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How Many Countries Have You Visited? Inside the Quest to Become the World’s “Biggest” Traveler

For some adventurous travelers, going everywhere is not enough.

December 3, 2024 11:46 AM

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Jen Rose Smith

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Winter Sports

How to Find the Very Best Skiing in Europe

From the Alps to the Dolomites, Europe offers an unrivaled selection of slopes for ski and snowboard fun.

December 1, 2023 12:48 PM

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Mary Novakovich

Hotels

It’s Not Too Late to Book These Hotels in New Orleans for Mardi Gras

Carnival season is here, but there’s still time to make reservations for a last-minute trip to the Big Easy.

January 12, 2024 10:08 AM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Alila Ventana Big Sur is among the Monterey-area resorts that have made improvements to their rooms and spas.

Food + Drink

What’s New for Food, Wine, and Travel in Monterey

From coastal escapes to cliffside views, Monterey County keeps adding standout resorts, restaurants, wineries, and events.

Sponsored by See Monterey

Natural Wonders

The Northern Lights Are Making a Rare Appearance in These U.S. States Right Now

If you live in Washington, Montana, the Dakotas, Minnesota, Wisconsin, or the Northeast, look up tonight—you might get a glimpse.

March 31, 2022 06:14 PM

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Bailey Berg

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Hotels

AFAR’s Very Own Eloise on What Makes a Great Hotel

Senior deputy editor and hotels expert Jennifer Flowers reflects on her childhood growing up in the Plaza Hotel and this year’s Stay List.

April 11, 2023 12:37 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

Islands

The Best Things to Do in Martinique

Beaches, hikes, botanical gardens, and historical sites will keep you entertained.

March 30, 2022 05:34 PM

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Rosalind Cummings-Yeates

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Hotels

7 Airbnbs in Key West to Book for a Seaside Getaway

These waterfront condos, historic bungalows—and, yes, even a houseboat—have top-notch ratings on Airbnb.

May 24, 2024 10:42 AM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

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Hotels We Love

The Paris Hotels Where an Eiffel Tower View Is Actually Worth It

Not all Eiffel Tower views are created equal. These hotels prove why only some are worth the splurge.

September 18, 2025 09:58 AM

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Mary Winston Nicklin

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Stay Here Next

This Iconic Manhattan Hotel Reopened With a New York–Themed Cocktail Menu—and an $80,000 Suite

The Four Seasons Hotel New York reopened in mid-November after four years of closure.

January 13, 2025 01:36 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

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History + Culture

7 Filming Locations From The Crown You Can Actually Visit

From the stand-ins for Windsor Castle to Balmoral, these are the places where many critical scenes were shot—and that fans of the hit Netflix show can visit IRL.

November 16, 2023 05:58 PM

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Devorah Lev-Tov

4 Days In

4 Days in Alberta: Dogsledding, Cave Tours, and Indigenous Campfire Stories

The Canadian province is a winter wonderland filled with memorable scenery and thrilling adventures.

November 20, 2025 10:21 AM

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Jennifer Malloy

Cruise

U.S. Cruising’s Return Favors the Vaccinated

As the mainstream cruise industry gets back to business, there’s a clear message being delivered. If you want to return to what one might call “normal good times,” get a vaccine.

July 8, 2021 05:49 PM

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Fran Golden

Where to Travel Next

Go Beyond the Beaches in Fort Myers

From soaring high above mangroves and barrier islands to joining intimate music recording sessions, the greater Fort Myers area may surprise you.

Sponsored by Fort Myers - Islands, Beaches and Neighborhoods

Tips + News

You Could Win 25 Years of Free Annual Trips From This Tour Operator

Exodus Travels is offering travelers the chance to receive one free trip every year for the next quarter century—and all you have to do is enter an online contest.

November 6, 2019 05:20 PM

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Sarah Buder

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