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Everything You Need to Know About the French Quarter Festival in New Orleans

The free festival, held annually in April, is one of the finest ways to experience NOLA musical history—and makes for a glorious long-weekend trip.

February 21, 2020 03:00 PM

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Anne Roderique-Jones

Aerial view of Beaches of Placencia in the Stann Creek District of southern Belize

Destination Spotlight

The Right Crowd-Free Beach for Every Month of the Year

Want a better beach trip? Go when everyone else isn’t. These destinations shine in the shoulder season.

October 7, 2025 10:31 AM

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Becca Blond

Tarcoles, a small fishing village
on the Gulf of Nicoya on the Pacific Coast of Costa Rica.

Outdoor Adventure

10 Can’t Miss Things to Do in Costa Rica, From Wild Beaches to Local Coffee

Its rainforests are legendary, but there’s more beyond the jungles of Costa Rica that belong at the top of your list.

July 8, 2025 05:08 PM

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Nina Kokotas Hahn

Food + Drink

This Hotel Garden Might Just Revive Anguilla’s Food Scene Post-Hurricane Irma

The CuisinArt Resort will open its brand-new soilless farm on November 1, hoping to draw food lovers back to the island.

September 4, 2018 10:56 AM

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Ashley Mateo

Cities We Love

Falling in Love With Türkiye Again on a Weeklong Trip

Our AFAR cofounder reconnects with a beloved city and discovers what’s new and notable from Istanbul to Cappadocia.

April 20, 2023 12:01 PM

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Greg Sullivan

Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore in Michigan

Winter 2023

The Great Lakes Offer Culture, History, and One of the Most Unique Ecosystems

From charming lake towns to expedition cruises, there are many good reasons to explore the Greats.

December 1, 2022 09:00 AM

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Elaine Glusac

4 Days In

4 Days in Boston: Century-Old Bookshops, Cocktails Decided by Dice, and, of Course, Lobster

Find the past and future in New England’s capital, with insider tips from locals.

September 24, 2025 02:07 PM

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Kori Perten

Travel for Good

How Sustainable Luxury Is a Way of Life in Tahiti

Going the eco-luxe route in this island paradise is a gift to yourself and the planet.

May 3, 2021 12:59 PM

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Tahiti Tourisme

Outdoor Adventure

The Crowd-Free California Redwoods Trip That Everyone Should Take Once

After a recent trip to the redwoods, Afar cofounder Greg Sullivan shares why this slice of Northern California is unlike anywhere else he’s traveled.

September 15, 2025 10:16 AM

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Greg Sullivan

Islands

Island Hopping in the Seychelles

Come for the pristine turquoise beaches. Stay for the granite boulders, bold curries, wild hiking, and warm-hearted people.

February 14, 2022 01:02 PM

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Sarika Bansal

Cities We Love

Essential Tours to Book in Singapore

A murder-mystery session that teaches you local history on the sly? A foodie tour led by an expert? Sign us up on these four tours that take you deeper into Singapore.

January 20, 2022 05:17 PM

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Lester V. Ledesma

Off The Tourist Trail

How to Visit Tuscany Without the Crowds

Visit under-the-radar towns, take a cooking class with a cookbook author, and eat at an agriturismo in the countryside.

August 6, 2025 01:27 PM

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Laura Itzkowitz

Taba restaurant faces landmasses that make up the Indonesian archipelago.

Stay Here Next

Looking for an Alternative to Bali? Head to This New Luxury Resort on a Less-Visited Indonesian Island

Dragons. Culture. Overwater bungalows. Ta’aktana, a Luxury Collection Resort, is one of Indonesia’s most exciting new island getaways.

October 17, 2024 12:25 PM

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Chris Dong

Why You Should Go to San Francisco This Winter

Cities We Love

A Perfect (and Practically Free) Day in San Francisco

The ideal day in this California city is surprisingly affordable.

August 9, 2022 04:45 PM

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Pat Tompkins

Restaurants + Cafés

The Best Farm-to-Table Restaurants in the U.S.

These essential eateries across the U.S. use hyper-local ingredients and innovative recipes to create unforgettable meals.

August 3, 2018 02:59 PM

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Kim Westerman

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