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International Beaches
Europe’s Most Beautiful Beaches Aren’t Always Where You Would Expect
Scattered across islands, national parks, medieval towns, and rugged coastlines, these are the shorelines worth building a European trip around.
June 27, 2026 03:59 AM
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Lottie Gross
Chimney Rock National Monument defining rock formation to the back drop of a two-toned evening, part turquoise, part dark blue, with a faint moon up above
Road Trips
Colorado Wants You to Stay Up Late on This New Stargazing Road Trip
June 26, 2026 07:36 PM
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Bailey Berg
Santa Maria Beach, Los Cabos, Baja California sur, Mexico
Trending News
The Best Time to Visit These Hot-Weather Destinations May Be the Hottest Time of Year
June 26, 2026 05:31 PM
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Jon Bailey
People in a fishing skift operated by the Boat Company with forest-covered cliffs in the background in Alaska
Small Ship Cruises
This Nonprofit Cruise Line Wants to Make You Fall in Love with Alaska—So That You’ll Help Protect It
June 26, 2026 01:03 PM
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Jeri Clausing
Folia Bar + Kitchen
Stay Here Next
This New California Wine Country Hotel Is Built Around Great Food
June 26, 2026 11:54 AM
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Michelle Baran
Kansas City - FIFA Fan Fest June 16th 2026
Cities We Love
Why World Cup Fans Are Falling for Kansas City, the Tournament’s Smallest Host City
June 26, 2026 05:19 AM
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Lauren Keith
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Trending News
The Cheapest Day to Book Flights Is Not When You Think
June 26, 2026 03:00 AM
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Bailey Berg
A band performing at Jack rose
Hotels
It’s Not Too Late to Book These Hotels in New Orleans for Mardi Gras
January 12, 2024 10:08 AM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Cody's Warren Street at dusk, with several motorcycles; parked cars line sides of street
Where to Travel Next
The Most Charming Small Town in Every U.S. State
January 12, 2024 09:01 AM
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Nicholas DeRenzo
Guanacaste is a popular surf destination on Costa Rica's Pacific Coast, and Witch's Rock is one of the area's most famous spots.
Longreads
Joy and Wipeouts: A Widowed Mom Finds Healing on an 8-Foot Surfboard
January 12, 2024 08:00 AM
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Fernanda Santos
Bay in Antigua with sailing ships and sun setting over the horizon
Cruise
Right Now Is the Best Time for Cruise Deals—and We’ve Found the Dreamiest Ones
January 11, 2024 10:40 AM
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Michelle Baran
The exterior Story Parlor—a brick building with tall arched glass windows.
Art + Culture
Why This Asheville Venue Is a Must-See
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The bathtubs at Buahan, a Banyan Tree Escape face the Balinese jungle.
Hotels We Love
The 15 Best Luxury Resorts in Bali and the Indonesian Islands
January 10, 2024 01:12 PM
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Kathryn Romeyn
Milky Way and meteors in Zion National Park, Utah.
Astrotourism
Here’s When the Next Meteor Showers Will Light Up the Sky
January 10, 2024 10:52 AM
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Lyndsey Matthews
A group of people smiling while stand-up paddleboarding on the French Broad River in Asheville
Water Sports
From Fishing to the Grateful Dead—Why Asheville’s French Broad River is a Must-Visit
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7 Hacks for Tall Air Travelers
Travel Tips + Etiquette
Flying Is Hard for Tall Travelers. Use These 7 Tips to Make It More Comfortable
January 9, 2024 02:05 PM
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Mike Arnot
A person taking a picture if another person on a rock.
Winter 2024
Behind the Scenes: How We Chose the AFAR 2024 Where to Go List
January 9, 2024 01:43 PM
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Tim Chester
American Airlines Plane at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport
Loyalty + Rewards
American Airlines’ Loyalty Program Is Changing for the Better in 2024
January 9, 2024 11:34 AM
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Paul Rubio
An Alaska Airlines Boeing 737-9 Max plane
Air Travel News
Harrowing Alaska Airlines Incident Resurfaces Boeing 737 Max Concerns as Dozens of Planes Are Grounded
January 8, 2024 08:38 PM
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Barbara Peterson
Big Ben in London
Air Travel News
United to Unveil a Surprise International Flight Deal Each Day This Week
January 8, 2024 06:19 PM
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Bailey Berg
The French Broad River
Books
How to Experience the Good Life in Asheville
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This guest room at Shinta Mani Mustang in Nepal has stone walls and floor to ceiling windows facing alpine views.
Stay Here Next
This Design-Centric Lodge Is Nepal’s Most Exciting New Luxury Hotel
January 8, 2024 09:00 AM
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Katie Lockhart
A long leash tied to a dog up ahead on a hiking trail in Asheville.
Outdoor Adventure
5 Reasons Why Your Dog Wants to Visit Asheville
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Le Grand Mazarin is located in the heart of the Marais.
Le Grand Mazarin is located in the heart of the Marais.
Hotels
The New Paris Hotels to Book for the Summer Olympics—or Anytime
January 5, 2024 09:00 AM
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Mary Winston Nicklin
A table filled with plates of food at Chai Pani in Asheville
Restaurants + Cafés
How One Restaurant Is Transforming Asheville’s Food Scene
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Astrotourism
A Total Solar Eclipse Is Coming This April. These Tour Operators Will Plan Your Trip for You.
January 4, 2024 04:07 PM
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Chloe Arrojado
A guide dog standing next to the legs of a man in khaki pants, a shirt, and a vest, carrying a cane, on an old-looking street
Travel for Good
8 Trip-Planning Tips for Blind or Visually Impaired Travelers
January 4, 2024 08:00 AM
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Melinda Fulmer
Two people holding up two U.S. passports with a European city in the background
Trending News
In 2024, U.S. Passports Will Be Processed Faster Than They Have Been in Years
January 3, 2024 08:11 PM
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Michelle Baran
A rustic table filled with Appalachian dishes at the restaurant Rhubarb in Asheville
Restaurants + Cafés
This Appalachian City Is Becoming a Major Food Destination
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Haneda Airport departure board with check-in counters in the background
Air Travel News
Tokyo’s Haneda Airport Briefly Closed After Japan Airlines Flight Burst Into Flames
January 2, 2024 07:52 PM
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Michelle Baran
Dollywood sign near the entrance to the theme park in Pigeon Forge, TN.
Family Travel
A First-Timer’s Guide to Dollywood, Dolly Parton’s Theme Park in the Smokies
January 2, 2024 01:58 PM
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Elaine Glusac
Rosewood Le Guanahani St. Barth is located on a secluded peninsula with white-sand beaches.
Hotels We Love
The 15 Best Family-Friendly Resorts in the Caribbean
December 30, 2023 10:00 AM
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Laura Dannen Redman
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Videos
We Drove The Extraterrestrial Highway—Here’s What We Found [VIDEO]
December 28, 2023 07:12 PM
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Tiana Attride
Colorful palaces on a green forested hillside overlooking a harbor with clear water and sailboats
Train Travel
You Can Soon Take the Glamorous Venice Simplon-Orient-Express Train to the Italian Riviera
December 28, 2023 12:18 PM
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Bailey Berg
A look at the shoreline of Saint Kitts, with multiple boats docked in the harbor.
Where to Travel Next
Where to Travel in 2024 According to Your Astrological Sign
December 28, 2023 11:00 AM
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Maliah West
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