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5 Charming Lighthouses That You Can Actually Sleep In

History + Culture

You Can Spend the Night in These 7 Charming Lighthouses

These dreamy historic structures are the perfect shoreside escapes.

February 13, 2024 02:05 PM

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Robert Annis

Hotels

How to Enjoy Bermuda’s Pink-Sand Beaches and Other Delights Even More

From art and spa treatments to golden-hour cocktails, the Hamilton Princess and Beach Club is a dreamy base and helps you travel deeper in the island.

July 29, 2022 11:30 AM

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Hamilton Princess and Beach Club

Travel Tips + Etiquette

Ten Ways to See Costa Rica

Adventure travelers who want to experience the pura vida of this Central American country can choose from zip lines, scuba diving, horseback excursions, and more

Sponsored by Costa Rica

History + Culture

The Many Sides of Black Paris (and How to Find Them)

Black heritage tours are still a niche, something special, but that’s changing. Black heritage isn’t just African history, it’s world history.

February 22, 2021 05:25 AM

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Julia Browne

Cruise

How to Deal With Seasickness on a Cruise

AFAR’s special cruise correspondent has been on dozens of cruises in her life. Despite being prone to seasickness, she has mostly avoided it with these remedies.

July 18, 2022 10:57 PM

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Fran Golden

A great French meal starts with a pre-dinner drink.

Food + Drink

A Beginner’s Guide to Classic French Aperitifs

Start your soirée the French way.

July 10, 2024 12:40 PM

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Eleanor Aldridge

Cruise

Virgin Voyages to Launch a Second Ship That Will Sail the Mediterranean

Starting in May 2021, Virgin Voyages’ “Valiant Lady” will visit ports in Spain, France, and Italy.

November 25, 2019 12:49 PM

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Cassie Shortsleeve

History + Culture

Why the Unofficial Cowboy Capital of Nevada Should Be Your Next Trip

Everything you need to know to have a rootin’-tootin’ time in Elko, Nevada.

March 9, 2023 06:38 PM

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Mae Hamilton

Winter Sports

Downhill Dining: These Mountain Huts Redefine Perfect Ski Conditions in Italy’s Dolomites

Skiing in Italy’s Dolomites is just as much about the food and wine as it is about the slopes and snow.

March 11, 2022 02:21 PM

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Michelle Heimerman

Cities We Love

Europe Is Worth Visiting in the Dead of Winter. Hear Me Out.

January is my favorite time to visit a place like Copenhagen.

February 22, 2023 07:43 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Where to Travel Next

Where Everyone Wants to Travel in 2021, According to Google

These are the destinations Americans want to visit most next year—and why we love them.

July 21, 2020 03:31 PM

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Staff

Water Sports

Scuba Diving Slave Shipwrecks Is a Spiritual Journey

It’s also a chance for black divers to become more engaged with the underwater activity while working to uncover a painful and important part of history.

February 21, 2020 07:02 PM

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Adrienne Jordan

Air Travel News

Economy Just Got Some Major Upgrades on JetBlue’s Newest Plane

The carrier unveiled the interiors of its new Airbus A220-300 aircraft, complete with comfier seats, bigger windows, and more overhead bin space.

January 13, 2021 07:19 PM

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Michelle Baran

Tips + News

The Bahamas to Travelers: We’re Still Open for Business

The tourist-dependent nation wants visitors to know that many of the islands were unscathed by Hurricane Dorian.

September 9, 2019 07:36 PM

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Dee-Ann Durbin

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What’s New In...

What’s New In New York City: Hot Hotels, Buzzy Restaurants, and the Broadway Shows Not to Miss

Highlights for 2024 include Jeremy Strong in an Ibsen drama and a new offering from James Beard–winning chef Andrew Carmellini.

March 29, 2024 11:24 AM

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Laura Dannen Redman

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