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Colima: The Overlooked Mexican Region We Almost Don’t Want to Tell You About

In compact Colima you can drive from cities to volcanoes to surf breaks in under an hour. But this quiet region won’t stay secret for much longer.

December 17, 2018 08:23 PM

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Will McGough

Food + Drink

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Epic Trips

How One Cool Company Is Leading the Democratization of Heli-Skiing

This exotic adventure sport—where a helicopter takes skiers to summits no lift can reach—is becoming more accessible, thanks to an innovative tour outfit called Heli.

December 14, 2017 05:25 PM

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David K. Gibson

Weekend Getaways

10 Small Towns in the U.S. to Visit This Winter

Bigger isn’t always better when it’s time to get away. Case in point: These smaller, off-the-radar enclaves across the United States are well worth the wander come wintertime.

December 3, 2019 05:31 PM

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Ashlea Halpern

Cities We Love

The Influencer: Justin Devillier, Chef

Where to go in New Orleans, according to James Beard Award–winning chef Justin Devillier.

February 22, 2019 03:27 PM

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Andrew Parks

Where to Go in Summer

Why You Should Visit Arizona During Its Hellish Summer Heat

Five reasons why it’s still worth taking a trip during the hottest part of the year.

July 17, 2018 12:05 PM

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Sara Button

Cities We Love

How a Historic Southern City Became a Global Capital of Style

Designer, writer, and avid traveler Sara Ruffin Costello shares insight on New Orleans’s transformation into a worldwide design destination.

September 6, 2017 02:25 PM

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Sarah Buder

Other

The Mountain Kingdom: 10 Amazing Sights in Kathmandu and Bhutan

AFAR Ambassador Ryan Cordwell reflects on an unforgettable trip with the USTOA

December 6, 2018 03:07 PM

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Ryan Neal Cordwell

Food + Drink

Waterworld

America’s first water sommelier believes that the more we think about what we drink, the more we will care about the planet. But first, he has to get people to take him seriously.

October 28, 2020 11:13 AM

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Katherine LaGrave

Art + Culture

An Inside Look at the Real Oaxaca

A photographer shares his vision of central Mexico’s captivating colonial city.

February 14, 2017 11:39 AM

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Sarah Purkrabek

River Cruises

7 Great European River Cruises to Book Right Now

With an overwhelming number of European river cruise adventures to choose from, we’ve narrowed it down to 7 of the region’s most popular and picturesque rivers.

May 24, 2019 04:44 PM

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Elissa Garay

Air Travel News

United Now Offers Direct Flights from San Francisco to Chengdu, China

Chengdu marries the ancient and modern with a surprisingly laid-back vibe—and it’s easier to get there than ever before.

October 14, 2015 05:57 PM

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Georgia Freedman

Hotels

The Best New Hotels in the World: The 2020 Stay List

These new hotels also build genuine connections between their guests and their local communities.

April 8, 2020 11:45 AM

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Jennifer Flowers

Water Sports

7 Islands That Will Make You Want to Buy a Sailboat

Sailing isn’t just another way to get around—it grants you access to places, communities, and experiences that other travelers often miss.

March 9, 2018 01:25 PM

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Matt Jancer

History + Culture

This Polynesian Canoe Sails Around the World Using Only the Stars

They’re unplugging from technology and plugging into this cultural heritage.

June 15, 2017 05:02 PM

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Allison Montroy

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