Cities We Love

Get ideas for city getaways and urban adventures—and what to do once you’re there.

Rio de Janeiro
Cities We Love
The Perfect 4 Days in Rio de Janeiro, According to Locals
April 01, 2025 02:17 PM
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Joel Balsam
kayakers enjoying summer heat on Lady Bird Lake with crowds of people below on the water Austin Texas USA downtown skyline cityscape at sunset 2019
Outdoor Adventure
I’ve Been a Kayak Guide for 27 Years—Here’s Why It’s the Best Way to See a Big City
March 20, 2025 10:54 AM
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Jill K. Robinson
The Marina at Mackinac Island with Saint Anne's church and the historic Victorian houses a sunset shot from Lake Michigan
Where to Go in Summer
10 Best Places in the U.S. for Summer Travel
March 19, 2025 04:05 PM
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Mark Ellwood
Los Angeles
4 Days In
The Perfect 4 Days in Los Angeles, According to Locals
March 19, 2025 02:30 PM
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Sheila Yasmin Marikar
Been There, Seen That: Alternatives to Europe’s Biggest Cities
Cities We Love
Been There, Seen That: 7 Compelling Alternatives to Europe’s Busiest Cities
March 17, 2025 12:52 PM
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Andrew Richdale
aerial angle of jet ski exiting green lush mangrove channel into blue caribbean sea water during golden hour in turks and caicos islands
Cities We Love
This Caribbean Island Is a Favorite for Cruise Travelers. But You Need to Stay Longer to Fully Appreciate It
March 10, 2025 04:35 PM
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Laura Begley Bloom
A 2022 Guide to Seeing Cherry Blossoms in Washington, D.C.
Cities We Love
A Local’s Guide to Viewing Cherry Blossoms in D.C.
March 03, 2025 01:12 PM
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Jessie Beck
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
March 03, 2025 10:00 AM
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Sarah Bence
(left)
What’s New In...
I’ve Lived in Arizona for Around 35 Years—Here’s Why Phoenix Is an Underrated City Worth Visiting Right Now
February 27, 2025 02:12 PM
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Cindy Barks
Aerial view of Waterlemon Cay with the North Shore of St. John in the distance in the U.S. Virgin Islands National Park.
Cruise
A Local’s Guide to St. Thomas in the U.S. Virgin Islands
February 20, 2025 05:18 PM
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Carol M. Bareuther
(Left) La Nube (Right) El Paso
Cities We Love
Move Over Marfa: This Is the New Art Hot Spot in Texas
February 13, 2025 05:18 PM
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Sunshine Flint
Las Vegas, DEC 25, 2020 - Beautiful sunset view of the Tivoli Village
Cities We Love
Locals and Travel Advisors Reveal How to Do Vegas Like a Pro
February 12, 2025 04:00 PM
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Cat Sposato
Blue, grey, and pink shops covered in ornamental white painting line Koon Seng Road in Singapore
Cities We Love
This Is the Best City in Asia in 2025
February 12, 2025 02:00 PM
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Bailey Berg
Nasseri-AFAR-New-Orleans.jpg
4 Days In
The Perfect 4 Days in New Orleans, According to Locals
February 11, 2025 12:14 PM
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Jenny Adams
People lounging on a board on a river
What’s New In...
This Artsy City in Switzerland Will Host Eurovision in 2025—Here’s Why It Should Top Your Travel Wishlist
February 10, 2025 12:29 PM
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Adam H. Graham
June 24, 2018. Xilitla, San Luis Potosí Mexico. Panoramic view of the Pools (Las Pozas) a surrealistic garden (Jardín surrealista) located in the subtropical rain forest of the Sierra Madre mountains.
Off The Tourist Trail
7 Ways to Escape the Crowds in Mexico
January 31, 2025 04:48 PM
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Meagan Drillinger
Tall cliffside by an ocean
Cities We Love
When to Travel in Ireland for the Best Possible Trip
January 31, 2025 02:59 PM
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Yvonne Gordon
Woman standing on a trail looking at mountain peaks
Cities We Love
7 Underrated Places in Spain Without the Crowds
January 30, 2025 12:40 PM
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Chloe Arrojado
SoHo House Portland
What’s New In...
Amazing Spas, New Hotels, a Buzzing Restaurant Scene—This Pacific Northwest City Is Alive With Fresh Energy
January 30, 2025 08:21 AM
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Amanda Calnan Vowels
South Pointe Miami
Cities We Love
Miami Has the Busiest Cruise Port in the U.S. Here’s What to Do When Your Ship Docks.
January 29, 2025 12:15 PM
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Terry Ward
Central Park in the winter
Cities We Love
No Crowds, Better Deals, and Broadway Shows Galore: Why New York Is the Best in the Winter
January 24, 2025 11:30 AM
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Ellen Carpenter
Peter Island Resort
What’s New In...
New Hotels, Restaurants, and Flight Routes—Why You Should Travel to the Caribbean Right Now
January 23, 2025 03:19 PM
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Nicholas DeRenzo
Church at colonial town of Valladolid
Cities We Love
When to Travel to Mexico for the Best Possible Trip
January 22, 2025 02:26 PM
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Meagan Drillinger
Felix restaurant in Charleston
Cities We Love
Our Sights Are on Charleston This Year—and This Neighborhood Is Especially Worth a Visit
January 16, 2025 02:54 PM
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Jill K. Robinson
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Sustainable Travel
Our Favorite Sustainable Museums, Restaurants, and Shops to Visit in Charleston in 2025
December 13, 2024 11:57 AM
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Lauren Mowery
Mexico City, Mexico - March 15, 2022 : Locals and tourists, shops and restaurants on famous Madero Avenue, a historically significant pedestrian street of Mexico City
Cities We Love
The Perfect 4 Days in Mexico City, According to Locals
December 11, 2024 02:50 PM
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Mary Holland
Notre Dame Cathedral
Trending News
Notre-Dame Cathedral Has Finally Reopened
December 09, 2024 02:32 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Propeller plane by the shoreline of a beach
Where to Travel Next
14 Best Places to Visit in Florida on Your Next Trip
December 06, 2024 03:33 PM
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Carrie Honaker
The Paramount House
What’s New In...
This Australian City Is Top of Our Travel List for 2025. Here’s Why It Should Be on Yours.
December 06, 2024 12:53 PM
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Laura Dannen Redman
Fort George
Cities We Love
A Local’s Guide to St. George’s, Grenada, for Cruise Ship Visitors
December 04, 2024 03:07 PM
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Terry Ward
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