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Train running by colorful houses on cliff overlooking sea.
Train Travel
I’ve Spent More Than 20 Years in Italy. These Are the 6 Beautiful Train Rides I Always Recommend
Trundle past the Dolomites, Lake Como, and the Mediterranean on these gorgeous Italian train rides.
October 16, 2026 06:12 PM
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Erica Firpo
Sunset light shining on Notre-Dame Cathedral as a boat glides along the Seine River in the foreground
Air Travel News
For the First Time, You Can Fly Nonstop to Paris from These U.S. Cities
October 16, 2026 05:05 PM
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Bailey Berg
Marcus Whitman Hotel interior with fireplace
Hotel News + Openings
The 9 Best Historic Hotels in the United States in 2026 and Why Each Is Worth Traveling For
October 16, 2026 03:26 PM
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Jill K. Robinson
Left: Prince Rupert Bay; right: Free Up Farm
Food + Drink
The Caribbean’s “Nature Island” Is Also Its Next Farm-to-Table Destination
October 16, 2026 03:19 PM
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Chadner Navarro
Route 66 pavement markers in Amboy, California.
Road Trips
6 Ghost Towns to Visit Along Route 66
October 16, 2026 01:24 PM
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Matt Kirouac
Three rows of JetBlue's BlueFirst seats
Air Travel News
JetBlue’s New First Class Is Now on Sale
October 15, 2026 06:41 PM
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Rachel Chang
An airport and airplanes covered in snow
Air Travel News
10 Types of Flight Delays That Your Airline Will No Longer Be Responsible for—and the Perks You Will Lose
October 15, 2026 06:16 PM
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Harriet Baskas
Joshua Tree National Park Deserves Its Recent Recognition
National Parks
Joshua Tree National Park Deserves Its Recent Recognition
August 1, 2017 03:09 PM
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Matt Villano
The Tokyo Neighborhood You Need to Know
Festivals + Events
The Tokyo Neighborhood You Need to Know
July 31, 2017 06:14 PM
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Laura House
This Is the World’s First Onboard Virtual Reality Experience
Packing Tips + Gear
This Is the World’s First Onboard Virtual Reality Experience
July 31, 2017 05:38 PM
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Sarah Buder
Your Guide to What’s New on AFAR.com
Founder’s Note
Your Guide to What’s New on AFAR.com
July 31, 2017 04:08 PM
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Greg Sullivan
Vail Vows to Have Zero Environmental Footprint by 2030
The Future of Travel
Vail Vows to Have Zero Environmental Footprint by 2030
July 31, 2017 04:08 PM
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Matt Villano
Coolest Travel Jobs: What It’s Like to Live in Antarctica as a Polar Scientist
People
Coolest Travel Jobs: What It’s Like to Live in Antarctica as a Polar Scientist
July 31, 2017 04:08 PM
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Ashlea Halpern
Colorado’s All-Seasons Alternative to Aspen
Hiking + Cycling
Colorado’s All-Seasons Alternative to Aspen
July 31, 2017 04:08 PM
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Nile Cappello
5 Ways to Vacation Like the French
Travel Tips + Etiquette
5 Ways to Vacation Like the French
July 31, 2017 04:08 PM
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Lindsey Tramuta
The Best Rosé Wineries in the U.S.
Beer, Wine, + Spirits
The Best Wineries in the U.S. for Rosé Lovers
July 31, 2017 04:08 PM
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Maggie Fuller
Yes, You Can Take Your Teen (and Tween) to Tokyo
Cities We Love
Yes, You Can Take Your Teen (and Tween) to Tokyo
July 27, 2017 12:03 PM
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Lora Shinn
This Nazi Bunker Is Housing a New Museum
Museums + Galleries
This Nazi Bunker Is Housing a New Museum
July 26, 2017 01:35 PM
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Matt Villano
Adventure Comes Naturally in West Sweden
Outdoor Adventure
Adventure Comes Naturally in West Sweden
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Natural Wonders
How to See the August Solar Eclipse, According to an Eclipse Concierge
July 25, 2017 03:41 PM
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Sarah Purkrabek
You Can Now Go Face to Face with Endangered Penguins in Chicago
Family Travel
You Can Now Go Face to Face with Endangered Penguins in Chicago
July 24, 2017 02:15 PM
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Matt Villano
Yes, It’s Possible to Explore the Amazon on a Stand-Up Paddle Board
Epic Trips
Yes, It’s Possible to Explore the Amazon on a Stand-Up Paddle Board
July 21, 2017 08:37 PM
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Jess McGlothlin
The New French Airline You Can Start Flying This Fall
Air Travel News
The New French Airline You Can Start Flying This Fall
July 21, 2017 04:00 PM
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Ramsey Qubein
Independent Hotels That Can Earn You Loyalty Points
Loyalty + Rewards
Independent Hotels That Can Earn You Loyalty Points
July 21, 2017 03:48 PM
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Ramsey Qubein
The West Texas Road Trip You Didn’t Know You Were Missing
Road Trips
The West Texas Road Trip You Didn’t Know You Were Missing
July 21, 2017 12:57 PM
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Sarah Theeboom
Pop Quiz: Test Your Soda Knowledge
Food + Drink
Pop Quiz: Test Your Soda Knowledge
July 19, 2017 07:37 PM
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Pat Tompkins
Meet Dripkit, the Easy-to-Pack Coffee Maker
Packing Tips + Gear
Meet Dripkit, the Easy-to-Pack Coffee Maker
July 19, 2017 05:37 PM
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Danielle Walsh
Airport Food Delivery Is About to Become a Reality
Air Travel News
Airport Food Delivery Is About to Become a Reality
July 19, 2017 02:34 PM
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Matt Villano
UNESCO Just Announced 21 New World Heritage Sites
UNESCO World Heritage
UNESCO Just Announced 21 New World Heritage Sites
July 19, 2017 01:44 PM
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Matt Villano
The Lunch Trend That We’re Loving
Restaurants + Cafés
The Lunch Trend That We’re Loving
July 18, 2017 12:18 PM
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Amy Sherman
Here’s Where You Can Swim With Humpback Whales This Summer
Natural Wonders
Here’s Where You Can Swim With Humpback Whales This Summer
July 17, 2017 11:50 AM
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Matt Villano
These Are 5 of the World’s Most Peaceful Places to Visit
The Future of Travel
These Are 5 of the World’s Most Peaceful Places to Visit
July 17, 2017 11:49 AM
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Anna Mazurek
Coolest Travel Jobs: What It’s Like to Be a Wildlife Photographer
Art + Culture
Coolest Travel Jobs: What It’s Like to Be a Wildlife Photographer
July 13, 2017 05:33 PM
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Ashlea Halpern
8 Striking Photos of Rodeo Girls in the American Southwest
History + Culture
8 Striking Photos of Rodeo Girls in the American Southwest
July 12, 2017 07:23 PM
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Maggie Fuller
The World’s Best Dive Sites for Women
Water Sports
The World’s Best Dive Sites for Women
July 12, 2017 01:54 PM
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Maggie Fuller
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