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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
Colorado, AUG 8 2014 - TSA security check in the Denver International Airport
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
Secluded Seaside Wonders of San Luis Obispo County, California
U.S. Beaches
Secluded Seaside Wonders of San Luis Obispo County, California
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Finders, Keepers
Longreads
Finders, Keepers
May 5, 2021 02:35 PM
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Katherine LaGrave
8 Photos That Showcase How Travel and Style Go Hand-in-Hand
May / June 2021
8 Photos That Showcase How Travel and Style Go Hand-in-Hand
May 4, 2021 06:12 PM
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Sara Button
Greece Has Reopened to Travelers—Here’s Everything You Need to Know
Tips + News
Greece Has Reopened to Travelers—Here’s Everything You Need to Know
May 4, 2021 01:31 PM
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Michelle Baran
10 Secrets to Doing Oktoberfest Like a Local
Festivals + Events
10 Secrets to Doing Oktoberfest Like a Local
May 3, 2021 08:00 PM
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Andrea Schulte-Peevers
EU Officially Proposes Reopening External Borders
Tips + News
EU Officially Proposes Reopening External Borders
May 3, 2021 03:29 PM
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Samuel Petrequin
Sail Away: 8 Books That Will Turn Your Couch Into a Cruise Ship
Books
Sail Away: 8 Books That Will Turn Your Couch Into a Cruise Ship
May 3, 2021 03:14 PM
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Pat Tompkins
The World’s Longest Pedestrian Bridge Opens in Portugal
Tips + News
The World’s Longest Pedestrian Bridge Opens in Portugal
May 3, 2021 02:34 PM
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Associated Press (AP)
Finding Bliss on a Bangkok Motorcycle Taxi
Cities We Love
Finding Bliss on a Bangkok Motorcycle Taxi
May 3, 2021 01:22 PM
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Chris Schalkx
Life In The Slow Lane on Tahiti
Destination Spotlight
Life In The Slow Lane on Tahiti
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How Sustainable Luxury Is a Way of Life in Tahiti
Travel for Good
How Sustainable Luxury Is a Way of Life in Tahiti
May 3, 2021 12:59 PM
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Tahiti Tourisme
Germany Cancels Oktoberfest for the Second Year in a Row
Tips + News
Germany Cancels Oktoberfest for the Second Year in a Row
May 3, 2021 12:34 PM
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David Rising
Rome to Rebuild Colosseum’s Ancient Retractable Floor
History + Culture
Rome to Rebuild Colosseum’s Ancient Retractable Floor
May 3, 2021 12:32 PM
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Sarah Buder
U.S. to Begin Restricting Travel From India Amid Virus Surge
Tips + News
U.S. to Begin Restricting Travel From India Amid Virus Surge
April 30, 2021 05:18 PM
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Zeke Miller
9 Tips for Finding Pet-Friendly Airbnb and Vacation Rentals
Tips + News
9 Tips for Finding Pet-Friendly Airbnb and Vacation Rentals
April 30, 2021 04:37 PM
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Devorah Lev-Tov
9 Unique Ways to Visit Alaska This Summer
Outdoor Adventure
9 Unique Ways to Visit Alaska This Summer
April 30, 2021 03:36 PM
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Susan B. Barnes
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COVID + Travel
You’re Vaccinated. Now What?
April 30, 2021 09:06 AM
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Staff
Africa’s Elephants Are in Peril—but Travel Could Help Protect Them
Travel for Good
Africa’s Elephants Are in Peril—but Travel Could Help Protect Them
April 29, 2021 04:36 PM
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Jennifer Flowers
Vaccinated Travelers No Longer Need COVID Tests to Enter the Bahamas
COVID + Travel
Vaccinated Travelers No Longer Need COVID Tests to Enter the Bahamas
April 29, 2021 12:33 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
France to Open to Vaccinated Travelers on June 9
Tips + News
France to Open to Vaccinated Travelers on June 9
April 29, 2021 12:10 PM
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Michelle Baran
Two New Low-Cost Carriers Are Taking Flight in the U.S.
Air Travel News
Two New Low-Cost Carriers Are Taking Flight in the U.S.
April 28, 2021 08:09 PM
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Barbara Peterson
Get $50 Train Fares During Amtrak’s 50th Anniversary Sale
Trains
Get $50 Train Fares During Amtrak’s 50th Anniversary Sale
April 28, 2021 05:47 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
For $88 per Night, You Can Have 5,850 Acres of Montana All to Yourself
Outdoor Adventure
For $88 per Night, You Can Have 5,850 Acres of Montana All to Yourself
April 27, 2021 06:31 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
CDC Further Relaxes Mask Guidance for Vaccinated People
COVID + Travel
CDC Further Relaxes Mask Guidance for Vaccinated People
April 27, 2021 03:29 PM
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Michelle Baran
The Best Camping Gear for Casual Campers
Camping
The Best Camping Gear for Casual Campers
April 27, 2021 02:07 PM
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Kelly Bastone
In Jamaica, Obeah Is an Ancient Magic That’s Rarely Discussed—Until Now
Art + Culture
In Jamaica, Obeah Is an Ancient Magic That’s Rarely Discussed—Until Now
April 27, 2021 01:52 PM
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Roland Watson-Grant
How the Airlines Plan to Achieve a Greener Flying Future
Air Travel News
How the Airlines Plan to Achieve a Greener Flying Future
April 27, 2021 01:00 PM
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Michelle Baran
Sunset over two stupas atop a thickly forested mountain in Thailand
COVID + Travel
The Ethics of Vaccinated Travel
April 27, 2021 12:58 PM
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Mark Ellwood
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