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Milwaukee, WI USA - June 01, 2022: The Milwaukee Public Market and downtown area bustle with activity; vehicles and pedestrians.

Food + Drink

This Midwestern City Is Known for Butter Burgers, Bratwurst, and Custard—Here Are the Essential Meals to Try

Beyond cheese curds and Miller Lite, take a bite or three of these Milwaukee classics.

June 25, 2025 02:44 PM

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Elaine Glusac

Health + Wellness

A First-Timer’s Guide to Marijuana Tourism in Los Angeles

With its curated dispensaries and design-forward social consumption lounges, L.A. is the perfect place to give cannabis a try.

January 6, 2020 01:04 PM

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Nicole Antonio

AFAR Advisor

Are Flexible Hotel Check-In Times the Way of the Future?

The Peninsula Hotels group is experimenting with “Peninsula Time” to break out of the morning check-in mold.

February 5, 2021 09:06 AM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

View of the Amaterasu Railway cars on Japan's highest bridge with mountains in the background.

Destination Spotlight

Seek Nature, Onsen, and Food Culture on This Less-Visited Japanese Island

Sip shochu made from local sweet potatoes, eat sashimi from Kinkowan Bay, hike forest trails, and relax in mineral-rich baths in Kyushu.

Sponsored by Tokyo Convention & Visitors Bureau

A room in the Populus Seattle with a king-sized bed, brick walls, wood beams, windows and a floral painting above the bed

Hotel News + Openings

2 of Our Favorite Hotel Brands Just Debuted in This Pacific Northwest City

Both properties stand out for their design-forward approach to sustainability, making them an appealing choice for travelers who appreciate lower-impact luxury.

May 27, 2025 04:00 PM

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Bailey Berg

Winter Sports

Work Hard, Play Hard: These Mountain Towns Are Havens for Digital Nomads

Alpine destinations around the world are upping their coworking infrastructure, allowing more mountain-loving professionals to mix business with pleasure.

December 14, 2018 06:06 PM

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Julia Eskins

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

COVID + Travel

Portugal Reopens to U.S. Visitors

As of June 15, anyone from the United States can travel to Portugal if they provide proof of a negative COVID-19 PCR or antigen test.

June 15, 2021 03:37 PM

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Michelle Baran

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

A young girl's reflection show in the sideview mirror of a car near Maraya concert hall.

Travel Tips + Etiquette

What to Know Before Visiting Saudi Arabia

Now that the kingdom is welcoming international travelers, here’s everything you need to know before planning a trip to Saudi Arabia.

January 18, 2023 11:30 AM

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Sarah Khan

Packing Tips + Gear

This Water-Repellent Hoodie, Developed in Japan, Is Coveted by My Entire Family

With windproof technology and water-repellent features, the Champion Reverse Weave StormShell gives new meaning to high-performance sweats.

October 29, 2020 12:23 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

Where to Travel Next

52 Places to Travel in the U.S. This Year

A coast-to-coast guide to the coolest experiences happening in all 50 states (plus Puerto Rico and Washington, D.C.) right now

July 14, 2025 08:10 AM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

Aman New York recently launched its first monk-led meditation retreat.

Hotels

What Your Wellness Vacation Will Look Like in 2023

AFAR dives deep into the world of hotels and wellness—one of the fastest-growing trends in travel—and reveals what your self-care getaway could look like in 2023.

January 31, 2023 04:35 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

Restaurants + Cafés

Move Over, Mendoza: Cafayate Is One of Argentina’s Most Incredible Wine Towns

In the Salta region, the remote, high-altitude town of Cafayate brings together colonial charm, fine wines, and a mountainous setting.

September 24, 2019 02:45 PM

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Ari Bendersky

A woman laying in a super bloom of golden California poppies in Antelope Valley

What’s New In...

What’s New in California’s Most Iconic Destinations

From Michelin-starred dining to stylish spas and beyond, here are some of the best new attractions throughout beloved areas of the Golden State.

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