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San Antonio, Texas cityscape at the Riverwalk.

Cities We Love

Phil Collins Loves This Texas City, and You Will Too

Deep in the historical city of San Antonio, new developments are brewing.

July 22, 2022 09:56 AM

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Tanvi Chheda

Beer, Wine, + Spirits

The New-Old Reason You Need to Go Wine Tasting on Long Island

Long Island’s wine country has grown up.

April 24, 2017 06:07 PM

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Jackie Bryant

man sleeping sitting upright on a couch with the support of a Pluto Pod travel pillow

AFAR Approved

The Best Travel Gear AFAR Editors Bought (and Loved) in 2023

Here’s how these holy grail travel products changed our lives this year.

December 28, 2023 06:57 AM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Road Trips

Hoxton Hotels Is Launching Glamping-Style Road Trips This Summer

The hotel brand’s “Camp Hox” experience now offers curated road trips with a kitted-out camper van using its properties in L.A., London, Paris, and Amsterdam as the start and end points.

May 6, 2021 03:56 PM

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Chadner Navarro

The pool at Grand Hotel Fasano sits by the shores of Lake Garda in Italy.

Stay Here Next

This Idyllic Italian Lake Is an Overlooked Alternative to Lake Como—Here’s Where to Stay

The neoclassical-style Grand Hotel Fasano on Italy’s Lake Garda offers a more laid-back alternative to flashy Lake Como.

May 14, 2025 12:21 PM

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Alia Akkam

Food + Drink

The Untapped Region Where Italy’s Oldest Culinary Traditions Live On

Forget Tuscany. You’ll find everything you want—natural wine, black truffles, and wide-open spaces—under the Umbrian sun.

September 18, 2018 07:25 PM

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Lindsey Tramuta

Everything You Need to Know About the Edinburgh Festival Fringe

Holiday Travel

9 Festivals to Plan Your Summer Travels Around

Give your summer travels a healthy dose of arts and culture with these spectacular events.

April 3, 2024 09:27 PM

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Chloe Arrojado

Drinking wine on the aircraft window seat

Travel Tips + Etiquette

Feeling Off While Flying? Here’s What Happens to Your Brain and Body at 35,000 Feet

Taste, tears, and tipsiness, oh my! These are the fascinating ways your body changes while at cruising altitude on flights.

April 23, 2025 01:24 PM

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Nathalie Alonso

Paris plus the Olympics? <i>Mais oui! </i>

Official Paris 2024 Olympic events packages are now live—they include guaranteed tickets to the Games, hotel accommodations, and curated tours and activities.

January 17, 2023 07:54 PM

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Michelle Baran

The facade of Orient Express La Minerva in Rome faces the famous elephant obelisk in Piazza della Minerva

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The World’s First Orient Express Hotel Has Opened in Rome—Only Steps From the Pantheon

Set inside a 17th-century noble residence in Rome, Orient Express La Minerva is the first hotel from the heritage luxury train brand.

April 11, 2025 05:09 PM

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Laura Itzkowitz

Food + Drink

A Quest to Cook Like My Grandma Led Me to an Italy Most Travelers Miss

On the toe of the Italian peninsula, a second-generation Italian American finds striking landscapes, underappreciated cuisine, and warm hearts.

November 28, 2018 04:40 PM

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Freda Moon

A child walking between sequoia trees in a national Park

National Parks

Sequoias Versus Redwoods: What’s the Difference and How to Compare the California National Parks

Should you visit the tallest or the biggest trees in the world?

October 28, 2025 03:35 PM

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Suzie Dundas

The Villa at Camden Harbour Inn features light filled living spaces with large sofas.

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This Dreamy New Farmhouse Villa in Maine Is Your Next Group Getaway

On the heels of a recent renovation, this historic Relais & Châteaux hotel added a farmhouse villa that’s perfect for groups of friends and families.

September 30, 2023 06:00 AM

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Joe Diaz

International Beaches

This Stretch of Mexican Coast Has Gorgeous Beaches That Rival Tulum’s—But Without the Crowds

Skip the chaos of Mexico’s overcrowded spots and head to this beautiful area.

March 13, 2025 03:13 PM

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Chris Dong

A wooden chalet surrounded by snow and evergreen trees with a snow-covered peak in the distance and bright blue skies

Hotels

8 of the Coziest Winter Cabins on Airbnb, According to Guests

It’s easy to see why these ski chalets and mountain cabins are among the highest rated on Airbnb.

November 17, 2023 11:59 AM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

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