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Left: Ursa; right: Sunset in the Sonoran Desert of Arizona with mountains and saguaro cacti and other desert vegetation.
Food + Drink
An Experimental Desert Cuisine Is Blooming in This Southwestern State
Thousands of years in the making, the Sonoran Desert’s ancient pantry is finally getting its fine dining moment.
March 20, 2026 12:38 PM
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Chris Malloy
Driving through the Sahara Desert with Accessible Morocco Consultants, Morocco.
Outdoor Adventure
I’ve Dived, Trekked, and Safaried the World in a Wheelchair—Here’s Who Made It Possible
March 20, 2026 11:13 AM
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Sophie Morgan
A superbloom of wildflowers in California
Outdoor Adventure
A Super Bloom Just Peaked in California, but There’s Still Time to See Other Spectacular Flowers
March 20, 2026 08:10 AM
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Mae Hamilton
Trekking in Cami de Cavalls Menorca
Outdoor Adventure
Hike 115 Miles Around This Spanish Island for Farmhouse Stays, Mediterranean Swims, and Well-Earned Siestas
March 19, 2026 05:51 PM
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Sara Lieberman
Accommodations at Joali Maldives with plunge pool and deck area
Hotels We Love
A Caribbean Island Escape, an Alaska Fishing Lodge, a Venetian Craft Hotel: 7 Women-Owned Hotels
March 19, 2026 02:38 PM
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Alicia Erickson
The grand hall of St. Louis Union Station Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton, has curved ceilings and is decorated with a green-dominant color scheme.
Hotels
All Aboard: These 8 Hotels Are Located in Train Stations
March 19, 2026 02:35 PM
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Pat Tompkins
A desert and mountain landscape divided by a road with a caution symbol in red and yellow over the image
Travel Tips + Etiquette
What Government-Issued Travel Advisories Really Mean—and How Travelers Should Respond to Them
March 19, 2026 02:32 PM
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Meagan Drillinger
Country Road covered in orange leaves leading to a farm with colorful trees in the distance
Road Trips
Embrace the Coziness of Fall in Vermont With This 3-Day Road Trip
October 18, 2023 03:22 PM
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Chloe Arrojado
How to Visit Medieval Castles in Europe
History + Culture
14 Beautiful Medieval Castles in Europe You Can Visit
October 18, 2023 12:24 PM
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Jennifer Ceaser
How to Prevent Your Frequent Flyer Miles From Being Hacked
Air Travel News
Why Hackers Are Targeting Your Airline Points and Miles—And How to Protect Them
October 18, 2023 09:50 AM
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Bailey Berg
A rendering of the pool deck on the forthcoming Ilma superyacht, the second vessel in the Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection fleet
Cruise News
With Its New Yacht Collection, Ritz-Carlton Is Successfully Converting Those Who Are New to Cruising
October 18, 2023 09:00 AM
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Fran Golden
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AFAR Approved
Tumi’s 19 Degree Expandable 4-Wheeled Suitcases Are My Go-To Luggage—Here’s Why
October 18, 2023 08:49 AM
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Paul Rubio
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Outdoor Adventure
The Best Time to Visit Hawai‘i
October 17, 2023 01:31 PM
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Chloe Arrojado
Passengers on a United flight using Bluetooth connectivity to pair their Apple AirPods Pro to the seatback screens
Air Travel News
Is the Future of Flying Wireless? United and Apple Think So.
October 16, 2023 07:18 PM
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Michelle Baran
The Upsides of Getting Bumped From a Flight
Air Travel News
The Upsides of Getting Bumped From a Flight
October 16, 2023 01:00 PM
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Ramsey Qubein
This guest room at the Fifth Avenue Hotel features dark blue headboards and teal walls.
Hotels
This New Luxury Hotel in Manhattan Is an Ode to Gilded Age New York
October 16, 2023 12:21 PM
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Nicholas DeRenzo
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Videos
Road Tripping in One of Italy’s Most Underrated Islands [VIDEO]
October 16, 2023 09:50 AM
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Claudia Cardia
Santa Monica
Beaches
Where to Find the Very Best Beaches in California
October 13, 2023 02:08 PM
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Michelle Konstantinovsky
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Outdoor Adventure
Sailing Tahiti by Private Yacht Is Surprisingly Easy
October 13, 2023 12:34 PM
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Rachel Rudwall
The Mohonk Mountain House in New Paltz, New York, is located on Lake Mohonk and has a Victorian exterior.
Hotels
The 9 Best Historic Hotels in the United States
October 13, 2023 10:51 AM
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Jill K. Robinson
The NYC edition joins five other US Virgin Hotel locations: Chicago, Dallas, Las Vegas, Nashville, and New Orleans.
Stay Here Next
Social Hot Spot or Hotel? The New Virgin Hotels New York Aims to Be Both
October 13, 2023 09:00 AM
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Billie Cohen
11 Things I Wish I’d Known Before Going on the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express
Epic Trips
11 Things I Wish I’d Known Before Going on the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express
October 13, 2023 08:10 AM
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Sara Button
La Jolla Shores
Beaches
San Diego Is Famous for Its Beaches—and These Are the Very Best
October 12, 2023 12:55 PM
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Michelle Konstantinovsky
The banks of the Seine river in Paris in the autumn.
Cities We Love
Essential Things to See and Do in Paris in the Fall
October 12, 2023 12:41 PM
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Sara Lieberman
Four bottles of red wine next two stemless wine glass filled with wine, to show Delta's new wine program
Air Travel News
Why Does Wine Taste Different on a Plane? We Asked an Airline Sommelier.
October 12, 2023 07:30 AM
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James Oliver Cury
A rendering of what Hurtigruten's ship with solar powered sails would look like.
Cruise News
Could an Electric Ship With Solar Sails Be the Future of Cruising?
October 12, 2023 07:27 AM
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Bailey Berg
Woman carrying skis in parking lot wearing ski jacket.
Packing Tips + Gear
We Tested 40 Jackets for Plus-Size Travelers—These Are the Best
October 12, 2023 05:53 AM
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Naomi Tomky
The Perfect Weekend in Montreal, Canada
Weekend Getaways
A Perfect Weekend in Montreal Is All About Historic Architecture and Modern Cuisine
October 11, 2023 11:30 AM
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Mayssam Samaha
Hard vs. Soft Luggage—Which Is Superior? Two AFAR Editors Hash It Out
Packing Tips + Gear
Hard vs. Soft Luggage—Which Is Superior? Two AFAR Editors Hash It Out
October 11, 2023 08:05 AM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Aircraft cabin with smoke-like air vapor condensation due to differences of temperature between cabin and outside.
Air Travel News
What Causes That Weird Fog in Airplane Aisles?
October 11, 2023 07:30 AM
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Adam Wisniewski
The dreamy Chateau du Sureau is just down the road from Yosemite National Park.
Stay Here Next
This Beloved Hotel Near Yosemite Is Now an Exciting Dining Destination
October 11, 2023 07:00 AM
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Bailey Berg
Shrimp, mussels, and other seafoods in a bed of yellow rice and peas.
Food + Drink
12 Iconic Spanish Foods and Where to Try Them
October 10, 2023 09:33 AM
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Chloe Arrojado
Sage Green Monos Hard-Shell Luggage
Packing Tips + Gear
8 Small Business Sales to Shop Instead of Amazon Prime Big Deal Days
October 10, 2023 09:22 AM
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Lyndsey Matthews
United's Premium Plus seats provide extra leg room and free meals and drinks (alcohol included).
Tips + News
Why Airplane Seats Must Be Upright for Takeoff and Landing
October 10, 2023 07:30 AM
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Ramsey Qubein
TSA PreCheck Enrollment Center Sign
Loyalty + Rewards
5 Low-Fee Credit Cards That Can Get You Free TSA PreCheck and Global Entry
October 10, 2023 07:08 AM
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Paul Rubio
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