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Find a Quiet Summer Hideaway in Carbondale, Colorado

This Colorado charmer packs in plenty of appeal—restaurants, galleries, museums, hot springs, and spas—all with lodging priced at a fraction of the cost of an Aspen-based vacation.

July 7, 2020 07:13 PM

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Ashlea Halpern

Hotels

6 Ways Hotels Around the World Are Working to Become More Sustainable

Lodgings are shrinking their footprints and benefiting their communities. Here’s what they’re doing to make it happen.

May 10, 2019 04:04 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

Winter Sports

Bjarke Ingels Group’s Power Plant Topped With a Ski Slope Is Now Open

In a country with no mountains, Copenhagen turned its eco-friendly CopenHill power plant into a ski slope for the masses.

October 8, 2019 12:50 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Art + Architecture

How to Explore Houston’s Booming Art Scene

Ongoing growth and affordability are attracting a whole new crop of young creatives to this dynamic Texan city. Here are 9 ways to enjoy their work.

March 15, 2019 08:37 PM

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Lindsay Lambert

AFAR Advisor

These River Cruises Can Be Highly Personalized

AmaWaterways caters to many different interests and demographics to ensure that every guest experience feels special.

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Air Travel News

Can America’s Airports Come Back Better?

For some U.S. airports, the pandemic pause presented an opportunity to innovate and become models for the future of air travel.

July 28, 2021 07:40 PM

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Barbara Peterson

Beer, Wine, + Spirits

What It’s Like to Go Winetasting at Robert Mondavi Winery

AFAR got an inside look at the Napa Valley winery, which was recently named the best vineyard in North America.

August 16, 2019 02:30 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Cities We Love

Why Tulsa, Oklahoma, Should Be on Your Must-Visit List

For travelers looking to understand what it means to see “America,” perhaps there’s no better city than one like Tulsa, which is looking forward while reckoning with the legacy of its past.

April 9, 2021 03:08 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

Health + Wellness

Luang Prabang Is the Wellness Destination You Need Now

Despite a new wave of hotels and health-minded experiences, there’s nothing gimmicky about this feel-good city in Southeast Asia—mindfulness is just a way of life here.

January 25, 2019 07:51 PM

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Kathryn Romeyn

COVID + Travel

Spain Has Reopened to U.S. Travelers—Here’s Everything You Need to Know

A writer based in Barcelona describes the current situation in Spain and what travelers who want to go should know.

July 12, 2021 07:27 PM

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Jennifer Ceaser

Hotels

Think Inside the Box: The Coolest Revamped Shipping Container Hotels

These eco-chic hotels, hostels, and pop-ups mix modern design, tiny house living, and a sustainable ethos.

November 20, 2018 07:38 PM

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Mandy Ellis

After boarding the Viking Longship, you have the afternoon to get acquainted with Amsterdam before setting out on your Grand European Tour. You might take a leisurely bike ride along picturesque canals lined with gabled mansions; admire the country’s homegrown talent at the Van Gogh Museum and Rijksmuseum; or see what’s in bloom at the Bloemenmarkt.

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July 22, 2024 02:20 PM

Hotels

The Best Puerto Rico Hotels and Resorts for a Relaxing Getaway

When you’re ready to travel, these lodgings offer a quintessential island escape.

March 30, 2021 06:38 PM

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Natalie Beauregard

The Essential Guide to the Baltic States

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The Essential Travel Guide to the Baltic States

Here’s what you need to know about traveling to Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania—and why you should be bound for the Baltics on your next trip.

August 26, 2019 11:16 AM

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John Newton

Hotels

Best BVI Hotels and Resorts for a Truly Local Stay

Known for their friendly service, locally inspired decor, sustainable measures, and more, these 10 properties will get you closer to the real BVI.

June 1, 2021 05:21 PM

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Lori A. May

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