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International Beaches
Europe’s Most Beautiful Beaches Aren’t Always Where You Would Expect
Scattered across islands, national parks, medieval towns, and rugged coastlines, these are the shorelines worth building a European trip around.
June 27, 2026 03:59 AM
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Lottie Gross
Chimney Rock National Monument defining rock formation to the back drop of a two-toned evening, part turquoise, part dark blue, with a faint moon up above
Road Trips
Colorado Wants You to Stay Up Late on This New Stargazing Road Trip
June 26, 2026 07:36 PM
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Bailey Berg
Santa Maria Beach, Los Cabos, Baja California sur, Mexico
Trending News
The Best Time to Visit These Hot-Weather Destinations May Be the Hottest Time of Year
June 26, 2026 05:31 PM
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Jon Bailey
People in a fishing skift operated by the Boat Company with forest-covered cliffs in the background in Alaska
Small Ship Cruises
This Nonprofit Cruise Line Wants to Make You Fall in Love with Alaska—So That You’ll Help Protect It
June 26, 2026 01:03 PM
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Jeri Clausing
Folia Bar + Kitchen
Stay Here Next
This New California Wine Country Hotel Is Built Around Great Food
June 26, 2026 11:54 AM
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Michelle Baran
Kansas City - FIFA Fan Fest June 16th 2026
Cities We Love
Why World Cup Fans Are Falling for Kansas City, the Tournament’s Smallest Host City
June 26, 2026 05:19 AM
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Lauren Keith
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Trending News
The Cheapest Day to Book Flights Is Not When You Think
June 26, 2026 03:00 AM
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Bailey Berg
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 exterior of Château du Sureau at dusk
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
hazy image of Ben Gurion International Airport in Tel Aviv with the control tower and airplanes
Trending News
Airlines Suspend Israel Flights as War Breaks Out
October 9, 2023 09:06 PM
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Michelle Baran
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Trending News
This City Will Have the Highest Tourism Tax in Europe, Starting in 2024
October 9, 2023 05:00 PM
The Most Spirited Day of the Dead Celebrations in the United States
History + Culture
The Most Spirited Day of the Dead Celebrations in the United States
October 9, 2023 12:07 PM
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Sarah Buder
The Kellogg Doolittle House with a cantilevered roof built into the Joshua Tree desert
Hotels
16 Airbnbs in Joshua Tree to Book for a Desert Retreat
October 9, 2023 08:54 AM
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Nicholas DeRenzo
The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel
Hotels
10 Luxury Resorts in the U.S. the Whole Family Will Love
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Carne Mare at W Nashville
Hotels
10 Urban Retreats Where Travelers Can Enjoy Some of the Best Food Cities in the U.S.
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exterior of Boon Fly Café, a restaurant in a big red barn-style building in Napa
Restaurants + Cafés
Where the Locals Eat in Napa Valley
October 7, 2023 01:28 PM
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Courtney Humiston
Boats on an ocean in the daytime, land in the background.
Off The Tourist Trail
9 Under-the-Radar Places You Must Visit
October 7, 2023 11:42 AM
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Meagan Drillinger
The minibar at Borgo Santandrea on Italy's Amalfi Coast features a robin’s egg blue feathered backdrop and ribbed wooden cabinetry.
Hotels
Hotel Minibars Have Vastly Improved—These Are the Best of the Best
October 7, 2023 09:34 AM
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Nora Zelevansky
a man and women walk into a cabin wearing Cotopaxi Allpa 35 liter backpacks
AFAR Approved
The Cotopaxi Allpa 35L Is My Go-To Travel Bag
October 6, 2023 04:48 PM
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Katherine LaGrave
The Ritz-Carlton Reynolds, Lake Oconee
Hotels
8 Ways to Experience the Ultimate Wellness Escape
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A child on a parent's back in Las Vegas.
Cities We Love
The Best Things to See and Do in Las Vegas With Kids
October 6, 2023 11:50 AM
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Matt Villano
Brown building behind budding palm trees at dusk
Museums + Galleries
Inside Charleston’s International African American Museum, An Institution Two Decades in the Making
October 6, 2023 11:28 AM
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Kristin Braswell
Aerial shot of Azamara ship in Croatian port
Cruise News
This New 155-Night Cruise Visits All 7 Wonders of the World
October 6, 2023 10:34 AM
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Bailey Berg
Port of Santa Lucia and Castel dell¥Ovo, Naples. Italy
Air Travel News
Delta Is Expanding to These European Cities Next Summer
October 5, 2023 10:54 AM
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Bailey Berg
Pool and view at an Airbnb in Portugal's Douro Valley
Hotels
The Infinity Pool at This Airbnb Might Just Offer the Best View in Portugal’s Douro Valley
October 5, 2023 08:30 AM
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Nicholas DeRenzo
New York City is at its prime during the fall months.
Cities We Love
8 U.S. Cities That Are Even Better in the Fall
October 5, 2023 08:20 AM
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Staff
Baratunde Thurston canoes in the Okefenokee Swamp in Georgia for his show, America Outdoors.
Travel Tales
We’re Back! Travel Tales by AFAR Podcast Returns for Season 4
October 5, 2023 08:00 AM
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Aislyn Greene
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