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The Gear You Need to Make Barista-Level Coffee While Camping

How to make the best camp coffee? So glad you asked.

May 26, 2021 09:47 AM

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Svati Kirsten Narula

History + Culture

This Ancient French City Has More Intact Roman Ruins Than Anywhere Outside Italy

Nîmes is a sultry city of lived-in historical monuments and avant-garde architecture. Here’s a quick guide to exploring the “French Rome.”

April 15, 2026 09:28 AM

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Alexander Lobrano

Are you staring overpriced airfares right in the nose?

Air Travel News

This Is Why Your Flights Are So Expensive Right Now

Air industry experts fill us in on the factors contributing to sky-high airfares and how to still find a good flight deal.

April 14, 2023 07:26 PM

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Barbara Peterson

Disney

Splash Mountain Is Getting a Much-Needed Makeover—Here’s Why It Matters

My favorite princesses have never had a ride—or a castle—and I’m glad that’s starting to change.

June 25, 2020 08:09 PM

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Nicole Antonio

Destination Spotlight

The Best Things to Do in St. Petersburg–Clearwater

From beaches and breweries to museums and markets, there’s an endless supply of things to see in this sunny region.

August 4, 2020 08:34 PM

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Terry Ward

A concrete building with an elaborate steel tornado-shaped staircase stretching above it

Where to Travel Next

Europe’s Most Exciting New Museum Is an Innovative, Architecturally Thrilling Ode to Human Migration

Opened in May, the Fenix museum brings interactive installations and a showstopping, tornado-like rooftop structure to Rotterdam’s historic port district.

October 20, 2025 11:43 AM

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Blane Bachelor

Gaudalajara Jalisco, Mexico Feb 23 2024 Historic center with water flowing from the fountain and the Hospicio Cabañas in the background, as tourists enjoy the sunny day of holiday

4 Days In

Spend a Long Weekend in This City for Gothic Catacombs, Mexican Ballet, and the Best Emerging Food in Mexico

As a host city of the World Cup, Guadalajara is ready to fiesta this summer.

April 14, 2026 04:16 PM

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Daniela Castillo Gómez

The Bushnells live in Granada, Nicaragua; they retired to the Central American country in 2006.

Travel Tips + Etiquette

We Retired in Nicaragua 18 Years Ago. Here Are the Pros—and Cons—of Retiring Abroad

A married couple sought an early retirement overseas 18 years ago. In an interview, they share why they chose Nicaragua and what their next adventure is.

May 22, 2024 05:05 PM

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Andrew Parks

Cities We Love

A Local’s Guide to the New Hotels, Restaurants, and Cultural Events in San Francisco

Get a peek at what’s new in San Francisco, from increasingly diverse restaurants to a slew of free entertainment.

May 24, 2024 07:50 AM

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Chelsea Davis

Hotels

10 New, Incredible Luxury Hotels Opening Around the World This Spring

AFAR’s resident hotel expert shares the spring hotel openings that are worth a special trip this year.

February 29, 2024 03:11 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

Over-the-top water features will abound on the new <i>Icon of the Seas</i>, including the largest waterpark at sea and no fewer than seven pools.

Cruise News

Is Cruising Officially Back? A New, 7,600-Passenger Ship Says It Is

When “Icon of the Seas”—which will be the world’s largest cruise ship when it launches in 2024—opened for reservations, Royal Caribbean had its single largest booking day in its 53-year history.

October 28, 2022 06:12 PM

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Fran Golden

Air Travel News

These Two Cities Are Among Europe’s Most Exciting for 2026—and JetBlue Just Added New Flights There

The carrier has been gradually expanding its international flight roster in recent years, and will offer service to seven destinations across the pond in 2026.

December 15, 2025 05:29 PM

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Bailey Berg

Town covered in snow and framed by trees

Winter Sports

8 Best Ski Resorts in Europe to Visit This Winter

Every skier deserves at least one trip to Europe.

October 30, 2023 03:37 PM

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Cindy Hirschfeld

The natural limestone arch, Wied il-Mielaħ

Epic Trips

Where to Stay, Eat, and Swim in Gozo

Use this local’s guide for hotels, restaurants, and more to plan a trip to Gozo, one of Malta’s sister islands, known for its authenticity.

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