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A horse carriage going down a colorful neighborhood in South Carolina.

The Essential Guide to Charleston’s Neighborhoods

We’ve decoded what’s where on the Charleston peninsula and beyond so you can navigate the quickly growing city with ease.

December 12, 2023 02:02 PM

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Ann Shields

Left: Ten Thousand Islands, Florida; right: flamingos

Outdoor Adventure

Flamingos Are Returning to Florida. Here’s Where to Spot Them

Florida is the only state in the U.S. where you can see flamingos. And that’s not the only rare and iconic wildlife you can see. Check out these parks and reserves.

April 16, 2026 08:20 AM

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Jesse Scott

Fall 2022

Why Travel Bucket Lists Aren’t All They’re Cracked Up to Be

“Once-in-a-lifetime” vacations. “Bucket list” trips. Both are often celebrated as major rewards. In reality, they can mean putting undue pressure on a destination—and on ourselves.

October 26, 2022 12:40 PM

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Latria Graham

Tips + News

What All Travelers Should Be Doing During Coronavirus

If you’re going to take a trip, please do it thoughtfully, safely, and respectfully—for yourself and others.

July 31, 2020 04:18 PM

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Julia Cosgrove

Clockwise from top left: Drinks and food at Six Senses Zighy Bay in Oman (1st and 3rd); Alesund, Norway; Abu Dhabi, UAE, The Aquarium near Margaret River in Western Australia; street scene in Istanbul, Turkiye; Antwerp, Belgium; Koks Restaurant in Greenland

Where to Travel Next

We Took Hundreds of Trips This Year and These Are the Places We Would Go Back to in a Heartbeat

Afar’s team roamed wide in 2024. These were our favorite spots from a year of exploring.

December 13, 2024 01:33 PM

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Tim Chester

Everything You Need to Know About 2022 Mardi Gras in New Orleans

Festivals + Events

When Should You Celebrate Mardi Gras in New Orleans?

Mardi Gras day celebrations in NOLA start well before Fat Tuesday.

November 4, 2024 03:45 PM

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Tim Chester

Air Travel News

What It’s Like to Be a Pilot During the Coronavirus Pandemic

While many travelers have been grounded, pilots and flight crew still operate what flights remain in the sky.

March 26, 2020 02:25 PM

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Charlie Page

Outdoor Adventure

Why Mount Tamalpais in Marin County, California, Is My Happy Place

One writer on Marin County’s Mount Tamalpais, the mountain that always makes her feel like she’s come home.

April 17, 2020 02:12 PM

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Sarah Buder

COVID + Travel

Japan Will Reopen to Travelers in June—With Specific Conditions

Travelers need to follow the country’s strict safety measures or risk being sent home.

June 7, 2022 06:22 PM

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Michelle Baran

Salsa parties take place on Sundays at Orchard Beach, one of the many public outdoor spaces in the Bronx.

Cities We Love

The Best Black-Owned Bronx Outposts According to Jon Gray

Ghetto Gastro co-founder Jon Gray shows us his favorite Black-owned outposts in his home borough, the Bronx.

Sponsored by NYC & Company and written by Shanika Hillocks

Tips + News

You Can Finally Watch the Original Broadway Production of “Hamilton” at Home

The live, filmed version of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s hit musical is now streaming exclusively on Disney Plus.

July 3, 2020 10:29 AM

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Sarah Buder

COVID + Travel

Denmark Announces Partial Shutdown as COVID Cases Rise

Effective December 19, theaters, cinemas, museums, and art galleries across the country must close, and stores and restaurants must limit capacity.

December 17, 2021 04:46 PM

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Jan M. Olsen

6 Classic Italian Cocktails to Make at Home When You’re Craving Italy

Food + Drink

6 Must-Try, Classic Italian Cocktails—Plus How to Make Them at Home

Plus, bar recommendations in Italy to bookmark for later.

May 13, 2020 05:23 PM

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Ashley Goldsmith

Family Travel

These Epic Family Vacations Turn Your Kid’s Passions Into Real-Life Adventures

Kids can dig up dinos, train like ninjas, and ride in race cars on these unforgettable trips.

December 11, 2025 02:42 PM

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Ashlea Halpern

Destination Spotlight

Magical Experiences in South Carolina’s Lowcountry Look Like This

Whether the activities you love are on land or water, Palmetto Bluff provides a gorgeous setting for your enjoyment.

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