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Paris’s Historic Musée d’Orsay Announces a Massive Future Expansion

Thanks in part to a hefty anonymous donation, the Paris museum will undergo an ambitious redesign that opens the entire building to the public, showcasing more of its vast art collection.

March 13, 2020 03:58 PM

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Sarah Buder

Tips + News

U.S. Airports Will No Longer Screen International Arrivals for COVID-19

Consequently, international flights will not be required to come into 1 of only 13 U.S. airports where enhanced coronavirus screening measures were being carried out.

September 9, 2020 09:03 PM

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Michelle Baran

2XK0J6J July 13, 2024: Day 1 of July 2024 Black Mesa photo trip at Black Mesa State Park in Kenton, OK.

Astrotourism

Black Mesa Is One of the Loneliest, Darkest Corners of America. That’s Exactly Why You Should Go.

Come to Oklahoma for petroglyphs, bighorn sheep, and some of the darkest skies in North America.

March 24, 2026 12:08 PM

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Heide Brandes

Susurros del Corazón, Auberge Resorts Collection, is located on a private peninsula in Mexico's Rivera Nayarit.

Hotels We Love

These Are the 10 Best Hotels in Mexico for Families, According to Parents

These hotels and resorts in Mexico deliver superlative hospitality to travelers of all ages.

July 11, 2024 12:10 PM

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Devorah Lev-Tov

A Southwest Airlines airplane parked at an airport gate

Air Travel News

Southwest Airlines Will No Longer Fly to These 4 Airports

Financial losses have forced the airline to embark on a “network optimization” effort.

April 29, 2024 07:37 PM

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Bill Fink

Epic Trips

Travel Back in Time Through Jordan

Ancient ruins and a welcoming culture combine for a journey like no other.

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Art + Culture

Why Travelers Are Paying to Dig in the Ground

After learning more about Ancient Odysseys—which links travelers with excavation sites open to amateurs—one writer heads to New Mexico to pick up a trowel.

April 29, 2022 01:51 PM

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Mark Johanson

A bartender in a white suit and black tie behind a stylish golden bar with five stools and palm fronds on either side

Bars + Nightlife

16 Hotel Bars We Keep Returning To

From lobby bars to rooftop lounges, these are the hotel bars Afar editors love checking out when they’re checking in.

July 3, 2024 11:05 AM

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Ann Shields

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

A guest of Conrad Tulum Riviera Maya, a woman with brown hair in a white swimsuit, enters the aquamarine water of a cenote.

Art + Culture

Local Experiences to Try on Your Winter Getaway

With Maya-inspired cooking, Costa Rican coffee, and traditional Hawaiian workshops, these resorts highlight the heritage of the communities they serve.

Los Angeles and San Francisco are among the hubs that will see the most service cuts.

October 3, 2022 04:01 PM

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Bailey Berg

Packing Tips + Gear

Rothy’s Just Launched Its First-Ever Line of Men’s Footwear

The new sneakers and driving loafers are knit from the same 100 percent recycled materials as Rothy’s popular shoes for women and kids.

May 25, 2021 02:13 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Cities We Love

Singapore’s Neighborhoods Not to Miss

These are the districts to explore for a truly multicultural Singapore experience, from Chinatown to Little India.

January 13, 2022 04:15 PM

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Lester V. Ledesma

Weekend Getaways

How to Spend a Weekend in Quebec City Like a Quebecois

The city has the air of a historic European town, but a weekend here reveals its fresh, unique edge.

June 9, 2022 03:28 PM

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Catherine Maisonneuve

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