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Aerial view of Canada's Pacific Rim National Park Reserve with a dense forest lining a sandy beach and waves cresing in the water
Trending News
This Country Is Offering Free National Park Access All Summer—and These Are the Ones You Should Visit
There’s never been a better time to embrace the great outdoors in the Great White North.
May 11, 2026 06:11 PM
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Bailey Berg
Japan has so many cities worth visiting, and the national airline lets you visit as many as possible in one trip.
Air Travel News
With Airfares Climbing, Here’s How to Fly to Two Destinations for the Price of One
May 8, 2026 05:46 PM
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Bailey Berg
Suitcase on bed
Packing Tips + Gear
Please Don’t Put Your Suitcase on the Bed, Ever
May 8, 2026 03:33 PM
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Shayla Martin
A line of US passport covers with the president peeking through.
Trending News
Do I Really Have to Get President Trump’s Portrait in My Passport?
May 8, 2026 01:09 PM
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Terry Ward
A suite onboard the Venice-Simplon-Orient-Express, a Belmond Train, with a sofa and small dining table with food and champagne on it in the foreground and a double bed in the background and walls decked out with ornate wood details
Trains
What It’s Like To Travel on Europe’s Most Glamorous Train
May 8, 2026 12:45 PM
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Erica Firpo
James Turrell, As Seen Below - The Dome, a Skyspace by James Turrell. Photo: Mads Smidstrup © ARoS, 2025. From James Turrell's visit in As Seen Below, June 2025.
Art + Culture
James Turrell’s Biggest, Most Ambitious Work Is About to Open in Europe
May 8, 2026 11:52 AM
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Vanita Salisbury
Oceanwide Expeditions' MV Hondius ship as viewed from a distance
Trending News
How Concerned Should Travelers Be About Hantavirus? We Asked Infectious Disease Experts
May 7, 2026 05:25 PM
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Jeri Clausing
A split image of United's new Airbus A321neo planes with the new, larger overhead bins on the left, and rows of seats from the back on the right
Air Travel News
New Snack Areas, Sleek Lighting, and Bigger Bins: A First Look at United’s Brand-New Planes
December 5, 2023 04:34 PM
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Chris Dong
Southwest Airplane
Loyalty + Rewards
This Is Your Last Chance to Score a 75,000-Point Bonus With Southwest’s Credit Card Offers
December 5, 2023 04:11 PM
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Paul Rubio
The Essential Guide to Visiting Taos, New Mexico, in the Winter
Travel Tips + Etiquette
The Essential Guide to Visiting Taos, New Mexico, in the Winter
December 5, 2023 02:00 PM
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Mae Hamilton
THe Sultan Qaboo Grand Mosque in Oman
Winter 2024
Traveling to Oman? Don’t Miss These Essential Things to Do
December 5, 2023 01:33 PM
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Chloe Arrojado
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Fall 2023
The Otherworldly, Overwhelming, Oftentimes Unbelievable Natural Wonders of Oman
December 5, 2023 01:30 PM
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Sarah Thankam Mathews
Joshua trees in the snow during sunset
Road Trips
The Best Winter Road Trips in the U.S.
December 5, 2023 01:02 PM
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Chloe Arrojado
Lobby of Bowie House, Auberge Resorts Collection, with Western design details such as cow hides, skulls, antlers, and leather chairs
Hotel News + Openings
A New Luxury Hotel in Fort Worth, Texas, Pays Tribute to Cowboy Couture
December 4, 2023 07:04 PM
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Terry Ward
Santa's Post Office - Airbnb
Hotel News + Openings
Santa’s Cabin Is Open for a Free 3-Night Stay This Holiday Season
December 4, 2023 04:58 PM
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Nicholas DeRenzo
Hawaiian Airlines airplane tail
Air Travel News
Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Agree to Merge—What This Means for Travelers
December 4, 2023 04:53 PM
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Michelle Baran
The Grand Staircase at Raffles London at The OWO features stone railings and a red carpet, and is illuminated by a large chandelier.
Stay Here Next
Winston Churchill’s Old War Office Is Now London’s Most Talked-About Luxury Hotel. Here’s a First-Person Review.
December 4, 2023 09:00 AM
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Anya von Bremzen
People sitting underneath beach umbrellas on a beach
The Next List
6 Most Exciting Places to Visit in the Caribbean in 2024
December 1, 2023 08:31 PM
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Laura Begley Bloom
Five people on an overlook in Slovenia.
Winter 2024
This Tiny European Country Is Home to Cliffside Castles, Emerald Lakes, and a Green Capital City
December 1, 2023 02:01 PM
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Bailey Berg
People playing in a riverbed in Slovenia.
Fall 2023
Learning the Value of Slowing Down on Slovenia’s Juliana Trail
December 1, 2023 01:06 PM
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Peggy Orenstein
Sonoma County
Where to Travel Next
8 Unmissable Places in California to Make the Most of Your Trip
December 1, 2023 01:02 PM
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Dana Rebmann
Person in orange jacket on skis in the snow.
Winter Sports
How to Find the Very Best Skiing in Europe
December 1, 2023 12:48 PM
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Mary Novakovich
gray car parked on side of empty road with parent and young blond boy peeking head out of car window to take a picture of the green mountains landscape
Family Travel
8 Road Trip Games to Keep Everyone Entertained, No Matter Their Age
December 1, 2023 09:23 AM
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Nathalie Alonso
Malaga Cathedral as viewed between buildings in Málaga, Spain
Trending News
These Are the International Cities Where Expats Are Happiest
November 30, 2023 06:35 PM
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Michelle Baran
6 Perfect Winter Weekend Getaways in the U.S.
Weekend Getaways
7 Great Winter Weekend Getaways in the U.S., Whether You’re After Sun or Snow
November 30, 2023 04:12 PM
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Ann Shields
Yellowstone National Parks is among those featured on the new 2024 itineraries.
Trending News
Visit Some of the Most Beautiful U.S. National Parks on These New Cruise Itineraries
November 30, 2023 01:26 PM
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Bailey Berg
Howth Beacon a seaside cliff outside of Dublin, Ireland
Books
10 Essential Books to Read Before You Go to Ireland
November 30, 2023 09:50 AM
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Pat Tompkins
View of the pool at Evergreen Lodge just outside Yosemite, with chairs and tables on a balcony in the foreground
National Parks
The 5 Best Yosemite Hotels and Lodges for Families
November 29, 2023 07:20 PM
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Michelle Baran
Burj Al Arab is a luxury hotel built on an artificial island in front of Jumeirah beach.
Hotels
Can a Hotel Really Have 7 Stars?
November 29, 2023 01:53 PM
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Mark Ellwood
Close up of african american woman handing dollar banknote to bellhop employee after receiving great customer service. Thankful tourist tipping helpful porter for helping with luggage in hotel lobby
Travel Tips + Etiquette
This Is How You Should Tip Hotel Staff in the USA
November 29, 2023 11:57 AM
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Bailey Berg
Artwork and photography on loan from the Orlando Museum of Art
Air Travel News
How to Get Airport Lounge Access: The Best Memberships to Sign Up For
November 29, 2023 10:18 AM
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Paul Rubio
Two yellow Triton submarines underwater near a shipwreck
Longreads
Deep-Sea Tourism Is on the Rise. But Is It Safe?
November 29, 2023 09:20 AM
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Jessica Camille Aguirre
Guests on AmaWaterways' inaugural Soulful Epicurean Experience sailing look out at vines at Domain de Fond-Vieille in France’s Beaujolais wine region
River Cruises
Black Passengers Are in the Minority on River Cruises—This New France Sailing Aims to Change That
November 28, 2023 03:40 PM
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Nicole Edenedo
A Christmas market in Salzburg around sunset with warm yellow lights illuminating the stalls and a string of lights covered with garland strung between a large Christmas tree and the edges of the market. People in warm coats are milling about.
Where to Go in Winter
This European City Is the Ultimate Must-Visit for Christmas Lovers
November 28, 2023 02:57 PM
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Joe Flick
A grid of images that depict AFAR's picks for Where to Go in 2024
In the Magazine
Where to Go in 2024
November 28, 2023 02:00 PM
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Tim Chester
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