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Sequoia National Park in California at autumn

Outdoor Adventure

How the U.S. National Park System Is Welcoming Neurodiverse Travelers

Customized itineraries, social stories, and sensory kits help families pull off a seamless visit.

April 02, 2024 11:37 AM

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Lisa Kadane

Where to Go in Summer

10 Best Places to Travel in July

There’s plenty of sunshine, sand, and celebration to go around come July.

March 31, 2024 04:41 PM

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Mark Ellwood

FossilPiece_RedFleetStatePark_Shutterstock_DFrost

National Parks

How to Go Fossil Hunting in America’s Dinosaur Country

Meet at the corner of Utah, Colorado, and Wyoming to view ancient fossils and natural wonders and to sleep under star-studded skies.

March 25, 2024 12:44 PM

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Nick Hilden

Where to Travel Next

7 Trips to Book for Summer, From a Botswana Safari to a Brazilian Pride celebration

Skip your usual summer vacation plans with these destinations.

March 22, 2024 10:19 AM

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Mark Ellwood

Packing Tips + Gear

Please Don’t Put Your Suitcase on the Bed, Ever

The real reason there’s a luggage rack in your hotel room.

March 14, 2024 02:17 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Greenhouses at Kew Gardens botanical gardens in England taken from the treetop walk with green trees near white building during daytime.

Natural Wonders

The Most Beautiful Botanical Gardens in the World

Memorable gardens thrive on nearly every continent, in cities, deserts, and even in the Arctic Circle. Here’s a global tour, with stops at 13 of the most striking.

January 03, 2024 08:58 AM

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James Oliver Cury

How to Avoid Getting Fined When You Go Through U.S. Customs

Travel Tips + Etiquette

What Will—And Won’t—Get You a Fine at U.S. Customs

The wrong thing in your bag—a forgotten piece of fruit, for instance, or a handmade souvenir—could cost you and disrupt your international travels for months to come.

December 15, 2023 11:44 AM

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Ramsey Qubein

The Best Ski Resorts in the United States

Winter Sports

The 12 Best Ski Resorts in the United States

With world-famous runs, top-notch facilities, and sustainability efforts that make a difference, these are the ski destinations to put on your list this year, next year, and every year.

November 29, 2023 02:41 PM

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Frederick Reimers

Snow-covered mountain with snow-blanketed earth in the foreground

Where to Go in Winter

10 Best Places to Travel in February

Make your February raucous, restful, or a little of both with these destinations.

November 17, 2023 02:45 PM

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Mark Ellwood

The mountainous area around Punakha River Lodge in Bhutan.

Travel Vanguard

The 2023 AFAR Travel Vanguard

Celebrating seven companies that are changing the travel industry in bigger, better, and more human-focused ways.

November 09, 2023 11:50 AM

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Sebastian Modak

Illustration of an oversized bed bug tucked into a bed with planters and rugs on either side

A recent outbreak in Paris served as a crucial reminder that it’s important to know how to spot and prevent these pests from invading your sleep, belongings, and personal health.

October 25, 2023 09:13 AM

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Terry Ward

Tour groups gather on a raised walkway to view Göbekli Tepe.

Epic Trips

Traveling 11,000 Years into the Past in Türkiye

One of the world’s greatest archaeological sites still has scientists guessing.

October 24, 2023 02:59 PM

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Jed Heuer

Upward angle of an ancient Mexican pyramid in the daytime

History + Culture

Who Built Mexico’s Pyramids? Visit These 10 to Learn About Their Origins.

Follow in the footsteps of Toltecs, Zapotecs, Mexica, and Maya, while learning more about the country’s past.

September 29, 2023 10:56 AM

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John Newton

National Parks

7 Underrated Utah Parks and Monuments for Avoiding the Crowds

There is plenty of natural beauty to be found outside Utah’s “Mighty 5” national parks, and most visitors miss it.

September 17, 2023 10:26 AM

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Erin Van Rheenen

Outdoor Adventure

8 Can’t Miss Things to Do in Costa Rica

Its rainforests are legendary, but there’s more beyond the jungles of Costa Rica that belong at the top of your list.

September 08, 2023 03:41 PM

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Nina Kokotas Hahn

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