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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
Why Would Anyone Want to Check Their Bag?
Air Travel News
Why Would Anyone Want to Check Their Bag?
October 30, 2019 07:04 PM
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Staff
You Could Be Fined for Taking Photos of Geisha in This Kyoto District
Tips + News
You Could Be Fined for Taking Photos of Geisha in This Kyoto District
October 30, 2019 02:52 PM
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Sarah Buder
The Freehand Hotels Have Been Sold. Here’s Why This Is Awesome for Travelers.
Hotels
The Freehand Hotels Have Been Sold. Here’s Why This Is Awesome for Travelers.
October 30, 2019 11:03 AM
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Natalie Beauregard
No More Long Waits for an Airport Pickup With This New Lyft Program
Tips + News
No More Long Waits for an Airport Pickup With This New Lyft Program
October 29, 2019 07:47 PM
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Michelle Baran
The End of Gate-Checking? United Hopes So With New Overhead Bins
Air Travel News
The End of Gate-Checking? United Hopes So With New Overhead Bins
October 29, 2019 06:22 PM
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Michelle Baran
AFAR Advisor Survey Contest Rules & Regulations
AFAR Advisor
AFAR Advisor Survey Contest Rules & Regulations
October 29, 2019 05:04 PM
Fly South for the Winter With These Amazing Flight Deals
Air Travel News
Fly South for the Winter With These Amazing Flight Deals
October 29, 2019 04:24 PM
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Michelle Baran
Paris’s Most Famous Bakery Reveals Its Secrets
Books
Paris’s Most Famous Bakery Reveals Its Secrets
October 29, 2019 03:46 PM
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Matt Kemp
Visa-Free Travel Just Got Even Easier in China
Tips + News
Visa-Free Travel Just Got Even Easier in China
October 29, 2019 02:27 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
The Most—and Least—Ecofriendly Ways to Travel
Tips + News
The Most—and Least—Ecofriendly Ways to Travel
October 28, 2019 07:29 PM
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Michelle Baran
How to Eat Local at 35,000 Feet
Air Travel News
How to Eat Local at 35,000 Feet
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Why You Should Go to Shenzhen Now
Where to Travel Next
Why You Should Go to Shenzhen Now
October 28, 2019 11:48 AM
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Jake Emen
18 Travel-Size Toiletries AFAR Staffers Always Pack
Packing Tips + Gear
18 Travel-Size Toiletries AFAR Staffers Always Pack
October 25, 2019 05:08 PM
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Staff
This New Resort Will Be Your Next Mexico Getaway
Epic Trips
This New Resort Will Be Your Next Mexico Getaway
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Learning to Live With Less in the Colombian Amazon
Outdoor Adventure
Learning to Live With Less in the Colombian Amazon
October 25, 2019 01:25 PM
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Michele Bigley
OMG! You Can Visit “Schitt’s Creek” in Real Life
Art + Architecture
OMG! You Can Visit “Schitt’s Creek” in Real Life
October 25, 2019 12:32 PM
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Billie Cohen
Egyptian Archeologists Uncover 30 Ancient Coffins With Mummies Intact
Tips + News
Egyptian Archeologists Uncover 30 Ancient Coffins With Mummies Intact
October 25, 2019 12:22 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
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In the Magazine
Italy Up Close
October 25, 2019 10:35 AM
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Sara Button
How to Plan Your First Trip to Pakistan
Travel Tips + Etiquette
How to Plan Your First Trip to Pakistan
October 24, 2019 10:12 PM
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Maggie Fuller
These Are the World’s Most Environmentally Friendly Countries
Tips + News
These Are the World’s Most Environmentally Friendly Countries
October 24, 2019 07:08 PM
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Sarah Buder
JetBlue to Team with Norwegian to Fly You to Europe
Air Travel News
JetBlue to Team with Norwegian to Fly You to Europe
October 24, 2019 06:48 PM
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Michelle Baran
Global Entry Will Soon Be Quicker—but at What Privacy Cost?
Air Travel News
Global Entry Will Soon Be Quicker—but at What Privacy Cost?
October 24, 2019 06:38 PM
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Billie Cohen
Mexico’s Most Popular Destinations Are Banning Single-Use Plastics Starting in 2020
The Future of Travel
Mexico’s Most Popular Destinations Are Banning Single-Use Plastics Starting in 2020
October 24, 2019 06:25 PM
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Juliana Shallcross
Can Pasta (and Connection) Create Brand Loyalty?
AFAR Advisor
Can Pasta (and Connection) Create Brand Loyalty?
October 24, 2019 12:58 PM
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Annie Fitzsimmons
Michelin Just Gave These 10 New York Restaurants New Stars
Tips + News
Michelin Just Gave These 10 New York Restaurants New Stars
October 24, 2019 12:48 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Why You Should Go to Miami This Winter
Where to Travel Next
Why You Should Go to Miami This Winter
October 23, 2019 09:46 PM
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Ann Shields
New Permit Rules for the Pacific Crest Trail Target Overcrowding
Tips + News
New Permit Rules for the Pacific Crest Trail Target Overcrowding
October 23, 2019 07:43 PM
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Maggie Fuller
How Fez Is Keeping Traditional Architecture and Craftsmanship Alive
History + Culture
How Fez Is Keeping Traditional Architecture and Craftsmanship Alive
October 22, 2019 02:58 PM
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Rebecca Dalzell
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