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8 Restaurants Defining Tucson’s Award-Winning Food Scene

Where to taste Indigenous flavors, local ingredients, and modern Southwest cuisine in the U.S.'s first UNESCO City of Gastronomy.

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Outdoor Adventure

A Road Trip Through Jordan’s Most Fascinating Sites

Take a road trip through Jordan’s ancient sites and daily life with this route from Amman to the lowest point on Earth.

May 26, 2022 04:12 PM

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Kristin Braswell

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

Stay Here Next

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

Tips + News

Vintage VW Vans Are Getting an All-Electric Upgrade

Seattle-based van repair and rental shop Peace Vans is electrifying classic VWs, while maintaining their retro souls.

February 28, 2020 07:29 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Health + Wellness

How an Infectious Disease Doctor Protects Against Germs While Traveling

When it comes to traveling during COVID, what should we know about washing our hands and disinfecting surfaces? An expert weighs in.

September 29, 2020 12:54 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

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 bright blue building with yellow details at Jardin Majorelle, a botanic garden in Marrakech, Morocco, filled with various cacti and palm trees

Air Travel News

3 African Countries Are Getting New Direct Flights This Year, and We’re Already Planning Our Adventures There

Delta and United have unveiled new flights to West and northern Africa. These are the new routes—and we’ve shared what to do and where to stay when you get there.

March 11, 2025 07:40 PM

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Bailey Berg

Visitors stand at the top of a mountain overlooking stunning fjords, islands, and a quaint village in the Lofoten archipelago. Couple hiking the Reinebringen mountain Lofoten Norway

Hiking + Cycling

21 Beautiful Hikes Around the World You Should Do in Your Lifetime

Some of these hikes are well known, some underrated. All are Afar tested and approved, bringing you closer to the Earth.

May 19, 2026 05:23 PM

NYC’s New Observation Deck Is Delightfully Disorienting

Opening October 21, Summit One Vanderbilt is full of multi-sensory experiences.

October 19, 2021 04:03 PM

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Devorah Lev-Tov

Hotels

The 10 Best Hotels in Cape Town

These 10 superb retreats—many of them new or renovated—allow you to truly live like a local.

August 12, 2022 01:14 PM

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Mary Holland

A guest room at the Hoxton Edinburgh with slate-blue walls, a large bed with a bright red fabric Art Deco-style headboard, wood floors, various lamps and sconces, and a full-length mirror on the wall

Loyalty + Rewards

If You Like Staying in Independent, Boutique Hotels but Dig Loyalty Perks, Too—We Have a Solution for You

These lesser-known rewards programs and memberships allow you to accumulate points on stays and get discounts and benefits at smaller, more independent hotels and resorts.

January 8, 2026 07:21 PM

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Katherine Fan

Where to Travel Next

6 Reasons Why You Should Charter a Yacht in Croatia For Your Next Family Trip

Enjoy fewer crowds and go off the beaten path with one of Ker & Downey’s private yachts.

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