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Where to Escape the Summer Crowds in Italy

Save the big Italian cities for the off-season—during summer, head for under-the-radar islands and towns that offer all the ancient history with none of the modern mobs.

May 22, 2019 01:40 PM

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Rebecca Holland

Air Travel News

Southwest Just Announced Some Major News

This week, the Dallas-based airline made public a mix of upcoming changes.

July 25, 2019 04:24 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

From South Dakota and Oklahoma to Alaska and Alberta, Indigenous groups in the U.S. and Canada are leading efforts to restore bison across North America.

November 23, 2022 01:08 PM

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The pool at sunset at Shutters on the Beach in Santa Monica, California.

Hotels We Love

The 19 Best Luxury and Boutique Hotels in Los Angeles

In a city known for its luxury, these 19 hotels are standouts. Each offers a unique take on world-class hospitality and L.A. glamour.

June 9, 2025 10:58 AM

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Chris Dong

Style + Design

The Future Shines Bright for the Most Iconic Pot-Maker in France

In Mauviel’s Normandy workshop, the best copper pots in the world are forged, shaped, and polished just the way they were two centuries ago.

September 19, 2018 07:26 PM

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Lindsey Tramuta

Festivals + Events

On May 4, Ireland Will Be the Center of the “Star Wars” Universe

Home to filming locations for “The Force Awakens” and “The Last Jedi,” rugged County Kerry will lure the faithful with an epic May the Fourth festival.

May 1, 2019 04:08 PM

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Yvonne Gordon

Festivals + Events

10 Secrets to Doing Oktoberfest Like a Local

With these insider tips, navigating the world’s biggest beer festival is a whole lot simpler.

May 3, 2021 08:00 PM

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Andrea Schulte-Peevers

Winter Sports

8 Epic Reasons to Visit Greater Fort Lauderdale

Blue-chip culture, award-winning dining, thrilling adventures, and more have helped this South Florida destination evolve into a lavish, next-level getaway.

Sponsored by Visit Lauderdale

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Stay Here Next

Panama: Come for the Canal; Stay for the Sofitel Legend Hotel

Panama City is best known to travelers for its famous canal, but a new hotel from Sofitel Legend is elevating the city’s profile.

June 30, 2023 10:49 AM

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Billie Cohen

Restaurants + Cafés

Refugee Chefs Are Revolutionizing the U.S. Food Scene

Restaurants and pop-up dinners led by immigrants and asylees cook up cutting-edge cuisine with a side of cross-cultural connection.

December 6, 2018 03:42 PM

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Sarah Buder

Style + Design

9 Comfy Pants That Are Perfect for Both WFH and Long Flights

These are the comfy pants AFAR staffers are living in on WFH days, but wouldn’t be embarrassed to wear on an airplane.

March 20, 2020 01:04 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Flower vendors give away free roses in Downtown Detroit on July 25, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan.

CREDIT: Sylvia Jarrus for AFAR

4 Days In

The Perfect 4 Days in Detroit, According to Locals

See the best art museum in the country, wander a 985-acre island, and enjoy a coney dog.

March 3, 2025 10:00 AM

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Sarah Bence

Cities We Love

Neighborhoods Not to Miss in Dubai

Go beyond the skyscrapers by venturing into these culture- and history-rich neighborhoods.

December 3, 2021 02:28 PM

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Natasha Amar

Hotels

The 9 Best New Hotels in Copenhagen to Book

There are some exciting new developments in the Danish capital’s hotel scene. Here’s where to stay on your next trip.

December 2, 2021 06:29 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Tips + News

Costa Rica Opens to All U.S. Travelers—No COVID Test or Quarantine Required

Starting November 1, any American can travel to Costa Rica. All that’s needed? A medical form and health insurance.

October 26, 2020 09:45 PM

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Michelle Baran

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