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U.S. Beaches
You’ll Find Seafood Shacks, Surf Spots, and Scenic Hikes in These Charming U.S. Beach Towns
These Afar editor–approved recommendations include spots on the East and West coasts.
June 22, 2026 01:33 PM
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Staff
The Canadian
Trending News
Want to See Canada by Train? Here’s Why 2026 Is Your Year
June 22, 2026 10:14 AM
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Sarah Arksey Njegovan
Montana countryside in Custer's gravesite at the battle of Little Bighorn overlooking the vast midwest American landscape on a cool spring day. there is a metal art installation of the battle
America 250
Lowriders, Rodeos, and Cowboy Poetry: America 250 Celebrations in the West
June 22, 2026 07:04 AM
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Ashlea Halpern
An unlabeled jar of peanut butter surrounded by whole peanuts
Air Travel News
Peanut Butter? Ranch? The Surprising Things You Can’t Bring Through TSA
June 21, 2026 09:07 AM
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Billie Cohen
Terrace rooms and Brasserie Angelica showcase the Newman's blend of design, dining, and neighborhood connection.
Stay Here Next
This New Hotel Feels Like London at Its Most Local
June 19, 2026 12:14 PM
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Lucy Kehoe
a view of the pool, yellow and white stiped loungers and red-orange umbrellas at Silver Lake Pool & Inn in Los Angeles, a Palisociety hotel
Hotel News + Openings
Marriott Just Added These 16 Stylish Boutique Hotels to Its Bonvoy Program
June 19, 2026 12:09 PM
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Bailey Berg
side shot of drummers in revolutionary garb, walking the parade in front of crowds in Bristol, Rhode Island
America 250
Tall Ships, Block Parties, and the Oldest Fourth of July Parade: America 250 Celebrations in the Northeast
June 19, 2026 06:58 AM
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Ashlea Halpern
Find the “Real” Jamaica in This Laid-Back Neighborhood
In the Magazine
Find the “Real” Jamaica in This Laid-Back Neighborhood
December 1, 2021 02:26 PM
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Sheryl Nance-Nash
Get Outside in Luxor, Egypt, to Walk Among the Kings
In the Magazine
Get Outside in Luxor, Egypt, to Walk Among the Kings
December 1, 2021 02:25 PM
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Colleen Kinder
Around the World in 39 Places
In the Magazine
Around the World in 39 Places
December 1, 2021 02:19 PM
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Julia Cosgrove
As the Pandemic (Hopefully) Wanes, Chicago Is Back and Stronger Than Ever
In the Magazine
As the Pandemic (Hopefully) Wanes, Chicago Is Back and Stronger Than Ever
December 1, 2021 02:08 PM
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Elaine Glusac
The Best New Restaurants in Chicago
Cities We Love
The Best New Restaurants in Chicago
December 1, 2021 12:53 PM
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Nina Kokotas Hahn
Barbados Bids Farewell to British Monarchy as It Becomes a Republic
History + Culture
Barbados Bids Farewell to British Monarchy as It Becomes a Republic
December 1, 2021 12:26 PM
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Dánica Coto
The Best Things to Do in Chicago Right Now
Cities We Love
The Best Things to Do in Chicago Right Now
December 1, 2021 12:22 PM
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Elaine Glusac
Reinventing the Classic London Trip
History + Culture
Reinventing the Classic London Trip
Sponsored by
Exploring Lesser-Known England by Rail
UNESCO World Heritage
Exploring Lesser-Known England by Rail
Sponsored by
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Where to Travel Next
The Best Places to Travel in 2022
December 1, 2021 10:52 AM
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Staff
Why You Should Walk Your Way Through Great Britain
Hiking + Cycling
Why You Should Walk Your Way Through Great Britain
Sponsored by
You Can Now Book the Real-Life “Home Alone” House on Airbnb
Holiday Travel
You Can Now Book the Real-Life “Home Alone” House on Airbnb
December 1, 2021 08:26 AM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Josephine Baker Becomes First Black Woman Inducted at the Panthéon in Paris
History + Culture
Josephine Baker Becomes First Black Woman Inducted at the Panthéon in Paris
November 30, 2021 07:28 PM
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Sylvie Corbet
Eat Well, Do Good: Restaurants That Give Back
Food + Drink
Eat Well, Do Good: Restaurants That Give Back
November 30, 2021 07:15 PM
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Billie Cohen
New COVID Variant Spurs Cascade of International Travel Bans
COVID + Travel
New COVID Variant Spurs Cascade of International Travel Bans
November 29, 2021 05:06 PM
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Michelle Baran
Why Some Fully Vaccinated Foreign Travelers Still Can’t Enter the U.S.
COVID + Travel
Why Some Fully Vaccinated Foreign Travelers Still Can’t Enter the U.S.
November 26, 2021 08:51 AM
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Victoria Milko
Person with a rolling suitcase at an airport
Air Travel News
Why You Should Use a Two-Wheeled Suitcase, According to a Flight Attendant
November 24, 2021 12:42 PM
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Rosalie Tinelli
The 7 Best Global Gifts for Whiskey Lovers
Food + Drink
The 7 Best Global Gifts for Whiskey Lovers
November 24, 2021 12:22 PM
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Laura Dannen Redman
Is It Time for Kids to Cruise Again?
COVID + Travel
Is It Time for Kids to Cruise Again?
November 24, 2021 09:56 AM
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Fran Golden
Apple’s AirPods Pro Are a Game Changer for Travelers, and You Can Get Them for Over 30 Percent off Now
AFAR Approved
Apple’s AirPods Pro Are a Game Changer for Travelers, and You Can Get Them for Over 30 Percent off Now
November 23, 2021 04:50 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Exploring the Other Side of Haiti
Islands
Exploring the Other Side of Haiti
November 23, 2021 02:00 PM
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Mariette Williams
Add Some Sparkle to Your Travels With Away’s Limited-Edition Holiday Collection
Packing Tips + Gear
Add Some Sparkle to Your Travels With Away’s Limited-Edition Holiday Collection
November 23, 2021 12:19 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
A Thoughtful and Inclusive Tour of Historic Charleston Plantations
History + Culture
A Thoughtful and Inclusive Tour of Historic Charleston Plantations
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Some European Christmas Markets Close Due to COVID, but Some Remain Open
COVID + Travel
Some European Christmas Markets Close Due to COVID, but Some Remain Open
November 22, 2021 08:14 PM
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Billie Cohen
The Next Time You Travel, Try a Soundwalk
Health + Wellness
The Next Time You Travel, Try a Soundwalk
November 22, 2021 04:55 PM
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Louis Chude-Sokei
How to Support Latinx-Owned Businesses on a Winter Trip to Minnesota
Travel for Good
How to Support Latinx-Owned Businesses in Minnesota
Sponsored by
“Would a Chinese Grandma Wear This?”
Health + Wellness
“Would a Chinese Grandma Wear This?”
November 22, 2021 04:27 PM
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Aislyn Greene
Engaging the World Through Touch
Health + Wellness
Engaging the World Through Touch
November 22, 2021 04:25 PM
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Aislyn Greene
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