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Expect to pay 12.5 percent in taxes when traveling to Amsterdam

October 9, 2023 05:00 PM

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How to Avoid the Crowds in America’s Most Visited National Parks

Zion, Grand Canyon, Yellowstone, Yosemite, and Glacier are among the most popular U.S. national parks—here’s how to get off the beaten path when visiting.

July 23, 2025 10:52 AM

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Bailey Berg

Califas Shrimps from Illyanna Maisonet's Diasporican

Books

Illyanna Maisonet Explores Puerto Rican American Cuisine’s Past—and Future—in Her Debut Cookbook

Guichis, lechón, picadillo: Take a deep, delicious dive into the foods of the Puerto Rican diaspora with “Diasporican.”

October 17, 2022 03:20 PM

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Mae Hamilton

Xala is only 90 minutes' south of Puerto Vallarta's airport but feels a world away from major development.

Travel for Good

Xanadu? No, It’s Xala, the Anti-Resort on Mexico’s Pacific Coast

The new 3,000-acre idyll will be socially and environmentally conscious, a town and a travel destination in one.

August 1, 2022 10:33 AM

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Laura Dannen Redman

The Imperial Suite at the Park Hyatt Paris-Vendôme is decorated in neutral hues with colorful contemporary art in the center of the room.

Art + Culture

6 Must-Visit Hotels for Art Enthusiasts

Stay at hotels where museum-quality artwork is part of the experience.

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Aman New York recently launched its first monk-led meditation retreat.

Hotels

What Your Wellness Vacation Will Look Like in 2023

AFAR dives deep into the world of hotels and wellness—one of the fastest-growing trends in travel—and reveals what your self-care getaway could look like in 2023.

January 31, 2023 04:35 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

COVID + Travel

Americans Have Traveled to Mexico Throughout COVID

Technically, there’s a ban on nonessential travel across the border through January 21. Then how are people on vacation in Cabo and Cancun right now?

January 4, 2021 01:28 PM

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Laura Dannen Redman

Fenced sandy path leading to the ocean at sunrise

U.S. Beaches

Where to Find Sun, Surf, and Seafood on the Jersey Shore

From fun and funky to classy and refined, there’s a beach for every person in the Garden State.

June 2, 2025 05:03 AM

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Rachel Chang

Winter 2025

Pia Riverola’s Latest Photo Book Will Make You Rethink the Everyday Moments of Travel

In her new book, photographer Pia Riverola celebrates the shared wonder of everyday moments from Tokyo to Portofino.

January 3, 2025 03:28 PM

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Amy Alipio

Books

15 Books to Put on Your Summer Reading List in 2023

Be transported to Cuba, Spain, Vietnam, and elsewhere with these vacation reads.

June 21, 2023 06:18 PM

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Maliah West

There are things you can do to make the passport process as smooth as possible.

Visas + Passports

Getting a New Passport Is Taking Longer and Longer. Why?

The wait time to get a U.S. passport from the State Department keeps increasing. What’s the holdup, and what can you do?

April 13, 2023 05:01 PM

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Billie Cohen

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What’s New In...

What’s New in Washington, D.C. This Fall

Don’t let election season scare you away: The nation’s capital has plenty of other exciting things to offer in the coming months.

October 9, 2024 09:01 AM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

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