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Kumano Kodo
Health + Wellness
Go It Alone: Where to Hike, Meditate, and Breathe Among Trees This Year, All on Your Own
From practicing yoga in Sri Lanka to soaking in hot springs in Banff National Park, here’s where to treat your mind, body, and soul kindly.
July 22, 2026 01:46 PM
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Aislyn Greene
The historic bathhouse at Dunton Hot Springs with a staircase over the bath, plants all around and a large window that opens to the outside
Hotels We Love
Arizona Desert Waters, Historic Virginia Baths, a Colorado Mining Town Spa—the Best U.S. Hot Springs Resorts
January 22, 2026 05:37 PM
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Michelle Baran
Woman swimming in a sky-high pool, surrounded by snowy mountain landscape
Where to Travel Next
13 Toasty Outdoor Pools in Snowy Places
January 22, 2026 01:54 PM
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Nicole Trilivas
Inglewood, California / USA - February 14, 2020: Randy's Donuts Bakery and drive-in, a landmark building and roadside attraction near LAX Los Angeles International Airport at Manchester and La Cienaga
Food + Drink
From Jollof Rice to Spicy Aguachile, These 7 Restaurants Offer Global Flavor Near L.A.’s World Cup Stadium
January 22, 2026 08:14 AM
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Cathy Chaplin
Left: Peligoni - Olympians; right: Novak Djokovic - Amanpuri, Thailand, Tennis Courts
Health + Wellness
These Next-Gen Fitness Retreats Let You Train with Olympians, World Champions, and Tour de France Winners
January 22, 2026 06:30 AM
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Camilla Hewitt
A person walking in a snow-filled West Village in New York City
Trending News
What Travelers Need to Know About the Polar Vortex—and What to Do When Severe Weather Disrupts Your Trip
January 21, 2026 05:48 PM
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Bailey Berg
Yellow buildings with a green hilltop in the background
Where to Travel Next
12 Small Towns in Italy That Look Like Storybook Villages
January 21, 2026 01:45 PM
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Laura Itzkowitz
Red car parked at scenic overlook in the Blue Ridge mountains. The view is of green hills and mountains
Accessible Travel
Finding Freedom on the Road: Solo Road Tripping While Hard of Hearing
September 20, 2024 08:31 AM
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Laken Brooks
A port town on the island of Crete in Greece with colorful buildings and a waterfront lined with small boats and outdoor dining terraces
Cruise
This Is the New Way to Cruise the Mediterranean
September 19, 2024 06:27 PM
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Jeri Clausing
A panoramic view of a beach sotted with people and umbrellas, with buildings, a ferris wheel and a pier in the distance in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
Accessible Travel
A Disability-Friendly Weekend Guide to Myrtle Beach
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Queenstown, New Zealand
The Next List
8 Can’t-Miss Places to Visit in New Zealand Right Now
September 19, 2024 02:10 PM
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Laura Dannen Redman
crowded street in amsterdam, the netherlands, with crowds of people walking along a street
Longreads
Why Blaming (and Shaming) Tourists Won’t Help Combat Overtourism
September 19, 2024 10:02 AM
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Kathleen Rellihan
A family eating outdoors at a restaurant Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Accessible Travel
This Inclusive Beach Town Welcomes Autistic Travelers
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Person holding up a blue U.S. passport with a boarding pass tucked inside with what appears to be a blurred airport terminal in the background with people milling about
Visas + Passports
Americans Can Finally Renew Their Passports Online 24/7
September 18, 2024 01:48 PM
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Bailey Berg
A blue and green Clear and Precheck Only sign at Detroit Wayne Metro International Airport with Delta check-in counters in the background
Air Travel News
Is a Clear Membership Worth It? Here’s How to Try It for Free to Find Out
September 17, 2024 07:00 PM
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Paul Rubio
A light-filled gallery inside the Metropolitan Museum of Art
Art + Culture
10 Must-Visit Museums in New York City
September 17, 2024 01:24 PM
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Mae Hamilton
Vincy Overwater Villas at the Sandals St. Vincent and the Grenadines feature white walls and thatched roofs.
Stay Here Next
This New Resort in the Caribbean Is Being Called “Sandals 2.0.” Here’s Why.
September 17, 2024 12:12 PM
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Heather Greenwood Davis
Young, pregnant female traveler taking selfie photo in front of famous Panthenon temple and fountain in Rome.
Family Travel
Why You Should Take a Babymoon—and 4 Tips for Planning One
September 16, 2024 04:28 PM
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Michelle Konstantinovsky
man in white tshirt speaking to a group of tourists using ASL American Sign Language
Accessible Travel
His Deaf Friends Had Bad Travel Experiences, so He Did Something About It
September 16, 2024 04:23 PM
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Sarah Katz
The pool at the Pan Pacific Orchard in Singapore features city views and has a large plant wall.
Hotels We Love
The 15 Best Hotels in Singapore
September 16, 2024 04:17 PM
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Charlene Fang
Exterior view of a United Airlines airplane ascending
Air Travel News
United Just Announced a Major New In-Flight Perk—and It’s Free
September 13, 2024 07:28 PM
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Bailey Berg
Princeton, New Jersey / USA - September 10, 2017 : Some tourists standing in front of Princeton University Art Museum.
Weekend Getaways
The Perfect Weekend in Princeton Is All About Art Museums, Water Polo, and Some Seriously Good Food
September 13, 2024 03:09 PM
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Laura Dannen Redman
Climate change could be the cause behind duller fall foliage in the near future.
Sustainable Travel
Why Fall Foliage Might Not Be as Vibrant in the Future
September 13, 2024 11:44 AM
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Nathalie Alonso
Napa Valley's mustard fields in the spring.
Beer, Wine, + Spirits
There Are Other Things to Do in Napa Valley Apart From Taste Wine. These Are Our Favorites.
September 13, 2024 08:08 AM
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Matt Villano
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Travel Tips + Etiquette
I Hate Turbulence. Where Should I Sit on the Plane?
September 13, 2024 07:00 AM
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Bailey Berg
The Linn Cove Viaduct, at mile marker 304.4, was one of the most ambitious and technically challenging segments of the Blue Ridge Parkway.
Road Trips
Fall Is the Best Season for Road Trips in the USA—Here Are the Top 8
September 12, 2024 12:43 PM
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Katherine LaGrave
The new American Express Centurion Lounge at Atlanta Airport
Air Travel News
A Guide to Every AmEx Centurion Airport Lounge in the United States
September 12, 2024 09:41 AM
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Paul Rubio
sunset view of the bridge in Austin Texas. A line of people is standing on the bridge looking up a a flock of bats flying out across the sky
Accessible Travel
I Needed Community. I Found It in Austin.
September 12, 2024 08:45 AM
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Ross Showalter
A Western-tinged Main Street with colorful shops and a mountain in the background
Weekend Getaways
8 Great Weekend Escapes in Colorado
September 11, 2024 11:32 AM
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Bailey Berg
Apple’s New TSA-Approved ID Has Launched—and Is Coming to an Airport Near You
Air Travel News
These Are the Airports Where You Can Currently Use Your iPhone to Get Through TSA Security
September 11, 2024 09:56 AM
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Caitlin Morton
A double-decker bar with a thatched roof floating in a turquoise ocean
Bars + Nightlife
7 of the Best Floating Bars Around the World
September 11, 2024 02:56 AM
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Sophie Friedman
Two suitcases in the departure airport terminal waiting for the area
Packing Tips + Gear
I’m a Professional Gear Reviewer, and I’d Never Buy New Luggage Without Considering These 7 Things
September 10, 2024 07:03 AM
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Lyndsey Matthews
The Eiffel Tower in Paris with a long reflecting pool in the foreground flanked by cone-shaped manicured bushes and a large strip of lawn
Trending News
The Rules for Traveling to Europe Are About to Change
September 09, 2024 07:15 PM
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Michelle Baran
Joshua trees with a large boulder in the background in Joshua Tree National Park
Trending News
The National Parks Just Got Their Largest Grant Ever—Here’s How It Will Improve the Visitor Experience
September 09, 2024 06:06 PM
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Bailey Berg
These are a few of our favorite essays from Afar's 15 years of storytelling.
From the Editor
Afar Magazine Is Turning 15—Here Are Some of Our Favorite Feature Stories Published Throughout the Years
September 09, 2024 04:33 PM
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Julia Cosgrove
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