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Spring flower bloom at Torrey Pines State Beach, San Diego, California.
U.S. Beaches
These Are Southern California’s Most Beautiful Beaches
From Santa Barbara to San Diego, we’ve narrowed down hundreds of miles of sand to 11 magnificent beaches for your next sunny getaway.
July 3, 2026 03:18 AM
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Michelle Konstantinovsky
Maracas Bay, Trinidad
Trending News
Trinidad’s Tourism Industry Is at a Tipping Point
July 2, 2026 05:36 PM
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Meagan Drillinger
Big Sur, California
Road Trips
24 Incredible Road Trips in the U.S.
July 2, 2026 05:27 PM
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Ciera Velarde
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
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
Buggy ride in Jebel Hafit Desert Park
Epic Trips
Explore Nature and Then Unwind in Luxury in Al Ain
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Exploring Al Ain Oasis
Epic Trips
How to Make the Most of a Long Weekend or Stopover in Al Ain
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A person charging a Ford Mustang in front of a Hilton hotel
Hotels
Hilton and Tesla Are About to Supercharge the EV Road Trip—Here’s How
September 8, 2023 08:00 AM
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Michelle Baran
Why North Fork, Long Island, Is the Coastal Escape You Need
Weekend Getaways
Why North Fork, Long Island, Is the Coastal Escape You Need
September 8, 2023 05:26 AM
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Kathleen Rellihan
A colorful illustration of people walking across a rainbow crosswalk.
Summer 2023
The Unexpected Past—and Present—of Gay Paris
September 7, 2023 08:19 PM
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Sally Kohn
Hawaiian Airlines new premium cabin has pod style seating
Air Travel News
You Can Now Book Flights on Hawaiian Airlines’ Swanky New Airplanes
September 7, 2023 04:50 PM
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Bailey Berg
A boat of tourists floats through the water of New Zealand's Waitomo Glowworm Caves. A guide is standing in the boat pointing to the ceiling where many many small blue lights shine like a starry night, but it's inside the cave
Outdoor Adventure
Bioluminescent Bays, Caves, and Parks: What Causes the Glow and Where to See It
September 7, 2023 04:45 PM
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Nathalie Alonso
Home to more than 2.5 million people, is one of New York City's most bustling—and exciting—neighborhoods.
In the Magazine
What to Do, Eat, and See in Brooklyn, New York
September 6, 2023 07:13 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
A busy, full dining room at Brooklyn Palestinian restaurant, Tanoreen.
Summer 2023
For More than 25 Years, Tanoreen Has Served Up Palestinian Food and Community in Brooklyn
September 6, 2023 07:11 PM
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Mayukh Sen
Lounge area at the Capital One Lounge at Dulles
Air Travel News
Homemade Pop Tarts and Midcentury Design: Capital One Opens New Airport Lounge at Washington Dulles
September 6, 2023 05:21 PM
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Paul Rubio
Under Canvas Just Opened 2 New Glamping Sites This Spring
Trending News
This Is the First Dark Sky Lodge … Ever
September 6, 2023 04:48 PM
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Bailey Berg
Vermont Airbnb
Hotels
15 Cozy Airbnbs in Vermont to Book for a Great Escape up North
September 6, 2023 03:12 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Shrugs, a two-year-old rescue Ragdoll, frequently hikes with his owners in Sedona.
Hiking + Cycling
Think Only Dogs Make Good Hiking Companions? Think Again.
September 6, 2023 10:06 AM
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Melinda Fulmer
People at beach relaxing under umbrella
Longreads
What is ‘Vacation Brain’—and Is It Real?
September 6, 2023 10:00 AM
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Mark Ellwood
Hyatt Ziva Puerto Vallarta
International Beaches
10 Mexico and Caribbean Resorts That Take All-Inclusive to New Heights
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Beach with stone formation on a sunny day.
Quizzes
Put Your Travel Knowledge to the Test With AFAR’s New Quiz
September 5, 2023 05:05 PM
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Pat Tompkins
United Airlines airplane getting towed at Newark International Airport
Air Travel News
All United Flights Were Briefly Grounded—Here’s What to Know
September 5, 2023 04:33 PM
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Michelle Baran
Sweden
Trending News
These Are the World’s Most Sustainable Travel Destinations
September 5, 2023 02:00 PM
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Bailey Berg
an airport departures board listing international cities including Helsinki, Amsterdam, Doha, and Brussels
Visas + Passports
This Country Just Became the First to Introduce Digital Passports
September 1, 2023 04:45 PM
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Bailey Berg
TWA-Hotel-Michelle-Heimerman.jpg
Hotels
The 10 Best Hotels for Architecture and Design
September 1, 2023 04:23 PM
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Nicholas DeRenzo
exterior of the Starbucks Reserve Roastery in New York City
Trending News
How to Earn 2,000 Delta SkyMiles on Your Next Starbucks Runs
September 1, 2023 02:15 PM
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Bailey Berg
Gravedona ed Uniti is but one of the Lake Como region’s many unforgettable villages.
Epic Trips
From Epic Hikes to Delicious Cuisine, How to Let the Lake Como Region Delight All Your Senses
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A Weekend Getaway Guide to Guerneville, The Russian River’s Idyllic Summer Retreat
Weekend Getaways
What to Do in Guerneville, Northern California’s Most Fun-Loving Small Town
September 1, 2023 12:00 PM
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Jessie Beck
You could score an amazing deal to the Arctic with Lindblad Expeditions—National Geographic, if you book soon.
Trending News
Europe Flights from $129. Antarctica Cruises 25 Percent Off. These Are Our Favorite Labor Day Travel Deals.
September 1, 2023 07:10 AM
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Bailey Berg
The 7132 Hotel in Vals, Switzerland
Epic Trips
5 Excellent Switzerland Hotels for Unwinding in Style
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A herd of cashmere goats resting during sunset on the steppe.
Summer 2023
How One Mongolian Sweater Company Is Making Cashmere More Eco-Friendly
August 31, 2023 04:58 PM
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Billie Cohen
The British Virgin Islands
International Beaches
Why the British Virgin Islands Should Be Your Next Vacation
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See the British Virgin Islands from a different perspective aboard a Moorings yacht.
Outdoor Adventure
Enjoy the Ultimate 7-Day Vacation in the British Virgin Islands Aboard a Private Yacht
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