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What Happens to All the Mardi Gras Beads Left Behind?

New Orleans tries to turn the tide on the colorful trash left after the parades and parties are all done.

February 19, 2020 04:44 PM

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Jenny Adams

The overwater villas at Six Senses Laamu were built using sustainable local timber.

Hotels We Love

The 15 Best Luxury Beach Resorts in the World

The world’s best beach resorts put cultural and environmental preservation front and center.

June 2, 2023 05:16 PM

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Kathryn Romeyn

Gora Kadan Fuji room with shoji screens leading to a garden

Hotels

The Best Luxury and Boutique Hotels in Japan—Beyond Tokyo and Kyoto

As travel to Japan continues to boom, we rounded up 23 of the best hotels across the country, many in sublime—and often less-visited—destinations.

April 22, 2026 04:18 PM

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Adam H. Graham

Family Travel

This California Ranch Delights Kids With Beekeeping, Bat-Hunting, and Friendly Goats

The 500-acre outdoor playground Carmel Valley Ranch has several new family-friendly additions that will keep everyone occupied for days—without a screen in sight.

October 9, 2019 05:13 PM

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Tim Chester

Outdoor Adventure

Why Winging It Behind the Wheel Is the Best Way to See Sweden

With paper map and film camera in hand, an AFAR editor discovers the benefits of a tech-free road trip from Stockholm to Gothenburg.

February 14, 2018 02:35 PM

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Aislyn Greene

Where to Travel Next

The One Food You Should Travel for in Each State

Your guide to foraged ingredients, immigrant-born dishes, and state-fair staples in all 50 states, plus D.C. and Puerto Rico—and how to plan the perfect trips to taste them all.

November 10, 2025 11:58 AM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

rows of luggage crammed together, all different colors, with various luggage tags and stickers on them

COVID + Travel

Sanitagging. Travel Bubble. Mothballing. What Do These Coronavirus Travel Terms Mean?

Thought “babymoon” was bad? We decode 5 travel terms that you’ll be seeing more and more often in a world with COVID-19.

May 11, 2020 12:35 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Hotels

Five U.S. Inns Where You’ll Sleep Well—and Eat Like Royalty

At each of these inns across the United States—from Oregon to Connecticut—hungry travelers will find wide open spaces, genius chefs, and award-winning food.

February 4, 2022 03:24 PM

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Ann Shields

Beer, Wine, + Spirits

Drink Your Way Around the World With These Wine Delivery Services

Ease your own lockdown with these bespoke wine clubs that will serve drinks to your doorstep.

May 8, 2020 05:54 PM

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Tim Chester

Tips + News

Iceland Begins to Reopen After Rigorous Testing Helps Contain Coronavirus Outbreak

Over the past six weeks, Iceland has tested more than 13 percent of its population, which is the highest percentage of any country in the world.

May 4, 2020 01:20 PM

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Egill Bjarnason

Family Travel

Dragons, Lions, and Harry Potter: Your Perfect Family Adventure Awaits

Your clan is sure to stay engaged when you take one of these expert-led day tours.

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Cities We Love

The Hottest Handbag in Paris Comes With a Story

The latest “It Bag” in the City of Light has a pedigree that goes back generations.

September 10, 2019 12:39 PM

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Sara Lieberman

Style + Design

These Oahu Shops Are Redefining Hawaiian Fashion

Ditch your image of your dad’s Hawaiian shirt and get onboard with these modern options.

December 9, 2016 04:22 PM

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Chaney Kwak

Air Travel News

Finally, the TSA PreCheck Line Could Really Be Just for PreCheck Members

The U.S. House of Representatives has passed a bill that would ensure that only trusted traveler program members are permitted to use the PreCheck security lanes.

September 12, 2018 05:45 PM

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Michelle Baran

Holiday Travel

The Best Annual Events in Aruba

Visit Aruba during the off-season and attend fun annual events like symphony festivals, golf tournaments, fashion shows, and more.

June 14, 2019 11:57 AM

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