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Hotels

Forget pitching a tent. When you stay in these luxurious huts, domes, and pods, getting close to nature doesn’t mean roughing it.

September 16, 2019 04:44 PM

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Tracy Ziemer

Cities We Love

Why You Should Go to Charleston This Spring

If you like food, music, and art, now is the time to plan a trip to the Holy City.

March 15, 2019 02:58 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Tips + News

The U.S. Airlines and Hotels Consumers Love Most

Alaska Airlines ousted Southwest, and luxury brand JW Marriott took the top spot among hotels, a recent customer satisfaction report revealed.

May 2, 2019 06:18 PM

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Michelle Baran

Tips + News

Saudi Arabia Bans Foreign Pilgrims Over Coronavirus Outbreak

Authorities also suspended entry to travelers from nations affected by the new virus who hold tourist visas for the kingdom.

February 27, 2020 01:03 PM

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Jon Gambrell

The Future of Travel

Is This the Future of Bangkok’s Street Food Scene?

As the Thai government moves to shutter the capital’s iconic street markets, vendors are taking their talents to new heights and new spaces.

May 3, 2017 01:47 PM

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Sari Kamin

History + Culture

How to Experience Belgium in Midair

Fly Brussels Airlines for an authentic taste of Belgium before you even arrive.

Sponsored by Brussels Airlines

Health + Wellness

In France, the Champagne Region Gets Its First Wellness Resort

Opening July 1st, the Royal Champagne Hotel & Spa features 49 rooms, a 16,000-square-foot wellness center, and cuisine by two-star Michelin chef Jean-Denis Rieublan.

April 9, 2018 07:26 PM

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David K. Gibson

Restaurants + Cafés

8 Fresh, Flavorful Spring Foods Worth Traveling For

Hungry for springtime? Try one of these global dishes.

January 22, 2018 05:25 PM

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Sarah Baird

Expedition Cruises

Why Small-Ship Expeditions Are the Best Way to Explore the Arctic

Staying nimble is key when traveling through this otherworldly landscape. Here’s how to do it.

Sponsored by Quark Expeditions

Travel for Good

How to Enjoy Switzerland’s Beauty—and Help Keep It That Way

As our horizons broaden postpandemic, many of us are looking for low-impact ways to travel. Switzerland is uniquely set up for a sustainable trip.

March 16, 2022 05:37 PM

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Jonny Bierman

Travel Tips + Etiquette

Venice Cancels Carnival as Italy Faces Europe’s Largest Coronavirus Outbreak

Italy tries to contain the virus through Lombardy and Veneto as neighbors fear its spread.

February 24, 2020 11:23 AM

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Paolo Santalucia

Travel Insiders

Himalayan Dreamer: Jamshyd Sethna, founder, Shakti

December 13, 2016 11:41 AM

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Jennifer Flowers

Epic Trips

The Truth I Learned From Taking a Gap Year Abroad

An AFAR editor shares the perspectives she gained on a long-term backpacking trip through Latin America.

December 2, 2016 06:28 PM

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Sarah Buder

Destination Spotlight

Into the Heart of the Lowcountry

Commune with nature at Palmetto Bluff, South Carolina, an unspoiled coastal escape.

July 11, 2017 07:17 PM

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Palmetto Bluff

Natural Wonders

Three Alaskan Sounds to Hear Before You Die

An AFAR editor keeps his ears open on a kayak trip in Harriman Fjord.

October 5, 2016 04:49 PM

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Jeremy Saum

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