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Water Sports

The Best Ways to See Charleston by Water

Paddleboard alongside dolphins, wander windswept barrier islands, and drift through quiet tidal estuaries.

Sponsored by Explore Charleston

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Fall 2023

The Country’s Coolest Hotels and Restaurants Get Their Plates From This New Jersey Studio (And You Can, Too)

Jono Pandolfi Designs makes the most sought-after dinnerware in the United States.

November 17, 2023 11:43 AM

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Lyndsey Matthews

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Hotels We Love

These Are the 15 Best Hotel Getaways in New England

New England is brimming with historic grande dames, design-minded boutique hotels, wellness retreats, and glamping getaways.

May 29, 2024 01:29 PM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

Art + Culture

5 Places to Travel for Music and the Best Ways to Experience It

Some of the world’s most melodious destinations are featured in a new video by the United States Tour Operators Association. We took a closer look.

Sponsored by United States Tour Operators Association

The Detroit venue El Club is a dedicated supporter of independent music.

Cities We Love

The Ultimate 48 Hours in Detroit for Music Fans

From the Motown Museum to historic venues, check out these go-to spots recommended by local rapper and record label CEO Ty Farris.

Sponsored by Visit Detroit

Time Travel Through Old New Orleans During Its Spectacular Tricentennial Celebration

Festivals + Events

A History Lover’s Guide to New Orleans

Celebrate 300 years of Big Easy history with a little bit of voodoo, a few meals in classic establishments, and a whole lot of jazz.

July 9, 2024 09:40 AM

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Julia Eskins

I Just Flew New Low-Cost Airline Play to Iceland—This Is What It Was Like

Air Travel News

This Is What It’s Really Like to Fly Low-Cost Airline Play to Europe

Icelandic airline Play offers fares to Europe as low as $100 one-way. AFAR’s special air correspondent recently flew the airline to find out if there’s a catch.

October 31, 2023 06:00 PM

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Barbara Peterson

Wineglass Bay on the Freycinet Peninsula can be explored on foot or by kayak.

Winter 2023

Eclectic Art, Fresh Seafood, and Wild Landscapes—Why Your Next Trip Should Be to Tasmania

Across this secluded and beautiful island state near Melbourne, irreverence and experimentation reign.

December 1, 2022 09:00 AM

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Laura Dannen Redman

A table setting at looking out onto an open patio and palm trees at Serẽa Restaurant, Hotel del Coronado, California.

Restaurants + Cafés

This Iconic Hotel is Home to the Newest Nobu Location

Nobu’s newest restaurant at the Hotel del Coronado offers fresh sushi, stunning ocean views, and a dedicated sushi bar—making it a must-visit dining destination.

Sponsored by Enjoy Illinois

VANCOUVER INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, CANADA, MARCH 2018: SILHOUETTE, CLOSE UP: Young female tourist in a comfortable bathrobe moves the curtain and observes airport while drinking tea in her hotel room

Hotels

The Strange Magic of an Airport Hotel

Travel can be unpredictable, but for one writer, a reliable stay near the airport is a comforting constant—and sometimes, even a treat.

April 28, 2026 12:26 PM

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Hannah Walhout

View of the Amaterasu Railway cars on Japan's highest bridge with mountains in the background.

Destination Spotlight

Seek Nature, Onsen, and Food Culture on This Less-Visited Japanese Island

Sip shochu made from local sweet potatoes, eat sashimi from Kinkowan Bay, hike forest trails, and relax in mineral-rich baths in Kyushu.

Sponsored by Tokyo Convention & Visitors Bureau

Cruise

Sail Alaska’s Coastline on a New Luxury Ship

Sail past glaciers, hike rugged trails, and spot whales along Alaska’s stunning Pacific coastline aboard a new ship built for immersive exploration.

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