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a landscape of tofino covered in greenery surrounded by the sea in the vancouver islands canada
Islands
Canada Has More Islands Than the U.S.—Here Are Its 7 Most Spectacular
From fishing shacks to fjords, there’s a Canadian island for every personality.
July 1, 2026 04:12 PM
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Joel Balsam
Hiking
Trending News
How Gear Libraries Are Making Outdoor Adventure More Accessible—and Affordable
July 1, 2026 02:52 PM
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Kris Ann Valdez
A living room area with a couch, arm chairs, and a large outdoor deck within a suite on the Four Seasons I yacht
Small Ship Cruises
The New Four Seasons Yacht Takes an Approach to Pricing Not Seen on Other Cruises. Will It Work?
June 30, 2026 07:25 PM
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Fran Golden
The topsail schooner 'Pride of Baltimore II' seen at a bit of a distance sailing along the water with four sails and an American flag flapping off the back
Outdoor Adventure
Slow Travel in Style—Where to Sail on a Tall Ship in the U.S. This Summer
June 30, 2026 06:42 PM
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Pat Tompkins
The white facade of Mission San Juan Bautista with a two-tiered bell tower with three bells on the right and a large cross in front of the building
Trending News
California Is Giving Away a Free Pass to 30 Historic State Parks This Summer
June 30, 2026 02:28 PM
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Bailey Berg
People walking around and making selections from a food bar at Alaska Airlines' new lounge at Portland International Airport
Air Travel News
A First Look at Alaska Airlines’ Ambitious New Airport Lounge
June 29, 2026 05:43 PM
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Bailey Berg
Lake Club Exterior, Ritz Carlton Tahoe
Lake Club Exterior, Ritz Carlton Tahoe
Hotels
The Best Lake Tahoe Hotels for Ski Season and Summer Escapes
June 28, 2026 12:08 PM
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Alexandra Cheney
Europe Finally Lifts U.S. Travel Ban—458 Days Later
Tips + News
Europe Finally Lifts U.S. Travel Ban—458 Days Later
June 18, 2021 01:20 PM
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Michelle Baran
Portugal Implements Weekend Travel Ban in Lisbon Amid Virus Surge
COVID + Travel
Portugal Implements Weekend Travel Ban in Lisbon Amid Virus Surge
June 17, 2021 02:35 PM
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Barry Hatton
Merrell Wants to Make the Outdoors More Inclusive
Packing Tips + Gear
Merrell Wants to Make the Outdoors More Inclusive
June 17, 2021 12:53 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Pixar’s “Luca” Invites You to Summer in the Italian Riviera
Art + Culture
Pixar’s “Luca” Invites You to Summer in the Italian Riviera
June 16, 2021 06:13 PM
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Lindsey Bahr
Thailand Plans to Reopen to Vaccinated Visitors in October
COVID + Travel
Thailand Plans to Reopen to Vaccinated Visitors in October
June 16, 2021 04:49 PM
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Chalida Ekvitthayavechnukul
Italy’s Underrated National and Regional Parks
National Parks
7 of Italy’s Most Underrated National and Regional Parks You Should Visit
June 16, 2021 04:12 PM
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Adam H. Graham
8 Whiskies From Unexpected Places Around the World
Food + Drink
8 Whiskies From Unexpected Places Around the World
June 16, 2021 03:15 PM
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Devorah Lev-Tov
Portugal Reopens to U.S. Visitors
COVID + Travel
Portugal Reopens to U.S. Visitors
June 15, 2021 03:37 PM
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Michelle Baran
How and Where to Celebrate Juneteenth in 2021
Festivals + Events
How and Where to Celebrate Juneteenth in 2021
June 15, 2021 11:23 AM
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Raven Briana McMillan
National Parks We Love Around the World
Hiking + Cycling
National Parks We Love Around the World
June 14, 2021 05:07 PM
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Mary Winston Nicklin
Where to Eat and Shop in New York’s Chinatown
Travel Insiders
Where to Eat and Shop in New York’s Chinatown
June 14, 2021 05:03 PM
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Annie Fitzsimmons
How to Witness the Rare Polar Solar Eclipse
Natural Wonders
How to Witness the Rare Polar Solar Eclipse
June 14, 2021 03:22 PM
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Mark Johanson
How Real Women Aviators Helped Shape an Exciting New Novel
Books
How Real Women Aviators Helped Shape an Exciting New Novel
June 11, 2021 11:11 AM
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Katherine LaGrave
Ireland to Open to Vaccinated Travelers on July 19
COVID + Travel
Ireland to Open to Vaccinated Travelers on July 19
June 10, 2021 10:38 PM
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Michelle Baran
Beeyonder Lets You Visit Australia (Even Though It’s Still Locked Down)
The Future of Travel
Beeyonder Lets You Visit Australia (Even Though It’s Still Locked Down)
June 10, 2021 05:54 PM
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Charlene Fang
The Other Sonoma: A Ranch for Your Summer Getaway
Outdoor Adventure
The Other Sonoma: A Ranch for Your Summer Getaway
June 10, 2021 03:41 PM
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Pat Tompkins
Can United’s New Boom Deal Bring Supersonic Flight Back?
Air Travel News
Can United’s New Boom Deal Bring Supersonic Flight Back?
June 10, 2021 01:59 PM
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Jenny Adams
We’re Back! “Travel Tales by AFAR” Podcast Returns for Season 2
Travel Tales
We’re Back! “Travel Tales by AFAR” Podcast Returns for Season 2
June 10, 2021 10:30 AM
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Aislyn Greene
Seeing California Through the Eyes of Its Most Important Librarian
AFAR Advisor
Seeing California Through the Eyes of Its Most Important Librarian
June 10, 2021 06:04 AM
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Annie Fitzsimmons
The Power of Telluride
Hiking + Cycling
The Power of Telluride
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Hotels
Airbnb Seeking Candidates to Live Anywhere in the World for a Year
June 9, 2021 05:48 PM
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Michelle Baran
Walk This Way: A Complete Guide to Hiking Etiquette
Hiking + Cycling
Walk This Way: A Complete Guide to Hiking Etiquette
June 9, 2021 05:26 PM
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Chadner Navarro
6 Outdoor Dining Experiences Full of Flavor and Aboriginal Culture in Australia’s Northern Territory
Food + Drink
6 Outdoor Dining Experiences Full of Flavor and Aboriginal Culture in Australia’s Northern Territory
Sponsored by
Travel Deeper Through Aboriginal Experiences and Natural Beauty in Australia’s Northern Territory
History + Culture
Travel Deeper Through Aboriginal Experiences and Natural Beauty in Australia’s Northern Territory
Sponsored by
Creating Change in California’s Food and Wine Scene
AFAR Advisor
Creating Change in California’s Food and Wine Scene
June 9, 2021 05:41 AM
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Annie Fitzsimmons
What It’s Like to Hike to See Iceland’s Erupting Volcano
Hiking + Cycling
What It’s Like to Hike to See Iceland’s Erupting Volcano
June 8, 2021 04:47 PM
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Laura Dannen Redman
How to See California Where the Redwoods Meet the Vineyards
AFAR Advisor
How to See California Where the Redwoods Meet the Vineyards
June 8, 2021 06:09 AM
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Annie Fitzsimmons
Hawai‘i to Lift All Travel Restrictions Once Most Residents Are Vaccinated
COVID + Travel
Hawai‘i to Lift All Travel Restrictions Once Most Residents Are Vaccinated
June 7, 2021 07:52 PM
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Michelle Baran
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