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Tools for the Well-Equipped Wine Tourist

Some people drink wine when they travel. Some people travel to drink wine. If you’re in either of these categories, we’ve gathered some must-haves for your next adventure.

January 4, 2018 01:29 PM

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David K. Gibson

A deluxe room at the Hôtel Brighton in Paris with a gilded portrait and a view of green space.

Hotels

The Best Time to Book a Hotel Room, According to Travel Experts

The early bird doesn’t always get the worm when it comes to booking a hotel room.

January 15, 2025 12:42 AM

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Deb Hopewell

Hotels We Love

These Are the Best New Hotels of 2024

AFAR’s picks for the 31 best new hotels in the world.

April 4, 2024 09:00 AM

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Jennifer Flowers

Tandem Bakery, Portland scenic, Norimoto Bakery

Restaurants + Cafés

Portland, Maine, Is America’s Best Bakery Town

From James Beard Award–winning sourdough to miso-scallion scones, Portland, Maine, is one of the country’s most exciting places to eat pastries and bread. Here’s where to go.

April 15, 2026 11:20 AM

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Regan Stephens

In Defense of Lugging a Cast-Iron Skillet Into the Wilderness

Camping

In Defense of Lugging a Cast-Iron Skillet Into the vWilderness

Most hard-core campers go minimal with their backcountry camping cuisine, but one food-obsessed group goes all out for a wild feast that is both ridiculous and sublime.

July 17, 2019 06:05 PM

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Lauren Sloss

Restaurants + Cafés

Outstanding in the Field’s Epic Outdoor Dinners Are Back

Be quick—this open-air dinner series sells out quickly.

May 20, 2021 06:59 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Top deck of an Oceania Cruises ship in port with the pool and ample white loungers in view

Ocean Cruises

Don’t Want to Cruise With Kids? Sail on These Adult-Focused Cruise Ships

From cruise lines with a minimum age requirement to itineraries that cater specifically to adults, on these cruises you won’t see many or any younger passengers.

January 30, 2026 04:50 PM

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Fran Golden

check-in employee attaches a luggage tag to suitcase of passenger - closeup of hands

Packing Tips + Gear

7 Smart Tips to Avoid Checked Baggage Fees Every Time You Fly

The costs of checking baggage keeps going up. Here’s how to minimize the damage to your wallet.

February 28, 2024 08:56 AM

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Bailey Berg

Other

The Essential Guide to Nova Scotia

Explore UNESCO World Heritage sites, untouched nature, and culinary trails lined with lobster in this coastal Canadian province.

February 19, 2020 10:32 AM

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Renee Suen

The Inn at Mattei’s Tavern and its surrounding gardens

Hotels

7 New and Reimagined Hotels and the California Regions They Call Home

Whether making their debut or unveiling renovations, these are some of the best accommodations to book for a Golden State getaway—and regional travel tips for each.

Sponsored by Visit California

Cities We Love

The Best Things to Do in Chicago Right Now

Never mind the weather, Chicago has a host of possibilities indoors and outside.

December 1, 2021 12:22 PM

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Elaine Glusac

A view of buildings in downtown San Francisco as seen from a highpoint on a brick walk.

4 Days In

4 Days in San Francisco: Floating Parks, Parrot Spotting, and a Revitalized Hippie Neighborhood

There’s never been a more exciting time to dig into the drama of this storied city.

November 5, 2025 03:10 PM

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Erin Feher

Camping

Explore the Wildest Parts of Chile With This Pop-Up Glamping Experience

Outpost adventure camps make Chile’s backcountry a lot more accessible—and a lot ritzier.

January 30, 2020 08:43 PM

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Zoe Baillargeon

Hotel News + Openings

For a Nature-Filled Pacific Northwest Retreat, Head to These New Glamping Resorts

The wild beauty of Washington state and Canada’s British Columbia is luring in a fresh crop of outdoor-focused accommodations—from tented camps to Japanese onsen-inspired forest cabins.

November 18, 2024 06:37 PM

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Bailey Berg

A ship anchored in the bay of a mountainous island in Indonesia

Cruise

This Remote Archipelago Has Become a Secret Hot Spot for Dreamy Island Cruises

It’s the perfect way to fully get off the grid.

November 8, 2024 12:21 PM

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Chris Dong

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