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At Life House Hotels, You Feel Like You Belong

Travel has become less convivial during COVID, but the boutique hotel line has created a safe space for strangers to rediscover the lost art of socializing.

March 9, 2021 05:19 PM

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Laura Dannen Redman

Tips + News

Airlines, Airbnb, Others Offer Relief, Refunds, and More to Hurricane Harvey Victims

From free local stays to bonus miles for donations, here’s how the travel industry is responding to the devastation of Hurricane Harvey.

August 28, 2017 06:48 PM

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Harriet Baskas

Bars + Nightlife

There’s a Secret Local Hangout in This Famous Napa Restaurant

You can find the Michelin-starred Meadowood’s best-kept secret at the bar

April 12, 2017 12:04 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

AFAR Advisor

How to See California Where the Redwoods Meet the Vineyards

Local vineyard owner Theodora R. Lee gives us the perfect guide for the lesser-known Anderson Valley wine region.

June 8, 2021 06:09 AM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

Argentina

Overview

July 22, 2024 02:27 PM

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

Hotels

What Happens to Half-Used Hotel Soap?

This company recycles it to do good.

April 10, 2017 04:24 PM

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Matt Villano

Road Trips

The Best Winter Road Trips in the U.S.

Why winter is the best time to take a leisurely trip through the South or visit Utah’s popular national parks.

December 5, 2023 01:02 PM

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Chloe Arrojado

Books

Journalist Peter Martell on How Conservation Brought Kenyan Communities Together

The “Flowers for Elephants” author discusses how warring neighbors set aside their differences and found common ground by creating a wildlife sanctuary.

May 24, 2022 01:53 PM

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Sarika Bansal

National Parks

Hilarious National Park Posters Inspired by One-Star Yelp Reviews

When a park’s animals, lakes, mountains, and desert landscapes fail to impress you, by all means, write a negative review. Amber Share may put it on a travel poster.

March 19, 2020 12:30 PM

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Ann Shields

Everything We Know So far About Universal’s Epic Universe Theme Park

Mamma mia! If the rumors are true, the upcoming theme park may feature a Super Nintendo World with a real-life Mario Kart ride.

August 1, 2019 07:37 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Travel Inspiration

How to Recreate Your Canceled Europe Trip at Home

With COVID-19 grounding our international travels right now, we decided to humorously recollect what a family trip is often really like.

March 18, 2020 02:47 PM

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Shannon Reed

People playing in a riverbed in Slovenia.

Fall 2023

Learning the Value of Slowing Down on Slovenia’s Juliana Trail

Cheese dumplings, medieval towns, and ancient mountains—one writer hikes the 167-mile-long Juliana Trail.

December 1, 2023 01:06 PM

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Peggy Orenstein

The Courtyard Pool Villas at the Siam were designed by Bangkok-based Bill Bensley with a striking cream and black theme.

Hotels

The 11 Best Hotels in Bangkok

These are the best places to stay in Bangkok, whether you’re looking for a contemporary boutique hotel or a riverside grande dame.

November 15, 2022 01:52 PM

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Chris Schalkx

Sunny day with ruins and Greek columns in the foreground

Accessible Travel

Why Aren’t UNESCO World Heritage Sites More Accessible?

UNESCO World Heritage sites are some of the most popular destinations for travelers. Yet many are inaccessible to disabled travelers, and any alterations to the sites are often resisted.

July 16, 2024 08:53 AM

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Katherine LaGrave

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