August 9, 2016 10:41 AM

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Honora Shea

Health + Wellness

How to Soothe Your Tired, Achy Feet While Traveling

After hitting museums, hiking, biking, and touring, your feet deserve a mini spa treatment.

August 8, 2017 11:49 AM

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Vanita Salisbury

Travel Tips + Etiquette

Three Expats on What It’s Actually Like to Live in Dubai

Three residents give us the local color.

February 16, 2017 12:26 PM

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Victoria Gomelsky

Islands

Island Beauty: Chanelle de Lau of Curaçao

June 1, 2017 10:00 AM

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Curaçao Tourist Board

Travel Tips + Etiquette

The Best Way to Carry a Sense of Home With You While Traveling

As a kid moving from one hotel to the next, AFAR deputy editor Jennifer Flowers found nourishment in family rituals. Here, she shares her secret for beating homesickness.

February 13, 2017 12:10 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

Where to Travel Next

Experience Palmetto Bluff’s Southern Wonderland

Paddle three rivers, tee up at a signature golf course, and hop on the saddle for a trail ride through the forest at the enchanting Palmetto Bluff resort.

July 6, 2017 04:36 PM

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Palmetto Bluff

COVID + Travel

The Doctor Will Be With You . . . in 3 Hours

After a three-hour wait and a broken video chat sent me scrambling to book a COVID-19 test abroad, BinaxNOW’s COVID at-home test appears to be back to normal.

August 9, 2021 07:02 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

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