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Natural Wonders

How to Watch the Orionids and Draconids Meteor Showers in October 2021

Grab a blanket, head outdoors, and look up.

September 1, 2021 10:28 AM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Elderly woman relaxing in rooftop swimming pool with Wheelchair and city skyline view and wheelchair, dubai, united arab emirates

Accessible Travel

What Hotels Get Wrong (and Right) About Accessible Design, From Disabled Travelers

Hotels, listen up: ADA compliance alone often falls short—this is how you should be designing for real guests.

December 18, 2025 04:39 PM

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Kelly Dawson

Where to Travel Next

How to Make the Most of a South Florida Vacation This Winter

From the Palm Beaches and Fort Lauderdale south to Miami and the Florida Keys, we have you covered.

January 25, 2022 05:42 PM

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Terry Ward

Restaurants + Cafés

This Country Has the Highest Concentration of Michelin Stars. Here’s Where to Eat

Delve into Monaco’s restaurant scene, where incredible culinary talent abounds.

Sponsored by Visit Monaco

Stay Here Next

Attention, New Yorkers: Your Next Catskills Weekend Getaway Is Here

This Scandinavian-inspired retreat in a quiet corner of the central Catskills exudes calm.

April 21, 2023 11:03 AM

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Katherine LaGrave

Spring 2022

Birding Around the World: A Beginner’s Guide

All around the world, bird tours and trips are taking flight. Inside, your go-to guide on how to bird, where to bird, and what gear to buy.

May 3, 2022 08:25 PM

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Svati Kirsten Narula

Chai from UK restaurant group Dishoom comes in a lovely tin that can hide all kinds of odds and ends once it's empty.

Packing Tips + Gear

The Best Gifts to Bring Home From Your Travels

For unique gifts, consider shopping for the holidays during your trips throughout the year.

November 4, 2025 06:37 AM

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Sophie Friedman

6 Lantern Festivals That’ll Brighten Your Life

Art + Culture

8 Truly Brilliant Global Lantern Festivals Worth Traveling for—from Chiang Mai to Nagasaki

These luminous events, from Chiang Mai to O‘ahu, are rooted in ancient cultural traditions.

October 20, 2025 06:13 PM

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Bailey Berg

OAK PARK, ILLINOIS - JUNE 15, 2016: Altar of the Unity Temple designed by Frank Lloyd Wright on June 15, 2016 in Oak Park, Illinois

Art + Architecture

7 Midwestern Towns for Modern Architecture Lovers

To experience some of America’s most exciting building designs, head to the heartland.

March 25, 2024 02:17 PM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

Where to Travel Next

How to Vacation Like a Local in Los Angeles

The voice behind Love & Loathing LA and founder of Best Coast Beverages, Caroline Juen shares her favorite spots in the city.

Sponsored by Discover Los Angeles

The pool at the Lana,Dorchester Collection, in Dubai features skyline fews and white daybeds shaded by umbrellas.

Stay Here Next

This New Luxury Hotel Is Proof That Dubai Can Be Understated

Amid the flashy hospitality of Dubai, the Lana, a Dorchester Collection hotel, adds a dose of understated luxury to the hospitality scene.

March 19, 2024 11:50 AM

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Nicola Chilton

Tucked away in the rolling hills of Valle De Guadalupe is the Banyon Tree Veya, a wellness focused luxury hotel. Valle de Guadalupe, is the heart of Mexico’s wine country, producing around 70% of the nation’s wine. In recent years, it’s also become a go-to spot for travelers looking to enjoy wine and eat Baja Med cuisine, a fusion of Mexican flavors with Mediterranean and Asian influences. / Bethany Mollenkof for Afar Magazine

Spring 2025

For Some of the World’s Most Exciting Wines, Travel to Mexico

Often called Mexico’s Napa Valley, Valle de Guadalupe is forging its own path thanks to a new generation of winemakers and chefs working toward a more sustainable—and delicious future.

May 8, 2025 09:59 AM

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Anya von Bremzen

Summer 2025

How a Failed Fishing Trip Changed My Appreciation for Family Traditions

At Oregon’s Timothy Lake, three generations of anglers carry on a family tradition.

August 7, 2025 03:55 PM

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Chris Colin

Off The Tourist Trail

How to Visit Tuscany Without the Crowds

Visit under-the-radar towns, take a cooking class with a cookbook author, and eat at an agriturismo in the countryside.

August 6, 2025 01:27 PM

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Laura Itzkowitz

Home to more than 2.5 million people, is one of New York City's most bustling—and exciting—neighborhoods.

In the Magazine

What to Do, Eat, and See in Brooklyn, New York

From art to food, here’s what to know about New York City’s most populous borough.

September 6, 2023 07:13 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

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