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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
7 Tips for Better Domestic Travel
Air Travel News
7 Tips for Better Domestic Travel
October 13, 2016 11:06 AM
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Ramsey Qubein
What “Narcos” Won’t Tell You About Medellín
History + Culture
What “Narcos” Won’t Tell You About Medellín
October 13, 2016 11:06 AM
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Simon Willis
The Sense We All Should Use More Often When Traveling
Hiking + Cycling
The Sense We All Should Use More Often When Traveling
October 12, 2016 12:34 PM
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Alison Konecki
Ritz-Carlton Rolls Out Car-Charging Stations Worldwide
Hotels
Ritz-Carlton Rolls Out Car-Charging Stations Worldwide
October 11, 2016 04:13 PM
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Matt Villano
What It Feels Like to Whitewater Raft in Alaska
Water Sports
What It Feels Like to Whitewater Raft in Alaska
October 11, 2016 02:25 PM
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Jeremy Saum
As a Traveler, How Do You Walk Sarajevo’s Bridge to the Past?
History + Culture
As a Traveler, How Do You Walk Sarajevo’s Bridge to the Past?
October 11, 2016 12:48 PM
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Michael Clinton
Should You Cruise During Hurricane Season?
Travel Tips + Etiquette
Should You Cruise During Hurricane Season?
October 10, 2016 07:38 PM
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Anne Kalosh
Belize Wants to Send You a Postcard
Tips + News
Belize Wants to Send You a Postcard
October 7, 2016 06:29 PM
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Maggie Fuller
How Well Do You Know These Desserts From Around the World?
Food + Drink
How Well Do You Know These Desserts From Around the World?
October 6, 2016 06:27 PM
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Ashley Goldsmith
It’s a Good Time to Talk About a Crucial Element of Travel Safety
Packing Tips + Gear
It’s a Good Time to Talk About a Crucial Element of Travel Safety
October 6, 2016 01:29 PM
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Matt Villano
Yes, You Really Should Check Out the Local Farmers’ Market
Food + Drink
Yes, You Really Should Check Out the Local Farmers’ Market
October 6, 2016 12:17 PM
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Will McGough
Three Alaskan Sounds to Hear Before You Die
Natural Wonders
Three Alaskan Sounds to Hear Before You Die
October 5, 2016 04:49 PM
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Jeremy Saum
Help Save Elephants by Walking With Them in Botswana
Safari
Help Save Elephants by Walking With Them in Botswana
October 4, 2016 05:17 PM
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Mary Holland
Fake Monument Turns NYC Tourism Upside Down
Cities We Love
Fake Monument Turns NYC Tourism Upside Down
October 4, 2016 12:48 PM
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Matt Villano
How to Travel More, According to an AFAR Ambassador
Travel Insiders
How to Travel More, According to an AFAR Ambassador
October 4, 2016 12:21 PM
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Ashley Goldsmith
Will This Beach Town Be Mexico’s Next Great Seaside Destination?
Beaches
Will This Beach Town Be Mexico’s Next Great Seaside Destination?
October 3, 2016 04:05 PM
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Kelly Bastone
Between the Sheets: Lake Como’s Sexiest New Hideaway
Hotels
Between the Sheets: Lake Como’s Sexiest New Hideaway
September 30, 2016 02:55 PM
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Ann Abel
West Elm Is About to Change the Hotel Game
Hotels
West Elm Is About to Change the Hotel Game
September 29, 2016 06:21 PM
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Matt Villano
What the Starwood and Marriott Merger Means for Your Rewards Points
Loyalty + Rewards
What the Starwood and Marriott Merger Means for Your Rewards Points
September 29, 2016 05:32 PM
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Ramsey Qubein
Airlines Continue to Earn Billions from Added Fees
Air Travel News
Airlines Continue to Earn Billions from Added Fees
September 28, 2016 01:56 PM
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Matt Villano
A Designer Shares His Favorite Spots in Vasastan, Stockholm's Most Underrated Neighborhood
Style + Design
A Designer Shares His Favorite Spots in Vasastan, Stockholm’s Most Underrated Neighborhood
September 28, 2016 01:36 PM
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Stephen Whitlock
Craving a Life Reset? Meet the Woman Who Went Down Under to Start Over
Health + Wellness
Craving a Life Reset? Meet the Woman Who Went Down Under to Start Over
September 27, 2016 08:31 PM
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Lisa Abend
On the Life-Changing Power of Travel
Founder’s Note
On the Life-Changing Power of Travel
September 26, 2016 06:04 PM
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Greg Sullivan
15 Photos That Show What It’s Really Like to Live in Iran
Art + Culture
15 Photos That Show What It’s Really Like to Live in Iran
September 26, 2016 06:01 PM
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Kyana Moghadam
Who Makes the Best Pastries in Spain? The Nuns, of Course
Food + Drink
Who Makes the Best Pastries in Spain? The Nuns, of Course
September 26, 2016 05:37 PM
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Anna Vodicka
What’s the Best Thing to Drink to Meet Other Travelers?
Bars + Nightlife
What’s the Best Thing to Drink to Meet Other Travelers?
September 23, 2016 03:10 PM
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Matt Villano
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Restaurants + Cafés
Visit Sicily Like a Globetrotting Entrepreneur
September 23, 2016 02:58 PM
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Maggie Fuller
How to Do Charleston Like a Chef
Restaurants + Cafés
How to Do Charleston Like a Chef
September 22, 2016 08:50 PM
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Ashley Goldsmith
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