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Independent Hotels That Can Earn You Loyalty Points

While independent hotels have a spirit of their own, there is something to be said for a hotel that is part of a larger loyalty program.

July 21, 2017 03:48 PM

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Ramsey Qubein

Packing Tips + Gear

Five Great New Travel-Related Tech Products from CES 2017

From a high-functioning charm to a scarf that filters out pollution

January 10, 2017 12:23 PM

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Matt Villano

History + Culture

Unexpected Cambodia: One Traveler’s Unplanned Adventure in Southeast Asia

AFAR chose a destination at random and sent writer Alexander Chee, with 24 hours’ notice, to a Southeast Asian country where he encountered headless Buddhas and naked hotel guests.

October 15, 2015 02:57 PM

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Alexander Chee

Restaurants + Cafés

This Is One of the World’s Best Chinatowns for Food Lovers

Go beyond the well-established restaurants for a taste of this Bangkok sub-culture

April 14, 2016 01:19 PM

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Natalie Brewster

Health + Wellness

13 Tips for Pulling off a Romantic Getaway, According to Romance Concierges

Want to whisk away your honey for a flawless romantic weekend away? We asked 9 experts for their tips.

February 5, 2018 08:26 PM

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Ashlea Halpern

Festivals + Events

14 Rockin’ New Year’s Eve Parties—That You Can Still Get Tickets To

You can do better than the ball: Find a fete in our global roundup of great places to raise a glass on December 31.

December 12, 2017 05:25 PM

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Chelsea Bengier

Epic Trips

Lessons from a Nomad: Geoffrey Kent, CEO, Abercrombie & Kent

July 7, 2016 10:57 AM

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Nicoletta Richardson

Solo Travel

Travel Tips From an Adventurer Who Walked 7,456 Miles Across Africa

Mario Rigby recently returned from a walk across Africa, traversing the continent from Capetown to Cairo. The journey took two years and three months. Here’s what he learned.

June 15, 2018 04:30 PM

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Ashlea Halpern

Beer, Wine, + Spirits

The Secret of Valle de Guadalupe’s Wine (R)evolution

It’s not just the great wines and boutique hotels—Mexico’s buzziest wine region has soul

April 26, 2016 02:01 PM

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Jackie Bryant

Expedition Cruises

Cruise News: New Ways to Explore the Galápagos Islands

Plus: An evening of art in Vienna and personal, customized excursions

March 16, 2016 07:39 PM

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Anne Kalosh

Longreads

The Power of Women in Travel

Women make up a majority of travelers and the lion’s share of the tourism workforce. As the travel industry rebuilds, it is time to put the so-called second sex first.

March 4, 2021 02:59 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

Art + Architecture

The Best Ways to See the World’s Great Museums, According to Experts

Strategies for getting the most out of your visit to some of the best museums in the world.

January 13, 2016 03:08 PM

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Marian Bull

Where to Go in Summer

How to Spend Summer in Montreal Like a Local

How to Spend Summer in Montreal like a Local

July 24, 2015 05:01 PM

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Samantha Juda

Bars + Nightlife

The Best Breweries in Alaska

The state’s 10 coolest breweries worth the trek

February 14, 2017 12:59 PM

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Michaela Trimble

Family Travel

4 Unique Kid-Friendly Ideas for Family Travel

How to have fun—but not your typical fun—for all ages.

March 11, 2016 07:45 PM

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Nicoletta Richardson

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