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Some of Playa Viva's accommodations are treehouses that hover six feet off the ground.
Some of Playa Viva's accommodations are treehouses that hover six feet off the ground.
Hotels
17 Magical Tree House Hotels Around the World
Eat, sleep, and live your childhood dream with a bird’s-eye view at one of these tree house hotels.
October 2, 2026 08:20 PM
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Bailey Berg
A tram in Amsterdam featuring an image of Yayoi Kusama and depictions of her art for her Stedelijk Museum exhibit
Museums + Galleries
Yayoi Kusama’s Final Major Exhibit Is Taking Place in Amsterdam
October 2, 2026 05:22 PM
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Bailey Berg
A humpback whale breaching in Alaska
Cruise
Ship Strikes Are Among the Biggest Threats to Whales. One Cruise Line Wants to Help Change That
October 1, 2026 01:36 PM
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Michelle Baran
3 people with dirt bikes practice figure eights in a field in British Columbia
Outdoor Adventure
I Crashed, Stalled, and Slayed a Few Dragons at Dirt Bike Camp in British Columbia
October 1, 2026 08:30 AM
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Ashlea Halpern
A Japanese temple surrounded by trees with a mountain and city skyline in the background
Off The Tourist Trail
I’ve Been a Tour Guide in Tokyo for More Than 20 Years. These Are My Tips for Avoiding the Crowds in Japan.
October 1, 2026 02:58 AM
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Yukari Sakamoto
A snow-capped Mount Denali with streaks of clouds in front of it in Denali National Park
Trending News
Why 2027 Is the Year to Visit Denali National Park
September 29, 2026 08:00 PM
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Bailey Berg
view of an airplane wing with the sun shining and clouds below
Air Travel News
Here’s Why You Need to Know What Type of Plane You’ll Fly On—and How to Find Out
September 29, 2026 03:52 AM
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Ramsey Qubein
How and Where to Celebrate Juneteenth in 2021
Festivals + Events
How and Where to Celebrate Juneteenth in 2021
June 15, 2021 11:23 AM
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Raven Briana McMillan
National Parks We Love Around the World
Hiking + Cycling
National Parks We Love Around the World
June 14, 2021 05:07 PM
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Mary Winston Nicklin
Where to Eat and Shop in New York’s Chinatown
Travel Insiders
Where to Eat and Shop in New York’s Chinatown
June 14, 2021 05:03 PM
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Annie Fitzsimmons
How to Witness the Rare Polar Solar Eclipse
Natural Wonders
How to Witness the Rare Polar Solar Eclipse
June 14, 2021 03:22 PM
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Mark Johanson
How Real Women Aviators Helped Shape an Exciting New Novel
Books
How Real Women Aviators Helped Shape an Exciting New Novel
June 11, 2021 11:11 AM
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Katherine LaGrave
Ireland to Open to Vaccinated Travelers on July 19
COVID + Travel
Ireland to Open to Vaccinated Travelers on July 19
June 10, 2021 10:38 PM
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Michelle Baran
Beeyonder Lets You Visit Australia (Even Though It’s Still Locked Down)
The Future of Travel
Beeyonder Lets You Visit Australia (Even Though It’s Still Locked Down)
June 10, 2021 05:54 PM
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Charlene Fang
The Other Sonoma: A Ranch for Your Summer Getaway
Outdoor Adventure
The Other Sonoma: A Ranch for Your Summer Getaway
June 10, 2021 03:41 PM
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Pat Tompkins
Can United’s New Boom Deal Bring Supersonic Flight Back?
Air Travel News
Can United’s New Boom Deal Bring Supersonic Flight Back?
June 10, 2021 01:59 PM
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Jenny Adams
We’re Back! “Travel Tales by AFAR” Podcast Returns for Season 2
Travel Tales
We’re Back! “Travel Tales by AFAR” Podcast Returns for Season 2
June 10, 2021 10:30 AM
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Aislyn Greene
Seeing California Through the Eyes of Its Most Important Librarian
AFAR Advisor
Seeing California Through the Eyes of Its Most Important Librarian
June 10, 2021 06:04 AM
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Annie Fitzsimmons
The Power of Telluride
Hiking + Cycling
The Power of Telluride
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Hotels
Airbnb Seeking Candidates to Live Anywhere in the World for a Year
June 9, 2021 05:48 PM
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Michelle Baran
Walk This Way: A Complete Guide to Hiking Etiquette
Hiking + Cycling
Walk This Way: A Complete Guide to Hiking Etiquette
June 9, 2021 05:26 PM
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Chadner Navarro
6 Outdoor Dining Experiences Full of Flavor and Aboriginal Culture in Australia’s Northern Territory
Food + Drink
6 Outdoor Dining Experiences Full of Flavor and Aboriginal Culture in Australia’s Northern Territory
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Travel Deeper Through Aboriginal Experiences and Natural Beauty in Australia’s Northern Territory
History + Culture
Travel Deeper Through Aboriginal Experiences and Natural Beauty in Australia’s Northern Territory
Sponsored by
Creating Change in California’s Food and Wine Scene
AFAR Advisor
Creating Change in California’s Food and Wine Scene
June 9, 2021 05:41 AM
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Annie Fitzsimmons
What It’s Like to Hike to See Iceland’s Erupting Volcano
Hiking + Cycling
What It’s Like to Hike to See Iceland’s Erupting Volcano
June 8, 2021 04:47 PM
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Laura Dannen Redman
How to See California Where the Redwoods Meet the Vineyards
AFAR Advisor
How to See California Where the Redwoods Meet the Vineyards
June 8, 2021 06:09 AM
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Annie Fitzsimmons
Hawai‘i to Lift All Travel Restrictions Once Most Residents Are Vaccinated
COVID + Travel
Hawai‘i to Lift All Travel Restrictions Once Most Residents Are Vaccinated
June 7, 2021 07:52 PM
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Michelle Baran
Large Cruise Ships Return to Venice Despite a Recently Approved Ban
Cruise
Large Cruise Ships Return to Venice Despite a Recently Approved Ban
June 7, 2021 05:53 PM
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Colleen Barry
You Can Get America’s Most Iconic Foods Shipped to You, Wherever You Are
Food + Drink
You Can Get America’s Most Iconic Foods Shipped to You, Wherever You Are
June 7, 2021 04:18 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
U.S. Cruising Set to Resume June 26
Cruise
U.S. Cruising Set to Resume June 26
June 7, 2021 03:44 PM
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Michelle Baran
Tourists in Sardinia Fined up to $3,600 for Beach Souvenirs
Tips + News
Tourists in Sardinia Fined up to $3,600 for Beach Souvenirs
June 7, 2021 03:36 PM
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Associated Press (AP)
Singapore’s Gardens by the Bay Just Got a Lot More Colorful
Art + Architecture
Singapore’s Gardens by the Bay Just Got a Lot More Colorful
June 7, 2021 10:06 AM
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Lester V. Ledesma
California With the Kids: A Family Travel Guide
AFAR Advisor
California With the Kids: A Family Travel Guide
June 7, 2021 05:13 AM
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Annie Fitzsimmons
This New Study Abroad Program for Grown-Ups Is Selling out Fast
Tips + News
This New Study Abroad Program for Grown-Ups Is Selling out Fast
June 4, 2021 04:02 PM
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Raven Briana McMillan
Cyprus Has the Cleanest Swimming Water in Europe
International Beaches
Cyprus Has the Cleanest Swimming Water in Europe
June 4, 2021 01:05 PM
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Associated Press (AP)
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