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Loines Observatory
Astrotourism
This Historic Observatory on Nantucket Is One of the Best Places to See the Milky Way on the East Coast
Follow in the footsteps of Maria Mitchell, America’s first professional female astronomer, on a guided stargazing tour—and walk the beach under the light of the moon.
August 26, 2026 12:45 PM
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Yelena Moroz Alpert
A row of buildings lines a canal in Ljubljana, Slovenia
Air Travel News
United Announces 10 Surprising New Global Destinations for 2027, Including Ljubljana, Toulouse, and Okinawa
August 26, 2026 12:39 PM
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Rachel Chang
A modern, curved metal building housing a museum
Art + Culture
University Museums Are Underrated Places to See Art, Often For Free. Here Are 10 of the Best in the U.S.
August 26, 2026 12:18 PM
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Pat Tompkins
Regent Hong Kong
Regent Hong Kong
Hotels We Love
The 12 Best Luxury and Boutique Hotels in Hong Kong
August 26, 2026 10:53 AM
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Kate Springer
Behr "Grounded" lifestyle shot
Style + Design
Behr Just Revealed Its 2027 Color of the Year—and the Hotel Inspired By It
August 26, 2026 10:11 AM
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Kelly Dawson
Historic buildings in the town of Assisi at sunset
Trending News
Italy Launches Way of St. Francis Pilgrimage Trail Network That Leads to Assisi in Umbria
August 25, 2026 05:20 PM
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Bailey Berg
Greenland, Disko Bay
Summer 2026
Cold-Water Cruises Have Never Been Hotter
August 25, 2026 11:16 AM
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Hannah Walhout
Can Travel Make You Happy?
From the Editor
Can Travel Make You Happy?
July 31, 2019 07:13 PM
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Julia Cosgrove
7 New Hotels With Dreamy Minimalist Designs
Hotels
7 New Hotels With Dreamy Minimalist Designs
July 31, 2019 07:07 PM
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Lindsay Lambert
We’re Celebrating AFAR’s 10th Anniversary–Thanks to You
Founder’s Note
We’re Celebrating AFAR’s 10th Anniversary–Thanks to You
July 31, 2019 07:04 PM
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Greg Sullivan
On Air: Michael Holtz on the Best Business Class, Flight Shaming, and “Secret” Air Routes
AFAR Advisor
An Interview With Michael Holtz on the Best Business Class, Flight Shaming, and “Secret” Air Routes
July 31, 2019 05:28 PM
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Annie Fitzsimmons
Sri Lanka Announces Free Visas to Boost Tourism
Tips + News
Sri Lanka Announces Free Visas to Boost Tourism
July 31, 2019 05:15 PM
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Bharatha Mallawarchi
Travel Makes People Happy–Here Are 25 Stories to Prove It
Travel for Good
Travel Makes People Happy–Here Are 25 Stories to Prove It
July 31, 2019 05:07 PM
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Staff
What Happiness Looks Like Around the World
History + Culture
What Happiness Looks Like Around the World
July 31, 2019 01:50 PM
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Billie Cohen
A Hotel in Denver Wants to Throw a Puppies and Prosecco Party in Your Room
Hotels
A Hotel in Denver Wants to Throw a Puppies and Prosecco Party in Your Room
July 31, 2019 12:49 PM
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Kate Sommers-Dawes
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Photo Essays
AFAR Photo Awards 2019
July 31, 2019 10:36 AM
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Staff
Everything You Need to Know About the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival
Festivals + Events
Everything You Need to Know About the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival
July 30, 2019 07:10 PM
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Carlye Wisel
10 Border Walls That Artists Have Turned Into Powerful Protests
Art + Architecture
10 Border Walls That Artists Have Turned Into Powerful Protests
July 30, 2019 05:07 PM
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Maya Kroth
How to Plan Your Most Joyful Trip, According to a Happiness Expert
Travel Tips + Etiquette
How to Plan Your Most Joyful Trip, According to a Happiness Expert
July 30, 2019 05:04 PM
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Aislyn Greene
HBO’s “Chernobyl” Sends Curious Tourists to Lithuania
Art + Culture
HBO’s “Chernobyl” Sends Curious Tourists to Lithuania
July 30, 2019 03:25 PM
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Liudas Dapkus
Intrepid Just Launched Its Biggest-Ever Flash Sale
Tips + News
Intrepid Just Launched Its Biggest-Ever Flash Sale
July 30, 2019 03:00 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
7 Tips for Creating Happier Travel Memories
Travel Tips + Etiquette
7 Tips for Creating Happier Travel Memories
July 30, 2019 02:22 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Calling all European History Buffs: These Are the Tours You Need to Be Taking
History + Culture
Calling all European History Buffs: These Are the Tours You Need to Be Taking
July 30, 2019 02:12 PM
A Fashion Designer Shares His Favorite Spots in the Colorful, Creative Bahamas
Style + Design
A Fashion Designer Shares His Favorite Spots in the Colorful, Creative Bahamas
July 30, 2019 12:54 PM
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Ashlea Halpern
Why You Should Go to London This Summer
Where to Travel Next
Why You Should Go to London This Summer
July 30, 2019 09:52 AM
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Ann Shields
California’s Best National Parks and Monuments
National Parks
California’s Best National Parks and Monuments
July 29, 2019 07:36 PM
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Jill K. Robinson
How Tokyo’s Coffee Culture Inspired an Indie American Brand
Restaurants + Cafés
How Tokyo’s Coffee Culture Inspired an Indie American Brand
July 29, 2019 06:45 PM
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Adam H. Graham
Illy Is Offering a Luxury Trip to Coffee School in Italy for $100,000
Epic Trips
Illy Is Offering a Luxury Trip to Coffee School in Italy for $100,000
July 29, 2019 06:10 PM
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Brooke Vaughan
Why Summer is Amazing at this New York City Luxury Hotel
Hotels
Why Summer is Amazing at this New York City Luxury Hotel
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Make Your Frequent Flier Miles Go Further With These Hacks
Loyalty + Rewards
Make Your Frequent Flier Miles Go Further With These Hacks
July 26, 2019 05:13 PM
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Ramsey Qubein
Joshua Tree National Park’s Namesake Plants Under Serious Threat From Climate Change
Tips + News
Joshua Tree National Park’s Namesake Plants Under Serious Threat From Climate Change
July 26, 2019 01:22 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
“Once Upon a Time . . . in Hollywood” Filming Locations You Can Visit in Los Angeles
Art + Culture
“Once Upon a Time . . . in Hollywood” Filming Locations You Can Visit in Los Angeles
July 26, 2019 11:30 AM
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Marielle Wakim
Eat and Drink With the Ghosts of Old Hollywood at Musso & Frank
Restaurants + Cafés
Eat and Drink With the Ghosts of Old Hollywood at Musso & Frank
July 26, 2019 11:29 AM
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Marielle Wakim
This Airport Has Opened a “Sensory Suite” for Special-Needs Passengers
Tips + News
This Airport Has Opened a “Sensory Suite” for Special-Needs Passengers
July 26, 2019 10:17 AM
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Katherine LaGrave
A Good Travel Buddy Is Hard to Find
Epic Trips
A Good Travel Buddy Is Hard to Find
July 25, 2019 09:06 PM
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Jacqueline Winspear
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