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How to Explore Beyond the Beaches in the Cayman Islands

The Cayman Islands is an idyllic destination for beach lovers. See a whole different side of it when you hike and bike, go rock climbing, play golf, and more.

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Beaches

The Dreamy Islands Where Italians Go to Escape

Some of Italy’s prettiest and most uncrowded beaches are on islands in the Mediterranean, Tyrrhenian, and Adriatic seas.

April 22, 2024 10:05 AM

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Erica Firpo

Sunset in Australia with a bubble tent and outdoor bath in the foreground

Hotels

Go Stargazing at These Bubble Hotels and Airbnbs Around the World

Take glamping to a whole new level at one of these bubble hotels and vacation rentals, many with see-through roofs for stargazing.

April 17, 2024 04:48 PM

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Maya Kroth

Hotels We Love

These Are the Best New Hotels of 2024

AFAR’s picks for the 31 best new hotels in the world.

April 04, 2024 09:00 AM

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Jennifer Flowers

A wooden walking path leading to the beach on Sanibel Island in Florida

These are the Florida spring-break alternatives where you can escape the crowds.

March 18, 2024 06:39 PM

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Susan B. Barnes

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Where to Travel Next

How to Get Off the Tourist Trail in Venice

Visit Piazza San Marco after dark, explore the outer islands like Giudecca and San Giorgio, and support the city’s glassmakers, lace makers, and other artisans.

March 18, 2024 04:08 PM

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Laura Itzkowitz

An overhead shot of a woman bathing in a hot tub surrounded by plants

Natural Wonders

14 Hot Springs Worth Traveling For

These natural healing waters also happen to be in some of the most beautiful places on earth.

March 08, 2024 10:12 AM

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Maggie Fuller

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Trains

Why a Night Train Should Be on Your Next Europe Itinerary

Sleeper trains are gaining momentum throughout the continent, thanks to a boom in demand for environmentally friendly travel and new political backing.

March 04, 2024 09:24 AM

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Catherine Bennett

Aerial view of a busy stretch of beach in St. Pete-Clearwater, Florida complete with loungers and umbrellas

Where to Travel Next

7 Underrated Places in Florida You Should Visit in 2024

There’s plenty to soak in on a visit to the Sunshine State (besides all that Vitamin Sea).

February 29, 2024 07:47 PM

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Terry Ward

This seating area at Violino d'Oro in Venice has arched windows and canal views.

Stay Here Next

This New Boutique Hotel in Venice Connects You to the City’s Best Artisans

Set in a quiet square in the heart of Venice, Violino d’Oro showcases local craftsmanship.

February 26, 2024 01:44 PM

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Erica Firpo

Outdoor Adventure

The 17 Best Things to Do in Colorado

With everything from jagged peaks and rushing rivers to hot springs, geological wonders, and a dark sky park, Colorado promises endless adventure.

February 26, 2024 12:31 PM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

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Hotels We Love

15 Dreamy Overwater Bungalows Around the World—From the Arctic to the Tropics

Sleep over (and under!) lagoons in the Maldives, Belize, Indonesia, and one special spot in Swedish Lapland.

February 14, 2024 10:22 PM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

A group of people standing in St Mark's Square in Venice, Italy.

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