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A turquoise bay filled with small white boats, backed by a small pebble beach and tree-covered cliffs
International Beaches
I Live in Barcelona. These Are the 10 Beaches I Take My Friends To.
For tranquil waves and ancient towns, these are the best stretches of sand near Barcelona, some only 30 minutes away.
August 28, 2026 09:37 AM
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Jamie Ditaranto
An ancient Greek temple on the Acropolis of Athens featuring six statues of female figures serving as columns and blurred yellow flowers in the foreground
Air Travel News
Alaska Adds 2 New Europe Flights as It Continues on International Growth Path
August 27, 2026 07:38 PM
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Bailey Berg
Trees in bright red and orange fall hues surround the scenic Bish Bash Falls in eastern Massachusetts
Travel Tips + Etiquette
The Best Time to Go Leaf Peeping This Year? This Map Reveals Exactly When Fall Colors Will Be at Their Prime
August 27, 2026 03:01 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Cobblestones and whitewashed walls covered with vines at São Lourenço do Barrocal in Portugal
Stay Here Next
One of Portugal’s Most Enchanting Slow-Travel Retreats Is a 200-Year-Old Working Farm
August 27, 2026 02:50 PM
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Jennifer Flowers
Left: street scene in Rome, Italy; right: two freshly made Italian pastries (Maritozzo and Sfogliatella) topped with powdered sugar and pistachios on a white plate.
Food + Drink
Breakfast Pastries are Italy’s Most Overlooked Meal. Chefs Reveal the Best Ones in Six Regions.
August 27, 2026 02:28 PM
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Chris Malloy
The drone aerial view of Cofete beach in Fuerteventura Island, Canary Islands, Spain. Playa de Cofete, one of the best beaches in Fuerteventura.
Beaches
I’ve Lived in Spain for 16 Years—and Here Are 7 Beautiful Beaches Actually Worth Visiting
August 27, 2026 10:10 AM
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Isabelle Kliger
On the coast of the Everglades, where freshwater meets the sea, algae, seagrass, and mangroves (pictured) form the base of a food chain that ripples outward into the Gulf and beyond.
Summer 2026
Swamp Boats, Indigenous Villages, Fishing Towns: How to See the Everglades’ Human Side
August 26, 2026 04:15 PM
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Carrie Honaker
Safari
The Best African Safari for Every Type of Traveler
May 26, 2015 02:34 PM
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Jen Murphy
Food + Drink
A Chef’s Guide to Moscow: Where to Find Pig’s Ear Lasagna, Russian Truffles & the Only Raw Oysters in the City
May 22, 2015 01:50 PM
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Jen Murphy
Where to Travel Next
The 50 Best Things to Do this Summer in All 50 States: The Northeast
May 21, 2015 06:47 PM
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Sarah Purkrabek
Travel Tips + Etiquette
The 50 Best Things to Do This Summer in All 50 States: The Midwest
May 21, 2015 06:47 PM
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Sarah Purkrabek
The 25 Unknown Travel Photographers You Should Be Following Right Now
Photo Essays
The 25 Unknown Travel Photographers You Should Be Following Right Now
May 21, 2015 02:53 PM
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Danielle Walsh
Health + Wellness
Why the Rocky Mountains Are the Health Hub of the U.S.
May 20, 2015 02:04 PM
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Erin Lentz
Restaurants + Cafés
6 Dining Rules Parisians Are Breaking Right Now
May 19, 2015 07:59 PM
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Danielle Walsh
So You Wanna Be a Tour Guide—Here’s What You Need to Know
People
So You Wanna Be a Tour Guide—Here’s What You Need to Know
May 18, 2015 01:54 PM
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Sarah Purkrabek
Is Amsterdam Really as Tolerant as It Seems?
Travel Tales
Is Amsterdam Really as Tolerant as It Seems?
May 18, 2015 09:00 AM
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Sally Kohn
Hand of woman choosing lipstick
AFAR Approved
This Just Might Be the Only Travel Makeup Kit You Need
May 13, 2015 05:22 PM
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Aislyn Greene
What Happens When Lightning Strikes a Plane?
Air Travel News
What Happens When Lightning Strikes a Plane?
May 12, 2015 04:11 PM
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Katrina Martinez-Carter
Cities We Love
5 Unusual Things to Do in Cape Town
May 11, 2015 11:03 AM
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Jen Murphy
Where to Travel Next
Viva La Vivid: Five Reasons to Go to Guatemala
May 11, 2015 10:11 AM
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Tara Guertin
Cities We Love
Why You Need to Spend a Weekend in Johannesburg Now
May 8, 2015 05:17 PM
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Jen Murphy
Food + Drink
Where to Eat Dumplings, Hotpot, Donkey Meat Sandwiches & Scorpion Skewers in China
May 8, 2015 04:24 PM
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Jen Murphy
Is Slovenia the World’s Next Great Food Destination?
Restaurants + Cafés
Is Slovenia the World’s Next Great Food Destination?
May 8, 2015 09:00 AM
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Lisa Abend
Solo Travel
A Table for One, Please: How Solo Travel Can Be Serendipitous
May 7, 2015 01:09 PM
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Macy Morris
History + Culture
What Summer Travel in the ’50s Looked Like
May 6, 2015 01:24 PM
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Diana Smith
original_australia.jpg
Outdoor Adventure
The Unexpected Adventures of a Family Visit to Australia’s Top End
May 6, 2015 09:00 AM
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Emma John
How to Pick the Perfect Road Trip Partner
Road Trips
How to Pick the Perfect Road Trip Partner
May 5, 2015 02:20 PM
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Sarah Baird
Art + Culture
Pot Country Is the New Wine Country
May 4, 2015 07:36 PM
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Aislyn Greene
The Future of Travel
Surprise Is the New Luxury
May 4, 2015 07:02 PM
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Christine Ciarmello
A large gallery with white walls and several figures viewing modern paintings
Museums + Galleries
5 Things To Do Near The New Whitney Museum in New York City
May 4, 2015 05:31 PM
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Jennifer Flowers
Travel Vanguard
Selfies No More: Meet the New Outfitter Capturing Your Vacation Bliss
May 1, 2015 07:52 PM
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Aislyn Greene
Where to Eat in Florida, According to a Chef
Cities We Love
Where to Eat in Florida, According to a Chef
May 1, 2015 06:02 PM
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Jen Murphy
A white private jet on the tarmac with its stairs down
Travel Vanguard
Travel Vanguard 2015 Winners: Aviation
May 1, 2015 05:54 PM
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Rachel Levin
Hotels
The 13 Best Hipster Hotels in the U.S.
April 28, 2015 02:45 PM
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Andrew Richdale
Restaurants + Cafés
Where to Eat in Budapest, According to a Chef
April 24, 2015 04:10 PM
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Jen Murphy
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