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Art + Culture

6 Bookstores Across the U.S. That Give Back

From raising up underserved communities to fighting book bans, these indie shops are on a mission.

April 8, 2024 03:09 PM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

Tucked away in the rolling hills of Valle De Guadalupe is the Banyon Tree Veya, a wellness focused luxury hotel. Valle de Guadalupe, is the heart of Mexico’s wine country, producing around 70% of the nation’s wine. In recent years, it’s also become a go-to spot for travelers looking to enjoy wine and eat Baja Med cuisine, a fusion of Mexican flavors with Mediterranean and Asian influences. / Bethany Mollenkof for Afar Magazine

Spring 2025

For Some of the World’s Most Exciting Wines, Travel to Mexico

Often called Mexico’s Napa Valley, Valle de Guadalupe is forging its own path thanks to a new generation of winemakers and chefs working toward a more sustainable—and delicious future.

May 8, 2025 09:59 AM

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Anya von Bremzen

The pool at JW Marriott Jeju Resort & Spa faces the blue horizon of the Korea Strait.

Stay Here Next

This New Resort in Asia Is Surrounded by Waterfalls, Volcanoes, and White-Sand Beaches

JW Marriott Jeju Resort & Spa is luring beach and nature lovers to South Korea’s largest island.

October 25, 2023 01:23 PM

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Chris Schalkx

Gulf State Pier, the longest pier in the Gulf of Mexico

U.S. Beaches

5 Ways Alabama’s Gulf Shores and Orange Beach Reward Nature Lovers

Home to one of the nation’s largest artificial reef systems and a maze of hiking trails, Gulf Shores and Orange Beach offer a dreamy outdoor escape.

Sponsored by Alabama’s Beaches

Cruise

U.S. Cruising Won’t Restart Until 2021

Cruise lines have extended their pause on sailings through the end of the year as they address the CDC’s new cruising guidelines.

November 4, 2020 05:13 PM

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Michelle Baran

A photo of a guest room at the Muir hotel in Halifax, with a tartan blanket designed exclusively for the hotel on the bed.

Stay Here Next

Stay Here Next: The Muir Hotel in Halifax, Nova Scotia

A new addition to the Halifax waterfront channels Nova Scotia’s maritime history—and future.

February 28, 2023 08:45 PM

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Aislyn Greene

Air Travel News

The Major U.S. Airlines Have All Ditched Their Change Fees—for Good

United, Delta, American, and Alaska have all eliminated their flight change fees in one of the more significant changes to the way airlines do business in recent history.

September 1, 2020 02:39 PM

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Michelle Baran

Art + Culture

Experiencing Colombia Through its Myths, Legends, and Folklore

From tales of gold to the music of the plains, delve into the storied traditions that make this South American country so fascinating.

Sponsored by The Marriott Bonvoy Boundless™ Card from Chase

The Future of Travel

Global Carbon Emissions Saw a Record Drop in 2020—Here’s How to Keep It That Way

Researchers say carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions, the leading cause of global warming, had the biggest yearly decline ever due to coronavirus-induced travel restrictions.

December 23, 2020 03:00 PM

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Sarah Buder

History + Culture

The Most Spirited Day of the Dead Celebrations in the United States

Outside of Mexico, some of the liveliest observances of Día de los Muertos take place in U.S. cities—and they’re totally free to attend.

October 9, 2023 12:07 PM

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Sarah Buder

Family Travel

A Reunion in Jamaica Brings Recalibration, Reconnection, and Lots of Rum Punch

A reunion on a quiet coat of Jamaica leads to reconnection and lots of rum punch.

February 22, 2023 05:54 PM

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Kristin Braswell

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

white sand beach of Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park in Florida next to turquoise water of Gulf of Mexico

U.S. Beaches

One of Florida’s Best Beach Stretches Isn’t Where You Think

On Florida’s Paradise Coast, beaches come in many forms: wild and remote, calm and family-friendly, or built for adventure. These seven are the best of the bunch.

April 14, 2026 12:23 PM

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Charlene Fang

Festivals + Events

A European-Style Flower Show Is Returning to NYC This June

From June 10 to 12, the L.E.A.F. Festival of Flowers is taking over Manhattan’s Meatpacking District again with colorful installations and a flower market.

May 31, 2022 05:13 PM

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Devorah Lev-Tov

Where to Travel Next

Warm Your Winter With These 11 Hot Cocktails From Around the World

Whether it’s a festive “feuerzangenbowle” in Germany or a hot buttered rum fit for a sailor on the Atlantic, raise a glass of one of these warming drinks and toast to cold weather.

January 22, 2021 01:12 PM

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Audrey Bruno

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