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A Deluxe Palace Garden View Room at the Aman Tokyo.
A Deluxe Palace Garden View Room at the Aman Tokyo.
Hotels We Love
Tokyo Has No Shortage of Great Luxury Hotels. These Are the Ones to Book
The city’s best stays include restored legends, sky-high sanctuaries, and newcomers that already feel essential.
July 2, 2026 09:11 AM
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Adam H. Graham
A line of US passport covers with the president peeking through.
Trending News
So . . . Is Trump Really in the New U.S. Passport? What the July Rollout Clarifies
July 1, 2026 06:14 PM
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Terry Ward
a landscape of tofino covered in greenery surrounded by the sea in the vancouver islands canada
Islands
Canada Has More Islands Than the U.S.—Here Are Its 7 Most Spectacular
July 1, 2026 04:12 PM
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Joel Balsam
Hiking
Trending News
How Gear Libraries Are Making Outdoor Adventure More Accessible—and Affordable
July 1, 2026 02:52 PM
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Kris Ann Valdez
A living room area with a couch, arm chairs, and a large outdoor deck within a suite on the Four Seasons I yacht
Small Ship Cruises
The New Four Seasons Yacht Takes an Approach to Pricing Not Seen on Other Cruises. Will It Work?
June 30, 2026 07:25 PM
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Fran Golden
The topsail schooner 'Pride of Baltimore II' seen at a bit of a distance sailing along the water with four sails and an American flag flapping off the back
Outdoor Adventure
Slow Travel in Style—Where to Sail on a Tall Ship in the U.S. This Summer
June 30, 2026 06:42 PM
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Pat Tompkins
The white facade of Mission San Juan Bautista with a two-tiered bell tower with three bells on the right and a large cross in front of the building
Trending News
California Is Giving Away a Free Pass to 30 Historic State Parks This Summer
June 30, 2026 02:28 PM
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Bailey Berg
Traveler Man sitting in meditation with serene view mountains and lake landscape
Accessible Travel
Traveling With Epilepsy Isn’t Easy, But It’s Not Impossible Either
May 23, 2024 09:33 AM
The Bushnells live in Granada, Nicaragua; they retired to the Central American country in 2006.
Travel Tips + Etiquette
We Retired in Nicaragua 18 Years Ago. Here Are the Pros—and Cons—of Retiring Abroad
May 22, 2024 05:05 PM
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Andrew Parks
Green booths and tables at Rise Mundelein Lounge
Bars + Nightlife
Indulge in (Legal) Weed at These 8 U.S. Cannabis Cafés
May 22, 2024 03:52 PM
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Dominique Michelle Astorino
Three kids sitting on a net suspended alongside a Star Clipper sailing ship
Cruise
Some of the Best Cruises for Families Aren’t on Mega-Ships
May 22, 2024 01:59 PM
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Amanda Eyre Ward
Superhero costume behind a glass wall with two chairs in front of it
Trending News
A Few Lucky Pixar Fans Can Visit an Airbnb Inspired by “The Incredibles”
May 22, 2024 12:36 PM
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Bailey Berg
Cape Grace, A Fairmont Managed Hotel, sits on Cape Town's charming waterfront and has a red exterior.
Stay Here Next
This Newly Renovated Icon Is Now One of Cape Town’s Most Coveted Hotels
May 22, 2024 12:01 PM
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Richard Holmes
Woman with backpack and knit hat walking on path in autumn forest.
Travel Tips + Etiquette
You Don’t Have to Be Young, Single, or Adventurous to Take a Solo Trip. Here’s What I’ve Learned.
May 22, 2024 09:36 AM
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Pat Tompkins
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Videos
Can’t Miss Things To Do in Bilbao, Spain [VIDEO]
May 21, 2024 08:54 PM
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Claudia Cardia
Oslo’s Akershus Fortress
Books
The Surprising Book Genre That Could Inspire Your Next Trip
May 21, 2024 06:11 PM
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Pat Tompkins
Man arranges a campfire on a Snow Peak grill in his backyard
AFAR Approved
Why This Japanese Outdoors Brand Is Our Go-To for Camp Kitchen Gear
May 21, 2024 06:06 PM
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Jessie Beck
Grand Marais Light against the backdrop of the Sawtooth Mountains on Lake Superior
Road Trips
Beaches, Breweries, and Bison: 9 Road Trips That Show Off the Best of the Midwest
May 21, 2024 01:49 PM
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Nicole Schnitzler
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National Parks
These Underrated State Parks Are as Gorgeous as the Most Popular National Parks
May 20, 2024 09:03 PM
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Chloe Arrojado
A road curves between forested mountains
Weekend Getaways
Discover This Under-the-Radar Gem in Northern California’s Sierra Mountains
May 20, 2024 07:45 PM
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Michelle Baran
Man standing in front of departures board at airport
Travel Tips + Etiquette
OMG, LOL: How Airports Get Their 3-Letter Codes
May 20, 2024 03:19 PM
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Bailey Berg
A blue and white striped lighthouse with a small restaurant and bar area at the base on the beach in La Romana, Dominican Republic.
Air Travel News
American Just Added 8 New Routes to These Dreamy International Beach Destinations
May 17, 2024 06:14 PM
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Bailey Berg
Three alpacas standing in front of a blurry barn in the background
Hotels
Penguins, Monkeys, and Alpacas, Oh My! 8 Wild Airbnbs for Animal Lovers
May 17, 2024 03:24 PM
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Nicholas DeRenzo
Waterfall in Iceland on a green mossy hillside
Travel Tips + Etiquette
Travel Editors Are Using Reddit to Plan Their Trips—Here’s Why You Should Too
May 17, 2024 10:46 AM
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Lyndsey Matthews
A young child in a striped bathing suit and floating vest splashing in ankle deep ocean water with palm trees in the distance
Trending News
Families Spend Big on Travel. So Why Isn’t Travel More Kid-Friendly?
May 17, 2024 09:33 AM
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Marianne Perez-Fransius
An aerial view of Prince of Wales Island including bodies of water dotted by forest covered land
Cruise News
View Humpback Whales, Kayak Lakes, and Visit Totem Poles at This New Indigenous-Owned Alaska Cruise Port
May 16, 2024 07:08 PM
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Bailey Berg
A look at the shoreline of Saint Kitts, with multiple boats docked in the harbor.
Sustainable Travel
St. Kitts and Nevis Is Determined to Preserve Its Beauty and Nature—Here’s How
May 16, 2024 03:50 PM
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Brian Major
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Spring 2024
I Took the Most Out-of-This-World Road Trip in America
May 16, 2024 02:55 PM
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Tiana Attride
Colin Bridgerton receiving a warm welcome from his siblings, Anthony, Kate, Benedict, Daphne, Eloise, Francesca, Gregory, and Hyacinth in from of the Bridgerton family home.
History + Culture
“Bridgerton” Is Back—Here’s How to Visit the Hit Show’s Filming Locations
May 16, 2024 02:09 PM
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Cat Sposato
Snow-covered mountain peaks with a cloudy sky
Outdoor Adventure
Kris Tompkins Has Helped Create 7 National Parks in Chile. A New One Is on the Way.
May 16, 2024 10:46 AM
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Katherine LaGrave
A horse and carriage and a camel in front of one of the pyramids of Giza in Egypt
Trending News
What to Know About Travel to Egypt, Jordan, and Lebanon
May 15, 2024 06:17 PM
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Joel Balsam
White sands with grass-covered hills
U.S. Beaches
Why Your Next Beach Break Should be in Texas
May 15, 2024 06:16 PM
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Anna Mazurek
A Practical Guide to Buying Travel Insurance
Travel Tips + Etiquette
A Practical Guide to Buying Travel Insurance
May 15, 2024 09:20 AM
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Jessie Beck
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Sustainable Travel
Electric Boats Are Coming Sooner Than You Think
May 14, 2024 05:31 PM
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Elissa Garay
A person wearing traditional Masai clothing walking along a flooded road in Kenya with a cart tipped over in the water in the background
Trending News
Kenya’s Beautiful Masai Mara Hit Hard by Floods—Here’s What Has Happened and How to Help
May 14, 2024 05:10 PM
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Harriet Akinyi
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