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Two skiers walking up a snow-covered slope.

Outdoor Adventure

7 Lesser-Known Ski Destinations to Avoid the Lift Lines

Add a new destination to the exhilaration of skiing.

January 31, 2024 03:58 PM

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Dan Koday

Art + Culture

Remember the Alamo—but Don’t Sleep on These Underrated Things to Do in San Antonio

There’s way more to San Antonio than the Alamo—here’s how to experience the city like a local.

June 16, 2023 04:55 PM

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Mae Hamilton

Standup paddleboarding is one of many beach activities to enjoy in Corpus Christi.

Where to Travel Next

5 Ways Corpus Christi Takes Your Beach Vacation to the Next Level

From off-roading in a jeep and windsurfing to fishing in a floating cabin and beach picnics in style, this Gulf Coast destination’s seaside delights will exceed your expectations.

Sponsored by Visit Corpus Christi

A picture of lu rou fan, or Taiwanese braised pork rice.

Food + Drink

Where One of SoCal’s Top Chefs Goes to Eat in His Off-Hours

Chef Jonathan Yao is the founder of the Michelin-starred restaurant Kato. Here’s where he goes for the best Taiwanese food in L.A.'s San Gabriel Valley.

May 23, 2023 08:39 PM

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Mae Hamilton

A lone traveler gazes out over the breathtaking Quilotoa Crater Lake in Ecuador. The vibrant turquoise waters of the lake contrast against the rugged, mountainous landscape, creating a serene.

Hiking + Cycling

This 200-Mile Trek Passes 7 Volcanoes, Hot Springs, and a Legendary Lost Treasure

The Avenue of the Volcanoes in Ecuador takes hikers from ancient village to ancient village.

December 18, 2025 10:07 AM

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Colleen Kelly

A Hotel Has Opened at Versailles—and It’s Everything You Could Hope For

Hotels

There’s a Luxury Hotel on the Grounds of Versailles—and There Are Still Rooms Available During the Olympics

Live out your Marie Antoinette dreams with an overnight stay in the ornate 17th-century palace.

April 25, 2024 03:05 PM

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Michelle Baran

A guest room at Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab in Dubai with a view of its sister property, Burj Al Arab

Stay Here Next

Dubai Adds Another Eye-Popping Hotel to Its Skyline, and It’s a Superyacht-Inspired Beach Retreat

With dazzling views, sophisticated restaurants, and warm service, the beachside Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab brings calm luxury to a city that does everything big.

May 15, 2025 03:55 PM

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Nicola Chilton

View of historial architecture in Piedmont, Italy.

Outdoor Adventure

A Must-Do Truffle Hunting Experience in Piedmont

This Italy bike tour blends scenic routes with hands-on truffle hunting led by local guides.

Sponsored by The Nordics

Clockwise from top left: Drinks and food at Six Senses Zighy Bay in Oman (1st and 3rd); Alesund, Norway; Abu Dhabi, UAE, The Aquarium near Margaret River in Western Australia; street scene in Istanbul, Turkiye; Antwerp, Belgium; Koks Restaurant in Greenland

Where to Travel Next

We Took Hundreds of Trips This Year and These Are the Places We Would Go Back to in a Heartbeat

Afar’s team roamed wide in 2024. These were our favorite spots from a year of exploring.

December 13, 2024 01:33 PM

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Tim Chester

Where to Travel Next

10 Best Places To Go in England—And Where to Stay

Stone circles, buzzing cities, and the castle from Bridgerton all feature in our list of favorite spots.

April 26, 2023 02:39 PM

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Lottie Gross

Books

Airbnb Lists a House Fit for Winnie-the-Pooh in the Original Hundred Acre Wood

No Heffalumps or Woozles allowed.

September 14, 2021 05:15 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Outdoor Adventure

5 Stunning Caves You Can Visit in the U.S.—No Spelunking Skills Required

Go beyond busy national parks at these show caves across the USA.

April 4, 2025 05:02 PM

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Pat Tompkins

History + Culture

Explore California’s Asian American History at These Key Sites

From San Francisco to San Diego, California offers several opportunities to learn more about Asian American history.

May 17, 2022 05:39 PM

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Heather Kathryn Ross

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