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Longreads

10 Minutes from the Taj Mahal, a Must-Visit Café With a Mission

The world’s first café staffed by acid attack survivors, Sheroes Hangout opened in 2015 in Agra and has since expanded to two other locations.

May 6, 2025 11:16 AM

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Iona Brannon

The Linn Cove Viaduct, at mile marker 304.4, was one of the most ambitious and technically challenging segments of the Blue Ridge Parkway.

Road Trips

8 Road Trips Through Iconic U.S. National Parks

Short coastal stretches, long drives through the desert, and gorgeous natural scenery for hundreds of miles

June 11, 2025 02:43 AM

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Chloe Arrojado

Food + Drink

Sipping Kentucky Bourbon With Master Distiller Marianne Eaves

As the first woman named master distiller, Marianne Eaves has “big ideas” about the next life of bourbon.

October 29, 2021 03:44 PM

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Kara Newman

How to Avoid Getting Sick on an Airplane

Air Travel News

Everything You Need to Know to Avoid Getting Sick on an Airplane

Nine expert tips for avoiding the grossest parts of air travel.

October 19, 2023 11:52 AM

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Nile Cappello

Socotra, Yemen - January 19, 2025: Discovering Socotra Islands breathtaking landscapes and coastlines on an adventure

Longreads

Can the “Galápagos of the Arabian Sea” Survive Its Popularity?

The UNESCO-listed island of Socotra faces an onslaught of sustainability challenges, from climate change to an Instagram-fueled tourism surge.

January 29, 2026 11:10 AM

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Rachel Nuwer

Outdoor Adventure

The 7 Best Things to Do in Curaçao, According to Island Locals

Street festivals, hiking, authentic food markets, and the best spots for snorkeling—plus where to stay

Sponsored by Curaçao Tourist Board

Cruise

How to Book a Last-Minute Cruise

Whether you’re looking for a good deal or hoping for a quick getaway, here are the best ways to secure a cruise at the 11th hour.

August 9, 2023 03:22 PM

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Gene Sloan

The Shore House Pool at sunset at the Hotel del Coronado in California

Hotels

12 Hotels Opening This Year Worth Planning an Entire Trip Around

Afar’s resident hotel expert uncovers 12 of the most alluring new and renovated hotels of 2025, from California to Indonesia.

February 14, 2025 12:54 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

Outdoor Adventure

One Year After Australian Wildfires, “Birdsong Is Deafening” and Flora Flourishes on Kangaroo Island

Following the historic wildfires that ravaged millions of acres of Australian bushland in 2020, Kangaroo Island’s renewal is the hopeful story we all need right now.

January 14, 2021 06:32 PM

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Laura Dannen Redman

The view from the Ritz-Carlton Suite at the Ritz-Carlton, Istanbul.

Loyalty + Rewards

Marriott Launches 2 New Credit Cards

Plus, the Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant™ American Express® Card gets a major upgrade—and heftier annual fee.

September 27, 2022 02:56 PM

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Paul Rubio

Restaurants + Cafés

This State Now Has More Michelin Starred-Restaurants Than Any Other in the U.S.

Michelin’s first statewide guide awarded 34 California restaurants with new stars this week, bringing the Golden State’s total to 90.

June 4, 2019 06:03 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

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Hotels

9 Airbnbs With Breathtaking Views

From the Swiss Alps to the Brazilian rain forest, these Airbnbs are worth booking just for the views.

September 25, 2023 01:55 PM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

Loyalty + Rewards

Score Elite Status Automatically at Top Hotels With These Credit Cards

You can fast-track your way to elite status at Hilton, Kimpton, and Marriott hotels (and more) simply by being a cardmember.

January 27, 2022 05:05 PM

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Paul Rubio

Epic Trips

Meandering through Maritime Canada by Rail

Encounter gorgeous views and friendly locals on a train ride across Eastern Canada.

Sponsored by The Marriott Bonvoy Boundless Card from Chase

Travel for Good

How Vegas Is Embracing Sustainability—for Real

Huge solar arrays, electric transportation, and recycled masks are all playing a part.

July 12, 2021 04:03 PM

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Matt Villano

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