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San Francisco, CA - June 10, 2023: Participants in Juneteenth Parade to commemorate the emancipation of enslaved Black Americans and celebrate African American culture and contributions.
Trending News
From Galveston to Tulsa, These Juneteenth Events Honor Freedom and Resilience
These Juneteenth events in Galveston, Baltimore, Chicago, San Francisco, and Tulsa commemorate freedom while highlighting Black history and culture.
June 15, 2026 06:46 PM
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Lydia Price
Left: A serene aerial view of the sandy beach and coastline of Saugatuck, Michigan; right: CommunityPRIDEFest
LGBTQ Travel
This Midwest Region Is a Relaxing Escape for Wine, Art, and LGBTQ+ Community
June 15, 2026 05:46 PM
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Matt Kirouac
Several older white people sitting outside, with a crumbling yellow building as the backdrop, in Italy
Travel Tips + Etiquette
Do You Tip in Italy? Sometimes—Here’s When and How Much to Give
June 15, 2026 02:33 PM
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Becca Blond
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Off The Tourist Trail
Skip the Crowds: Smarter Ways to Experience the Caribbean
June 15, 2026 09:02 AM
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Laura Begley Bloom
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Where to Travel Next
The 11 Most Charming Villages and Towns on the French Riviera
June 13, 2026 07:18 AM
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Sophie Friedman
David Barzelay of San Francisco's lauded Lazy Bear restaurant has created a dish made of a hashbrown with pickled relish and cured trout roe for United
Air Travel News
United’s Business Fliers Will Be Served Meals by the Stars of Netflix’s “Chef’s Table.” Here’s a Sneak Preview
June 12, 2026 05:18 PM
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Chris Dong
Williamsburg, VA USA - September 16, 2022: Shields Tavern, a historic eating restaurant, in the tourist town of Colonial Williamsburg
Food + Drink
14 Ye Olde Historic Taverns Across 7 U.S. States Where You Can Toast the Revolution
June 12, 2026 01:27 PM
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Brooke Barbier
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
Trains
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
man sleeping sitting upright on a couch with the support of a Pluto Pod travel pillow
AFAR Approved
The Best Travel Gear AFAR Editors Bought (and Loved) in 2023
December 28, 2023 06:57 AM
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Lyndsey Matthews
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