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Aerial view of U.S. Route 50—the loneliest road in the USA—and a wind farm in rural Nevada, featuring high mountains covered in desert terrain and snow. Clear blue sky.
Road Trips
7 Unforgettable U.S. Cross-Country Road Trips
Go from one side of the country to another on one of these journeys.
July 4, 2026 11:26 AM
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Chloe Arrojado
Spring flower bloom at Torrey Pines State Beach, San Diego, California.
U.S. Beaches
These Are Southern California’s Most Beautiful Beaches
July 3, 2026 03:18 AM
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Michelle Konstantinovsky
Maracas Bay, Trinidad
Trending News
Trinidad’s Tourism Industry Is at a Tipping Point
July 2, 2026 05:36 PM
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Meagan Drillinger
Big Sur, California
Road Trips
24 Incredible Road Trips in the U.S.
July 2, 2026 05:27 PM
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Ciera Velarde
A Deluxe Palace Garden View Room at the Aman Tokyo.
A Deluxe Palace Garden View Room at the Aman Tokyo.
Hotels We Love
Tokyo Has No Shortage of Great Luxury Hotels. These Are the Ones to Book
July 2, 2026 09:11 AM
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Adam H. Graham
A line of US passport covers with the president peeking through.
Trending News
So . . . Is Trump Really in the New U.S. Passport? What the July Rollout Clarifies
July 1, 2026 06:14 PM
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Terry Ward
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
July 1, 2026 04:12 PM
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Joel Balsam
An Insider’s Look at a Rome Hotel You Need to Know
AFAR Advisor
An Insider’s Look at The Hotel de la Ville in Rome, Italy
August 15, 2019 04:37 PM
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Annie Fitzsimmons
How to Take Your Kids out of School and Travel
Family Travel
How to Take Your Kids out of School and Travel
August 15, 2019 10:56 AM
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Janeen Christoff
12 Questions With J.MAK (!)
AFAR Advisor
12 Questions With J.MAK (!)
August 15, 2019 10:41 AM
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Annie Fitzsimmons
This New Ship Has Reinvented the Classic Danube Cruise
AFAR Advisor
This New Ship Has Reinvented the Classic Danube Cruise
August 15, 2019 09:39 AM
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AmaWaterways
Why Lebanon’s 293-Mile Hiking Trail Is More Than a Trekking Route
Hiking + Cycling
Why Lebanon’s 293-Mile Hiking Trail Is More Than a Trekking Route
August 14, 2019 08:20 PM
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Sabine Hrechdakian
You Can Now Fly to These Luxury Cruises on a Private Jet
Small Ship Cruises
You Can Now Fly to These Luxury Cruises on a Private Jet
August 14, 2019 07:49 PM
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Michelle Baran
Indonesia Wants to Develop Tourism Sites Beyond Bali
Tips + News
Indonesia Wants to Develop Tourism Sites Beyond Bali
August 14, 2019 04:57 PM
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Karin Laub
Spend the Night in a Room Inspired by a Signature Edward Hopper Painting
Museums + Galleries
Spend the Night in a Room Inspired by a Signature Edward Hopper Painting
August 14, 2019 04:44 PM
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Sarah Buder
Some Apple Laptops Are Now Banned From Flights
Tips + News
Some Apple Laptops Are Now Banned From Flights
August 14, 2019 04:23 PM
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Katherine LaGrave
This New York City Hotel Comes With Amazing Insider Access
Hotels
This New York City Hotel Comes With Amazing Insider Access
Sponsored by
For Select Flights, Google Will Refund the Difference if Your Airfare Drops
Air Travel News
For Select Flights, Google Will Refund the Difference if Your Airfare Drops
August 12, 2019 07:35 PM
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Michelle Baran
Beyond Borders and Binaries: A Trans Traveler Shares What It’s Like to Navigate the World
LGBTQ Travel
Beyond Borders and Binaries: A Trans Traveler Shares What It’s Like to Navigate the World
August 12, 2019 06:49 PM
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Bani Amor
Photoville Exhibit
Art + Architecture
The Free, Pop-Up Photo Festival You Can’t Miss in New York City
August 12, 2019 04:57 PM
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Sarah Buder
Clearer Guidelines Established for Flying With Emotional Support Animals
Air Travel News
Clearer Guidelines Established for Flying With Emotional Support Animals
August 9, 2019 05:35 PM
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Michelle Baran
This New Footbridge to a Medieval Castle Is Not for People With a Fear of Heights
Tips + News
This New Footbridge to a Medieval Castle Is Not for People With a Fear of Heights
August 9, 2019 03:10 PM
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Katherine LaGrave
New Orleans Bans Airbnb-Style Rentals From Garden District, Most of French Quarter
Hotels
New Orleans Bans Airbnb-Style Homes From Garden District, Most of French Quarter
August 9, 2019 12:55 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
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In the Magazine
AFAR Celebrates 10 Years
August 9, 2019 10:54 AM
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Sara Button
American Airlines Is Making Its First Foray Into Africa
Air Travel News
American Airlines Is Making Its First Foray Into Africa
August 8, 2019 07:51 PM
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Michelle Baran
Smokey Bear Is Turning 75: Here’s Where You Can Celebrate
Tips + News
Smokey Bear Is Turning 75: Here’s Where You Can Celebrate
August 8, 2019 06:43 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
The Thrill of Animal Encounters Is Dissipating for Travelers
Tips + News
The Thrill of Animal Encounters Is Dissipating for Travelers
August 8, 2019 05:13 PM
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Michelle Baran
Venice May Reroute Large Cruise Ships From City Center
Tips + News
Venice May Reroute Large Cruise Ships From City Center
August 8, 2019 04:13 PM
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Katherine LaGrave
Tennessee’s Coolest City? It’s All About Knoxville
Where to Travel Next
Tennessee’s Coolest City? It’s All About Knoxville
August 8, 2019 01:57 PM
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Ashley M. Biggers
What Are the Best Hotel Perks?
Hotels
What Are the Best Hotel Perks?
August 8, 2019 09:47 AM
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Annie Fitzsimmons
Rome Bans Sitting on the Spanish Steps
Tips + News
Rome Bans Sitting on the Spanish Steps
August 7, 2019 12:33 PM
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Laura Itzkowitz
The Best Travel Rewards Programs
Loyalty + Rewards
The Best Travel Rewards Programs
August 6, 2019 05:35 PM
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Michelle Baran
Why It’s Time to Visit Hong Kong Now
Hotels
Why It’s Time to Visit Hong Kong Now
August 6, 2019 12:25 PM
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Jennifer Flowers
17 Things I Wish I’d Known Before Going on a Galápagos Cruise
Expedition Cruises
17 Things I Wish I’d Known Before Going on a Galápagos Cruise
August 5, 2019 05:18 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Away Just Released a New Version of Its Carry-On With a Major Upgrade
Packing Tips + Gear
Away Just Released a New Version of Its Carry-On With a Major Upgrade
August 5, 2019 04:03 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
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