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The 10 Best Hotels in Aruba for a Truly Local Stay

With everything from sprawling resorts and boutique hotels to luxury condos and a city stay with two private beaches, Aruba offers endless ways to experience island life.

April 22, 2022 11:10 AM

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Staff

Cities We Love

Snack Attack in Lisbon: A 48-Hour Food Tour Through This Burgeoning Culinary Capital

Our writer tastes her way through the Lisbon culinary scene on a foodie-focused city tour with two local food experts.

June 26, 2019 04:59 PM

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Anya von Bremzen

Tips + News

These 5 Things Are Now Officially Against the Law in Rome

In order to curtail bad behavior, Rome has transformed its temporary and rarely enforced bans into permanent law.

June 10, 2019 06:39 PM

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Frances D’Emilio

Art + Culture

If You Think Tasmania Is Just Wilderness and Golf, You’re Wrong

Australia’s island state has cultivated an impressive arts scene—with hip restaurants and bars to go with it.

February 4, 2016 07:42 PM

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Sue Gough Henley

Family Travel

The Best Things to See and Do in Dubai With Kids

Whether you’re on a short layover or a full-on vacation, the city is brimming with child-friendly offerings.

June 20, 2024 01:31 PM

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Ashlea Halpern

Cities We Love

The African Cities You Should Visit Now

Africa’s natural wonders tend to hog the spotlight, but increasingly, travelers are falling in love with creative urban hubs across the continent like Kigali and Nairobi.

May 29, 2019 01:08 AM

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Jennifer Flowers

Natural Wonders

Gray Whale Migration Is in Full Swing on the West Coast

You can often see them from land.

March 31, 2017 07:10 PM

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Matt Villano

People

Into the Blue: Frederic Cumenal, CEO, Tiffany & Co.

March 14, 2016 06:05 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

Beer, Wine, + Spirits

6 Whisky-Tasting Experiences Across Scotland

With more than 130 active distilleries throughout five official whisky regions, this gorgeous country offers countless distinctive opportunities to sample its finest spirit.

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Where to Travel Next

The 11 Most Charming Villages and Towns on the French Riviera

For azure bays, modern art, and plenty of seafood, here’s where to go in the South of France.

June 13, 2026 07:18 AM

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Sophie Friedman

People

A Journey to the Edge of the World

AFAR Ambassador John Newton shares his journey beyond the Arctic Circle with Quark Expeditions

August 28, 2018 08:00 PM

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John Newton

A view of water and a shoreline from out a window of a floating sauna in Lillesand, Norway

Health + Wellness

An Insider’s Guide to Wellness Travel in Sweden and Norway

From forest bathing and sunbathing to reflective moments and reflections on placid mountain lakes, nature in the Nordics offers opportunities for mindfulness and self care.

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