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Fall 2023

How Learning to Surf Helped Me Feel Closer to Hawai‘i—and the Ocean

AFAR hotels expert Jennifer Flowers reflects on her first surfing lesson, how Hawai‘i is taking big steps to protect its oceans, and what the state means to her.

November 14, 2023 01:59 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

Road Trips

A Puerto Rico Road Trip That Puts Indigenous Culture First

Those wanting to experience a deeper, lesser-known side of Puerto Rico should consider a self-guided road trip along the Taino Route.

June 9, 2023 06:01 PM

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Jen Ruiz

Exterior of Antoni Gaudí' Casa Batlló in Barcelona

Travel Tips + Etiquette

How to Not Get Fooled by AI-Generated Travel Photos

As AI-generated images pop up on social media, unsuspecting travelers have been tricked into searching for places that don’t actually exist. Follow these expert tips to avoid getting duped.

April 24, 2024 02:22 PM

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Chris Schalkx

Hotels

Airbnb Just Made It Easier to Find Quality Listings

CEO Brian Chesky asked, “What if we could combine the uniqueness of an Airbnb with the reliability that you’ve come to expect of a hotel?”

November 8, 2023 11:11 AM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Hotels

The Best Kansas City Hotels for a Truly Local Stay

These eight hotels capture the essence of KC with historic details, impressive art collections, delicious food, and maybe even a ghost or two.

May 25, 2021 12:46 PM

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Tonya Russell

A rendering of Amansanu residences with large seating area

Hotel News + Openings

Aman Is Opening a Ranch Resort in Texas Hill Country

Stables, a creekside spa, and limestone canyon views: Aman’s first ranch resort is in Texas Hill Country, and it might be its most ambitious American property yet.

April 24, 2026 02:48 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

The Linn Cove Viaduct, at mile marker 304.4, was one of the most ambitious and technically challenging segments of the Blue Ridge Parkway.

Road Trips

Fall Is the Best Season for Road Trips in the USA—Here Are the Top 8

If you’re craving a roadside adventure this autumn, consider one of these trips.

September 12, 2024 12:43 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

Epic Trips

How to Make the Most of a Long Weekend or Stopover in Al Ain

From historic palaces to lively markets and stylish hotels, this lush garden city is an oasis of calm outside Abu Dhabi city.

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Outdoor Adventure

7 Lesser-Known Ski Destinations to Avoid the Lift Lines

Add a new destination to the exhilaration of skiing.

January 31, 2024 03:58 PM

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Dan Koday

Where to Go in Winter

10 Best Places to Visit in January

Begin your year of adventure on the right foot—be it with an island treasure hunt, a final film fest, or a newly opened national park.

November 20, 2025 07:06 AM

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Mark Ellwood

4 Days In

4 Days in Milan: A Wes Anderson–Designed Art Café, Risotto Alla Milanese, and a Must-See da Vinci

Ahead of the Olympics, all eyes are on Milan. From the classic landmarks to hip new restaurants and bars, these are the places to hit up on a long weekend in the city.

October 3, 2025 08:19 AM

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Laura Itzkowitz

Where to Go in Winter

Why You Should Go to Charleston This Winter

As the weather cools off, Charleston’s art, food, and music scenes heat up.

November 8, 2018 02:09 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

View or Lucerne's Old Town on the river bank.

Destination Spotlight

Where Locals Go in Switzerland in Winter

Fondue nights, snowy hikes, and alpine views locals love.

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