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The Alpina Gstaad is located a short walk from the center of town.

Stay Here Next: The Alpina Gstaad in Switzerland

With a sexy new Japanese whisky bar and an extended summer season, the Alpina Gstaad remains a standard bearer in the Swiss Alps for design lovers and après aficionados.

February 28, 2023 08:23 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

View from the car at summer of road trip car at Westfjords in Iceland

Destination Spotlight

5 Underrated Things to Do in Iceland

These ideas will help you tap into your Viking spirit.

February 27, 2023 09:42 AM

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Ali Wunderman

The writer looking at reliefs among the gargantuan columns of the Temple of Edfu situated along the Nile.

Cruise

“Traveling Like a Celebrity” on the Nile—How to Get Exclusive Access to Egypt’s Ancient Sites Without Crowds

Luxury tour operator Abercrombie & Kent has decades of experience bringing travelers to Egypt and offers one of the most private ways to sail the Nile River—on the six-cabin Sanctuary Zein Nile Chateau.

December 6, 2024 05:24 PM

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Jeri Clausing

Events

Share Your Voice: Join AFAR for a Summit Celebrating Puerto Rico

Calling all content creators in Puerto Rico! Pitch your idea for a chance to be a part of the inaugural United Voices by AFAR program—and tell meaningful stories about all that your Island has to offer.

Here’s everything you need to know about the app that gets you through U.S. immigration and customs faster.

March 25, 2026 02:21 PM

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Ramsey Qubein

People swimming in blue water surrounded by limestone

Where to Travel Next

What to Know About Cenotes and Where to Find Them

The history—and controversy—surrounding one of Mexico’s most popular landforms.

July 31, 2023 09:07 AM

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Chloe Arrojado

Hiking + Cycling

Why Do People Climb Mount Everest? These Riveting Stories Explain the Fascination

These 6 essential reads explore the reasons behind summiting the world’s highest mountain.

May 28, 2019 07:52 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

The Future of Travel

You Can Now Book a Ticket to Outer Space

Are you ready to make a spaceflight reservation?

February 16, 2022 10:14 AM

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Laura Dannen Redman

Food + Drink

Mezcal vs. Tequila: Everything You Need to Know

We dive into the differences between the spirits, including how they’re made—and the brands you should be buying.

March 26, 2020 09:48 AM

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Tyler Moss

Air Travel News

Vaccinated Travelers Can Win One Year of Free Flights With United

Five people will win the grand prize (which is for any cabin class) and 30 will win a round-trip flight for two in any cabin class anywhere in the world United flies.

May 24, 2021 04:23 PM

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Michelle Baran

a big blue sky with white clouds over a landscape of green prairie grass and a river at Valles Caldera National Preserve New Mexico

National Parks

Fall Travel Idea: The Southwestern City That’s a Gateway to Three National Parks

Get nature, art, history—and three national park sites—in one easy weekend getaway.

August 16, 2024 09:25 AM

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Billie Cohen

Food + Drink

9 Coffee Subscriptions and Boxes for Beans From Around the World

Treat yourself to one of these monthly or weekly craft coffee subscriptions. Bonus: They also make great gifts for loved ones in need of a pick-me-up.

June 4, 2020 05:08 PM

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Sarah Buder

Food + Drink

Sipping Jamaican Rum With Master Blender Joy Spence

At Appleton Estate, Spence dispels stereotypes—one barrel at a time—as the rum world’s first female master blender.

October 29, 2021 03:45 PM

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Kristin Braswell

Rows of green, leafy vineyard under the sun

Beer, Wine, + Spirits

6 Lesser-Known Spanish Wine Regions You Need to Visit Right Now

Visit these underrated places in Spain, and taste incredible wine along the way.

July 4, 2024 02:39 PM

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Ari Bendersky

Solo Travel

The “Guardians” Helping Keep Women Travelers Safe

Through crowdsourcing, the SafeUp app is helping solo travelers feel more comfortable all over the world.

January 6, 2022 02:33 PM

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Flora Tsapovsky

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