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Art + Culture

Exploring Amsterdam’s Cultural Diversity

From museums to markets, this stately city hums with the energy of immigrants.

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Guanacaste is a popular surf destination on Costa Rica's Pacific Coast, and Witch's Rock is one of the area's most famous spots.

Longreads

Joy and Wipeouts: A Widowed Mom Finds Healing on an 8-Foot Surfboard

A solo trip to a Costa Rica surf camp helps a single mother crest one of the most difficult waves of her life.

January 12, 2024 08:00 AM

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Fernanda Santos

Family Travel

Visiting Venice, Kids in Tow

You know this Italian city is magic. Here’s how to convince your kids of that, too.

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Cities We Love

Discover the Rich Culture and Hidden Gems of Marrakech

Marrakech isn’t the biggest city in Morocco, but it’s one of the most complex. Here’s how to see it like a local.

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Tips + News

This Nashville Hotel Lets You Be a Rock Star During Your Visit

As part of a partnership with Fender, Nashville’s Hutton Hotel offers free in-room instruments.

October 1, 2019 01:35 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

Food + Drink

9 Coffee Subscriptions and Boxes for Beans From Around the World

Treat yourself to one of these monthly or weekly craft coffee subscriptions. Bonus: They also make great gifts for loved ones in need of a pick-me-up.

June 4, 2020 05:08 PM

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Sarah Buder

Cities We Love

9 Unmistakable Ways Kansas City Culture Defines the New Midwest

Kansas City’s renowned music scene, independent restaurants, and innovative urban planning make it the vibrant “Heart of America” and an exhilarating travel destination.

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Hotels

The Best Hotels in Martinique for a Truly Local Stay

Experience Martinique’s beautiful setting and Creole culture at these unique accommodations.

March 30, 2022 07:35 PM

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Dana Givens

Islands

The Best Things to Do in Martinique

Beaches, hikes, botanical gardens, and historical sites will keep you entertained.

March 30, 2022 05:34 PM

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Rosalind Cummings-Yeates

AFAR Advisor

How to Fly in a Vintage WWII Aircraft in France

Plus, other insider tips from an expert travel advisor.

October 13, 2020 03:53 PM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

Glass cabin in New Zealand with Milky Way Galaxy overhead at night.

Hotels

The 11 Best Airbnbs for Stargazing Come With Glass Roofs, Telescopes, and More

These vacation rentals provide more than just dark skies—some even have private observatories.

July 28, 2023 04:12 PM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

A horse carriage going down a colorful neighborhood in South Carolina.

Cities We Love

The Essential Guide to Charleston’s Neighborhoods

We’ve decoded what’s where on the Charleston peninsula and beyond so you can navigate the quickly growing city with ease.

December 12, 2023 02:02 PM

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Ann Shields

Books

16 Books About the USA Every Traveler Should Read

These titles traverse the United States and uniquely capture a sense of place while exploring the country’s countless facets.

December 12, 2023 09:22 AM

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Shannon Reed

Tips + News

Our Favorite Travel Stories of 2019

These were the stories we were most excited to read—and share—this year.

December 18, 2019 12:44 PM

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Staff

Health + Wellness

Engaging the World Through Touch

If eyes are the windows to the soul, is touch a tether to our memories?

November 22, 2021 04:25 PM

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Aislyn Greene

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