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Diriyah is a UNESCO World Heritage Site just outside of Riyadh with traditional mud-brick architecture.
Air Travel News
Delta Is Launching a New Route to the Middle East—and It’s the First U.S. Carrier to Offer This Nonstop Flight
The move is one that “signals optimism about travel to the region in 2026 and beyond,” observes Afar contributor Laura Dannen Redman, who recently traveled to the Middle East.
October 28, 2025 07:21 PM
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Bailey Berg
A canvas tent with wooden stairs, surrounded by trees
Hotel News + Openings
A New Under Canvas Tented Camp Is Coming to California’s Most Popular National Park
October 28, 2025 06:14 PM
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Bailey Berg
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Fall 2025
How Visiting Lesser-Known Historical Sites Makes Me a Better Traveler
October 28, 2025 05:57 PM
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Latria Graham
A child walking between sequoia trees in a national Park
National Parks
Sequoias Versus Redwoods: What’s the Difference and How to Compare the California National Parks
October 28, 2025 03:35 PM
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Suzie Dundas
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Hotels
Charleston’s Hottest New Hotel Is Now Accepting Reservations
October 28, 2025 09:30 AM
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Tim Chester
A rendering of the interior of a forthcoming Magnifica Air airplane with two-by-two rows of lie-flat seats
Air Travel News
A New U.S. Airline Will Offer Private Jet–Style Flights Without the Premium Price Tag
October 27, 2025 07:49 PM
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Bailey Berg
A Finnish double-decker VR night train seen with Northern Lights behind it
Trains
Go to Sleep in Paris, Wake Up in the Alps—Europe’s Most Exciting New Sleeper Train Routes
October 27, 2025 06:12 PM
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Sophie Friedman
View of the slopes in Deer Valley.
Winter Sports
Where to Ski and Après Ski in Deer Valley This Winter
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Two men cross-country skiing in icebreakers wear.
Packing Tips + Gear
Travel-Ready Base Layers That Simplify Packing
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A town square at sunset in Vilnius, Lithuania, with a giant Christmas tree made entirely of lights and a white belfry next to it.
Holiday Travel
These European Cities Have Stellar Christmas Markets and Festivals—and Fewer Crowds
October 27, 2025 04:56 PM
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Lottie Gross
A few of the facade and pool of Auberge de Soleil in Napa Valley.
Health + Wellness
California Wellness Retreats Worth the Trip
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Left: An Airbus A220 from Breeze on a landing approach at the John Wayne Airport in Santa Ana, California, at Golden Hour; right: full menu line-up of Delta's collaboration with chef José Andrés<br/>
Air Travel News
Delta and Chef José Andrés Hope to Shatter the Reputation of Bland Airplane Food with This New In-Flight Menu
October 24, 2025 05:02 PM
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Rachel Chang
View of the Inn at Death Valley pool.
Outdoor Adventure
Where to Find Luxury in California’s National Parks
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Guerneville, California
Food + Drink
7 Charming California Wine Towns for Every Kind of Traveler
October 24, 2025 09:25 AM
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Justin Goldman
Four young Black men playing trombone and several middle aged Black people in colorful suits dancing down the street
4 Days In
4 Days in New Orleans: Zip Lines Over Alligators, Raised Mausoleums, and Cajun Sausage Croissants
October 24, 2025 09:10 AM
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Jenny Adams
A woman gazing out at the view from an infinity pool at Banyan Tree Mayakoba.
Health + Wellness
A Coastal Wellness Retreat Rooted in Mayan Traditions
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Joshue trees dot the landscape in Joshua Tree National Park with rocky, bouldered hills in the background
Trending News
Can (and Should) You Still Travel to National Parks During the Government Shutdown?
October 23, 2025 07:12 PM
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Bailey Berg
Game room with blue and black striped carpets, arcade sign, and jukebox
Loyalty + Rewards
Arcade Games, Caviar Deviled Eggs, and Zero-Gravity Nap Pods—How Far Will Airport Lounges Go for Your Loyalty?
October 23, 2025 06:34 PM
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Bailey Berg
Children peaking over a fence at Alisanal Ranch.
Family Travel
A California Wine Country Guide for Families
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View of Koba Sports Bar exterior at Mayakoba.
Food + Drink
How This México Resort Is Changing Resort Dining
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Seaside shot of a Greek Island with white-washed houses on a hill overlooking the sea.
Destination Spotlight
What’s the Next Hot Retirement Destination? Hint: It’s Rich in Sea Air, Healthy Living, and Ouzo
October 23, 2025 11:25 AM
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Meagan Drillinger
A person, seen from behind, sitting in bed and stretching their arms overhead looking out at a pool area outside
Trending News
Demand for Adults-Only Resorts Is on the Rise. But Should Kids Really Be Excluded?
October 23, 2025 11:08 AM
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Terry Ward
The Twisted Spine in Brooklyn, NY
Art + Culture
Visit 9 Spine-Chilling Bookstores in North America Dedicated Exclusively to Horror
October 22, 2025 04:02 PM
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Jennifer Billock
Live music at Mayakoba’s Day of the Dead celebrations
Art + Culture
Why You Should Celebrate Day of the Dead at These 3 Mexican Resorts
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Two little floating houses in the Yellowknife Bay
Art + Culture
Yellowknife’s Skies Light Up at Night, but the Daytime Is When the City Really Comes Alive
October 22, 2025 07:36 AM
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Tim Chester
A castle atop a green rocky hill, with clouds overhead
History + Culture
Terrifying Dolls, a Nightmare Film, and Bone-Filled Caves: 8 of the World’s Most Haunted Places
October 22, 2025 03:59 AM
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Chloe Arrojado
A rendering of an aerial view of the Scenic Ikon surrounding by floating ice
Expedition Cruises
This New Ultra-Luxury Polar Yacht Will Sail in Antarctica and Africa, the Falklands, and the Fjords of Chile
October 21, 2025 10:45 PM
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Jeri Clausing
An aerial view of the Amazon River in Peru winding through lush green rainforests with a couple boats creating ripples in the water and a small grouping of homes jutting out over the water
River Cruises
Pink Dolphins, Piranhas, and Wine-Paired Tasting Menus—Sailing the Peruvian Amazon on a New Luxury Riverboat
October 21, 2025 07:24 PM
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Jeri Clausing
Trees with colorful fall foliage like a rocky riverfront in North Conway, New Hampshire
Hotel News + Openings
A New Under Canvas Glampsite in New England Will Offer Easy Access to Forest Hikes, Maple Syrup, and Orchards
October 20, 2025 07:19 PM
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Bailey Berg
6 Lantern Festivals That’ll Brighten Your Life
Art + Culture
8 Truly Brilliant Global Lantern Festivals Worth Traveling for—from Chiang Mai to Nagasaki
October 20, 2025 06:13 PM
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Bailey Berg
Aerial Birds Eye View of Keystone Colorado
Where to Go in Winter
10 Best Places to Visit in December
October 20, 2025 04:55 PM
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Mark Ellwood
An interior gallery of the Louvre Museum in Paris with people milling about
Trending News
The Louvre Museum Has Closed Following a Jewelry Heist—Here’s What Travelers Should Know
October 20, 2025 04:30 PM
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Sophie Friedman
A concrete building with an elaborate steel tornado-shaped staircase stretching above it
Where to Travel Next
Europe’s Most Exciting New Museum Is an Innovative, Architecturally Thrilling Ode to Human Migration
October 20, 2025 11:43 AM
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Blane Bachelor
A christmas market lit up at night, with a carousel and a grand city hall in the background
Holiday Travel
Where to Find Europe’s Most Festive, Unique, and Family-Friendly Christmas Markets
October 18, 2025 04:54 AM
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Katherine LaGrave
A boat sails on turquoise water in Positano on the Amalfi Coast with colorful homes lining the steep rocky cliffs rising from the sea behind
Trains
The Luxury Venice Simplon-Orient-Express Train Just Launched a New Scenic Route from Paris to the Amalfi Coast
October 17, 2025 07:34 PM
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Bailey Berg
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