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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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Lucy Kehoe
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
Olympic Surfing Exposes Whitewashed Native Hawaiian Roots
Water Sports
Olympic Surfing Exposes Whitewashed Native Hawaiian Roots
July 22, 2021 08:10 PM
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Associated Press (AP)
I Got Stood Up in Paris!
Travel Tales
I Got Stood Up in Paris!
July 22, 2021 02:27 PM
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Michelle Buteau
Tickets for the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles Go on Sale Soon
Museums + Galleries
Tickets for the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles Go on Sale Soon
July 21, 2021 06:34 PM
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Sarah Buder
COVID Passes Now Required to Enter Eiffel Tower, Paris Museums
COVID + Travel
COVID Passes Now Required to Enter Eiffel Tower, Paris Museums
July 21, 2021 06:16 PM
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Associated Press (AP)
France Has Reopened to U.S. Travelers—Here’s Everything You Need to Know About Visiting
COVID + Travel
France Has Reopened to U.S. Travelers—Here’s Everything You Need to Know About Visiting
July 21, 2021 05:41 PM
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Sara Lieberman
UNESCO Strips Liverpool of Its World Heritage Status
UNESCO World Heritage
UNESCO Strips Liverpool of Its World Heritage Status
July 21, 2021 04:42 PM
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Jill Lawless
The Perfect Weekend Getaway to Greenville, South Carolina
Weekend Getaways
The Perfect Weekend Getaway to Greenville, South Carolina
July 21, 2021 02:26 PM
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Stratton Lawrence
This Travel Car Seat Is Completely Worth the Splurge
Family Travel
This Travel Car Seat Is Completely Worth the Splurge
July 21, 2021 12:53 PM
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Michelle Baran
California Has Fully Reopened—What That Means for Travelers
COVID + Travel
California Has Fully Reopened—What That Means for Travelers
July 20, 2021 08:12 PM
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Michelle Baran
After Years of Delays, Berlin’s Humboldt Forum Is Now Open
Museums + Galleries
After Years of Delays, Berlin’s Humboldt Forum Is Now Open
July 20, 2021 03:26 PM
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Mae Hamilton
The World’s Largest Astronomy Museum Opens in Shanghai
Museums + Galleries
The World’s Largest Astronomy Museum Opens in Shanghai
July 20, 2021 02:08 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
What It’s Like to Return to the Caribbean on a Cruise Ship
Small Ship Cruises
What It’s Like to Return to the Caribbean on a Cruise Ship
July 19, 2021 06:41 PM
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Fran Golden
Everlane’s Sustainable Swimwear Is on Sale for as Low as $15 Right Now
Style + Design
Everlane’s Sustainable Swimwear Is on Sale for as Low as $15 Right Now
July 19, 2021 05:57 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Europe’s First Urban Quiet Park Is Finally Here
Natural Wonders
Europe’s First Urban Quiet Park Is Finally Here
July 19, 2021 04:39 PM
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Mae Hamilton
Canada to Open to Fully Vaccinated Americans on August 9
COVID + Travel
Canada to Open to Fully Vaccinated Americans on August 9
July 19, 2021 03:38 PM
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Rob Gillies
Why Visiting Sun Valley, Idaho is The Shangri-La of Vacations
Outdoor Adventure
Why Visiting Sun Valley, Idaho is The Shangri-La of Vacations
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5 Urban Trails That Connect U.S. Cities to the Great Outdoors
Hiking + Cycling
5 Urban Trails That Connect U.S. Cities to the Great Outdoors
July 16, 2021 06:38 PM
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Kristin Braswell
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Weekend Getaways
The Perfect, Beachy Weekend Getaway in Montauk, New York
July 16, 2021 03:11 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Chinese Street Opera Stages a Comeback in Singapore
History + Culture
Chinese Street Opera Stages a Comeback in Singapore
July 16, 2021 02:32 PM
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Lester V. Ledesma
Live the High Life at These Chicago Rooftop Bars
Bars + Nightlife
Live the High Life at These Chicago Rooftop Bars
July 16, 2021 09:35 AM
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Nicole Schnitzler
Hawai‘i Issues New Rules for Vaccinated Travelers—What You Need to Know
COVID + Travel
Hawai‘i Issues New Rules for Vaccinated Travelers—What You Need to Know
July 14, 2021 06:43 PM
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Michelle Baran
The History Lover’s Guide to Curaçao
History + Culture
The History Lover’s Guide to Curaçao
July 14, 2021 05:32 PM
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Rosalind Cummings-Yeates
Inside the Fantastical New Hans Christian Andersen Museum in Denmark
Art + Culture
Inside the Fantastical New Hans Christian Andersen Museum in Denmark
July 14, 2021 05:03 PM
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Mary Holland
The 5 Most Exciting London Hotel Openings in 2021
Hotels
The 5 Most Exciting London Hotel Openings in 2021
July 14, 2021 12:34 PM
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Annie Fitzsimmons
Italy to Ban Mammoth Cruise Ships From Venice as of August 1
Cruise News
Italy to Ban Mammoth Cruise Ships From Venice as of August 1
July 14, 2021 10:47 AM
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Frances D’Emilio
Vermont Restores Amtrak Service After Nearly 16-Month Hiatus
Trains
Vermont Restores Amtrak Service After Nearly 16-Month Hiatus
July 13, 2021 09:14 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Overhead shot of an airplane.
Air Travel News
Biden Mandates Action on Airline Refunds and Baggage Fees
July 12, 2021 07:48 PM
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Michelle Baran
Spain Has Reopened to U.S. Travelers—Here’s Everything You Need to Know
COVID + Travel
Spain Has Reopened to U.S. Travelers—Here’s Everything You Need to Know
July 12, 2021 07:27 PM
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Jennifer Ceaser
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