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

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.

Sponsored by The Ritz-Carlton

Ponta da Ferraria, Rua Padre Fernando Vieira Gomes, Ponta Delgada, Portugal

Outdoor Adventure

Multicolored Thermal Pools Make This Portuguese Island the Ultimate Hot Springs Crawl

On São Miguel, you could drive to the pools in one day or over a long weekend.

April 10, 2026 12:24 PM

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Regan Stephens

Longreads

This Museum Wants Your Stories of Heartbreak

The Museum of Broken Relationships is drawing fans—and memorabilia—from around the world.

October 28, 2024 11:35 AM

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Erika Hobart

Food + Drink

15 Essential Foods to Try in Rome—and Where to Find Them

Carbonara and cacio e pepe may be famous around the world, but there are lots of other fantastic dishes to try when in Rome.

November 20, 2025 12:09 PM

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Laura Itzkowitz

Packing Tips + Gear

Yes, You Can Totally Get Gravy Through Airport Security

Guidelines around bringing liquids through airport security are pretty clear. But there’s a way around that 3-1-1 rule.

November 16, 2023 11:42 AM

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Katherine LaGrave

Museums + Galleries

This New Tokyo Museum Feels Like Traveling in Time to Midcentury Japan—Vinyl Records, Rotary Phones, and All

The Odaiba Retro Museum brings Japan’s Shōwa era back to life, tapping into Tokyo’s growing love of analogue nostalgia.

April 16, 2026 02:55 PM

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Karen Gardiner

AFAR Approved

This Rumpl Travel Blanket Comes With Me on Every Long-Haul Flight—and It’s Currently 25 Percent Off

The travel-size version of Rumpl’s sleeping bag–inspired blanket keeps me warm even when the AC is blasting at 30,000 feet. Get it for only $64 now.

November 16, 2023 11:06 AM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Mauna Kea Beach Hotel's family pool and beach near the Pacific Ocean

Hotel News + Openings

On the Island of Hawaiʻi, an Iconic Midcentury Resort Is Reborn

Upgrades to the iconic Mauna Kea Beach Hotel include renovated guest rooms and suites, two new pools, and improved restaurants—all in time for its 60th anniversary.

February 10, 2026 03:13 PM

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Catherine Toth Fox

A woman in a large green costume for Carnival in Toronto.

In the Magazine

Why You Should Visit Toronto, the World’s Most Diverse City

In Toronto, visitors can feast upon a year-round celebration of multiculturalism.

November 28, 2023 08:59 AM

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Anna Kim

An illustration depicting a family gathered around a person playing an instrument.

Fall 2022

The Future of Travel: Longer, More Meaningful Trips That Uplift Local Communities

Modern travelers hunger for cultural connection and emotional resonance on their trips.

November 7, 2022 02:30 PM

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Elaine Glusac

Go boating in the BVI to explore some of its lesser-known gems.

Food + Drink

6 Under-the-Radar Places to Visit in the British Virgin Islands

From kayaking through a secret mangrove lagoon to glamping on a coral beach, this stunning Caribbean archipelago is full of surprises.

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